Deluxe Cruise Venice to Dubrovnik 7nts on MS Callisto (Fridays)

Activity Level: 1
Comfort: 4
Departs From: Venice
Location: Venice, Rovinj, Sibenik, Split, Korcula, Dubrovnik
Duration: 8 days (Fri-Fri)
Availability: FRIDAYS, random departures
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Activity Level: 1
Comfort: 4
Departs From: Venice
Location: Venice, Rovinj, Sibenik, Split, Korcula, Dubrovnik
Duration: 8 days (Fri-Fri)
Availability: FRIDAYS, random departures
CLICK FOR PRICING / DEPARTURES

Highlights

2025 dates available!
Sail all the way from Venice
Depart from Venice, a truly unique city
Wander the charming cobbled laneways of Rovinj on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula
Join an excursion to Plitvice Lakes or Krka National Park
Explore Croatia’s grand cities of Split and Dubrovnik
Marvel at the dramatic beauty of Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor
Finish in Dubrovnik, the 'pearl of the Adriatic'

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8 days from Venice, Rovinj, Sibenik, Senj, Split, Korcula, Kotor (Montenegro) and to Dubrovnik

Back in 2025, our fabulous Venice to Dubrovnik itinerary!
Start in glorious Venice
Then southwards through the Dalmatian archipelago, visiting all the fabulous Croatian sights
Head to Montenegro for a quick visit
Finish in fabulous Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic
2025: 16-May-25, 20-Jun-25, 25-Jul-25, 29-Aug-25, 26-Sep-25
2026: 15-May-26, 19-Jun-26, 24-Jul-26, 28-Aug-26

Itinerary

Open-age cruise, though usually clients are mature couples or solo travellers or small groups ranging from 35-75yrs. Double/twin cabins on Main and Lower Deck Solo travellers must book a room for solo use. No triple cabins.

This trip has only a few departures all year, so get in quick!
2025: 16-May-25, 20-Jun-25, 25-Jul-25, 29-Aug-25, 26-Sep-25
2026: 15-May-26, 19-Jun-26, 24-Jul-26, 28-Aug-26

For this trip all you will need is a few T-shirts and a swimming costume to spend seven unforgettable days sailing on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another. Relax and let the Captain and his crew take care of you. During the day you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the underworld of the Adriatic Sea. The evenings you have free to find a good restaurant or discover historical monuments.

Montenegro, Italy & Croatia
Embark on an unforgettable cruise through the Adriatic, weaving through the stunning landscapes of Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro. Explore the enchanting canals and historic architecture of Venice before venturing into Croatia's coastal gems, discovering charming towns like Dubrovnik and Split, each steeped in rich history and culture. As the journey unfolds, bask in the tranquil beauty of Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, surrounded by rugged mountains and serene waters. This cruise promises a blend of cultural immersion, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable experiences along the Adriatic coast!

SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/callisto/

Same cruise, opposite direction:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/77/deluxe-cruise-dubrovnik-to-venice-7nts-ms-callisto/

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
8 days from Venice, Rovinj, Sibenik, Senj, Split, Korcula, Kotor (Montenegro) and to Dubrovnik

INCLUDED:
• Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
• Full-board (as below)
• Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability)
• English-Speaking Cruise Escort

Meals Included:
• Welcome Cocktail and Dinner
• Captain's Dinner
• Fun BBQ (weather permitting)
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 6 lunches and 7 dinners onboard
• Complimentary drinking water dispenser; on the cruise
• Complimentary regular (filter) coffee and tea; on the cruise
• Complimentary fresh fruits available daily; on the cruise

NOT INCLUDED:
• Beverages (except those mentioned above)
• Shore excursions on the island or other land arrangements
• Crew tips
• Passenger personal expenses
• Wi-Fi (available at charge)

# Optional Supplements:
• Shore Excursions (book and pay onboard)
• Wi-Fi (available at charge)

ITINERARY:
Arrive anytime during the day, first overnight is in port. Check-in to your cabin from 14.00hrs. If your flight arrives earlier, you may leave your luggage on the ship and come back at 14.00hrs when your cabin is ready. We request that passengers already in Dubrovnik not arrive before 14.00hrs if at all possible, as the Crew are busy with the cabin turnover in the short time they have to be ready for your arrival. If you must arrive earlier, please leave your bags and take a walk around this gorgeous city until 2pm.

