• Activity Level:  1
  • Comfort:  3
  • Departs From: Split
  • Location: Split, Makarska, Mljet, Dubrovnik
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Availability: SATURDAYS, June - September
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Highlights

  • Enjoy a 3-night mini-cruise along the Dalmatian Coast
  • Starting in Split; home of Diocletian's Palace
  • Mljet Island National Park (Inland salt lakes)
  • Finish in Dubrovnik; the most famous town in the Adriatic Sea!
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4 days from Split, Makarska, Mljet National Park and to Dubrovnik

Sail Croatia with a like-minded group of 18-39 yrs olds on our fabulous relaxing 3 night one-way mini-cruise from Split. Enjoy sailing around the Dalmatian coast on your traditional cruise ship. Half-board (breakfast and lunch) included. Relax or explore each town to your heart's content.

Premium Vintage ships (with ensuite & aircon in all cabins!): MS Novi Dan and MS Otac Duje

SATURDAY DEPARTURES!

Itinerary


4 days from Split, Makarska, Mljet National Park and to Dubrovnik

18-39s cruise. Double/twin cabins on Upper, Main and Lower Deck. Twin and Triple cabins are a double bed with a single bunk bed above. Solo travellers must book a double/twin for solo use with a solo use supplement. Some cabins are bunk beds.


SATURDAY DEPARTURES! ALL CABINS HAVE AIR-CON AND ENSUITES!

This one-way mini-cruise starts in Split and spends the first night in Makarska, the location of the famous "rave in a cave" at Club Deep. The next day is all about enjoying the stunning island of Mljet, with its National Park and network of lakes. We finish with a night in Dubrovnik - the jewel on the Adriatic coast. The itinerary is designed to give you the best of both worlds: nights out and parties, with sightseeing, a National Park and plenty of swimming and relaxing during the day, There are also excursion options and events in the evenings.

Sam cruise, deluxe ship: https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/314/18-39s-deluxe-mini-cruise-split-to-dubrovnik-3nts/
Also available from Dubrovnik: https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/256/18-39s-vintage-mini-cruise-dubrovnik-split-4nts/
Also available as a 7nt Split return: https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/115/18-39s-vintage-cruise-split-return-7nts-saturday/


SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/premium/novi-dan/
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/premium/otac-duje/

CRUISE FAQ: https://discovercroatia.com.au/before-your-cruise/



INCLUDED:
• 3 nights accommodation onboard
• Half-board meals (breakfast and lunch)
• Overnight air-conditioning (10.30pm to 9.30am)
• Onboard Tour Leader
• Bedding in your cabin (bring own beach towel)
• UNLIMITED drinking water per person per day
• Wi-Fi onboard
• Captain and Crew
• Port fees and fuel


NOT INCLUDED:
• All drinks onboard (boat runs a tab system) apart from free UNLIMITED drinking water,
• 35 Euros Tourist Tax (payable on first day in cash - euros or kuna)
• Dinners (apart from dinner in Dubrovnik on Tuesday)
• Optional Excursions
• Crew tips (at your discretion)
• Beach towels (please bring your own)
• Entrance fees to sites, national parks and museums


#OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Captain's BBQ
• Mljet National Park Entrance
• Mljet National Park Bike Hire
• Buggy Safari near Dubrovnik
• Game of Thrones Dubrovnik Walking Tour


ITINERARY:

Day 1 Split to Makarska (L) - Departure at 13.00hrs sharp, please do not be late!
Jump on board and meet your Captain, crew and shipmates! Check-in is from 11am to 12pm and we aim to depart Split for Makarska at around 1pm and get the socialising started with lunch and a much-needed swim stop. We get into Makarska late in the afternoon, giving you time to go around the town, grab a gelato and have dinner in one of the many restaurants, pizzerias and tavernas that line the promenade. The most popular way to spend the night is at the famous Club Deep, also known as the "Rave in a Cave".

Day 2 Makarska to Mljet (Sipan/Slano) (B,L)
Our boat leaves early for the crossing to Mljet Island. After lunch, we will dock in either Pomena or Polace and have the rest of the afternoon free to explore this island's stunning National Park and its lakes. There are several options for this exploration: hire a bike for a few hours and pedal your way around the lakes' excellent cycle paths, hire a kayak for paddle-power or simply go for a hike. We also offer an optional onboard BBQ this evening (either in Mljet or we might head over to Slano or Sipan island) as the setting is perfect.
#Optional excursions: Entrance to Mljet National Park, bike or kayak hire in the park, Captain's BBQ in the evening.

