PREMIUM CRUISE HOLIDAY: Explore the dazzling Dalmatian coast with its beautiful secluded bays, perfect beaches and charming villages. Stopping at a different island each night, including glamorous Hvar and architecturally-rich Korcula, as well as Dubrovnik and Split. With plenty of time to swim, sunbathe and relax onboard.
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Welcome to Dubrovnik
Saturday - Arrival transfer from Dubrovnik airport or your accommodation within Dubrovnik city area. Embarkation is any time after 14:00, once on board you can enjoy a welcome drink and meet your Cruise Director and crew for the details on your journey over the coming week. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore this stunning city at your leisure or relax and enjoy the on-board facilities until dinner later this evening.
Overnight: Dubrovnik - Onboard | Dinner
Slano and Ston
Dubrovnik – Slano. Enjoy your breakfast before we set off on a guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town can be enjoyed before we set sail. Surrounded by immense city walls, the world-famous Gothic and baroque facades line up as you walk the same streets featured in the Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Robin Hood. Dubrovnik nobility and captains fancied the small town of Slano for their summer estates and as you explore this quaint seaside settlement later today, you’ll understand why.
Overnight: Slano - Onboard | Breakfast, Lunch
Mljet and Korcula
Slano – Mljet – Korcula. Today we set sail to the stunning island of Mljet. The national park is home to two salty lakes connected to the sea via a narrow canal; perfect for kayaking to the small islet in the center of the lake, charming with its 12th-century Monastery of St. Mary. Alternatively, you can bike or hike in the surroundings. After a dip en-route, we’ll cruise onwards to Korcula, the alleged home of Marco Polo. Its intricate streets and remarkable facades are bound to charm whether you explore on your own or in an optional walking tour.
Overnight: Korcula - Onboard | Breakfast, Lunch
Brac
Korcula – Brac. Onwards today as we sail to the neighboring island of Brač, known as the homeland of ‘the Croatian marble’ where on our tour to the operating stonemasonry school in Pučišća there is a chance to learn more about shaping this stone for eternity. On this picturesque Island you can explore the famous sandy shores of Zlatni Rat Beach and enjoy a stroll along the promenade or take a dip in the sea before joining an optional excursion to Bol, with a wine tasting session, before returning to the ship this evening to enjoy a captain's dinner and entertainment.
Overnight: Brac - Onboard | Breakfast, Dinner
Hvar and Vis
Brac – Hvar – Vis. This morning we set sail to Hvar, officially the sunniest of 1200 Croatian islands! With myriad UNESCO-listed heritage sites. In the afternoon, we hop over to the island of Vis, the most distant from the coast of all inhabited islands in Croatia. Closed off to the public for the larger part of the 20th century for its role as an important Yugoslav military base, Vis and its nature remain incredibly preserved even today.
Overnight: Vis - Onboard | Breakfast, Dinner
Sibenik
Vis – Sibenik. Arriving into Šibenik, the walking tour will introduce you to Šibenik’s great claim to Renaissance – both the one centuries ago, when the town’s Cathedral of St. James was constructed, and the present day, with the town known as one of Croatia’s upcoming gems. Experience its stone alleys and great cuisine in an evening to yourself.
Overnight: Sibenik - Onboard | Breakfast, Dinner
Krka and Split
Sibenik – Krka – Skradin – Split. Today we explore several sites on the Croatian mainland such as the Krka River and its stunning estuary. A coach trip brings you to the small town of Skradin, the guardian of the mouth of River Krka, and the gateway to its National park, where wild waterfalls inspire serene lakes. The park is definitely worth a visit before heading back to visit the seaside gem of Trogir, a petite island bridged to the mainland and a showcase of stunning architecture founded upon Greek and Roman heritage. Our final stop is Split, renowned for its variety of archaeological gems. Explore on your own or join our optional walking tour to learn about the Diocletian’s Palace, once the Roman Emperor’s retirement estate and today a lively city center.
Overnight: Split - Onboard | Breakfast, Dinner
Disembark in Split
Saturday - Split. Today marks the end of your cruising adventure in Croatia and you are free to leave after breakfast this morning (disembarking by 9am). Included airport or Split city hotel departure transfer.
Breakfast
Upper deck or below deck cabin?
On all of our Croatia cruise holidays, you have the choice of an on deck (upper) or below deck cabin. Below deck cabins are located below the main deck or in the hull of the ships. They do have windows or port holes that allow in natural light but these generally do not open. On deck cabins are either on the main deck or top floor of the boat. These all have opening windows that allow in the breeze. There is a supplement for upgrading to on deck cabins, please see the ‘extra prices’ section located at the bottom of the ‘prices and departures’ tab for details. Choose your option at time of booking to secure your place.
For further information about best time to visit, visa's, top travel tips and more, please see our Croatia travel guide.
Prices & Dates
'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a cabin. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to those who don’t have anyone to share a cabin with or anyone wanting the privacy of their own cabin.
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The ship categories listed below are the ones offered for this sailing itinerary. Please note that individual ship design varies slightly from craft to craft. The ship category will be confirmed at time of booking however the specific ship name is allocated approximately one week from departure.
M/S Providenca, Croatia Sailing
Commissioned in 2014 and completely refurbished in 2018, the MS Providenca is 47m long and 9m wide with 20 air conditioned en suite cabins on the upper, main and lower deck. Cabin furnishings include a cupboard, a cabinet and a window or porthole. All cabins are equipped with power plugs, LCD TV, safe box and hairdryer. Upper deck houses a fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant that sits all guests at the same time with a fully equipped bar and LCD TV. At the rear of the boat you can find a shaded lounge area with club tables and comfortable sofas. Top deck, also called the sun deck offers 145 m2 of space and is equipped with sun chairs and jacuzzi. Complimentary WIFI is available in the salon and in the rear part of the boat
M/S Liberty , Croatia Sailing
M/S Liberty was commissioned in 2011, salon / restaurant and all decks refurbished in 2019, cabins refurbished in 2021/2022. The boat is 45 m long, 9 m wide with a cruising speed of 9 knots. Her capacity is 40 persons. She has 20 ensuite cabins on the main and lower deck, and all are fully air-conditioned. Cabin furnishings include a cupboard, a cabinet and a window or a porthole. All cabins are equipped with power plugs, LCD TV, safe box and hairdryer. Bathrooms are fully equipped. Upper deck houses a fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant that sits all guests at the same time with a fully equipped bar and LCD TV. At the rear of the boat you can find a shaded lounge area with club tables and comfortable sofas. Top deck, also called the 'sun deck' offers 145 m2 of space and is equipped with sun tanning chairs, and jacuzzi also WIFI is available free of charge in the salon and in the rear part of the boat.
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