• Activity Level:  1
  • Comfort:  4
  • Departs From: Trogir
  • Location: Trogir, Makarska, Mljet, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Availability: SUNDAYS, June - October
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Highlights

  • Departs from Trogir (near Split airport)
  • Perfect way to fully experience Croatian islands and coastline is by sailing on an intimate small cruise ship.
  • Spend mornings on spacious decks or swim in crystal clear Adriatic Sea and evenings to explore small historical towns.
  • This cruise will bring you the best of Southern Dalmatia islands
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • All cabins with aircon and ensuites
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8 days from Trogir, Pucisca, Makarska, Mljet, Dubrovnik, Trstenik, Korcula, Hvar, Stari Grad, Split and back to Trogir

One of our few cruises that departs from Trogir on a round-trip itinerary. 7 nights of Deluxe cruising along the beautiful Dalmatian coast. Trogir is just on the northern side of Split airport and easily accessible from Split.

Premium Superior Ship: MS Gradina

Itinerary

Open age cruise, though usually clients are more couples, mature solo travellers or small groups ranging from 35-65yrs. Double/twin cabins on Main and Lower Deck. There are only double or twin cabins on this ship, there are no triple cabins available. Solo travellers must book a double/twin for solo use with a solo use supplement.

Dubrovnik to Trogir: https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/189/premium-cruise-dubrovnik-trogir-on-ms-gradina-7nts/
Trogir to Dubrovnik: https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/289/premium-cruise-trogir-dubrovnik-on-ms-gradina-7nts/

SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
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8 days from Trogir, Pucisca, Makarska, Mljet National Park, Dubrovnik, Trstenik, Korcula, Hvar, Stari Grad, Split and back to Trogir

PLEASE NOTE THIS CRUISE DEPARTS FROM TROGIR!



INCLUDED:
• 8 days/7-nights cruise
• Accommodation in cabin category of your choice, with ensuite bathroom
• Welcome Drink
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 6 lunches, 1 dinner
• Pirate party with traditional Croatian Dinner
• Unlimited drinking water (dispenser in bar)
• Afternoon tea and coffee
• Complimentary fresh fruit daily
• Free WiFi
• Services of 7 crew members
• Services of English-speaking Cruise Director
• Beach towel use
• Cabin cleaning service daily
• Mid-week change of towels


NOT INCLUDED:
• Beverages
• Transfers (available on request)
• Port taxes (50€ per person per week) to be paid locally in Croatia (obligatory)
• Entrance to Mljet National Park (15-20€ per person) (optional)
• Gratuities
• Items of a personal nature
• Optional excursions described in itinerary (pay locally in Croatia)

Optional Excursions:
• Stonemasonry school
• Skywalk in Biokovo National Park.
• Cetina River Rafting
• Mljet National Park
• Cooking class
• Guided tour of Dubrovnik
• Wine tasting


ITINERARY:

Day 1 Sunday – Trogir – Brac (Pucisca) (L) - Departure at 13.00hrs
Board your boat in Trogir at 12 noon for your cruise of a lifetime. After welcome drinks and meeting the crew we set sail at 13.00hrs. . After a Welcome Drink and information session from the Cruise Manager, set sail on your 8-day adventure. Arriving in the town of Pučišća on the island of Brač in the afternoon, spend time exploring the town that is famous for it’s famous Brač stone or take our optional excursion and visit the Stone Masonry school where you can learn how they have carved stone over the centuries.
#Optional excursions: Stonemasonry school

Day 2 Monday – Pucisca - Makarska (B,L)
This morning set sail to the coastal town of Makarska. Spend the morning exploring the town or take an optional excursion and experience white water rafting on the Cetina river. After rafting we also offer an optional excursion to the Skywalk balcony in the Biokovo National Park.
#Optional excursions: Rafting, Skywalk

Day 3 Tuesday – Makarska – Mljet (B,L)
Today we continue on to the island of Mljet and the town of Pomena. Once merely a small pier for fishing boats of the fishermen from Govedari, Pomena is today the tourist centre of the island of Mljet with its 100 square kilometre National Park. Visit the salt water lakes – one warm and the other cold – and spend time exploring this beautiful nature reserve (optional). Take a ferry ride to St mary’s island where you can visit the monastery and church. This afternoon try your hand at some traditional cuisine while learning to cook with a local chef at our optional cooking class.
#Optional excursions: Mljet National Park; Cooking class

