MV Adriatic Sun Luxury Croatia Cruise Ship

Luxury Cruise Dubrovnik to Split 7nts (Saturdays)

Activity Level: 1
Comfort: 5
Departs From: Dubrovnik
Location: Dubrovnik, Mljet, Korcula, Vis, Hvar, Bol, Split
Duration: 8 days (Sat-Sat)
Availability: SATURDAYS only, weekly departures
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Activity Level: 1
Comfort: 5
Departs From: Dubrovnik
Location: Dubrovnik, Mljet, Korcula, Vis, Hvar, Bol, Split
Duration: 8 days (Sat-Sat)
Availability: SATURDAYS only, weekly departures
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Highlights

Sail on our intimate Luxury cruise ship, with balcony cabins on the Upper Deck
Visit the most charming cites of Croatia including Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar and Split
The perfect way to fully experience the Croatian islands
Spend mornings on the spacious sun deck or swim in crystal clear Adriatic Sea
Spend evenings exploring small historical towns
This one way cruise from Dubrovnik to Split will bring you the best of Dalmatia
Guided walking tours, breakfast and lunch included
Numerous extra services and wine & gourmet experiences included in the package

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8 days from Dubrovnik, Slano, Ston, Mljet, Korcula, Vis, Blue Cave, Hvar, Bol, Split

Sail the Adriatic on this superb one-way Croatia cruise for 7 fabulous nights
Relax on board in the jacuzzi in the morning and enjoy local tours in the afternoons
Our one-way island hopping cruise showcases the best of the Dalmatian Coast
Enjoy the rich cultural history of the region with sightseeing excursions
Breakfast and lunch included! Dine on shore in the evenings

Itinerary

One of our most popular Luxury Balcony ship cruises! Get in quick, as the balcony cabins sell out fast!

Open age cruise, though usually clients are more couples or small groups ranging from 35-75yrs. Double/twin cabins on Upper and Lower Deck. Solo travellers must book a double/twin for solo use. There are no triple balcony cabins (on any ship).

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/luxury-balcony/

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

INCLUDED:
• Shared Airport Arrival transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to port
• Shared Airport Departure transfer from port to Split Airport
• 7 night cruise in an air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom
• Visitors' taxes & port fees
• Luggage handling
• Daily cabin service and mid-week linen change
• Beach towel use
• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
• Professional English-speaking Cruise Manager

Meals included:
• Welcome Dinner & cocktail
• Captain's Dinner with live entertainment
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Three-course lunch daily, with cheese and salad bar
• Complimentary drinking water dispenser
• Complimentary coffee and tea at breakfast and after lunch
• Fresh fruit available daily
• Croatian wine tasting
• Olive oil and wine tasting onboard

Sightseeing and extras included:
• Guided Walking Tours of Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korčula, Split
• Return bus transfer to Dubrovnik Old Town for sightseeing
• Dubrovnik Cable Car Fee
• Half day excursion of Ston with Oyster farm visit and tasting
• Entrance Fee to the Ston walls and Ston salt-works
• Mljet National Park Entrance Fee
• Spectacular cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik
• Daily swim stops (weather permitting)

NOT INCLUDED:
• Tips and gratuities
• Any meals/drinks not listed
• Transfers to/from accommodation

# Optional Excursions:
• Blue Cave: Entrance Fee ~€25pp (weather permitting)
• Korčula Village Dinner Experience: ~€40-55pp

ITINERARY:
Arrive anytime during the day, first overnight is in port. Entry to your cabin available from 14.00hrs (2pm). If you arrive early, you may leave your luggage on the ship until your cabin is ready.

Day 1: DUBROVNIK - Embarkation (WD)
Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik Gruž Harbour included, or if you are already in Dubrovnik you can make your own way to the port anytime. Entry to your cabin available from 14.00hrs onwards, but if you arrive early, you can leave your bags onboard until then. After settling in, join the afternoon coach transfer to the city gates for a guided tour of the city. The special charm of this ancient town are the buildings that have remained from the time of the old Dubrovnik Republic. Many of the monuments belong to the modest Renaissance architecture with some traces of Gothic style. After the guided walking tour, free time in the town. Perhaps take the cable car from the Old Town to Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and of the Elaphiti Islands. After free time a return transfer to the ship is included for a Welcome Dinner meet & greet onboard. Overnight in Gruz Harbour.
# Included: Walking Tour of Dubrovnik - departs approx 15.00hrs from ship.
# Included: Welcome Dinner onboard - around 19.00hrs.
# Included: Shared Transfer from the airport (must book in advance)

