Island Hopping Cruise from Dubrovnik

DAY 1; SATURDAY, DUBROVNIK

M/S Splendid is docked in the Gruz harbor where passengers can come aboard during the entire day. The official Welcome Meeting will start at 7 PM with a welcome greeting by the Cruise director and the Captain, who will introduce the boat crew and your fellow passengers. Welcome dinner will be served at 7:30 PM.

The embarkation will be possible throughout the day, yet access to cabins is granted from 1 PM onwards. Passengers arriving prior to 1 PM can leave their luggage onboard.  Any late arriving passengers will be welcomed aboard by the Captain, and will be served a cold dinner.

Overnight in Dubrovnik, (D)

DAY 2; SUNDAY, DUBROVNIK - ELAPHITI ISLANDS - KORCULA

After breakfast, the voyage starts with a cruise to the island of Korcula. On our way we sail by the stunning Elaphiti Islands archipelago; a group of eight islands, five islets and a large number of reefs and rocks that are a popular local summer hideaway. It is in one of the many hidden coves in this archipelago that we make our first swim stop, an invigorating refresh before lunch is served onboard prior to reaching Korcula. The afternoon is spent in Korcula Town on Korcula Island where our expert local guide will take you for a historic city tour including all of the town’s highlights. Known as the birthplace of Marko Polo, this ancient city holds a museum dedicated to the world explorer, 15^th century St. Mark’s Cathedral, Renaissance and Gothic architecture and many historic sites to be explored. The rest of the evening is at leisure for guests to enjoy discovering Korcula and dining at their own pace.

Overnight in Korcula, (B,L)

The voyage starts with a cruise to the Mljet Island. On the way we will be passing the stunning Elaphiti Islands archipelago, a group of eight islands,

DAY 3, MONDAY, KORCULA - HVAR, HVAR ISLAND

Today the journey continues to the island of Hvar. The shimmering blue waters of the Adriatic Sea will be enjoyed on the way with a refreshing swimming stop in one of the many coves and bays along the way. The lunch will be served on board while the cruise continues the journey towards Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic with an indented coastline sprinkled with inlets and pebbly coves that boasts the most sun hours in Croatia. The island’s capital, Hvar Town, is one of the Adriatic’s best-preserved historic towns and also known as present-day jet-set destination. Upon docking in Hvar, our local Hvar expert will take the group on walking city tour and introduce the history, culture and town highlights. Local traditions will be discovered during a lavender presentation, depicting the importance of this fragrant plant traditionally grown on Hvar. Guests are free to enjoy their evening and dinner at leisure.

Overnight in Hvar, (B, L)

DAY 4; TUESDAY, HVAR - BOL, BRAC ISLAND - SPLIT

After breakfast we continue the journey to neighboring Brac Island and the coastal town Bol, home to the most famous beach in Croatia, the Golden Cape. Travelers will enjoy a half-day in the town Bol with ample time to discover this Dalmatian town, its beaches, restaurants and cafes until lunch is served on board. During the short cruise from Bol to Split, guests will appreciate the striking natural setting of dramatic mountains descending into the Adriatic Sea on the approach to Split in the afternoon hours. Split, the largest of Dalmatian cities, has the ideal balance of a lively modern cosmos and intriguing ancient history and sites to be explored on a guided city tour. Step inside Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and stroll the vibrant coffee scene in the city center.

Overnight in Split, (B,L)

DAY 5; WEDNESDAY, SPLIT – PUCISCA (BRAC) - MAKARSKA

This morning we depart Split to visit an authentic Mediterranean island village, Pucisca on Brac Island. We will yet again stop for a swim break, and then continue cruising to the village. Pucisca are set in a steep-sided natural harbor where a fjord-like inlet meets three narrow valleys that descend from the Brac hills. Most of its Mediterranean architecture is carved in limestone, a famous staple of the Brac Island that has been used to build limestone columns of the White House in Washington DC, The Parliament house in Vienna and much more. The village is home to the only stonemasonry school in Croatia where students are thought traditional techniques of this dying craft. After we explore Pucisca lunch will be served onboard as we cruise to Makarska where we will spend the night. Makarska is popular summer beach resort town at the heart of Makarska Riviera, a striking part of the Dalmatian coastline backed by the Biokovo Mountains. Guests are invited to enjoy their evening and dinner at leisure on the Makarska promenade.

Overnight in Makarska, (B,L)

DAY 6; THURSDAY, MAKARSKA - MLJET NATIONAL PARK

The adventure this morning on the way to Mljet with a lunch served onboard and the daily swimming break.  Mljet National Park covers most of the island of Mljet, the most forested island of the Adriatic. Upon arrival to the Mljet National Park, travellers will have time at leisure to explore untouched nature, olive groves, vineyards, villages, two salt-water lakes and a Benedictine monastery on the island of St. Mary, all perfect treks for an evening walk. Evening at leisure.

Overnight in Mljet National Park, (B, L)

DAY 7; FRIDAY, MLJET - DUBROVNIK

After breakfast is served onboard amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Mljet National Park, we depart back to Dubrovnik. On our way, we will make one last swimming break and lunch before reaching our last port on this journey. In the afternoon, as we arrive to Dubrovnik, the group will get to learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site during a guided Dubrovnik city tour. Afterwards, guests are free to enjoy the city and dinner at leisure.

Overnight in Dubrovnik, (B,L)

OPTIONAL excursions from Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Countryside (5 hour tour)

For the guests who would like to discover the regional gems of Dubrovnik we have crafted an optional tour exploring the Dubrovnik countryside. This half-day tour includes visits to picturesque villages, mesmerizing vistas and immersion into local traditions like flour production at a medieval watermill on the Ljuta river, tasting local delicacies like homemade arancini, candid orange peel, and liquors. Travellers will also get to enjoy homemade bread, Dalmatian smoked ham and cheese paired with local wines. The evening will conclude with a relaxing walk along the Adriatic Sea in Cavtat, a small town with long history.

This half-day trip starts at EUR 45 per person, with minimum 10 people in the group and includes an English speaking guide, return transfer, flourmill visit and presentation with a welcome drink, Dalmatian smoked ham, cheese, bread and wine tasting. Reservations and payment on the spot.

DAY 8; SATURDAY, DUBROVNIK

It is time to say farewell to all your new friends after breakfast.