Croatia Cruise

What are the ships made of?

All the ships we operate are made of steel. The majority of the steel hull ships are new or built within the last 3 years.

How many crew are there aboard each ship?

This depends on the size of the ship. All our small ship cruises generally consist of seven crew which includes the captain, a chef, waiter, 2 cleaners and two sailors.

Do the crew speak English?

All the cruises we operate include an experienced English speaking Cruise Director. In addition you will find the crew will speak English and are very approachable.

What is the different between Deluxe/Luxury and Superior Category ships?

• DELUXE (4.5 Star) – Feature the newest and most luxurious ships, with spacious cabins (some with balconies) and generous out of cabin seating. Our deluxe ships have exciting itineraries which include 4 guided city tours, wine tasting, oyster tasting, entry to the Dubrovnik cable car and Mljet National Park. Guests enjoy half board consisting of buffet breakfast, 4 course set lunch with wine, bottled water, fresh fruit and 3 evening meals included. Port taxes and fees are also included. Led by an experienced Cruise Director.
• LUXURY (4 Star) – The luxury ships we operate are between 12 to 18 months old and also offer beautifully appointed cabins with generous out of cabin space. Itineraries include 3 guided city tours led by an experienced cruise director. On board guests enjoy half board consisting of buffet breakfast, 4 course set lunch, bottled water, fresh fruit and the captain’s dinner.
• SUPERIOR (3.5 Star) – The superior ships are all less than 3 years old, some of which are brand new. They feature good size en-suite cabins with out of cabin seating for guests to enjoy. There is a guided tour of Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korcula and Split included. On board guests enjoy half board which consists of buffet breakfast, 3 course set lunch and the captain’s welcome dinner.

How many passengers are there on each ship?

The number of passengers per ship varies between 32 to 38 people

Where are the passengers from?

The majority of passengers on the ships will be predominantly guests from English speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, United States or South Africa.

What is the average age of our passengers?

The cruises we operate tend to be at the luxury end of the market and as such our passenger ages are typically from mid 40’s to 50’s and upwards. We do not operate 18-35 cruises.

What is in the cabins?

The cabins have either double or twin beds, a small wardrobe to hang your clothes and an open shelf. All the ships we operate include en-suite shower and WC facilities in each of the cabins. The Deluxe ships have all of the above, including a small desk and 2 bedside tables. All of the ships we operate are fully air-conditioned throughout.

What is the average size of the cabins? 

This depends on the category of ship. The Deluxe/luxury cruises offer the most spacious cabins with approx. 12-14 square meters. Our luxury ships cabins are 11-13 square meters and superior ships are approx. 9-11 square meters.

What type of beds do they have?

Deluxe, luxury and superior ships have either double or twin beds.

What is the average size of the beds aboard the ship?

On the ships the twin beds measure 90cm x 200cm whilst the double beds measure 170cm x 200cm.

What is the difference between cabins below and above the deck?

Cabins below the deck are situated in the hull of the boat, the advantage of these cabins is that that are quieter, cooler and often slightly larger than below the deck. They are air-conditioned and have port holes. Cabins above the deck are air-conditioned with windows that open offering fresh air.

Do the cabins get cleaned during the week?

Your cabin is cleaned daily and provided with fresh bed linen twice a week.

What is the food like aboard the ship?

Food on board the ship tends to be a mixture of international and Croatian cuisine. Breakfasts consists of a buffet selection of eggs, bacon, mushrooms, various cereals, yoghurt, fruit, toast, pastries and more.

Lunch consists of a 4 course meal with a small soup or pasta starter, a second starter, a main dish of meat, chicken or fish with side salads, potatoes and vegetables. There is also a different daily dessert.

Guests will enjoy a 3 course welcome dinner on the first evening where they get to meet fellow passengers. There is a captain’s farewell dinner at the end  of the cruise. Some of our departures include a midweek dinner on board, typically in a quieter port.

What is the Captains Dinner?

The Captains Dinner is held towards the end of the week and is typically the farewell dinner. This consists of a 3 course dinner with live entertainment. The evening usually ends with music and dancing, a perfect way to end your trip with some new found friendships.

Do you cater for particular dietary needs?

We cater for a variety of dietary needs including vegetarian and vegan diets. Gluten and dairy allergies are also catered for.

Can we bring our own drinks on board?

Unfortunately not. The boat has strict rules about drinks only being available to buy from the restaurant/salon. Each of the guests are provided with bottled water each day and should you require a particular drink of choice, please let us know at the time of booking and we will speak to the crew about buying it for you.

How do we pay for our drinks?

Any drinks you purchase will be put on your account and the final total is payable at the end of the cruise.

What clothes should I pack for the cruise?

We would suggest taking light Summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts, bathing suits, sandals etc for during the day and in the evening, particularly in Apr/May and Oct its advisable to bring some trousers and a jumper for the cooler breezy evenings. Please don’t forget your sunglasses, a hat and sun cream.

Is there a baggage allowance on board?

There is no baggage limit on board but all your luggage needs to fit into your cabin.

When can we board the ship?

Boarding commences every Saturday from 2pm onwards. The welcome dinner is scheduled for 7.30pm that evening, where guests are introduced to the crew and their fellow passengers.

When do we need to disembark the ship?

Guests are asked to leave their cabins by 9am on the final morning of the cruise.

Is there night silence on board the ship?

Silence on board the ship officially starts at midnight, however some harbours can be very busy and it is very difficult to control noisy guests who aren’t aboard your ship.