In a nutshell

Cruise the pristine waters of Mali Ston Bay, a designated Special Nature Reserve, and visit an oyster farm where you’ll not only learn how oysters purify sea water and perform multiple roles in the marine ecosystem, but also how delicious they are freshly harvested from the sea - especially when accompanied by a lovely local wine.

Main stops

Journey from Dubrovnik to the coastal village of Mali Ston
Boat trip to arrive at an oyster farm
Experience in the farm, taking in stories about the area and the benefits of oyster farming
Tasting of oysters and fresh mussels

The programme

Drive along the gorgeous coastline of the Adriatic Sea from Dubrovnik to the region of Ston - an important natural area, known for its shellfish, mussels, and oyster farms - and then to the quaint, seaside village of Mali Ston.
Take a boat to an oyster farm where you will meet your National Geographic-trained guide and a local oyster farmer who will share his extensive family knowledge, and maybe a few trade secrets, of farming shellfish.
Throughout the tour, you will hear stories about the region, its ecosystem, and the environmental benefits, and potential challenges, of oyster farming and sustainable food in general. The ecological benefits of oyster agriculture are many, including the growing process that uses almost no water, feed, or fertilizer, and that produces close to zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Following a fascinating tour of the oyster farm, you’ll get to engage your palate with a tasting of fresh oysters and mussels, along with a glass of a local wine.