• Activity Level:  1
  • Comfort:  5
  • Departs From: Dubrovnik
  • Location: Dubrovnik, Mljet, Korcula, Vis, Hvar, Split
  • Duration: 8 days (Sat-Sat)
  • Availability: SATURDAY only, fortnightly 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
  • Visit Krka and Mljet National Parks
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8 days from Dubrovnik, Slano, Mljet, Korčula, Vis, Blue Cave, Hvar Town (tour), Stari Grad, Krka, Trogir and to Split

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

2024 dates available!

Itinerary

Open-age cruise, though usually clients are more couples or small groups ranging from 35-65yrs. Double/twin cabins on Upper, Main and Lower Deck. Solo travellers must book a cabin for solo use. Triple cabins have small sofa-beds only as the third bed.

For this trip all you will need is a few T-shirts and a swimming costume to spend seven unforgettable days sailing on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another. Relax and let the Captain and his crew take care of you. During the day you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the underworld of the Adriatic Sea. The evenings you have free to find a good restaurant or discover historical monuments.

SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/deluxe/arca/

Alternating weeks:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/41/deluxe-cruise-split-to-dubrovnik-ms-arca-7nts/
Similar cruise:
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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
8 days from Dubrovnik, Slano, Mljet, Korčula, Blue Cave, Vis, Hvar, Stari Grad, Krka, Trogir and to Split

INCLUDED:
• 7 nights cruise from Dubrovnik to Split
• Accommodation in a cabin with private ensuite and air-conditioning
• Arrival transfer from Dubrovnik airport to cruise port (shared)
• Departure transfer from cruise port to Split airport (shared)
• Professional Cruise Manager throughout
• Daily cabin servicing
• Fresh bed linen and towels midweek
• Beach towel use
• Luggage handling
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

Meals Included:
• Welcome Dinner
• Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 6 lunches, all with 3 courses and salad bar
• Complimentary drinking water dispenser
• Complimentary regular coffee and tea
• Complimentary fresh fruits available daily
• Oyster tasting in Ston

Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Walking Tours of Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar, Trogir and Split
• Entrance fees to the Franciscan Monastery’s Pharmacy and Diocletian’s Palace
• Guided tour and entrance to Mljet National Park
• Guided tour and entrance to Krka National Park
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Daily swim stops (weather permitting)

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port Tax €60 pp - obligatory (pay onboard)
• Entrance fees other than listed
• Dubrovnik cable car or city walls
• Drinks on board, extra meals
• Specialty coffee or tea
• Transfers to/from accommodation

#Optional Supplements:
• Entrance fee to Blue Cave: ~€25pp (weather permitting)

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: DUBROVNIK - Arrival (WD)
You will be transferred from Dubrovnik airport or your Dubrovnik hotel to harbour, where embarkation begins at 13:00hrs. Get settled in your cabin before attending a Welcome Reception followed by Dinner onboard this evening. If you have time, we suggest you head into town and take a walk around Dubrovnik's famous city walls or take the cable car up Srd Mountain for the glorious view.
# Included: Welcome Reception around 19-19.30hrs
# Included: Welcome Dinner onboard

Day 2: to Elaphiti Islands, then SLANO (B, L, T, CD)
Start the day with a walking tour of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of Adriatic”. Walk through 'STRADUN' – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After returning to ship, you will enjoy the magic scenery as the ship cruises around to view the outside of Dubrovnik's city walls, before you continue to one of the Elaphiti Islands for a swim stop. Lunch onboard, and afternoon arrival to Slano, a peaceful fishermen’s village on the mainland situated on Pelješac Peninsula. Pelješac Peninsula is known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. Slano is our starting point for our excursion to Ston, a once fortified small town now famous for its oysters. After exploring the town we leave to a small nearby village to enjoy the authentic local oyster tasting. Return to the ship and tonight enjoy our Captain’s Dinner onboard. Overnight in Slano.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
# Included: Oyster tasting in Ston
# Included: Captain's Dinner onboard

Day 3: to Mljet NP, then KORČULA (B, L)
In the morning we head north to the Island of Mljet. Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Continue our cruise towards the Korčula island best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of this enchanting town surrounded by walls, which is one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Overnight in Korčula where you can enjoy a gourmet experience at the multiple restaurants and bars.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Mljet National Park Entrance
# Included: Walking Tour of Korcula

Day 4: to Blue Cave, then VIS (B, L)
Early in the morning we sail to small island Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. As sometimes weather conditions can be very unpredictable, the possibility of our visit will depend on those conditions, however you will be notified of this on time. Cruise towards the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and restricted to the public. Due to this isolation, Vis has a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it really interesting to visit. Try some exquisite wine sorts in one of the Vis traditional wineries. If interested, visit the remains of the Roman thermal place, City museum or simply take a walk enjoying the views. Overnight in the port of Vis.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Optional: Blue Cave Entrance (weather permitting)

Day 5: to Hvar Town, then Stari Grad HVAR (B, L)
In the morning head further towards Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic, with a swim stop and lunch on board. Afternoon arrival in Hvar town followed by a tour of the town - visit the many historical sights of the town, such as St Stephen’s Square and Cathedral, the Arsenal with the theatre built on its first floor, the first municipal theatre in Europe. Above Hvar Town is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. After the tour set sail towards Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, one of the oldest cities in Europe where you will overnight.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Hvar

Day 6: to Krka, then TROGIR (B, L)
Early morning departure to the old Dalmatian town Trogir. Trogir is sometimes referred to as “miniature Venice” or a “mini Dubrovnik” because of its ancient walls, or a floating museum town - as it has a masterful architecture including some stunning Venetian palaces. After disembark in Trogir we will take the bus to visit Krka National Park. You will discover the pristine nature and waterfalls of the Krka National Park, an area extremely rich with flora and fauna. Overnight in Trogir.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Krka National Park Excursion

Day 7: to SPLIT (B, L)
In the morning join our guided tour of Trogir with a local tour guide. Set sail to Split with a stop along the way to swim and relax, if weather permits, with lunch onboard. In the late afternoon we arrive at Split to spend the night. Upon arrival in Split, join a guided tour of the city, visit the seafront promenade and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical center of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your evening is free to explore the nightlife and restaurants. Overnight in Split.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Trogir
# Included: Walking Tour of Split

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 and disembark the ship by 09.00hrs. If you need to leave early you can do so anytime from 5am onwards. Airport transfer included. For those not departing by plane, Split port has the main bus/coach and train stations 50m across the road, and taxis/uber are available. There are plenty of storage kiosks around if you are departing later and need somewhere to store your luggage. If you are staying in Split Old Town area, you can easily walk from the ship.
# Included: Breakfast onboard

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, WD-Welcome Dinner, CD-Captain’s Dinner, T-Tasting
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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: DUBROVNIK - Arrival (WD)
  • Day 2: to Elaphiti Islands, then SLANO (B, L, T, CD)
  • Day 3: to Mljet NP, then KORČULA (B, L)
  • Day 4: to Blue Cave, then VIS (B, L)
  • Day 5: to Hvar Town, then Stari Grad HVAR (B, L)
  • Day 6: to Krka, then TROGIR (B, L)
  • Day 7: to SPLIT (B, L)
  • Day 8: SPLIT - Departure (B)