DAY 1 / SATURDAY: DUBROVNIK
The ship will be docked in Dubrovnik Gruž harbour and embarkation is possible throughout the day.
If you are arriving in the morning, you will not be able to enter your cabins before 2.00pm, but you can leave luggage on board.
At 7.00pm you will have a welcome meeting where the cruise manager will introduce you to the crew and your fellow passengers.
Welcome dinner will be served at 7.30pm
The captain will wait for all the passengers arriving late at night, but must be notified in advance. All late arriving guests will be provided with a dinner.
Overnight in Dubrovnik, (Dinner included)
DAY 2 / SUNDAY: DUBROVNIK – SLANO
After breakfast, your English-speaking guide and coach will come to the pier. You will visit the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After the city tour, you will be left on your own to explore and enjoy the city, known around the world as The Pearl of Adriatic. At mid-day there will have a transfer back to the ship. Lunch will be served on board on route to Slano, located on the mainland with swimming stop on the way. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with beautiful beaches, dense pine forest and olive groves, a long cultural tradition, and numerous historical monuments.
For those who are interested there is an optional excursion to Ston, fortified town famous for five-kilometre-long walls, old saltwork and oysters/mussel’s farm.
Reservations and payment are on the spot.
Overnight in Slano, (Breakfast and Lunch included)
DAY 3 / MONDAY: SLANO – NATIONAL PARK MLJET – KORCULA
This morning you will cruise to Mljet, where you’ll be free to explore the National Park (entrance fees are not included), to walk around the Great and Small Lake, visit The Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery dating from the twelveth century and, of course, take a swim in the heart of this pristine National Park.
Lunch will be served on board as you continue to cruise towards the Island of Korcula, where you will arrive in the afternoon, docking in the Town of Korcula. This historic town is known as the birthplace of Marko Polo, one of the most famous world explorers.
Your English-speaking guide will give you a tour of Korcula City and walk you through the town’s charming narrow and cobbled streets. You will have the rest of the evening free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice.
Overnight in Korcula Historical Town, (Breakfast, lunch included)
DAY 4 / TUESDAY: KORCULA – VIS
In the morning you will cruise to the Island of Vis, with lunch on board and a swimming stop on route. Arrival to Vis is scheduled for the afternoon. Compared to other Adriatic islands, Vis is 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, exploring the town of Vis, its picturesque stone streets, pristine beaches and taverns.
For those who are interested we will organise an optional Vis Island excursion, including a visit to Komiža, a stunning fishermen’s village.
Reservations and payment on the spot.
Overnight in Vis Town, (Breakfast, lunch included)
DAY 5 / WEDNESDAY: VIS – BIŠEVO BLUE CAVE – HVAR
Start your day with a morning cruise towards Island of Biševo and its Blue Cave. Originally, the entrance to Blue Cave was located below sea level, which required visitors to dive deeply to resurface into the cave’s mysterious blue depths.
However, high tide prevents the entrance to the Blue Cave, which is something you shall not know before the morning visit. For this reason, entrance fees are paid on the spot. After a swimming stop and lunch on board, you will continue cruising along many idyllic coves and bays towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island.
Hvar is one of the most popular and attractive Croatian tourist destinations and a meeting point of the international jet set. Upon your afternoon arrival at Hvar, a local English-speaking guide will walk you through the town, introducing you to the island’s way of life, its rich history and culture. Afterwards you are free to enjoy your evening in Hvar, to explore on your own and dine in one of its numerous family-owned restaurants or taverns.
Overnight in Hvar Historical Town, (Breakfast, lunch included))
DAY 6 / THURSDAY: HVAR – BOL – PUCIŠCA
Start you day with a morning departure towards Bol. Bol is famous for having one of the finest European beaches, called Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape).
As you 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 on board.
After lunch you will continue cruising towards Pucišca, with a refreshing swimming stop on route and lunch served on board.
Pucišca is the biggest village on the island of Brac. Nowhere in the system of towns and villages in Dalmatia does terrain play such a compelling role as in Pucišca. Its spectacular irregularity of steep-sided natural harbour, authentic Mediterranean architecture and rustic ambience are simply unforgettable.
Pucišca is also home to the only Croatian Stonemasonry school. Its students carve sculptures from Brac limestone, applying traditional and unconventional tools that have been used here for centuries. You shall spend a night in this noticeably quiet town. Enjoy the nightfall, as it uni?es the distinct features of Pucišca that have intrigued you so much in daylight.
This evening you will have Captain’s dinner on board.
Overnight in Pucišca, (Breakfast, Lunch and Captain`s dinner included)
DAY 7 / FRIDAY: PUCIŠCA – OMIŠ – SPLIT
After breakfast you will cruise across the Brac 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 a stronghold for 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 you will have lunch on board.
During the afternoon hours we sail on towards Split, your last stop. Your English-speaking guide will do the afternoon Split City tour and walk 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 have an intimate farewell dinner on your own.
Overnight in Split Historical Town, (Breakfast, lunch included)
DAY 8 / SATURDAY: SPLIT
After breakfast, the time has come to say farewell to all your new friends. (Breakfast included)
We highly recommend staying a few nights in Split before flying home.
