Split Return Deluxe Balcony Cruise

Welcome to Split! Our driver will welcome you upon arrival at the airport, or, if you’ve decided to arrive early, at your hotel for a private transfer to your elegant ship. Check-in is available from 2pm. Take time to get to know the exceptional amenities and settle into your cabin before joining an expert guide for a tour of the city’s historic center. The highlight is 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace, covering nearly half the area as a massive complex with some of the most impeccably preserved Roman architecture in the world. After strolling the streets and alleyways, return to the ship for our welcome cocktail reception. Enjoy an overview of the trip ahead, intros to the captain and crew, mingling with your fellow passengers, and a delicious multicourse dinner.

Excursions Included:
Guided tour of Split

Meals Included:
Welcome Dinner

Setting sail early this morning from Split, we’ll make our way to densely forested Korcula Island, known for its storybook-walled Old Town with gates, towers, and significant Venetian influence. It’s also known as the birthplace of intrepid explorer Marco Polo. We’ll anchor at a secluded bay so that you can soak up the surrounding scenery while enjoying lunch before reaching the port. Once there, our local guide will bring you on a walking tour through the charming streets, providing insight into the magnificent buildings like Gothic-Renaissance St. Mark’s Cathedral. Enjoy leisure time to explore on your own, perhaps browsing some of the intriguing shops. This evening, sample some of the authentic cuisine in a sea-view restaurant or traditional taverna.

Excursions Included:
Guided tour of Korcula

Meals Included:
Breakfast & Lunch

We’ll continue our voyage by cruising to Mljet Island, one of the most verdant in all of Croatia with an abundance of flora and fauna. Anchoring just outside Mljet National Park, enjoy a leisurely stroll accompanied by your Cruise Director along the enchanting pathways that will bring you to its renowned saltwater lakes, one of which has a tiny islet topped by a 12th-century Benedictine abbey. After your immersion into the natural splendor, you’ll return to the ship for our departure to Dubrovnik. Prepare to be awe-struck as we sail alongside the stone medieval walls that encircle the historic center. We’ll dock close to those walls, providing a breathtaking view to marvel at during our sunset dinner this evening.

Excursions Included:
Entrance to the Mljet National Park

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you’ll explore behind the walls on a guided walking tour, accompanied by an expert local and your Cruise Director. There are many majestic landmarks that serve as a testament to Dubrovnik’s rich history, including Renaissance palaces and fountains that served as the city’s water supply as far back as the early 15th century. At the tour’s conclusion, you can explore on your own, with multiple options to consider like the Mt. Srd cable car that will bring you to an elevated vantage point for a view over the Old City, the Adriatic Sea, and nearby islands. You can also walk right atop the city walls. An optional traditional Croatian village dinner with live music can be enjoyed this evening.

Excursions Included:
Guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Optional Experience:
Traditional Croatian Village Dinner on Srj Mountain

This morning we’ll set sail for Slano on the Peljesac Peninsula, renowned for its production of rich red wines and some of the world’s best oysters, believed to be so flavorful because of the high concentration of minerals in the bay in which they’re harvested. Embrace the tranquil ambiance during our swim stop and once we’ve reached our destination, you’ll hop on a boat for the short ride to Ston. Here you’ll enjoy one of the day’s highlights: a delectable tasting of freshly harvested oysters and mussels. We’ll return to the ship in time for you to get ready for tonight’s memorable event, the highly anticipated Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment, promising an especially unforgettable evening of fun.

Excursions Included:
Fresh oyster & mussel tasting

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch & Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment

Our adventure continues to glamorous Hvar, known for attracting international jetsetters, celebrities, and VIPs of all types. One of the most beautiful Croatian islands, it’s also home to vineyard- and lavender-filled terrain. A short swim stop will be enjoyed so that you can revel in the gorgeous scenery before reaching the island. Once there, your Cruise Director will escort you to one of the most coveted family-run wineries for a tasting of a variety of wines so that you can sample flavors unique to Hvar. Returning to Hvar Town afterward, enjoy dinner on your own, with an array of culinary delights that have contributed to its esteemed dining reputation. The nightlife scene is worth a late night out – you might even run into someone famous.

Excursions Included:
Wine tasting at a sought after family winery

Meals Included:
Breakfast & Lunch

Not long after the sun rises, we’ll bid farewell to Hvar and set sail to Trogir, our final destination. You’ll have an extended opportunity to unwind and savor those last moments on a longer swim stop first. Docking near Trogir’s walled Old Town, known as an open-air museum, you’ll enjoy leisure time to discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to beautifully preserved Romanesque-Gothic architecture, a treasure trove in the heart of Central Europe. Experience 2,300 years of history while marveling at countless landmarks like 15th-century Kamerlengo Castle and 13th-century St. Lawrence Cathedral, a triple-naved basilica constructed in Romanesque-Gothic style. After your explorations, enjoy dinner at one of the many traditional restaurants known for their fabulous atmosphere and authentic flavors.

Meals Included:
Breakfast & Lunch

This remarkable journey is drawing to a close. If you have an early flight to catch, Split’s airport is just a short distance from Trogir, so you’re welcome to disembark here. Otherwise, continue with us as we return to Split early this morning. You’ll have time for one last breakfast and farewells to the captain, crew, and your fellow passengers – perhaps exchanging contact information as the bonds forged on our cruises often lead to lifelong friendships. Disembarkation is by 9 a.m. with your dedicated driving waiting to provide a seamless private transfer to the airport or local hotel in Split if you’ve decided to extend your time here.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Want to extend your trip?

If you are looking to extend your stay in Croatia or equally visit another European destination on your trip, then please speak to our travel experts as we can create you a bespoke itinerary to suit your needs.