DAY 1: SATURDAY, SPLIT
M/S Summer is docked in Split 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.
Embarkation will be possible throughout the day, while 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 platter dinner.
Overnight in Split, (D)
Day 2: SUNDAY, SPLIT – TROGIR
Our English-speaking guide will take you on a Split City tour, walking through the world-famous Diocletian’s Palace. Over 1700 years old, Split abounds with cultural and historical sights, lots of them situated within the Split’s historical nucleus which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1979. At noon we’ll sail out for Trogir, another city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Lunch will be served on board and we’ll have a swim stop en route, arriving at Trogir in the afternoon. This town museum is literally packed with palaces, churches, monasteries, and towers, the main attraction being the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, probably the finest example of sacral architecture in Croatia. A guide will take us on a Trogir city tour. Afterward, you’ll have the evening on your own, free to explore or have dinner in one of Trogir’s cozy taverns.
Overnight in Trogir, (B, L)
Day 3: MONDAY, TROGIR – BOL – VIS
In the morning we'll sail for Bol, a place best known for its beach of Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape), which regularly hits the top lists of the most beautiful European beaches. Once we stop in Bol, you can indulge in simple pleasures such as taking a walk around this nice little Dalmatian town, perhaps having a cup of coffee or a swim, until lunch is served on board. After lunch, we continue cruising to Vis. Being an important strategic military stronghold for a long time, Vis was spared from excessive tourist development and thus retained its unspoiled beaches, ecological agriculture, and traditional architecture.
Overnight in Vis, (B, L)
Optional late afternoon excursion Vis Island Tour
We start our tour of Vis, our coach will follow the old road, rising above the town and overlooking the bay. After that we descend to the fields and drive through vineyards and olive groves passing by former allied airport from WWII and then we head to Komiža. Free time in Komiža, stunning fishermen's village to have dinner in one of cozy restaurants. Return to the boat for overnight. Reservations and payment on the spot.
Day 4: TUESDAY, VIS - BISEVO BLUE CAVE – HVAR
We'll cruise to the island of Biševo and its Blue Cave, one of the most famous natural attractions in the whole of the Adriatic Sea. The Blue Cave is a water-logged cave that can be approached only by boat. However, at times high waves prevent the entrance to Blue Cave, which is something we won’t know before the morning designated for our visit. In case we can't enter the Blue Cave due to such sea conditions, you will get a full ticket refund. After a swim stop and lunch, we’ll continue cruising along many coves and bays, towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island. Hvar is one of the country’s most attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point of international jet setters. Upon our arrival to Hvar, a local guide will walk you through this town, introducing you to its millennia-long history, culture, and way of life, along with a few the traditional farming of lavender. Afterward, you'll have an evening on your own to explore and dine in one of numerous family-owned restaurants and taverns.
Overnight in Hvar Town, (B, L)
Day 5: WEDNESDAY, HVAR – KORCULA
We’ll start our day with a morning departure towards the Island of Korčula. Before lunch, we shall stop for a swim in one of the pristine bays en route. Our arrival on the Island of Korčula is scheduled for the afternoon. The town of Korčula is the island’s main settlement and is known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, one of the world’s most famous explorers of all time. Our English-speaking guide will take you on a tour of Korčula Town, through its narrow and cobbled streets and its rich history. You’ll have the rest of the evening free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice.
Overnight in Korcula Town, (B, L)
Day 6: THURSDAY, KORCULA – MLJET - SLANO or SIPAN
Sailing out from Korčula in the morning, we’ll cruise towards Mljet National Park. You’ll have just enough time to explore the park, walk around Great and Small Lake and visit the Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century or take a swim in the heart of Mljet National Park. Entrance fees to National Park Mljet are included. Take care to return to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll continue our cruise to the Island of Šipan where we’ll anchor in a peaceful fishermen’s village of Šipanska Luka or Slano, located on the mainland. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach, dense pine forest, and olive groves, a long cultural tradition, and numerous historical monuments. If we stay in Slano, for all who are interested we can organize an optional excursion to Ston, a fortified town famous for 5-kilometer-long walls, old saltwork, and oyster/mussel farm.
In the evening we shall have Captain’s Dinner on board, along with some live music entertainment.
Overnight in Šipanska Luka or Slano, (B,L, CD)
Optional excursion - Ston Oyster & Seafood Tasting
We start our tour by coach with English speaking guide to Ston, a fortified town famous for 5 km long walls, a city built in the 15th century according to a plan with a rectangular scheme of streets and squares. Ston is renowned for its delicious oysters and mussels. Another landmark of Ston is its old salt ponds where the salt is still gathered today in the old way. After a relaxed time, we will have dinner that will include a three-course meal, three oysters, seafood risotto, dessert and glass of wine and water with dinner. After dinner, we will go back to Slano onboard overnight.
Reservations and payments on the spot.
Day 7: FRIDAY, SLANO or SIPAN – DUBROVNIK
Morning departure to Dubrovnik, passing by Elaphiti islands with lunch on board and cruise directly to the historical center of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site.We will cruise along Dubrovnik City walls and fortifications where you will have a chance to take unforgettable group photos of breathtaking Dubrovnik. We will disembark group directly in the Old Town where our own English-speaking guide will show us the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After the city tour, you will be left on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls or take the cable car to the top of Mount Srđ and have an intimate farewell dinner. Return scheduled transfer by coaches to Gruž harbor will be organized. You will see why this city is called the Pearl of the Adriatic.
Overnight in Dubrovnik, (B, L)
Day 8: SATURDAY, DUBROVNIK
It is time to say farewell to all your new friends after having breakfast. (B)