DAY 1; SATURDAY, SPLIT
The M/S Captain Bota is docked in the Split city port. Travelers can get aboard during the entire day. The official Welcome Meeting will start at 7 PM when guests will be greeted 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 boat Captain, and will be served a cold dinner.
Overnight in Split, (D)
DAY 2; SUNDAY, SPLIT - BOL - HVAR
The journey starts with a morning departure towards the Brac Island. Our first destination is the coastal town of Bol, home to the most famous beach in Croatia named the Golden Cape. Travelers will enjoy a half-day in Bol where they will have ample leisure time to discover this Dalmatian town, its beaches, restaurants and cafes until lunch is served onboard.
After lunch, we sail towards Hvar Island. Known as the sunniest spot in Croatia, Hvar hides historic cities, purple lavender fields and coastline dotted with coves in one of which we shall stop for a swim. The island’s capital, Hvar Town, is one of the Adriatic’s best-preserved historic towns and also known as a present-day jet-set destination. Upon docking in Hvar, our local guide will take the group on a walking city tour and introduce the history, culture and town highlights. Guests are free to enjoy their evening and dinner at leisure.
Overnight in Hvar Town, (B, L)
DAY 3; MONDAY, HVAR - MLJET NATIONAL PARK
We start our day with morning departure towards the island of Mljet with a swim stop along the way. Lunch will be served on board while cruising to Mljet National Park. Upon arrival to the Mljet National Park, you will have a free afternoon to explore park (entrance fees are not included), to walk around the Great and Small Lake and Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century. We will have Captain’s dinner that evening on board.
Overnight in Mljet National Park, (B,L, Captain’s dinner)
Overnight on Mljet, (B, L)
DAY 4; TUESDAY, MLJET ISLAND - DUBROVNIK
Leaving Mljet towards Dubrovnik, today’s cruise unveils breathtaking vistas of the coast bathed in the clear Adriatic Sea. On the way we pass the Elaphiti Islands archipelago where we will stop for a swimming break and to enjoy lunch before continuing to Dubrovnik.
Arriving to Dubrovnik, travelers will be welcomed by our local city guide and transported to the Old Town Dubrovnik. The historic center of Dubrovnik, Old Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that the group will explore on a guided city tour. Afterwards, you will have time at leisure to explore on your own, visit the city walls, or take the electric cable car to the top of the Mount Srdj. Return coach transfer is scheduled in the evening, or passengers can opt to return to the boat on their own.
Overnight in Dubrovnik, (B, L)
DAY 5; WEDNESDAY, DUBROVNIK - KORCULA
This morning we depart from historic Dubrovnik towards the island of Korcula. A swim stop will be made on the way to enjoy the endlessly blue Adriatic Sea before reaching Korcula town, its city walls and tower imposing from the sea. Once we dock, the group will spend the afternoon discovering the cobbled streets of Korcula, guided by one of our local experts who will take the group for a city walking tour. Known as the birthplace of Marko Polo, this ancient city is home to a museum dedicated to this world explorer, the 15th 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 on their own in of Korcula’s many restaurants.
Overnight on Korcula, (B, L)
DAY 6; THURSDAY, KORCULA - MAKARSKA
Today we depart towards Makarska after breakfast, and will make a swimming break as we pass by the stunning coastline of Peljesac peninsula and eastern side of Hvar Island on our way. Lunch is served on board prior to reaching Makarska. This coastal town is a popular summer beach resort 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 7; FRIDAY, MAKARSKA - PUCISCA - SPLIT
After breakfast we cruise across the Brac channel to Pucisca village of Brac island. 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 continue the travels to Split.
Upon arrival to Split, travelers will take a guided walking tour of Split whose long history reaches 1,700 years into the past. Stroll the Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy the vibrant metropolitan atmosphere on Split’s many alleys and popular Riva.
Overnight in Split, (B)
Optional Friday afternoon farewell excursion to National Park Krka or Trogir (UNESCO Heritage Site)
Afternoon we will have opportunity to have an optional excursion to Krka National Park with its longest waterfall of Skradinski Buk, one of the best known natural beauties of Croatia or to Trogir, a wonderful city with 2300 years of tradition, a town-museum in the very meaning of the world with its rich culture developed under the influence of Greeks, Romans, and Venetians and is listed. Upon coming back to Split we will have an orientation Split City tour before we return on board.
Reservations and payment on the spot.
DAY 8; SATURDAY, SPLIT
It's time to say farewell to all your new friends after having breakfast.