Croatia Island Discovery - 8 Days

Location: Dubrovnik

Saturday. Welcome to Croatia and the start of your cruising adventure. Upon arrival at Dubrovnik Airport you are be met and transferred to the ship in Gruz Harbour. Embarkation takes place after 14:00, and you are served a welcome drink on arrival. Your journey begins with dinner on board and after dinner, why not head out to explore beautiful Dubrovnik.

Location: Dubrovnik Old Town, Ston and Slano

Dubrovnik – Ston/Slano. After a delicious breakfast we take an optional guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town. Dubrovnik is a town which never fails to captivate and has become increasingly popular around the world due the famous movie Star Wars and the series, Game of Thrones, which are two productions that have used the city for its filming.

This afternoon, we sail up the coast to the town of Slano – which was very popular for local nobility, who built their vast estates here. In neighbouring Ston, there is the opportunity to partake in the optional ‘Taste of Dalmatia tour’, which encompasses tasting the local delicacies including rich wines, ancient salt and mouth-watering mussels and oysters (book/pay locally).

Location: Stunning Mljet National Park and Korcula

Ston/Slano – Mljet – Korcula. After breakfast with a view it is time to set sail to the beautiful green island of Mljet. The island is a national park which is home to two salt lakes that are connected by a narrow canal. Those who like to get close to nature will love it here and there are ample opportunities to hike and cycle here. Kayaking is also recommended and a good way to get to the charming 12th century monastery on an island within the lake.

Our journey continues to Korcula this afternoon with a stop for swimming along the way. Claimed to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, Korcula has some of the finest stonework you can see in Croatia. There is an optional walking tour of Korcula available, or your can independantly explore at your leisure.

Location: Hvar

Korcula – Hvar - Vis. Today we sail to the sunny island of Hvar. A favourite with the rich and famous, Hvar is home to more UNESCO cultural sites than anywhere else in the world – an impressive achievement for such a small island. An optional walking tour of Hvar is available (book/pay locally). This afternoon we sail over to fascinating Vis – a former top secret Yugoslav military base which is now open to the public and full of pristine nature.

Location: Vis & Sibenik

Vis – Sibenik. This morning you will have the opportunity to further explore Vis – a truly captivating and historic island. There is a Greek cemetery, Roman baths and an English fort as well as tributes to the Yugoslav militia. A guided tour is highly recommended in order to get a real insight into the exciting history of Vis. Later, we sail to the mainland and to the town of Sibenik for an optional walking tour (book/pay locally). The rest of the day and evening is at your leisure, to explore this gorgeous town. Dinner isn’t included tonight so why not discover some of the lovely eateries in Sibenik.

Location: Krka National Park

Sibenik – Krka – Skradin – Split. Today we take a coach trip to the small town of Skradin, the keeper of the mouth of the River Krka and the gateway to the stunning national park. Wild waterfalls and serene lakes are aplenty here and it is definitely worth a visit. We continue to Trogir, a small island that is home to some stunning architecture of Greek and Roman heritage. End the day in Split, a pretty little city and home to the Diocletian’s Palace – a former Roman Emperor’s retirement estate.

Location: Brac

Split – Brac – Omis. Departing Split we sail to Brac, the home of stunning Croatian marble and world famous limestone. Architectural wonders like the White House in Washington DC and the Bundestag in Berlin are made with limestone from this island. Returning to the mainland, we spend our last night in the pretty settlement of Omis, at the start of the Cetina River.

Location: Our Croatian joureny comes to an end

Omis. After our farewell breakfast it is time to say goodbye to your crew and disembark the ship.