DAY 1: SATURDAY, DUBROVNIK
The M/S Mama Marija 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 – ŠIPAN ISLAND OR SLANO
After a delicious breakfast served onboard our Dubrovnik expert will join the group on the pier and take you to the Old Town Dubrovnik. The drive towards the city center offers panoramic views from atop the hill above Dubrovnik, which we will make sure you have time to capture on your camera before continuing. 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 as well as take lunch at leisure in on of Dubrovnik’s many restaurants. Return coach transfer back to the boat is scheduled in the afternoon. Upon return, the journey continues to Šipan Island where we will anchor in the picturesque fishermen’s village - Šipanska Luka. Because this port is so small, our docking here is weather and lock schedule dependent so in case we are not able to anchor in Šipanska Luka we will continue to Slano, a mainland town situated in a beautiful bay on the Dubrovnik Riviera. Dinner is served on board tonight.
Overnight in Šipanska Luka or in Slano on the mainland, (B, D)
Day 3: MONDAY, ŠIPAN ISLAND OR SLANO – NATIONAL PARK MLJET – KORČULA
After breakfast our adventure continues as we set off to Mljet National Park. This entire morning is reserved for Mljet National Park exploration (entrance fees are included), its untouched nature, olive groves, vineyards, villages, two salt-water lakes and a Benedictine monastery on the island of St. Mary. Lunch is served on board as we continue to cruise toward the island of Korčula. Once we dock, the group will spend an entire afternoon discovering the cobbled streets of Korcula, guided by one of our local experts who will take the group for a historic walking city tour. Known as the birthplace of Marko Polo, the ancient city is home to a museum dedicated to this world explorer, a 15th century St. Mark’s Cathedral, Renaissance and Gothic architecture, the Bishop's Treasury of Korcula, which houses a remarkable collection of fine and sacral art by Renaissance artists, including sketches by Raphael 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 in Korcula Town, (B, L)
Day 4: TUESDAY, KORČULA - VIS
Today our journey continues accompanied by stunning vistas en route to Vis Island. We will stop in one of many bays along the way for an invigorating swimming break and lunch. We anticipate arrival to Vis in early afternoon hours.
This traditionally fishermen’s island has a long maritime history with a bounty of pirate legends, but also ancient archaeological sites, winemaking tradition and stunning beaches. Rest of the day is at leisure in Vis, and travellers are invited to explore the island on their own and enjoy its many supreme seafood restaurants for dinner.
Overnight in Vis Town, (B, L)
Day 5: WEDNESDAY, VIS – BIŠEVO BLUE CAVE - HVAR
This morning we will cruise to the nearby small island Bisevo, home to a stunning natural phenomenon of light and water, the Blue Cave. The cave is world famous for otherworldly blue interior, a result of sunlight reflecting off the water and white seabed. The entrance to the cave is only possible by official small boats (entrance fee included), and is dependent on weather. In the case that we are not able to see the cave on a particular day, an alternative tour of Vis Island can be arranged. After the cave visit, our journey continues to Hvar Island with a rejuvenating swim break and lunch served on board. We will dock in Hvar Town, one of Adriatic’s best-preserved historic towns that was once the most prosperous regional center during the Venetian rule, and a present-day jet-set destination. The group will be welcomed to the island by our local Hvar expert who will take you on a 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. Explore the 15th-century Franciscan monastery, visit Croatia's oldest active theater, and hike up to the citadel for unforgettable views. Guests are free to enjoy their evening and dinner at leisure.
Overnight in Hvar Historical Town, (B, L)
Day 6: TUESDAY, HVAR – BOL – TROGIR
We start our day with morning departure towards Brac Island where our first destination is the coastal town Bol, home to the most famous beach in Croatia. Travelers will enjoy a few hours in Bol, when they are free to discover this Dalmatian town, its beaches, restaurants and cafes at leisure until lunch is served onboard. After lunch we will continue cruising towards Trogir, a town near Split. Often referred to as a “town-museum” as this entire historic walled town is a UNESCO protected site brimming with traditional stone-houses, ancient palaces, churches, monasteries, towers, and the Cathedral of St. Lawrence which you will all get to see on a guided walking tour of the city this afternoon. Our Captain tonight hosts a dinner on board along live music entertainment.
Overnight in Trogir Historical Town, (B,L, Captain's dinner with live music)
Day 7: FRIDAY, TROGIR - SPLIT
Our last full day starts with a short cruise to Split with a swim break and lunch on board. Guests will enjoy the striking natural setting on the approach to Split, where dramatic mountains descend into the Adriatic Sea. Upon arrival to Split our local expert guide will take you for a walking tour of this ancient city. Stroll the Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy the vibrant metropolitan atmosphere on Split’s many alleys and popular Riva. Dinner is at leisure and guests have a plethora of choices from traditional konobas to award-winning modern restaurants to chose from.
Overnight in Split, (B, L)
Day 8: SATURDAY, SPLIT
It is time to say farewell to all your new friends after having breakfast. (B)