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Spend your mornings on the spacious decks and swimming in the crystal sea. Afternoons include guided tours and exploring the towns and islands Croatia is famous for. You’ll start in Dubrovnik with a tour of the Old Town and ride up the cable car, followed by a welcome cocktail party. You’ll then head to Ston, famous for its medieval wall and oyster farms. Mljet National Park is next on the agenda followed by the historic town of Korcula, the birthplace of explorer Marco Polo. The spectacular Blue Caves and wine tasting on Vis Island follows, then continues to the chic island of Hvar, the famous Zlatni Rat beach at Bol and ends in the protected Roman city of Split.
14/08/2024
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► Airport Transfers & Luggage Handling
► Excursions with tour manager including Dubrovnik Guided Tour, Dubrovnik Cable Car, Sightseeing in Hvar, Korcula and Split, Ston (including oyster farm visit and tasting, wine tasting in Vis and entrance to Mljet National Park
► Welcome cocktail party
► One Captain's dinner with live music
► Free Wi-Fi on board
► Daily cabin service
► All visitor fees and taxes
The old town, a UNESCO world heritage site, celebrated for its outstanding cultural and historical heritage boasts entire streets and buildings perfectly preserved to create an awe-inspiring Roman environment. Dotted with spectacular beaches, the lush vegetation, sun-soaked cafes and stunning architecture along with the extensive selection of hotels, sights and activities, guarantees every tourist’s taste is catered for, making Dubrovnik a perfect Balkan escape.
Visitors will get to know its numerous beautiful beaches and coves, vineyards and olive groves, the island is a treasure waiting to be discovered. Korcula town has interesting museums, cosy restaurants and cafes encircled by imposing honey-coloured stone walls. A spectacular setting in a fairy-tale location with easy access from Dubrovnik by catamaran, Korcula is the perfect getaway for couples that simply cannot be missed!
Hvar Town, the island's capital is the place to stay. Medieval walls surround the beautifully ornamented gothic palaces on the winding stone streets, while in the bay, luxury yachts dock near the stylish bars and cafes. The island is famed for its wealth of rocky coves, breath-taking beaches, extraordinary purple fields of lavender and heather, and shady pines that dot the island. Hvar Island is the perfect setting for a perfect escape.
Holiday makers love its wonderful beaches, magnificent scenery and pretty seaside villages. Brac is Croatia’s largest island and the perfect destination for families and couples wanting to soak up the best the country has to offer. Brac offers a diverse landscape including pine-scented forests, crystal clear waters and rocky cliffs. The attractive town of Bol offers a livelier base including the famous Zlatni Rat beach, whilst the quaint village of Supetar is the perfect place to relax.
Croatia's second largest city with a 1,700 year history, Split remains one of the Adriatic's most fascinating ports and is an important link to many of the nearby islands. It is home to a wealth of museums and other cultural assets, including one of the world's most impressive Roman monuments, the Diocletian's Palace, a dramatic UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fine standard of quality accommodation along with the reliable Dalmatian sunshine ensures a Split holiday will be a memorable experience.
This is sample itinerary. All our holidays are flexible therefore you can tailor your holiday to suit you.
