• Activity Level:  1
  • Comfort:  5
  • Departs From: Dubrovnik
  • Location: Dubrovnik, Korcula, Mljet, Hvar, Trogir, Split
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Availability: SATURDAYS, May - October
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Highlights

  • Discover the charming Croatian coastline and islands
  • Indulge all your senses, explore inspiring destinations, fishermen’s villages and small and cosy restaurants on shore for tasting local Mediterranean cuisine and nightlife
  • Half-board meals (including breakfast and lunch daily)
  • Sightseeing excursions and tasting experiences included
  • Professional English speaking guide for city tours of Split, Hvar, Korčula, Dubrovnik
  • Fully air-conditioned, spacious cabins, all with private ensuites and an elegant design
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8 days from Dubrovnik, Slano, Mljet, Korcula, Vis, Hvar Island, Bol, Trogir and to Split

A luxury one-way island hopping cruise that showcases the best of the Dalmatian Coast and the rich cultural history of the region. Relax on board in the jacuzzi in the morning and enjoy local tours in the afternoons. Includes half board meals, sightseeing tours and port transfers. Cruise the Adriatic for 7 fabulous nights.

Luxury Ship

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Itinerary


8 days from Dubrovnik, Slano, Mljet National Park, Korcula, Vis, Hvar Island, Bol, Trogir and to Split


SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/luxury-balcony/

CRUISE FAQ: https://discovercroatia.com.au/before-your-cruise/



INCLUDED:
Getting to and from the ship
• Luxury local private transfer to Gruz Harbour from your hotel or Dubrovnik Airport to board the vessel
• Luxury local private transfer from Split Harbour to your hotel or Split Airport

On Board Dining
• Buffet breakfast with fresh fruit served daily
• Daily three course set lunch with fresh salad and cheese bar
• Three course welcome dinner
• Captain's three course dinner with live band
• Unlimited filtered water
• Complimentary tea and coffee in the afternoon
• Daily fresh fruit and snacks

Excursions
• Oyster farm visit and tasting experience in Ston
• Wine tasting tour on the Island of Hvar
• Entrance to the Mljet National Park
• Guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town with a local expert
• Expert guided tour of Korcula Old Town with a local expert
• Guided tour of Split's Diocletian Palace with a local expert

On Board the Yacht
• Experienced Captain and English-speaking Crew
• Professional English-speaking Cruise Director
• Optional on board lectures on Croatian history
• Complimentary use of water toys on board
• Complimentary WIFI on-board
• Luggage handling and porterage
• Whisper headsets for guided walking tours
• Beach towels (one per person)

Added Extras
• Our Privilege Card with discounts at restaurants on shore
• Very intuitive travel app with our sought after Restaurant Guide
• 24/7 Emergency local assistance provided by our Split based ground crew

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port Tax €60pp/week - obligatory (to be paid onboard)
• Beverages other than those listed
• Beverages can be purchased at the bar only (you cannot drink your own alcohol onboard)
• Gratuities for the crew, tips or any other expense of personal nature
• Laundry service at selected ports of call


#Optional Supplements:
• Blue Cave Entrance Fee - approx 20-25 EUR pp (weather permitting)


ITINERARY:

Check-in from 13.00hrs. Passengers who arrive earlier can leave their bags on board until their cabin is ready. Overnight in port, late arrivals possible.


Day 1 Dubrovnik (WD)
Your enchanting cruise starts the moment you touch down at Dubrovnik Airport, or from your Dubrovnik hotel, with a warm welcome from your driver who will provide a private transfer to your deluxe ship waiting in Gruz Harbour. Your cabin will be ready from 1 pm. on. After stowing your bags, you’ll meet up with our local guide for a tour through Dubrovnik’s walled historic center. You’ll stroll the limestone-paved streets, marveling at the medieval landmarks while getting insight into their history and enjoying the incredible views of the Adriatic. After returning to the ship, get ready for this evening’s meet-and-greet cocktail reception which includes an introduction to your captain, the crew, and fellow passengers, a brief overview of the week ahead, and a three-course dinner.

