Adriatic Paradise Cruise from Split

Embark at any time after 14:00. Over a welcome drink and a snack, meet your Cruise Director and the crew and get acquainted with the rules and safety measures. Your journey begins with a dinner onboard and overnight in Split.

After breakfast you have free time to explore Split on your own or join the optional walking tour with a local guide who will show you the monumental Diocletian Palace which was built over 1700 years ago. Late morning you will set sail towards Hvar, known as the sunniest island in the Adriatic and famous for its endless fields of lavender and rosemary, its beautiful coast and lovely historical towns. Upon arrival in Hvar, you will have the opportunity to join the optional sightseeing guided walking tour or just explore and walk around the ancient streets of Hvar. Next you will set sail to Korčula Island for your overnight port. Along the way you will stop for a swim near beautiful islands (Pakleni). Late afternoon arrival in Vela Lula (Korcula Island) followed by this evenings Captains dinner. (B, D)
*Split walking tour – an optional walking tour package
*Hvar town – an optional walking tour package

After breakfast, your morning departure will take you to Pomena, a small village located on the western end of Mljet Island and gateway into the Mljet National Park. Upon arrival you can either explore on your own or join the optional Mljet National Park tour. In the late afternoon you will continue onto Slano, your overnight port. (B, L)
**Optional excursion: Mljet National Park, free time in the National park.

In the vicinity of Slano, the petite town of Ston claims its fame for many things gourmand: strong wines, ancient salt production and succulent oysters and mussels. Our optional tour the Taste of Dalmatia* highlights all these treasures, but you can also just relax in Slano before sailing out to Dubrovnik. Midway, a dip on Lopud Island gets you up and ready to join an optional guided tour* of Dubrovnik Old Town. Surrounded in immense city walls, as if in a universe of its own, the world-famous facades line up as you walk the same streets like the cast and crews of the Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Robin Hood. Enjoy an evening of romance, glitz and glam, as you will be staying in Dubrovnik overnight.
*Dubrovnik town tour with a coach transfer from Dubrovnik port (Gruz) to the Old town – an optional walking tour package
**Optional excursion: Taste of Dalmatia

One of the highlights of this cruise is the excursion to the neighbouring country of Montenegro! Located less than an hour’s drive from Dubrovnik, Montenegro offers an unforgettable experience, rich in history, culture an natural beauty. Mild beaches, clear waters and gorgeous mountains that plunge into the sea will greet you upon your arrival to the Gulf of Kotor. Return to Croatia and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)

Morning departure from Dubrovnik to Korčula. On the way there will be a short swimming stop, relaxing on one of the beautiful Elaphite Islands. Lunch will be served on board, before a late afternoon arrival in Korčula, allegedly the birthplace of Marco Polo. Upon arrival you are free to explore or join the optional guided sightseeing tour of historical Korčula Town. (B, L)
*Korcula town walking tour – an optional walking tour package

Morning departure to Brač. On the way you will anchor for a refreshing swim in a secluded bay. Upon arrival in Pucisca, located on the north side of Brac island you can either explore on your own or join an optional Stonemasonry School tour, where you will learn about the famous Brac limestone and their centuries-old tradition of stonemasonry and the unconventional tools they use. After, continue your journey to Omiš. Upon arrival you are free to explore or take an optional Cetina river trip. (B, L)
*Stonemasonry School in Pucisca – an optional walking tour package
**Optional excursion: Cetina river

Bright and early, head from Omiš to Split. Enjoy a farewell breakfast before saying goodbye your fellow travellers and crew and disembarking after breakfast by 9:00 AM.