Islands of the Adriatic 2024 (Dubrovnik - Split)

DAY 1 Dubrovnik
Welcome to Dubrovnik! Transfer from Dubrovnik airport or hotel to Gruz harbour where embarkation for your cruise begins from 13.00hrs. Get settled in your cabin before attending a Welcome Reception followed by dinner on board this evening. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Dubrovnik – Sipan/Slano
This morning, a coach transfer will take you to Dubrovnik’s Old town for a guided tour of the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. After, enjoy some free time to explore the city, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979, at your own pace. Perhaps take a cable car ride to Srd Mountain or stroll along the perimeter of the city walls. Return back to the port and leave for the island of Sipan and its peaceful fishermen’s village Sipanska Luka. Lunch will be served on board. In case anchorage isn’t possible due to weather conditions or docking capacity limits, cruise to Slano which is situated on the mainland. A Captain's Dinner will be served on board this evening. Overnight in Sipan or Slano.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Please note: Both Sipan and Slano are presented as port options as it can depend on dock and lock schedules or weather conditions not allowing to dock at Sipan.

DAY 3 Sipan/Slano – Mljet – Korcula
Cruise towards the island of Mljet where upon arrival you will visit Mljet National Park. The park is well known for its versatile eco-system and two salt lakes (‘’Veliko jezero’’- Big Lake and ‘’Malo jezero’’- Small Lake), as well as for Benedictine Monastery from 12th century located on the St Mary’s Islet. You’ll have some free time to take a dip in the lakes, hire bikes or a kayak, or take a relaxing stroll around the park. Return back to the boat for lunch and leave Mljet for the Island of Korcula. The city of Korcula is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean and is thought to be the birthplace of the renowned explorer Marco Polo. After arriving in Korcula in the afternoon, join your guide for a walking tour of Korcula Town. The evening will be at leisure for you to try out some homemade food in one of many restaurants in Old Town. Overnight in Korcula.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 4 Korcula – Vis
Leave Korcula behind this morning and cruise towards the island of Vis. Lunch will be served on board and there’ll be opportunity for a swim stop along the way. Arrive in Vis in the afternoon where you will have free time to explore the town at your own pace. Being closed during the time of ex-Yugoslavia, this wonderful island is still like an unspoiled and preserved oasis. If Vis looks and sounds familiar to you these days, it could be because the island was used as the setting for Mama Mia 2. Spend the day taking in the sights and flavours of the town. There are many excellent restaurants and taverns along the promenade where you can enjoy a glass of local wine and try some fresh seafood which the island is known for. Overnight in Vis.

DAY 5 Vis – Bisevo – Hvar
Set off in the morning for the island of Bisevo to witness its famous Blue Cave. This mesmerizing natural attraction is breath-taking as it bathes the cave in luminescent aquamarine light. After a relaxing swim stop and lunch, continue your navigation towards the island of Hvar. Upon arrival in Hvar Town, join a guided walking tour and learn about the city’s rich history, beautiful architecture and important landmarks like the Cathedral of St. Stephen, Spanish Fortress, and the Hvar Arsenal which houses the oldest public theatre in Europe dating back to 1612. Later on you will have free time to try one of the many restaurants, bars and cafes and soak in the nightlife. Overnight in Hvar.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Please note: Visit to Blue Cave is dependent on weather conditions as sometimes high tide can prevent entry. Your Captain will advise the conditions and accessibility the morning of scheduled visit.

DAY 6 Hvar – Trogir
Your next stop on the cruise will be the historic city of Trogir, another UNESCO protected World Heritage site. Lunch will be served en route and there’ll also be an opportunity for a spot of swimming. Arrive in Trogir in the afternoon and join a guided walking tour of a city whose rich history has been shaped by many settlements (including Greek, Roman and Venetian) and their influences are visible on every single step of its beautiful, narrow, cobbled streets. Admire the architecture of Trogir’s most imposing monument, the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, which was built in Romanesque-Gothic style and contains numerous sculptures and works of art from all periods. After the city tour, you will have some time at leisure to explore Trogir on your own. Overnight in Trogir.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 7 Trogir – Split
Depart for the last stop on your cruise, the magnificent city of Split. Enjoy lunch on board and a final swim stop before arriving into port. In the afternoon a guided walking tour will showcase the highlights of this wonderful Mediterranean town. As the second largest Croatian city, Split is best known for its glorious palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian which is inscribed in list of UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1979. The rest of your day will be at leisure for you to explore at your own pace or have a dinner in one of numerous restaurants along Riva harbour, a seafront promenade lined with palm trees and plenty of dining options. Overnight in Split.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 8 Split
After breakfast, it’s time to say bye to the crew and fellow travellers and disembark the vessel. A transfer will take you from the port to Split airport or hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast