Premium steel hulled vessels with modern traditional look offer accommodation in air-conditioned, spacious en-suite cabins with double or twin beds, hair dryer and safety deposit box.
Ships are from 29 to 35m in length with cabins 8 to 14m2 in size.
Included services: buffet breakfasts, three course lunches, Captain’s dinner, English speaking tour manager on board, one guided tour, daily cabin service, mid-week fresh set of towels and bed linen, luggage handling
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