Day 2 Slano / Ston (B, L, T, CD)
We’ll start sailing this morning, departing Gruz Habour and heading toward Slano, a traditional fishing village on the mainland and the gateway to Ston, another fortified village. You’ll have time to marvel at the medieval ramparts before experiencing what Ston is most famous for, the cultivation of shellfish, with oysters the crown jewel. A short walk to an oyster farm provides the opportunity to sample the delicacies straight from the sea, known to be some of the world’s most flavorful thanks in part to the high concentration of minerals in the bay. Enjoy them with some Croatian wine while learning more about how they’re harvested. After returning to Slano, prepare to join us for the Captain’s Dinner with live music and entertainment.

Day 3 Mljet & Korcula (B, L)
The first island on our itinerary is lush Mljet, with a large portion of it a national park. We’ll anchor a short walk from the entrance so that you can explore its famous saltwater lakes in stunning shades of blue and green. The larger lake, known as Great Lake, has a tiny islet at its heart with a Benedictine monastery. Once back on board, we’ll continue to Korcula, famous as the birthplace of intrepid explorer Marco Polo. You’ll meet our local guide at the gate leading into the walled Old Town that looks like it came straight from a storybook. Many highlights will be revealed like St. Mark’s Cathedral where you’ll see influences from its Venetian past before enjoying time on your own for dinner.

Day 4 Vis (B, L)
Cruising on to unspoiled Vis, the furthest inhabited island from the Croatian mainland, you’ll experience its irresistible charms. You might think you’ve gone back in time thanks to the lack of tourism development, providing a tranquil setting for exploring the stone streets of Vis Town and strolling the waterfront. Upon arrival, you’ll get to enjoy it at your leisure, perhaps visiting the archaeology museum to learn more about its long history, viewing the well-preserved traditional architecture, and maybe spending time on one of the picturesque beaches. With some of the most exclusive Croatian wines produced here, we recommend sampling a glass or two of Vugava or Plavac with your dinner this evening before you return to the ship for a peaceful night’s rest.

Day 5 Blue Cave & Jelsa (Hvar) (B, L, T)
An exciting day awaits with our overnight destination one of the most popular islands in Croatia, Hvar. First, we’ll stop for a tour of the famous Blue Cave on Bisevo Island, just a short jaunt from Vis. If conditions allow, you’ll enter the cave’s interior in a small boat to witness the magical phenomenon that occurs when the sun beams through a crack in the roof, reflecting off the white limestone sea bottom to illuminate it in a surreal blue glow. From here, continue to Hvar for another highlight of the trip, a wine tasting at a favorite Hvar winery, run by a local family in the small town of Jelsa.
#Optional: Blue Cave Entrance Fee

Day 6 Bol & Trogir (B, L)
We’ll begin to make our way toward Split, but there’s plenty to enjoy first. We’ll stop at Brac Island where you’ll have the opportunity to swim from Zlatni Rat Beach. Often named among the most beautiful, and the most photographed in all of Europe, it’s surrounded by a translucent turquoise sea on three sides. With the town of Bol nearby, if you prefer you can grab a cup of coffee and enjoy some people-watching instead. We’ll continue cruising to the UNESCO-listed Trogir, an open-air museum filled with impressive medieval towers, churches, palaces, and monasteries. Its Cathedral of St. Lawrence is considered one of the country’s finest examples of sacral architecture. Learn more about it on a guided walking tour.

Day 7 Split (B, L)
We’ll reach our final destination today with another highlight of your island-hopping cruise: a tour of the 4th-century Roman emperor Diocletian’s Palace. This is where the city was birthed more than 1,700 years ago when Diocletian chose the area for his retirement residence. Much of the sprawling complex covers the historic center, with some of the world’s most well-preserved Roman buildings and monuments. You’ll take an intriguing walking tour, and afterward, the rest of the day is yours. You’ll find many restaurants and cafes along the seaside Riva promenade and in the palace for enjoying a celebratory dinner. You might pick up some souvenirs in one of the shops and then conclude the evening with a stroll along the waterfront.

