Croatia in Depth: Dalmatian Coast by Cruise

Welcome to Dubrovnik - the Pearl of the Adriatic! Your Croatia Tour will start from this medieval city. On arrival, your chauffeur will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel by private vehicle for checking in. Rest in your hotel or walk around the city center for the rest of the day.

Have a leisurely morning and check out of the hotel at noon. Own arrange to go to Gruž harbor by taxi and embark on your ship after the early afternoon. Enjoy the welcome reception with champagne and canapes. Some leisure time onboard. Dinner will be served on board tonight to mark the start of your Dalmatian adventure.

Begin the day with an optional guided walking tour of the spectacular city of Dubrovnik.

Once George Bernard Shaw said that "if you want to see what heaven really looks like, go to Dubrovnik!". With mesmerizing medieval architecture, quaint limestone streets, and distinctive terracotta rooftops, that no wonder so many people fall for its charms.

In the afternoon, we'll cruise to the fascinating Korčula Island. En-route, enjoy a refreshing dip at the Elaphite Islands. Rambling through its historic walls, medieval squares, churches, palaces, and houses, you will find why people call Korčula the "Little Dubrovnik". The jewel on the island is the historic town of Korčula, which remains numerous historical sites, including the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral of St. Mark, the 15th-century Franciscan monastery, and so on. On arrival, you may choose to join an optional guided tour to stroll around this enchanting town, immerse yourself in its rich culture.

Enjoy breakfast with the stunning seascape as the ship cruises towards Brač Island, perhaps a short swim stop along the way. Brač, the third largest island in the Adriatic Sea, is famous for its Zlatni Rat beach, the Golden Horn, and the Croatian marble. The marble is an ultra-quality snow-white limestone, was used to build the White House in Washington DC and Diocletian's Palace in Split. Uncover the secret about shaping this stone when taking an optional guided tour to the Stonemasonry School in Pučišća.

Continue your journey to Omiš, located right at the meeting of the CetinaRiver and the Adriatic Sea. You will have the opportunity to explore the emerald Cetina River canyon on an optional boat excursion.

This morning, a coach trip brings you to the small town of Skradin, the gateway to the beautiful Krka National Park. SlapoviKrke, the main attraction in the park, is a series of stunningly beautiful waterfalls, while Skradinski Buk is one of the most beautiful calcium carbonate waterfalls in Europe.

After returning to the seaside, take an included excursion to the Trogir, the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic complex, which was designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1997. Marvel at the stunning heritage built between the 13th and 15th centuries in the old town at your own pace.

Continue your sailing to Split. Once under the rule of many empires, Split inevitably reflects the cultures of these ancient empires, including Roman and Austro-Hungarian, on its architecture. Explore the town center on your own or join our optional walking tour to learn about its 1700-years-long history and admire the UNESCO-listed Roman emperor Diocletian's Palace. Dinner will be served on board.

Today the ship will cruise to Hvar Island. En route, make a stop at the beautiful archipelago of PakleniIslands (PakleniOtoci), where you will have the chance to dive into crystal clear water.

Hvar Island has not just super yachting and cocktail parties, but also the well-preserved historic architecture and the 7th-century fortress. An optional Hvar Walking Tour will bring you to see the renaissance cathedral.

Back to the ship and sail east toward the town of Vela Luka on Korčula Island. Situated in a deep sheltered bay with rich archaeological sites and historic architecture, Vela Luka is suitable for sightseeing. After a leisure walking tour around the town, return to the ship to join Captain's Dinner, experiencing traditional Croatian cuisine and local entertainment programs.

This morning the ship will sail south-east to Mljet Island, one of the most beautiful islands in Croatia for its Mediterranean vegetation and clean sea. You can explore this pristine island by kayaking, cycling, or walking. Salted lakes are also the top sights on this island that you should not miss, especially the two famous salted lakes - Veliko and Malo Jezero located in Mljet National Park. If you plan to visit, join our optional excursion. Sail to Slano for the night.

After breakfast, you may take the optional excursion of "Taste of Dalmatia" to explore Ston, a small town famous for its potent wines, ancient salt production, succulent oysters, and 5km long city walls, the longest one in Europe! Then sail out to the spectacular city of Dubrovnik with a swim stop at Lopud Island along the way. Once in Dubrovnik, perhaps opt to join the guided walking tour of the Old Town, or search for some interesting souvenirs and taste some delicious food. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like. Optional Walking Tour of Dubrovnik is also available today.

Time to say goodbye to all the crew and your new friends! After an early onboard breakfast, you will take a stress-free transfer from the harbor to the airport. We wish you had a wonderful time in Croatia and will come back again someday!