Luxury “Dubrovnik to Zadar” Cruise
8 days/7 nights
Experience the Southern Dalmatian coast and islands on board an intimate luxury mini cruiser visiting historic sites and ancient coastal towns. Swim the crystal clear waters in secluded beaches, dine on seafood and local specialities accompanied by fine regional wine. Enjoy guided sightseeing tours and excursions of Dubrovnik, Mljet National Park, Korčula, Hvar, Split, Krka & Kornati National Parks and Zadar.
Day 1: Dubrovnik
Transfer from the airport or Dubrovnik hotel and embark from noon onwards to overnight in port with a welcome reception and dinner in the evening and the possibility later to experience the vibrant night life of the city. (D)
Day 2: Dubrovnik – Mljet – Korčula
A morning guided tour of Dubrovnik to visit its many attractions including the “Rectors Palace” and the “Pharmacy at the Franciscan Monastery. Leaving at noon with lunch on board cruising to Mljet National Park to explore the famous lakes and spectacular scenery before continuing on to overnight at Korčula acclaimed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo where dinner is served on board. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Korčula – Hvar
A morning guided tour of the attractions of Korčula old town including a visit to gothic baroque “Cathedral of St Mark”. Lunch and a swim stop before cruising to Hvar one of the most popular islands in the Adriatic, the meeting point of the international jetset, known as the “Croatian Madeira.” Our sightseeing tour of Hvar old town visits many historical sites including the first public theatre in Europe and the Franciscan Monastery followed by dinner at a local restaurant of choice. (B,L)
Day 4: Hvar – Bol – Split
Departing in the morning for Bol on the island of Brac for a swim at its much photographed beach the “Golden Horn” continuing on to Split arriving in time for a city tour and a visit Diocletian’s Palace a UNESCO World Heritage site with its Roman remains including the Temple of Jupiter and Peristyle. Dinner tonight at a local restaurant of choice. (B,L)
Day 5: Split – Trogir – Sibenik
Leaving Split we stop for free time to explore the UNESCO listed city of Trogir continuing on with a swim stop and lunch to reach Sibenik with free time to take a walking tour and dine in the evening at a restaurant of choice. (B,L)
Day 6: Sibenik – Sali
Today we visit the two National Parks of Krka and Kornati. At Krka National Park we travel inland to explore the beautiful river valley and visit famous Skradinski Buk falls one of Croatia’s most famous sights. Back on board we cruise through the Kornati Islands once famous for sheep now deforested and bare before sailing on to overnight at Sali where there is the Captain’s Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Sali – Zadar
Departing in the morning to cruise to Zadar stopping along the way for lunch and a swim and arrive late afternoon for a walking tour of the old town and port to see the 16th century defensive walls, the ancient Port Gate displaying the Venetian Lion, The Square of the Five Wells, the Roman Forum, the Church of St Donat and Cathedral of St Anastasia with dinner afterwards at a restaurant of choice. (B,L)
Day 8: Disembark Zadar
After breakfast your cruise ends with your transfer to the airport or your Zadar hotel. (B)
Price includes:
– Airport transfers and luggage handling
– 7 nights in a cabin with private facilities
– 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 1 dinner including wine, beer & soft drinks
– 1 captain’s dinner with live music
– Complimentary bottled water, coffee and tea
– Professional cruise manager on board
– Whisper technology enhanced sightseeing
– Free Wi-Fi on board
Price excludes:
– International airfares, visas, travel insurance
– Pre and post cruise accommodation
– Meals and drinks except as listed
– Gratuities and personal expenses
– Optional tours and activities
– Port tax
Luxury “Dubrovnik-Dubrovnik” Cruise
8 days/7 nights
Ideal for travellers to Dubrovnik wishing to visit the nearby coast and islands at a leisurely pace arranging their own sightseeing and excursions while still enjoying swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic and dining at night in restaurants of own choice. Places of interest include: Dubrovnik, the beautiful Mljet National Park, Korčula, Hvar, Trestnik and Sipan.