Day 2: to SLANO (Ston) (B, L, T, CD)
Departure to the small village of Slano on the mainland. Enjoy the magical scenery as the ship cruises around Dubrovnik city walls before continuing to one of the Elaphiti islands for a swimming stop. Afternoon arrival in Slano, a peaceful fishermen's village and our starting point to Ston, once fortified small village and famous for its oysters. After exploring the town’s long medieval ramparts, heading for a small village nearby to learn more about oysters and a special tasting of this delicacy. Time at leisure, then a return transfer to ship. Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment onboard tonight. Overnight in Slano.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Oyster tasting
# Included: Captain’s Dinner onboard with live entertainment

Day 3: to MLJET NP (B, L)
This morning, you cruise a little further north to the Island of Mljet. The legend says Greek hero Odysseus spent years on this island when he was captured by the nymph Calypso. Join the cruise manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park and enjoy the boat ride to St Mary Isle to visit an ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and a Church dating back to the 12th Century. Alternatively, you can rent kayaks, bicycles, scooters or convertible cars to roam around the National Park or island on your own, but beware of the nymphs! Overnight in port Polača or Pomena.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Mljet National Park Entrance

Day 4: to KORČULA (B, L)
Early morning departure towards the island of Korčula best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Afternoon arrival in Korčula Town followed by a guided walking tour of this enchanting place surrounded by walls and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Fish bone street pattern was used in the design of Korcula Old Town for a natural cooling effect and it provides citizens with sheltered and comfortable accommodation. Korčula has an abundant choice of restaurants to enjoy a gourmet experience and numerous bars for those looking for evening entertainment. Optional excursion to small village near Korčula Town for typical Dalmatian dinner and to learn about the history and traditional way of living. Overnight in Korčula.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Korcula
# Optional: Korcula Village Dinner Experience

Day 5: to VIS (B, L, T)
Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public for years. Due to this isolation, Vis has a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it really interesting to visit. Vis town, situated on the northern side of the island, has developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban center in Croatia. Try some exquisite local wines. If interested, visit the remains of the Roman thermal place, City museum or simply take a walk enjoying the views of the beautiful Villae Rusticae situated along the waterfront. Overnight in Vis.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Wine Tasting

Day 6: to Blue Cave, then HVAR (B, L)
Early in the morning you cruise towards the small island of Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. As sometimes weather conditions can be very unpredictable, the possibility of our visit will depend on those conditions. Continue towards the jet-set island of Hvar with a swimming stop and lunch on board at the Pakleni Islands. Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic is known for glorious lavender fields and breath-taking beauty. Arrival in the afternoon on the tour of the town - the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower, and the oldest community theatre in Europe founded in 1612. Hike up the zig-zag path to the town fort overlooking the harbour for lovely scenic views of your ship and the Paklinski Islands. In the evening Hvar offers an abundance of entertainment - numerous restaurants, bars and clubs, many open long into the night. Free evening in Hvar. Overnight in Hvar.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Hvar
# Optional: Blue Cave Entrance (weather permitting)

Day 7: to Bol, then SPLIT (B, L)
Morning departure to Brač island where swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol – whose shingle promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly cause the shape to change. Bol is a typical fishermen’s village converted into a popular tourist destination yet retaining its charm. Continue to Split to enjoy a guided tour of the city upon arrival, a historical town under UNESCO World Heritage protection. Here there is an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian Palace, once inhabited by the Roman Emperor. Free evening in Split. Overnight in Split.
# 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, but you can leave anytime from 5am. Transfer to the Airport included. If you are heading elsewhere, Split port has the main bus/coach and train stations 50m across the road. If your flight departs later, you can leave your bags onboard until your transfer. If you are staying inside the Old Town pedestrian zone, it's just a few minutes walk from Split port.
# Included: Breakfast onboard
# Included: Shared Transfer to the airport (must book in advance)

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, WR-Welcome Reception, CD-Captain’s Dinner, T- Tasting
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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
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