Day 1 – Friday: VENICE – At sea (WD)
Embarkation at Venice San Basilio port begins at 15:00. Our dedicated crew aboard the VARIETY CRUISES vessel ensures your safety with an essential safety drill before we set sail. Join us for a delightful welcome cocktail and Welcome Dinner during which we will get to know each other better. At around 8pm, the boat departs Venice for our next destination: Rovinj. Overnight at sea, sailing.
# Included: Welcome Dinner onboard

Day 2 – Saturday: to ROVINJ – At sea (B, L, D)
The morning finds us in Rovinj, a charming coastal town in Croatia, renowned for its picturesque old town, with colourful buildings clustered along narrow cobblestone streets. The town’s vibrant harbor and the iconic St. Euphemia’s Church offer stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. Explore this beautiful town on your own or join our optional truffle hunting & wine tour. In the evening join our Signature Cocktail Demonstration Experience to prepare your buds for our included on-board dinner. We set sail to Senj at 8pm. Overnight at sea sailing.
# Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
# Optional: Truffle Hunting & Wine Tour

Day 3 – Sunday: to SENJ – At sea (B, L, D)
In the morning, our boat reaches Senj, a historic town on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, renowned for its medieval architecture and rugged coastline. Dominated by the impressive Nehaj Fortress, which offers panoramic views of the sea and surrounding landscape, Senj exudes a rich cultural heritage. The town’s charming streets, ancient churches, and vibrant local traditions create a unique and inviting atmosphere. You can either explore Senj on your own or join our optional tour of the magical world of Plitvice Lakes, sixteen turquoise-coloured lakes with crystal clear water and over a hundred waterfalls. You can spend the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure before joining our included dinner on board with your co-travellers. At 9pm our boat leaves Senj for our next destination: Sibenik. Overnight at sea, sailing.
# Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
# Optional: Plitvice Lakes Tour

Day 4 – Monday: to SIBENIK (B, L, D)
In the morning, our boat reaches Šibenik, a historic city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast famed for its medieval architecture and stunning waterfront. The city’s crown jewel is the UNESCO-listed St. James Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece built entirely of stone. Explore the city on your own or join our optional Sibenik & Krka Waterfalls private tour. Discover the natural beauty of Croatia during this private tour of Sibenik and the Krka waterfalls. Learn about the city’s rich history as you explore the cobbled streets and see key landmarks including the UNESCO-listed St. James Cathedral. Then head to Krka National Park to marvel at the last set of falls before the Krka River meets the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy your dinner on board with your fellow travellers. Overnight at Sibenik port. Our boat leaves Sibenik at 5am on day 5.
# Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
# Optional: Krka Waterfalls & Sibenik Tour

Day 5 – Tuesday: to SPLIT (B, L, D)
In the morning, our boat arrives in Split, Croatia’s vibrant coastal city famed for its stunning Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site that forms the heart of the city. Blending ancient history with a lively modern atmosphere, Split offers picturesque waterfront views, bustling markets, beautiful beaches, a rich cultural experience, and delicious Mediterranean cuisine. You can explore Split on your own or join our optional Split & Trogir private tour. See the highlights of both Split and the UNESCO Protected city Trogir, also called Little Venice, and nearby locations that were used for filming Game of Thrones. Enjoy your dinner on board with your fellow travellers. Overnight at Split port, Our boat leaves at 4am on day 6 for our next destination: Korcula.
# Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
# Optional: Split Tour

Day 6- Wednesday: to KORCULA – At sea (B, L, D)
In the morning we reach Korcula, a picturesque island in the Adriatic Sea, renowned for its medieval architecture and stunning coastal views. The island’s historic Old Town, often referred to as “Little Dubrovnik”, boasts charming stone buildings, narrow streets, and rich cultural heritage. Famous as the birthplace of Marco Polo, Korčula offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Explore Korcula on your own or join our optional tailormade tour that invites you to uncover the secrets of Korčula’s wine heritage at Bire Winery, where you’ll be introduced to the unique Grk wine. Tonight, you are invited to join our Captain’s Dinner on a Mediterranean Feast Night with tantalizing flavours from the Mediterranean and alluring music that will travel you to the nostalgic era. We set sail to Kotor at around 10pm. Overnight at sea, sailing.
# Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
# Optional: Korcula Tour

Day 7 – Thursday: to KOTOR (Montenegro) – At sea (B, L, D)
In the morning, the boat arrives in Kotor, a stunning coastal town in Montenegro renowned for its medieval architecture and breathtaking natural scenery. The town’s well-preserved Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts narrow cobblestone streets, charming squares, and historic buildings that transport visitors back in time. Explore this beautiful town on your own or join us for an optional tour exploring the highlights of the Kotor area, venturing into the majestic Lovćen Mountain massif. Here, you’ll be treated to panoramic views of the stunning Kotor Bay and the rugged terrain of Montenegro’s mountains. Indulge in a taste of local flavour with samples of Njeguški pršut (prosciutto), paired perfectly with a refreshing local beer or homemade liqueur. Join our relaxing dinner on board with your fellow travellers and talk about the precious moments we shared during this cruise. We leave Kotor just after midnight for Dubrovnik. Overnight at sea, sailing.
# Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
# Optional: Kotor Tour

Day 8 – Friday: to DUBROVNIK (Croatia) (B)
We will reach Dubrovnik in the morning. Disembarkation takes place at 9 am after breakfast. End of our services.
# Included: Breakfast onboard

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Things to Note:
Swim stops and port stops are weather permitting.
Itinerary is subject to weather conditions and sailing is not permitted in force 6-7 Beaufort winds.
The Company reserves the right to substitute the vessel in case of emergency operational reasons.
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Accommodations

Great 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
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