Deluxe Cruise from Dubrovnik to Split on MS Kapetan Bota 7nts (Saturdays)

Itinerary

Open-age cruise, though passengers are usually couples and small groups. Double/twin cabins on Main and Lower Deck. Solo travellers must book a cabin for solo use. There is only 1 Triple cabin on each deck.

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.

SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/kapetan-bota/

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
8 days from Dubrovnik, Mljet, Korcula, Vis, Blue Cave, Hvar, Bol, Pucisca, Omis and to Split

INCLUDED:
• 7 nights cruise in an air-conditioned cabin with ensuite
• English-speaking Cruise Manager
• 7 crew members
• Bath towels & linen changed mid-week
• Beach towel use
• Daily cabin cleaning service
• Free unlimited Wi-Fi onboard
• CCTV Security Cameras on board
• Elegance Rooftop Jacuzzi (Sun deck)

Meals Included:
• Welcome Dinner with three courses
• Captain’s Dinner with three courses
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 6 lunches with three courses
• Unlimited drinking water dispenser
• Complimentary fresh fruit available daily

Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Guided Walking Tours of Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar and Split
• Transfer for Dubrovnik walking tour, with panoramic photo stop included
• Professional English-speaking Local Guide for all Walking Tours
• Wireless headset system for walking tours

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port Tax €50 pp / week - obligatory (pay onboard)
• Beverages or meals not listed
• Gratuities, tips or any other expense of personal nature

# Optional Excursions (book and pay onboard):
• Ston Town: ~ €25pp min 20 pax (including Kastio tower and Ston city walls)
• Mljet National Park Entrance fee: ~ €25pp
• Blue Cave Entrance fee: ~ €25pp
• Vis Island Tour: ~ €25pp min 20 pax

ITINERARY:
Arrive anytime during the day, first overnight is in port. If you arrive early, you may leave your luggage on the ship until your cabin is ready. Check-in to your cabin from 14.00hrs.

DAY 1 • DUBROVNIK - Embarkation (WD)
Your ship will be docked in Dubrovnik Gruž Harbour where you can board during the entire day. Passengers arriving early can leave luggage onboard until their cabin is ready at 2pm. If you arrive early today, you can catch an uber or bus into the Old Town and perhaps do the City Walls Walk (which can take an hour or two) or take the scenic cable car ride to the top of Mount Srđ with its stunning 360° vista. Our Welcome meeting will start at 7:00pm where you will be introduced by our Cruise Director to the Captain, our Crew and of course your fellow passengers. Welcome Dinner will be served at 7:30pm. Overnight onboard in Dubrovnik, Gruz Harbour port.
# Included: Welcome Dinner onboard ~19.00hrs

DAY 2 • DUBROVNIK Morning Tour, then to SLANO (B, L)
After breakfast our English-speaking Local Guide and coach will pick us up at the pier. We’ll visit the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik, known as “The Pearl of Adriatic”. After the walking tour you’ll be left on your own to explore for a short while. The return coach transfer from the Old Town back to the ship is scheduled for around 12.00hrs (exact time/place given on the day). Lunch is served onboard as we sail northwards for Slano, with a swim stop along the way. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beaches, dense pine forest and olive groves, a long cultural tradition and numerous historical monuments. The evening is free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice. Overnight in Slano port.
# Included: Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Optional Tour (min 20pax): Late afternoon excursion to Ston. City tour and entrance to Kastio tower and City walls included. After the guided tour enjoy some free time in Ston. Perhaps walk the walls or visit one of the family owned restaurants to taste their famous oysters. Then head back to the ship at the scheduled time.

DAY 3 • to Mljet NP, then KORČULA (B, L)
We start our day with morning departure towards the Mljet National Park. You will have just enough time to explore park, to walk around the Great and Small Lake and Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century and, of course, to take a swim in the heart of National Park if you choose. Lunch onboard as we cruise toward the island of Korčula. In the afternoon arrive to Korčula town, on Korčula Island, city known as a birthplace of Marko Polo, the famous explorer. Our English speaking guide will do Korčula City tour, and walk us through narrow and cobbled streets. The rest of the evening is free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice. Overnight in Korčula Historical Town port.
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Korcula
# Optional: Mljet National Park Entrance

DAY 4 • to VIS (B, L)
In the morning we’ll cruise to the Island of Vis, with lunch on board and a swim stop en route. Arrival to Vis is scheduled for the afternoon. Compared to other Adriatic islands, Vis is rather unique. Being an important strategic military stronghold for centuries, Vis was spared the excessive tourist development and thus retained its unspoilt beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture. Enjoy the afternoon on your own exploring the town of Vis, its picturesque stone streets, pristine beaches and fine taverns. There are plenty of restaurants in Vis town where the ship will be docked. Overnight in Vis Town port.
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Optional Tour (min 20pax): Vis Island Tour: Vis Island excursion for the afternoon, ending in Komiža, a stunning fishermen’s village, with free time to have dinner in one of cosy restaurants before the return transfer to the ship.

DAY 5 • to the Blue Cave, then HVAR TOWN (B, L)
Today is cruise to Island Bisevo with its Blue cave. The cave has its own natural entrance which is located below sea level, which required that it visitors dive deeply only to resurface into the cave’s mysterious blue depths. This natural phenomenon creates a magical effect of deep blue and shiny silver, mystifying her visitors. However, sometimes high waves prevent the entrance to Blue Cave, which is something we shall not know before the morning designated for our visit. In case we can‘t enter Blue Cave due to such sea conditions, you will get a full ticket refund. After swim stop and lunch we will continue cruising towards the sunniest island of Croatia – the island of Hvar, along of the many coves and bays on the way. Hvar is one of the most popular, very attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point for the international jet set. Upon your afternoon arrival at Hvar, a local English speaking guide will walk you throughout the town introducing you to the history, culture and way of life on this island and explain how lavender was traditionally farmed on the Island of Hvar for centuries. Have an evening in Hvar free on your own to explore and dine around in one of numerous family owned restaurants. Overnight in Hvar Historical Town port.
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Hvar
# Optional: Blue Cave Entrance (weather permitting)

DAY 6 • to Bol, then to PUCISCA (B, L, CD)
We’ll start our day with a morning departure towards Bol. Bol is famous for having one of the finest European beaches, called Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape). As we stop in Bol, you can relax in this charming Dalmatian town. Have a walk, a cup of coffee or a swim, until lunch is served onboard. After lunch we’ll continue cruising towards Pučišća, with a refreshing swim stop enroute. Pučišća is the biggest village on the island of Brač. Nowhere in the system of towns and villages in Dalmatia does terrain play such a compelling role as in Pučišća. Its spectacular irregularity of steep-sided natural harbor, authentic Mediterranean architecture and rustic ambience are simply unforgettable. Pučišća is also home to the only Croatian Stonemasonry school. Its students carve sculptures from Brač limestone, applying traditional and unconventional tools that have been used here for centuries. We shall spend a night in this quiet town. Enjoy the nightfall, as it unifies the distinct features of Pučišća that have intrigued us so much in daylight. This evening, enjoy our Captain’s Dinner onboard.
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Included: Captain's Dinner onboard

DAY 7 • to Omis, then to SPLIT (B, L)
After breakfast we'll cruise across the Brač channel to Omiš, an ancient town with city walls, fortresses and stone churches. Omiš is located at the delta of Cetina River, with its wonderful beaches. For centuries, Omiš was for a stronghold of famous pirates, a symbol of retaliation, courage and strength in the long historical fight against The Republic of Venice. After a relaxed walk in Omiš we’ll have lunch onboard. During the afternoon hours we'll sail on towards Split, our last stop. Our English speaking guide will do the afternoon Split City tour and walk us through the historical Diocletian’s Palace. The second largest urban centre in Croatia and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County, Split boasts 1700 years of history. Since 1979 the historic centre of Split has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. City’s historical and cultural buildings are located inside the walls of the Diocletian’s Palace. After the city tour you will be left on your own to explore Split and the local restaurants. Overnight in Split Harbour.
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Split

Day 8 • SPLIT - Disembarkation (B)
One final breakfast onboard. After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to the Crew and all your new friends! You must vacate your cabin by 09.00hrs. If you need to leave early you can do so anytime from 5am. Split port has the main bus/coach and train stations 50m across the road. There are plenty of storage kiosks around if you are departing later and need somewhere to store your luggage, or you can leave your bags onboard.
# Included: Breakfast onboard

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, WD-Welcome Dinner, CD-Captain's Dinner
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