South Dalmatia Discovery 2023 (Split - Dubrovnik)

Day 1 Split
Welcome to Split! Feel free to embark and leave your luggage onboard (cabins available from 14.00hrs) so you can enjoy the day exploring the historical town of Split. Be back on board this evening to meet your Captain, crew and fellow passengers before a Welcome Dinner to kick-start your adventure. D

Day 2 Split – Trogir
Start your day off with a guided sightseeing tour of Split, where you will walk through the world famous Diocletian’s Palace. Being over 1700 years old, Split offers a myriad of cultural and historical sights which you can explore during some free time. At midday, cruise to Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site. A guided sightseeing tour of the town will introduce you to the city’s highlights with free time to explore afterwards. BL

Day 3 Trogir – Brac – Vis
The highlight for today is a visit to Zlatni Rat on Brac island, which regularly tops the lists of Europe’s most beautiful beaches. Enjoy free time in Bol before lunch on board as you cruise to Vis. Used as an important military stronghold for years, the architecture and beaches of Vis remained relatively untouched. This evening is free for you to discover the island. For those interested there will be an Optional Excursion on offer tonight of Vis island ending in Komiza, a stunning fishermen's village where you can have dinner in one of the quality konobas (restaurants). BL

Day 4 Vis – Bisevo – Hvar
Your first stop today is a visit to the spectacular Blue Cave. The caves natural underwater entrance creates a magical deep blue light that engulfs the interior. After lunch you’ll cruise to Hvar, one of Croatia’s most popular islands. Here, embark on a guided sightseeing tour of the town where you will learn about the history and culture of the island before an evening at leisure. BL

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

Day 5 Hvar – Korcula
Today you’ll cruise to Korcula, the supposed birthplace of Marco Polo. After a swim stop en-route and lunch on board, arrive at the island’s main settlement. Here, setoff with your fellow travellers on a sightseeing tour of the city before an evening at leisure. BL

Day 6 Korcula – Mljet – Sipan/Slano
A morning departure takes you to Mljet island where you will have free time to roam the National Park and visit the 12th Century Benedictine Monastery. Then set sail 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 locations on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beaches, dense pine forest and olive groves, a long cultural tradition and numerous historical monuments.
But if the vessel continues to Slano for the night, an Optional Excursion to Ston will be on offer this afternoon. Ston is a fortified town famous for its 5km long walls, old saltworks and oysters/mussels farms. The optional tour will take you to a oyster farm where you will board traditional wooden ship and taste fresh oysters with wine directly “at source”. This evening you will be treated with the Captain’s Dinner, featuring live entertainment. BLD

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 7 Sipan/Slano – Dubrovnik
In the morning cruise past the Elaphiti Islands to Dubrovnik, your last port of call. After lunch embark on a guided city tour of the Pearl of the Adriatic and then enjoy free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed city. BL

Day 8 Dubrovnik
Bid farewell to your crew & new friends as your cruise concludes after breakfast. B


Key: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner