• Activity Level:  1
  • Comfort:  4
  • Departs From: Split
  • Location: Split, Hvar, Mljet, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Makarska
  • Duration: 8 days (Sat-Sat)
  • Availability: SATURDAYS only, weekly departures
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Highlights

  • Discover the charming Croatian coastline and islands at a relaxed pace with a small group
  • Indulge all your senses, see inspiring destinations and small fishermen’s villages
  • Explore cosy restaurants on shore in the evenings for tasting local Mediterranean cuisine
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Captain's Dinner included
  • Fully air-conditioned, spacious ensuite cabins
  • Deluxe ship with jacuzzi on the sundeck
  • Sightseeing includes Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar, Split
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8 days from Split, Hvar, Vela Luka, Mljet, Slano, Dubrovnik, Elaphiti Islands, Korcula, Makarska, Pucisca and back to Split

Cruise the Adriatic on this superb return cruise for 7 fabulous nights
Relax on board in the jacuzzi in the morning and enjoy local tours in the afternoons
Our 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

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Itinerary

Open age cruise. Double/twin cabins on Main and Lower Deck. Most triple cabins are a queen bed and single bed and most are on the Lower Deck. Solo travellers must book a cabin for solo use.

SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/deluxe/adriatic-princess/

Tour/Cruise Combo version:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/16/cruise-tour-slovenia-croatia-combo-ms-aprincess/

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
8 days from Split, Hvar, Vela Luka, Mljet, Slano, Dubrovnik, Elaphiti Islands, Korcula, Makarska, Pucisca and back to Split

INCLUDED:
• 7 nights cruise in a seaview cabin with air-conditioning and ensuite
• Cruise port Arrival transfer from Split airport
• Cruise port Departure transfer to Split airport
• English-speaking Cruise Manager
• 8 crew members
• Towels change every second day
• Bed linen change mid-week
• Free Wi/Fi on board

Meals Included:
• Welcome Dinner
• Captain's Dinner
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Three-course lunch daily
• Unlimited drinking water dispenser in restaurant
• Complimentary coffee/tea all day long
• Complimentary fresh fruit all day long

Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Walking tour of Split – including: guide
• Walking tour of Hvar – including: guide
• Walking tour of Dubrovnik – including: guide, transfer
• Walking tour of Korčula – including: guide
• Pucisca Stonemasonry School – including: guide, entrance fee

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port Tax €50 per person / week - obligatory (pay onboard)
• Gratuities, tips and incidentals
• Drinks/beverages not listed
• Specialty tea/coffee

#Optional (pay locally in Croatia):
• Mljet Island National Park entrance fee ~€18-25pp.
• Sea Shell Museum Makarska entrance fee

ITINERARY:
Arrive anytime during the day, first overnight is in port. If you arrive early, you may leave your luggage on the ship until your cabin is ready. Check-in to your cabin from 14.00hrs.


DAY 1: SPLIT - Embarkation (WD)
Transfer from your hotel or airport. Embarkation starts from 14.00hrs onwards. Meanwhile you will be served a Welcome Drink and a snack, and get a chance to meet your Cruise Director and the crew. Later that night you will have a Welcome Dinner onboard. Overnight in Split.
# Included: Welcome Dinner around 19.00hrs

DAY 2: to Hvar Town, then VELA LUKA (B, CD)
Today is the day for enjoying the highlights of the central Dalmatian coast. After breakfast, choose to explore Split on your own or join our walking tour of Split’s famous Diocletian Palace. Built to house the Roman Emperor, the Palace grew into a city after Slavs ruined the nearby Roman town of Salona. With our local guide, discover the secrets of centuries past in what is today the vibrant core of Dalmatia’s largest city. Then, hop over to the island of Hvar, known for the purple of its lavender, the red of its wines and the Venetian feel of its hotspot Hvar. Join a guided walking tour of Hvar Town or explore on your own before taking a refreshing swim near Pakleni otoci, the wondrous neighboring islands. Finally, a short sail takes you to Vela Luka on Korčula Island, where you will arrive just in time for a relaxing late afternoon. Tonight enjoy the Captain's Dinner onboard. Overnight in Vela Luka (on Korcula Island).
# Included: Split Walking Tour
# Included: Hvar Walking Tour
# Included: Captains Dinner onboard

