Northern, Central & Southern Dalmatia Cruise 2025

Embarkation at Trogir Port between 1300HRS and 1400HRS. After embarkation, your representatives will welcome you onboard with a drink and you will meet the crew and your fellow passengers. After embarkation, you will be greeted by your tour guide with a welcome drink and get to know the crew and fellow travellers. Weigh anchor and sail towards Rogoznica, a picturesque fishing village situated on an island connected to the mainland by a causeway, during lunch. On the way, you anchor in a bay to enjoy the cool waters of the Adriatic for the first time on our journey. (L)

Leave the mainland and head for one of the islands in the Šibenik archipelago for a swim. Continue to Zadar, the cultural and economic centre of northern Dalmatia. On arrival in Zadar, your tour guide awaits you for a guided tour of the old town, which is situated on a peninsula and surrounded by mighty walls. You will be shown the most important sights e.g. the Roman Forum, the circular Church of Sveti Donat, or the Cathedral Sveta Stošija and the world-wide unique ‘Sea Organs on the Riva’, whose melodies are created purely by waves. Overnight stay in Zadar. (B, L)

Your destination today is the island of Dugi Otok, which means ‘long island’. It is aptly named, as it is 45km long but only a few hundred metres wide. After a break for a swim, you head for the Telašćica Nature Park, an approximately 8km deep bay in the south of the island of Dugi Otok (admission approx. €10 per person, payable on site). A walk is recommended to the saltwater lake, which is connected to the sea underground. From here you can also reach the cliffs, which are up to 161m high and offer breathtaking views of the sea. (B, L)

‘On the last day of creation, God wanted to crown his work, and so he created the Kornati out of tears, stars and breath,’ wrote the Irish writer George Bernard Shaw. They are the largest and densest collection of islands in the Adriatic Sea – 147 islands, islets and reefs stretch out over a length of around 35km. Sail the entire length of the Kornati and after a swimming break you call at the harbour of Vodice, a lively holiday resort. In the evening, enjoy a glass of wine in one of the cosy taverns or konobas. (B, L)

A few miles further south,  leave the Adriatic Sea and turn into the mouth of the River Krka. Sail upstream and anchor in Skradin, just before the famous Krka waterfalls. This is also the departure point for the boats that take you into the National Park. Opportunity to visit the ‘Skradinski Buk’, at 800m the longest and probably most famous part of the waterfalls. An impressive natural spectacle, where the Krka falls in 17 steps with cascades up to 100m wide. Admission to the National Park incl. boat transfer €20 (April, May, October) or €40 (June-September), payable on site. On your return to the Adriatic, you first moor in Šibenik. The most famous building in the fortress-like old town is St James' Cathedral, the most important Renaissance monument in Croatia. After a short stroll through the old town,  head back to the islands and moor for the night in the small harbour of the fishing village of Zlarin on the island of the same name. (B, L)

Your first destination of the day is Split, the capital of Dalmatia. The main attraction of Split is the old town centre, which has grown out of Diocletian's Palace. The complex, which is a World Heritage Site, is home to 1700-year-old Roman buildings, churches, cafés… places full of flair! Then leave Split and head for the island of Šolta. The island is characterised by extensive olive groves, which form the basis for the first-class, extremely dark olive oil from this island. You moor for the night in the cosy harbour of the village of Stomorska. (B, L)

You leave the island of Šolta and sail to Trogir. On the way, you naturally anchor in one of the countless bays for a long swim. In the afternoon, reach Trogir which is also known as the ‘museum city’ due to its UNESCO-protected old town. It is simply an experience to stroll through the winding, cobbled streets in the afternoon or evening and marvel at the medieval vaults and beautiful courtyards. Guided tour of the old town centre, followed by the opportunity to dine in one of the countless restaurants. (B, L)

Weigh anchor again at around 1400HRS and after lunch head for a bay on the island of Čiovo, where youhave the opportunity to enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic. Today's destination is Split, the capital of Dalmatia. Free time in Split and opportunity for dinner in one of the countless restaurants. (B, L)

Note: From 2025, a pier in the harbour of Split will be completely reconstructed (major construction site), which will reduce the number of berths available. In exceptional cases, Split will therefore not be called at on Saturdays, but instead Omiš, Milna (island of Brač) or Rogač (island of Šolta), for example.

Leave Split, pass the ‘Splitska Vrata’ strait between the islands of Brač and Šolta and set course for Hvar – the island is known for its mild climate and extensive lavender fields. On the way, you call at a bay for a swim. The harbour of the main town of the same name on the island of Hvar lies at the foot of a fortress, from which there is a fantastic view of the Pakleni islands archipelago off the coast. If the number of ships docking in the small harbour of Hvar allows, you will also spend the night here. Alternatively, dock in Hvar in the morning and have around two hours to explore the town. In this case, you will then continue your journey to the next island. (B, L)

Set course for the island of Korčula and sail along its southern coast. After a swimming break in one of Korčula's bays, you head for Pomena or Polače on the island of Mljet. Part of the island has been declared a National Park - two saltwater lakes (in the larger of the two lakes there is an islet with a former monastery) are only connected to the sea by a narrow channel. Opportunity to visit the National Park (admission incl. boat trip to the islet with the monastery €15 in May and October, €25 from June to September, payable on site). A swim is recommended in the salt water lakes, whose temperature is always around 2°C higher than the sea temperature. Overnight stay in Pomena or Polače. (B, L)

Leave the island of Mljet and continue your journey. After a swimming break at the Elafiti Islands, arrive in Dubrovnik harbour at around 1600HRS. Dubrovnik is not wrongly called the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, as it was one of the most important economic and cultural centres of the Mediterranean during its heyday in the Middle Ages. Today, the old town centre presents itself to visitors as a unique open-air museum with a wealth of sights. After arrival, guided tour of the old town. The Old Town is just a few minutes away by bus, which departs from the immediate vicinity of our boats. Departure approximately every 10-20 minutes, approx € 2.50 (on the bus). After the city tour, you have the rest of the day to discover and enjoy the unique old town. Stroll along the famous ‘Stradun’, take a walk along the mighty city walls or take the cable car up the 415-metre-high Srđ mountain, which offers a unique view of the old town and the sea. (B, L)

Head north-west again and, after a swimming break at the Elafiti Islands, head for the island of Korčula. Korčula has one of the most beautiful old towns in Dalmatia and is often referred to as ‘Little Dubrovnik’ due to its fortress-like appearance. Overnight stay in the birthplace of the famous seafarer and explorer Marco Polo. (B, L)

Drive along the mountainous Pelješac peninsula, famous for its excellent red wines. Then sail around the eastern end of the island of Hvar and, after a break for a swim, set course for the island of Brač. The island is world-famous for its limestone, which is quarried here. It has been used in buildings such as the White House in Washington and the Reichstag in Berlin. Stop at one of the island's cosy places to spend the night. (B, L)

Leave the island of Brač and after a swimming break in a bay on the island of Čiovo,  bid farewell to the Dalmatian Island world and return to the starting point of your journey, Trogir. Opportunity for dinner in one of the countless restaurants and overnight stay. (B, L)

After breakfast, disembarkation until 0900HRS. (B)