Day 4 Wednesday – Mljet – Dubrovnik (B,L)
This morning we continue our trip via the Elafiti Islands, with their beautiful scenery and long, sandy beaches to Dubrovnik, arriving in the early afternoon. Here you can join an optional guided tour of the city, or enjoy exploring this beautiful city on your own.
#Optional excursion: Guided tour of Dubrovnik

Day 5 Thursday – Dubrovnik – Trstenik – Korcula (B,L)
Early morning departure as we head toward Korčula. Stop in Trstenik where you can take an optional visit to the famous Dingać winery and try some wines which the region is famous for. Return to the boat for lunch. Later, continue to Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo, arriving in the afternoon. Spend time wandering the narrow streets. Visit the house where Marco Polo was born. Here you will find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else.
#Optional excursion: Wine tasting

Day 6 Friday – Korcula – Hvar – Stari Grad (B,D)
During breakfast we set sail for the town of Hvar. Spend the morning exploring the town. Visit the imposing fort on the hilltop with a view over the sea. Return to the boat after lunch and continue on to Stari Grad. Dating back to 384BC, Stari Grad is one of the oldest towns in Croatia and the historical heart of the island of Hvar. Tonight, beware of the Pirates! Dance the night away with a traditional Croatian dinner and party on board.

Day 7 Saturday – Stari Grad – Split - Trogir (B,L)
Late morning departure today and head towards Trogir. On the way, we will stop in Split where you can join an optional guided tour with an English-speaking guide, or wander through the ancient streets and explore the markets. Split is a monument city under UNESCO protection. Here we find an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is Diocletian’s palace. We set sail again during lunch, and will stop to enjoy a last swim in the Adriatic before returning to Trogir port.

Day 8 Departure (B)
Early breakfast after which it is time to say farewell to the crew and all your new friends. You must vacate your cabin by 09.00hrs, but you can leave your bags onboard until the ship departs at 12.30hrs. Until we meet again....


B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner

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Inclusions

  • INCLUDED:
  • • 8 days/7-nights cruise
  • • Accommodation in cabin category of your choice, with private, en-suite bathroom (no triples)
  • • Welcome Drink
  • • Buffet breakfast daily
  • • 6 lunches, 1 dinner
  • • Pirate party with traditional Croatian Dinner
  • • Unlimited drinking water (dispenser in bar)
  • • Afternoon tea and coffee
  • • Complimentary fresh fruit daily
  • • Free WiFi
  • • Services of 7 crew members
  • • Services of English-speaking Cruise Director
  • • Beach towel use
  • • Cabin cleaning service daily
  • • Mid-week change of towels

Exclusions

  • NOT INCLUDED:
  • • Beverages
  • • Transfers (available on request)
  • • Port taxes (50€ per person per week) to be paid locally in Croatia (obligatory)
  • • Entrance to Mljet National Park (15-20€ per person) (optional)
  • • Gratuities
  • • Items of a personal nature
  • • Optional excursions described in itinerary (pay locally in Croatia)
  • Optional Excursions:
  • • Stonemasonry school
  • • Skywalk in Biokovo National Park.
  • • Cetina River Rafting
  • • Mljet National Park
  • • Cooking class
  • • Guided tour of Dubrovnik
  • • Wine tasting

Restrictions

Not suitable for passengers in wheelchairs.

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
Email us: [email protected]

 

 

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 Sunday – Trogir – Brac (Pucisca) (L) - Departure at 13.00hrs
  • Day 2 Monday – Pucisca - Makarska (B,L)
  • Day 3 Tuesday – Makarska – Mljet (B,L)
  • Day 4 Wednesday – Mljet – Dubrovnik (B,L)
  • Day 5 Thursday – Dubrovnik – Trstenik – Korcula (B,L)
  • Day 6 Friday – Korcula – Hvar – Stari Grad (B,D)
  • Day 7 Saturday – Stari Grad – Split - Trogir (B,L)
  • Day 8 Departure (B)