DAY 3: to Mljet NP - SLANO (B,L)
Your Captain will choose a secluded bay where you can hop in the sea and start the day. Surrounded in deep green forests which earned Korčula its name and fame, meditate upon the sound of crickets and silence as you immerse yourself in the essence of this region: the crystal blue sea. Then continue to another green island, this time Mljet. Join our optional excursion to visit the national park itself, home of two salty lakes connected with the sea via a narrow canal. The bigger lake hides a charming islet in its center with a 12th-century Benedictine monastery. Spend the evening in the small settlement of Slano on the mainland, once adored by Dubrovnik sea captains. Why becomes self-evident as soon as you take your first stroll along the waterfront. Overnight in Slano.
# Optional: Mljet National Park Entrance, with free time in the National Park.

DAY 4: to DUBROVNIK (B,L)
In vicinity of Slano, the small town of Ston claims its fame for many things gourmand: strong wines, ancient salt production and succulent oysters and mussels. Relax in Slano before sailing out to Dubrovnik. Midway, a dip in the Adriatic on our swim stop gets you up and ready to join the guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town. Surrounded by immense city walls, as if in a universe of its own, the world-famous facades line up as you walk the same streets as the cast and crews of the Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Robin Hood. Enjoy an evening of romance, glitz and glam, as you will be staying in Dubrovnik overnight. Overnight in Gruz Harbour.
# Included: Dubrovnik Walking Tour (with one-way coach transfer from Gruz to the Old town included)

DAY 5: to Elafiti Islands, then KORČULA (B,L)
Morning departure from Dubrovnik to Korčula. On the way to Korčula we will have a short stop for swimming and relaxing on one of the beautiful Elafiti Islands. Lunch will be served onboard before the late afternoon arrival to Korcula, the alleged birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. After arrival guide will take you for a walk around the town of Korcula. You will hear of its long history, ingenious building strategies, peculiar building layout and a legend of a great merchant traveler Marco Polo who was born and spent his childhood in the streets of Korcula. Overnight in Korcula Town (on Korcula Island).
# Included: Korcula Walking Tour

DAY 6: to MAKARSKA (B,L)
Breakfast is served on boat, navigating through the central dalmatian islands on one side and the high mountains of the mainland on the other. Enjoy a swim before your lunch and then spend the afternoon in the beautiful seaside town of Makarska, which is certainly one of the highlights of Dalmatia. The imposing mountain range of Biokovo National Park in the background offers a magnificent contrast to the coast with its fabulously beautiful turquoise blue beaches, all of which makes Makarska a true picture book destination, a paradise both for adventure travellers and those seeking a relaxing beach vacation. Strolling through the historic town center, past small romantic alleys and squares, you will discover many attractions worth seeing, and a small but interesting shell museum. Overnight in Makarska.

DAY 7: to Pucisca, then SPLIT (B,L)
Breakfast is served over the stunning views of the playfully dispersed archipelago of islands and followed by a scenic sail , and even a refreshing dip along the way. Stop to visit the homeland of ‘the Croatian marble’, the island of Brač. You’ve probably seen this ultra-quality limestone already, perhaps on the front of the White House in Washington DC or Bundestag in Berlin, but the tour to the still-operating stone-masonry school in Pučišća brings a chance to learn more about shaping this stone for eternity. Continue on to Split in the afternoon. Overnight in Split.
# Included: Stonemasonry School in Pucisca Entrance

DAY 8: SPLIT - Departure (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. If you need to leave early you can do so anytime from 5am. Split port has the main bus/coach and train stations 50m across the road. There are plenty of storage kiosks around if you are departing later and need somewhere to store your luggage.

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, WD-Welcome Dinner, CD-Captain's Dinner
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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 - Embarkation (WD)
  • DAY 2: to Hvar Town, then VELA LUKA (B, CD)
  • DAY 3: to Mljet NP - SLANO (B,L)
  • DAY 4: to DUBROVNIK (B,L)
  • DAY 5: to Elafiti Islands, then KORČULA (B,L)
  • DAY 6: to MAKARSKA (B,L)
  • DAY 7: to Pucisca, then SPLIT (B,L)
  • DAY 8: SPLIT - Departure (B)