adriatic queen luxury cruise - 7 days

Cruise Information
Starts in: Split
Ends in: Split
Departs: 30th August & 6th September 08
Prices and Departures: Click Here
Breakfast: 7, Lunch: 6
Accommodation: Luxury cruise, below deck cabins
Services: Captain and onboard crew
Local Payment: No
Port Taxes: Euro 16 (payable at the port)

Day 1: Split
Saturday SPLIT – HVAR. Hello Croatia and welcome aboard! Be sure to arrive in plenty of time for the Saturday afternoon departure (13.00). We are able to arrange pre tour accommodation should you need it. We depart from Split, stopping for a swim and lunch in one of the beautiful, calm bays before we sail to the island of Hvar. With beautiful bays, picturesque towns and endless fields of lavender, it is not surprising that Hvar was rated one of the top ten most beautiful islands worldwide in 1997 by the Traveler Magazine. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure exploring the lovely harbor town and be sure to sample some of the delicious freshly caught fish in one of the many fabulous restaurants. Lunch & overnight - onboard

Day 2: Korcula
Hvar – Korcula – breakfast. This morning we depart Hvar and sail to the pretty island of Korčula, en route there is plenty of time to enjoy the culinary skills of our chef, swim and sunbathe on one of the large decks. Known as the birth place of Marco Polo, Korcula town has been justly called “a little Dubrovnik”, due to its picturesque squares and medieval atmosphere. You’re free to spend the afternoon and evening taking in the sights. Lunch & overnight - onboard

Day 3: Dubrovnik
Korcula – Dubrovnik – breakfast. Today we sail to Dubrovnik, a UNESCO Listed World Heritage Site.  Dubrovnik has a unique political and cultural heritage and is one of the most attractive and popular cities in the Mediterranean. The old town can be characterized by its impressive city walls and cobbled streets. A walk through the small squares, monumental ramparts and fortresses, will ensure that you see the best of this fabulous town. Lunch & overnight – onboard.

Day 4: MLJET
Dubrovnik – Mljet – breakfast. There is a chance to walk along ramparts this morning and take in the magnificent views of medieval Dubrovnik, before we set sail to verdant green island of Mljet. Mljet has an incredible National Park with two beautiful large salt water lakes, The Great Lake and The Small Lake (10,000 years old) which are surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation. You can opt for a dip in one of the crystal clear lakes or visit the small 12th century Benedictine monastery. At dinner try one of the many seafood restaurants along the waterfront or any one of the local village kavarnas (taverns).
Lunch & overnight – onboard.

Day 5: VIS
Mljet – Vis – breakfast. En route to Vis, we stop at Biševo for an organized tour to “Woad cave”; you’ll want your cameras for viewing this natural phenomenon! As the farthest inhabited island, Vis offers a unique combination of natural, cultural and historical beauty, which has remained untouched and pristine. Vis is known as the Adriatic's Cradle of Life, owing to the fact that the first signs of urban life on the island, date back as far as the IVth century BC!  Lunch & overnight – onboard.

Day 6: BRAČ
Vis – Brac – breakfast. After a morning of cruising, enjoy the whole afternoon relaxing and sunning yourself on the spectacular beach, Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn) - the subject of countless postcards. Like a small tongue it extends nearly half a kilometre into the clear blue sea. Close to Zlatni Rat is Bol - the oldest coastal settlement on Brač, which has many lovely beaches and nice restaurants to grab a bite to eat. From Bol you can admire Vidova Mountain – the highest island peak. Lunch & overnight – onboard.

Day 7: SPLIT
Brac – Split – breakfast. Today we end our cruise back in Split, the former metropolis of Emperor Diocletian. Our sailing concludes after breakfast. If you would like time to explore Split, make sure you take a later flight home or consider booking post tour accommodation.

Something Special  - Space, Facilities & Food

So what makes the Adriatic Queen so special? Firstly, the space. On the top deck you have a large sundeck with plenty of room for sunbathing, at the rear of the boat is an area with a coffee bar and tables; above the top deck is another area for sunbathing and on the main deck is a sitting out area next to the restaurant and bar. The cabins are around 8m2 – larger than most vessels of this kind; with either double beds (some with additional bed), or bunk beds. Secondly, the facilities. On board, available for hire, is a motor boat taking up to 6 people. Each cabin has an en-suite shower room/WC, and separately controlled air-conditioning. Thirdly, the food and drink. This is top quality. A full buffet breakfast is served daily with a selection of salami, cheese, jams, yoghurts, fruit juices, coffee and tea; a supply of fruit is unlimited through the day. You can choose from an extensive range of soft drinks, beer or wine from the bar during the day and evening. Lunch is included (on Sunday dinner is included instead) and normally during one week, will consist of three fish meals and four meat meals. Typical fish meal: pasta with lobster sauce, grilled fresh fish with side dishes of vegetables and salad, homemade desserts. Typical meat meal: pasta with various sauces, grilled steak or veal, or stuffed turkey breasts with side dishes of vegetables and salad, homemade desserts. On the final evening you are invited to the ‘captain’s dinner’ – a special evening with a chance to spend a last meal with your new friends. It is entirely optional, but few can resist! It is payable locally at around £15 per person.