Deluxe Island Hopping Cruise 2024

You will be met at Split Airport and transferred to Split Port, where your ship will be docked. Embarkation is possible throughout the whole day. Passengers arriving in the morning will not be able to enter their cabins before 1400HRS but can leave their luggage onboard. In case that your ship is not in the port until evening, the cruise operator will take care of your luggage and organise an excursion for you. At 1900HRS you will have a welcome meeting where the Cruise Director will introduce the crew and where you will meet your fellow passengers. Welcome dinner will be served at 1930HRS. Captain will wait for all the passengers arriving late at night but has to be notified in advance. All the late arriving guests will be provided with a dinner. Overnight in Split. (D)

An English speaking guide will take you on a morning Split city tour, walking you through the world famous Diocletian Palace. Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. Over 1,700 years old, Split abounds with cultural and historical sights, lots of them situated within the Split’s historical nucleus which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1979. At 1200HRS you will sail out to Trogir, another town inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Lunch will be served onboard, and you will have a swim stop enroute, arriving to Trogir in the afternoon. This museum-town is literally packed with palaces, churches, monasteries and towers, the main attraction being the Cathedral of St Lawrence, probably the finest example of sacral architecture in Croatia. A professional English speaking guide will take you for a Trogir walking tour. Afterwards, you will have the evening on your own, free to explore or have dinner in one of Trogir’s cosy taverns. Overnight in Trogir. (B, L)

In the morning you will sail for Bol, a place best known for its beach of Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn), which regularly hits the top lists of the most beautiful European beaches. Once you stop in Bol, you can enjoy indulging in simple pleasures such as taking a walk around this small Dalmatian town until lunch is served onboard. After lunch you shall continue cruising to Vis. Being an important strategic military stronghold for a long time, Vis was spared the excessive tourist development and thus retained its unspoilt beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture. Enjoy afternoon, exploring the town of Vis, its picturesque stone streets, pristine beaches and fine taverns. For all who are interested cruise operator will organise an optional Vis Island excursion, ending in Komiža, stunning fishermen's village to have dinner in one of cosy restaurants. Reservations and payments on the spot. Overnight in Vis. (B, L)

You will cruise to the Island of Biševo and its Blue Cave, one of the most famous natural attractions in whole of the Adriatic. Blue Cave is a water-logged cave that can be approached only by a small boat. However, at times high waves prevent the entrance to the Blue Cave, which is something that is not going to be known before the morning designated for your visit. In case the Blue Cave cannot be entered due to such sea conditions, you will get a full ticket refund. After a swim stop and lunch onboard you will continue cruising along many coves and bays, towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island. Hvar is one of the country’s most attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point of international jetsetters. Upon your arrival to Hvar, a local English speaking guide will walk you through this unique town, introducing you to its millennia-long history, culture and a way of life. Afterwards, you will have an evening on your own to explore and dine in one of numerous family owned restaurants and taverns. Overnight in Hvar. (B, L)

You will start your day with a morning departure towards the Island of Korčula. Before lunch onboard, you shall stop for a swim in one of pristine bays enroute. Your arrival to the Island of  Korčula is scheduled for the afternoon. Town of Korčula is the island’s main settlement and is known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, one of the world’s most famous explorers. An English speaking guide will take you for a tour of Korčula Town, through its narrow and cobbled streets and its rich history. You will have rest of the evening free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice. Overnight in Korčula. (B, L)

Sailing out from Korčula in the morning, you will cruise towards Mljet National Park. You will have just enough time to explore the park, walk around Great and Small Lake and visit the Islet of St Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century or take a swim in the heart of Mljet National Park. Entrance fees to the park are included. Take care to return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon, you will continue your cruise to the Island of Šipan where you will anchor in Šipanska Luka or in Slano, located on the mainland. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach, dense pine forest and olive groves, a long cultural tradition and numerous historical monuments. If you stay in Slano, for all who are interested cruise operator will organise an optional excursion to Ston, fortified town famous for 5km defensive walls, ancient salt pans and oysters/mussels farm. Reservations and payments on the spot. In the evening you will have a Captain’s Dinner onboard, along with live music entertainment. Overnight in Šipan or Slano. (B, L, D)

Morning departure to Dubrovnik, passing by Elaphiti Islands with lunch onboard and cruise directly to the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will cruise along Dubrovnik city walls and fortifications where you will have a chance to take unforgettable photos of breathtaking Dubrovnik. You will disembark directly in the Old Town where an English speaking guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After the city tour you will be left on your own to explore the city, visit city walls or take the cable car to the top of Mount Srđ and have intimate farewell dinner. Return bus transfer to Gruž Port will be organised. You will see why this city is often called “The Pearl of the Adriatic”. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, L)

After breakfast, the time has come to say farewell to all your new friends. Disembarkation by 0900HRS. You will be transferred to Dubrovnik Airport. (B)