Day 8 Split - Disembark (B)
After seven memorable nights, you’ll enjoy one final breakfast on the ship to fuel up for your onward journey. You must vacate your cabin by 09.00hrs but before meeting your driver for a private transfer to Split’s airport or your local hotel, you’ll have time for farewells to fellow passengers and new friends made. The Captain and Crew will be there to assist with baggage at disembarkation.



B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, WD - Welcome Dinner, CD - Captain's Dinner, T - Tasting


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BEDS: Many cruise ships have ‘flex-beds’; 2 single beds that can be moved together to form one large bed, leaving a small gap between the mattresses. All combined beds might have separate bedding, such as 2 single duvets.

RESTRICTIONS: Captain reserves the right to change the route in case of bad weather. Guests are obliged to follow ship rules, especially with regards to bringing drinks onboard. In case of inappropriate behaviour Captain reserves the right in requesting clients to disembark. Ships are moored side by side with gaps in between ships, making it necessary for clients to jump across the gaps in order to get to the shore. Clients do this at their own risk. Assistance will be given to those needing it, but cruising is not recommended for clients in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

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Accommodations

Luxury accommodations are provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our specific FAQ pages here:

Before You Go - General Croatia Info (general info for all travellers)

Before Your Cruise - General Cruise Info (for all small ship Croatia cruises)

Before Your Island Hopping Tour - General Info (packages combining hotels, ferries and transfers)

Before Your Private Charter - General Yacht and Gulet Charter Info (private charters)

 

Click here to see how the booking process works: https://www.discovercroatia.com.au/booking-process-how-to-book/

How far in advance do I need to book?

Cruises: For our weekly small ship cruises with guaranteed departures we suggest you book as soon as your plans are in motion. All cruises are extremely popular especially during peak season, which is June, July, August, September and these dates can be booked out up to a year in advance, especially September. One-way cruises are particularly sought-after and tend to sell out first, so please speak to us first to ensure your cruise choice is available before booking any flight arrangements.

Escorted Tours: Escorted Group Tours with guaranteed departures are also best booked as early as possible to ensure your place on the tour, as spaces are limited to a set number of passengers. Once the tour is full that departure is closed for new bookings.

Island Hopping, Self-Drive, Self-Guided Cycling/Hiking and Independent or Private Tours: Independent tours are available most days of the week at any time of year, so if you're booking late these are a great option. They can also start or finish on any day of the week, so can be a great alternative to the cruises (that mostly depart only on Saturdays). You can check out our Island Hopper Tours and our active tours for some examples. If you can't find what you are looking for please make an enquiry on any of our tours and let us know what you need. We love creating custom tours with our clients.

What do the different ship categories mean?

Please see our Ship Descriptions page here, for all the information on Ship Categories, Deck and Cabin Descriptions.

 

What is half-board? What meals are included?

Half-board (HB): This means that 2 meals a day are usually provided, mostly it will be breakfast and lunch on cruises, and breakfast and dinner on escorted tours. Each cruise or tour will have meals listed on the daily itinerary, so that you will know exactly which meals are included. Some lunches or dinners are swapped occasionally, so that you may enjoy a wonderful gourmet experience with your fellow travellers, such as a Captain's Dinner on a cruise, or a wine-tasting and lunch on an escorted tour. For the remainder of your meals you will be able to dine anywhere you choose and you will be responsible for the cost of those meals. Your Cruise or Tour Director will be happy to recommend a good value and trusted eatery nearby at every location, or you can explore on your own.

Bed and Breakfast (BB): This means that only breakfast is included in your holiday. Most of our Independent Tours include breakfast only, so that you are not beholden to going back to your hotel for lunch or dinner as you are going to be exploring on your own. We think that flexibility with lunch and dinner gives you the best option for exploring Croatia and experiencing the local culture and cuisine.