Check-in from 1pm at Dubrovnik's Gruz harbour (late arrivals can join in Slano). Depart at 2pm for the small village of Slano on the mainland, a peaceful fishermen's village. Enjoy an authentic village dinner in Smokovljani and taste all the specialties this rural area has to offer. As part of their property, there is a ranch with animals and the old stone threshing floor surrounded by olive trees, figs and other autochthonic plants in all the beauty of nature, where you can hear the voice of crickets and birds chirping (D)
Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (T) = Tasting Session, (CD) = Captain's Dinner
The next morning, depart towards the island and National Park of Mljet. Lunch on board. Free time to enjoy the salt lakes in the National Park and enjoy the sun and sea on this tranquil island. The large lake is situated inside the Mljet National Park (entrance included), and in the middle one can visit an old abbey and church, or just use a canoe to roam around the lakes in the National Park. Bicycles can also be rented to cycle around the paths surrounding the lakes. Overnight in the port. Overnight in Mljet (B, L)
Early morning departure towards Makarska, the famous tourist destination with many restaurants and bars and a beautiful promenade along the famous beach. Enjoy the magic of Makarska Riviera and be sure to take a walk along the city streets – there's an abundance of churches and other cultural sites. Afternoon swim at one of the wonderful beaches. In the evening, the Captain's dinner with live entertainment on board. Overnight in Makarska. (B, L, CD)
After breakfast, cruise towards Pucisca, a typical Mediterranean place, situated on the northern side of Brac island at the bottom of a deep bay. This village is home to the world-famous white stone of Brač. Visit one of the few stone masonry workshops left in Europe. Afterwards, cruise towards Split and arrive in the afternoon. Split is, a busy university and maritime town and the capital of the Dalmatia region. Its old town is under UNESCO protection, Join a guided tour of the city upon arrival. This historical town under UNESCO world heritage protection will knock you off your feet with its abundance of things to see and do and with its unique lively atmosphere. Overnight in Split. (B, L)
Early morning departure towards the island of Brac and the town Bol, best known for its famous Zlatni rat beach (Golden horn), a natural phenomenon that with its distinct shape and form dominates other beaches of Croatia. Directional winds and waves cause the shape of the beach to often change. Afterwards, the next destination is Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic. While joining the guided tour, visit the magnificent Renaissance cathedral with its original tower, the oldest community theatre in Europe which was founded here in 1612 and other sites. Hvar offers plenty of restaurants, bars cafes and clubs, open long into the night. Hvar is often referred to as the sunshine and jet-set island. (B, L)
The journey continues towards the Korcula island best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Early afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of the enchanting town fortified by walls. Korčula treasures more legends, tales and monuments than any other place, discover some wandering along the herringbone pattern streets. Korcula has an abundant choice of restaurants for a great gourmet experience and there are many bars and clubs for those looking for evening entertainment. Overnight in Korcula. (B, L)
Departure towards Dubrovnik with breakfast en route. Enjoy the unforgettable natural beauty along the coast towards Dubrovnik which was referred to as “heaven on earth” by the famous writer George Bernard Shaw. Lunch on board and arrival in Dubrovnik in the early afternoon. Join the guided tour of the city. Meander through the narrow, car-free limestone streets – worn smooth under the soles of centuries of pedestrians, exploring the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Take the cable car from the Old Town to the Srd Mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and of the Elaphiti Islands (ticket included). In the evening enjoy the traditional and authentic Croatian song and dance performance by the Linđo Folklore Ensemble. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, L)
After breakfast, it’s time to depart from what we hope has been a fascinating and enjoyable cruise. Check out by 9am. (B)
We offer cruises of 2 different categories of ships for this cruise; Premium & Premium Superior. Premium offer a more traditional look, whereas the Premium Superior are recently built and larger. All ships are different in design however each category has the same facilities and amenities on board including en suites, complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Other benefits are included during your cruise depending on the category ship.
We offer cruises of 2 different categories of ships for this cruise; Deluxe and Deluxe Superior. All ships are different in design however each category has the same facilities and amenities on board including en suites, complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Other benefits are included during your cruise depending on the category ship.
Deluxe ships are 42-47m in length, modern and state of the art with spacious sun decks, hot tub and sun beds. Deluxe Superior ships are at least 47m in length and are best vessels on the Adriatic. They offer the same on board facilities as Deluxe category but are built with the highest quality materials.
These hotels are just a sample of the type we use within our holidays. Other hotels are available for varying budgets and star ratings.
Price is per person and based upon two people sharing a cabin. Price includes airport transfers* and excursions listed within the itinerary. Flights are at an additional fee.
Check in from 1pm at Dubrovnik's Gruz Port
*Airport transfers included if the flight is on the same day as cruise embarkation/disembarkation
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