Day 3 Mljet (or Slano/Sipan) to Dubrovnik (B,L)
With some gorgeous bays around Mljet, Slano and Sipan, we are spoilt for choice for a swim stop this morning. We then cross to Dubrovnik through the Elaphite archipelago of islands - a truly amazing sight. We arrive in Dubrovnik in the early afternoon, which gives you time for some must-dos, including a sunset walk around the famous walls and sampling a cocktail at one of the cliff bars as you watch the sun go down. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from in and around the Old City, as well as events at clubs such as Revelin.
#Optional excursions: Game of Thrones & Dubrovnik Walking Tour or Zipline
(1) GOT Tour - Dubrovnik is also the setting for the capital city of Westeros, Kings Landing, in Game of Thrones. If you are a fan, why not take a walking tour of the locations of the most famous scenes in the ultra-popular show and get an overview of the history of Dubrovnik at the same time? If you are not a GOT fan then we also have a dedicated Dubrovnik Historical Walk that focuses on the city's non-fictional history.

Day 4 Dubrovnik (B)
Check-out from your cabin is after breakfast, by 10am, but you can leave your bags on the boat as there is still plenty to see and do! Wish your shipmates a fond farewell, enjoy Dubrovnik and reflect on an incredible few days! If you are spending time in Dubrovnk after the cruise, we recommend taking a cable car ride up to Mount Srd for the most incredible view imaginable (note: buggy trip takes you past same cable car station for same view), or take a shuttle boat over to Lokrum Island from the Old City.
#Optional excursions: Buggy Safari and/or Game of Thrones & Dubrovnik Walking Tour
(1) Doing the awesome buggy tour - you are taken to Mount Srd to get a bird's eye view of the Old City and Elaphite Isles before driving an off-road buggy around the mountain. Unmissable!
(2) GOT Tour - Dubrovnik is also the setting for the capital city of Westeros, Kings Landing, in Game of Thrones. If you are a fan, why not take a walking tour of the locations of the most famous scenes in the ultra-popular show and get an overview of the history of Dubrovnik at the same time?


B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

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RESTRICTIONS: Captain reserves the right to change the route in case of bad weather conditions. Guests are obliged to follow ship rules (found in written form on the ship) especially with regards to bringing drinks on board. In case of inappropriate behaviour Captain reserves the right in requesting clients to disembark.

DISCLAIMER: Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian ports, ships are moored side by side, making it necessary for the clients to cross from one ship to another with gaps in between ships in order to get to the shore. In such cases clients need to take special care when crossing and do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those needing and requesting it. Cruise not recommended for clients in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

BEDS: Many cruise ships now have ‘flex-beds’, which can be moved together to form a Double/Queen size bed with 2 single mattresses on a combined base, leaving a small separation between the mattresses. Even a traditional double/queen bed mattress might have separate bedding on each side, such as 2 single duvets, rather than one large one. If this is an issue for you, please let us know before booking. Thank you.
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Inclusions

  • INCLUDED:
  • • 3 nights accommodation onboard
  • • Half-board meals (breakfast and lunch)
  • • Overnight air-conditioning (10.30pm to 9.30am)
  • • Onboard Tour Leader
  • • Bedding in your cabin (bring own beach towel)
  • • UNLIMITED drinking water per person per day
  • • Wi-Fi onboard
  • • Captain and Crew
  • • Port fees and fuel

Exclusions

  • NOT INCLUDED:
  • • All drinks onboard (boat runs a tab system) apart from free UNLIMITED drinking water
  • • 35 Euros Tourist Tax (payable on first day in cash)
  • • Dinners (apart from dinner in Dubrovnik on Tuesday)
  • • Optional Excursions
  • • Crew tips (at your discretion)
  • • Beach towels (please bring your own)
  • • Entrance fees to sites, national parks and museums

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 Split to Makarska (L) - Departure at 13.00hrs sharp, please do not be late!
  • Day 2 Makarska to Mljet (Sipan/Slano) (B,L)
  • Day 3 Mljet (or Slano/Sipan) to Dubrovnik (B,L)
  • Day 4 Dubrovnik (B)