Full-board (FB) is occasionally offered on cruises as an optional extra, but we do not recommend you take the full-board option unless you are really sure about it. A lot of the joy of the cruise and tour experiences is to dine in local restaurants, 'konobas' (traditional pubs) and bars, so that you can meet the people who live and work there. Why come all the way to Croatia only to eat on-board for every meal? There are so many fabulous (and even some famous!) eateries. Get out there and taste them!

 

What type of transport is used on the Island Hopper Tours? Local ferries and vehicle transfers

Local ferries: Local ferries are used between the mainland and the islands where possible. Most of these ferries are fast ferries (high speed catamarans). Our Island Hopper Tours include all ferry tickets, as well as delivery of the ferry tickets to your hotel, when we come to pick you up to take you to the ferry port. In some towns, where some hotels are in the pedestrian zone close to the ferry port (like Hvar), then you will be met at the ferry and directed to your hotel, with luggage assistance if required. If your hotel is outside the pedestrian zone you will be met at the ferry and taken to your transfer vehicle, with luggage assistance if required.

Transfers: Most Island Hoppers have private airport transfers included, and private transfers to/from the ferry ports on the islands. Some transfers will be shared transfers if there are others going to the exact same hotel at the same time and it is a short distance.

How fit do I need to be for my holiday?

Relaxation/cultural cruises and tours: On-board your cruise ship, you will need to be able to negotiate gangways and stairs and be able to step from ship to ship as the cruise ships are moored next to each other sideways and sometimes you need to step across to the next ship. You will be walking mostly on the cobblestone streets through the iconic cities and towns of the region. The excursions are best-suited to those who are capable of walking on uneven surfaces as many old cities and towns have limited totally flat surfaces that can accommodate wheelchairs or walking-frames. Please contact us to ask about your specific circumstances, as we are happy to help plan for your needs as best we can. Assistance will be provided on cruise ships to help you navigate getting on and off, but there are a few limitations. Please ask.

Cycling tours: Although almost completely flat this cycle tour is graded easy to moderate as the daily distance ranges between approximately 15-50 km. You will be biking mostly on the dedicated cycle paths alongside canals, rivers and through the iconic cities and towns of the region. This tour is well-suited to those who have never taken a cycling holiday before as it is flat and predominantly traffic-free and you also have the option of skipping the cycling and relaxing on board.

What happens if I can't attend an excursion?

It is possible to relax at your hotel, on the tour bus or on the boat at any time.

What happens if I can't cycle or hike a stage on an active holiday?

For cycling cruises: If you don't want to cycle it is possible to relax on the boat as it moves to the next port of call.

For cycling and hiking tours: If you don't want to (or can't due to illness or injury) cycle, hike or walk a stage, then we will make arrangements to have you transferred to the next stop on your itinerary so that you can continue with your holiday. Prices for transfers vary widely, so pricing will be provided on an 'as needed' basis only.

What equipment do I need?

Relaxation/excursion cruises and tours: You will need comfortable walking shoes, clothes for relaxing, your swimming costume, and a sunhat. Most cruises are fairly relaxed and casual clothing is fine for all meals, though you may want to take one nice outfit depending on where you wish to dine onshore.

Cycling cruises and tours: You will need comfortable sports shoes, comfortable clothes for cycling, waterproof jacket and trousers, a helmet and a sunhat. We supply a detailed packing list with your information pack.

If you have any questions, just give us a call or email:

Call us or WhatsApp: +612-9212-1507
Email us: [email protected]

 

 

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 Dubrovnik (WD)
  • Day 2 Slano / Ston (B, L, T, CD)
  • Day 3 Mljet & Korcula (B, L)
  • Day 4 Vis (B, L)
  • Day 5 Blue Cave & Jelsa (Hvar) (B, L, T)
  • Day 6 Bol & Trogir (B, L)
  • Day 7 Split (B, L)
  • Day 8 Split - Disembark (B)