Day 1: Dubrovnik
Transfer from the airport or Dubrovnik hotel and embark from noon onwards, enjoy dinner onboard. Free time after embarking to further explore Dubrovnik and the vibrant night life of its manyclubs, bars and restaurants. (D)
Day 2: Dubrovnik – Mljet
We cruise to the island and national park of Mljet taking lunch on board with the whole afternoon free to enjoy the ambience of the beautiful National Park and the sun and sea on this peaceful island. Things to do include visiting the old abbey and church in the middle of the larger lake or renting bicycles and scooters to explore further afield as well as kayaks on the lakes. Overnight in Mljet at the port of Polača/Pomena. (B,L)
Day 3: Mljet – Korčula
Departing to overnight in Korčula, the birthplace of famous explorer Marco Polo, we have lunch on board in front of Lumbarda Bay with the afternoon free to explore the walled medieval old town, one of the best preserved on the Dalmatian coast, perhaps visiting the gothic baroque “Cathedral of St Mark” or Marco Polo’s house. (B,L)
Day 4: Korčula – Hvar
Early departure finds us at the little island Šćedro for a relaxing swim in the clean, crystal blue sea. Leave after lunch for Hvar one of the most popular islands in the Adriatic, the meeting point of the international jet set. The old town includes many historical sites including the first public theatre in Europe (1612) and the Franciscan Monastery. (B,L)
Day 5: Hvar – Trestnik
Cruising in the morning to overnight at Trstenik on Pelješac peninsula. Trestnik is a fishing village and the surrounding countryside is known for viniculture and the famous Grig winery where one can taste the famous Plavac Mali wine, the ancestor of the Californian Zinfandel. (B,L)
Day 6: Trestnik – Sipan
Early departure to cruise to the Elafiti islands, a group of islands west of Dubrovnik including Šipan, Lopud and Koločep (Kalamota) known for their beautiful scenery and sandy beaches. Swimming and lunch on one of the smaller islands before heading off to overnight in port on Šipan, the largest island of the group. (B,L)
Day 7: Sipan – Dubrovnik
Leaving early for Dubrovnik with breakfast and lunch on board and arriving ~14:00h with the afternoon free to
explore Dubrovnik on your own or join our guided tour. Walk the Stradun the city’s main thoroughfare and the 1940m long city walls or take a cable car ride to top of Srđ mountain for scenic views of the old city. (B,L)
Day 8: Disembark Dubrovnik
After breakfast your cruise ends with your transfer to the airport or your Dubrovnik hotel. (B)
Price includes:
– Airport transfers and luggage handling
– 7 nights in a cabin with private facilities
– 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 1 dinner including wine, beer & soft drinks
– 1 captain’s dinner with live music
– Complimentary bottled water, coffee and tea
– Professional cruise manager on board
– Whisper technology enhanced sightseeing
– Free Wi-Fi on board
Price excludes:
– International airfares, visas, travel insurance
– Pre and post cruise accommodation
– Meals and drinks except as listed
– Gratuities and personal expenses
– Optional tours and activities
– Port tax
Luxury “Split to Dubrovnik” Cruise
8 days/7 nights
Experience the Southern Dalmation coast and islands on board an intimate luxury mini cruiser visiting historic sites and ancient coastal towns. Swim the crystal clear waters in secluded beaches, dine on seafood and local specialties accompanied by fine regional wine. Enjoy wine and oyster tasting at Vis and Ston and the guided walking tours and excursions at Split, Hvar, Korčula, Slano/Ston and Dubrovnik.
Day 1: Split
Transfer (included) from the airport to Split harbour and embark (~2.00pm) and after settling in enjoy a guided tour of Split especially the magnificent Diocletian’s Palace. Overnight in port with a welcome cocktails and dinner. (D)
Day 2: Split – Hvar
Departing in the morning for Bol on the island of Brac for a swim at its much photographed beach the “Golden Horn”. Lunch on board as we pass the Pakleni Islands arriving in the afternoon at the popular Island of Hvar. Our sightseeing tour of Hvar old town includes a presentation on the products derived from lavender and visits to historical sites including the first public theatre in Europe and the Franciscan Monastery followed by dinner at a local restaurant of choice. (B,L)
Day 3: Hvar – Vis
Weather permitting, we stop at the island of Bisevo to visit the famous Blue Cave (entrance fee to be paid) then on to Vis to visit wineries and to taste some exquisite local wine. Free time to walk the Villa Rusticae on the water front and have dinner at a restaurant of choice. (B,L,T)
Day 4: Vis – Korčula
We depart early for Korčula, acclaimed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo, stopping for a swim and lunch on the way arriving in the afternoon for our guided tour of the walled medieval town, one of the best preserved on the Dalmatian coast, which includes a visit to gothic baroque “Cathedral of St Mark”. Korčula has many bars and clubs and the choice for dinner is either one of it’s fine restaurants or the optional excursion to a small nearby village to sample typical Dalmatian cuisine. (B,L)
Day 5: Korčula – Mljet
Departing in the morning for the National Park on the island of Mljet where legend has it Odysseus spent years as a captive of the nymph Calypso. From here we walk to the salt lakes followed by a boat ride to the Isle of St Mary to visit the ancient Benedictine monastery and adjacent 12th century abbey and church. Alternatively kayaks, bicycles and scooters can be rented to explore this beautiful park on one’s own. We anchor tonight in the port of Polac/Pomena where dinner will be served on board. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Mljet – Slano/Ston
Leaving Mljet for the mainland, we dock at the fishing village of Slano and head off for the village of Ston famous for oysters and to visit its medieval ramparts and a nearby oyster farm. Overnight at Slano to dine at a local restaurant of choice. (B,L,T)
Day 7: Slano – Dubrovnik
Depart for Dubrovnik with lunch on deck, cruising past its famous walls before docking at Gruz harbour. In the afternoon a guided walking tour of the old city and the cable car up Srd mountain. Walk atop the 1940m city walls after which there is free time for exploration perhaps strolling the “Stradun”, Dubrovnik’s main thoroughfare before returning to the ship for the Captain’s farewell dinner with music and entertainment. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Disembark Dubrovnik
Your cruise ends after breakfast with your transfer to the airport or your Dubrovnik hotel. (B)
Price includes:
– Airport transfers and luggage handling
– 7 nights in a cabin with private facilities
– 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 1 dinner including wine, beer & soft drinks
– 1 captain’s dinner with live music
– Complimentary bottled water, coffee and tea
– Professional cruise manager on board
– Whisper technology enhanced sightseeing
– Free Wi-Fi on board
Price excludes:
– International airfares, visas, travel insurance
– Pre and post cruise accommodation
– Meals and drinks except as listed
– Gratuities and personal expenses
– Optional tours and activities
– Port tax