Croatian Classic 2025 (Dubrovnik - Split)

DAY 1 Dubrovnik
Make your way to your ship docked at Gruz Harbour. Feel free to embark any time today and leave your luggage onboard. You are then free to head out and begin exploring the city on your own. Be back on board this evening to meet your Captain, crew, and fellow passengers followed by a Welcome Dinner to kick-start your adventure.

Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Dubrovnik - Slano
Start your day off with a coach transfer to the Old Town for a guided sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take the opportunity to explore the remains of this ancient city. After, enjoy some free time for further exploring before being transferred back to the boat. Set sail to Slano, and enjoy lunch onboard. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with beautiful beaches, dense pine forest, olive groves and historical monuments. Here, you will be offered an optional excursion to Ston, a fortified town famous for its well-preserved town walls, old salt works, and oyster and mussel farms. Otherwise, the remainder of the day is free to explore and find a cosy tavern for dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 3 Slano - Mljet - Korcula
Cruise towards the island of Mljet where upon arrival you can 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 the Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century located on St Mary’s Islet. You will have free time to swim in the lakes, hire bikes or a kayak, or take a relaxing stroll around the park. Return to the boat for lunch and continue to the island of Korcula, the rumoured birthplace of the famed merchant and world explorer Marco Polo. On arrival, join your guide on a walking tour through the cobbled streets of Korcula Town before spending the remainder of the day at leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 4 Korcula - Vis
Your adventure continues to Vis with lunch on board and a swim stop en route. 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 remains as an unspoiled and preserved oasis. Your afternoon is free to explore the island's historical sites including the remains of the Roman Baths, the City Museum, or the town's sparkling waterfront. Alternatively, join an optional Vis Island excursion that explores the unspoilt beauty of its beaches and nature, as well as its traditional architecture, finishing with dinner in Komiza, a stunning fisherman's village.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 5 Vis - Bisevo - Hvar
Set off for the island of Bisevo to witness its famous Blue Cave. This mesmerising natural attraction is breathtaking as it bathes the cave in luminescent aquamarine light. After a relaxing swim stop and lunch, proceed to the island of Hvar. On arrival in Hvar Town, join a guided walking tour and learn about the city’s rich history, beautiful architecture and iconic landmarks including the Cathedral of St. Stephen, Spanish Fortress, and the Hvar Arsenal which houses the oldest public theatre in Europe dating back to 1612. The remainder of the evening is free for you to soak in the bustling nightlife and enjoy one of the many restaurants, bars or cafes.

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.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 6 Hvar - Brac
This morning, cruise to Bol, a Dalmatian fishermen's village home to one of Europe’s most magnificent beaches, Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape). After lunch and a refreshing swim stop enroute, continue cruising towards Pucisca, on the other side of Brac Island. Nestled in a beautiful bay, Pucisca is surrounded by stone quarries that yield some of the whitest and highest quality limestones in the world. Explore the village at leisure before enjoying a Captain’s Dinner onboard.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 7 Brac - Split - Omis
Depart from Brac and cruise to Split, the second largest city of Croatia. On arrival, join a guided city tour of Split, walking through the historical Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts over 1700 years of history. After lunch onboard, cruise to the ancient town of Omis, a former stronghold for famous pirates located at the delta of the Cetina River. The remainder of your day is free at leisure to explore the city's walls, fortresses and stone churches.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 8 Omis - Split
Bid farewell to your crew and fellow passengers as your cruise concludes after breakfast with a complimentary shared transfer from Omis to Split city centre this morning.

Meals included: Breakfast