May 18 – MS Adris – Dubrovnik to Split Cruise

Your exciting cruise from Dubrovnik to Split begins with a transfer from Dubrovnik Airport or hotel to Gruž Harbour, where your new deluxe ship awaits. Boarding is possible throughout the day, with cabins ready from 2 p.m. If you arrive early, you can stow your luggage and head out to explore the city. A meet-and-greet and welcome dinner will be hosted at 7 p.m. providing an opportunity to meet the captain, crew, and your fellow passengers.

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Dubrovnik
• Meals Included Welcome Dinner

Today we will sail to the charming village of Slano, situated on the mainland. You can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery, as we cruise around Dubrovnik’s city walls before heading in the direction of the Elaphiti islands for a swim stop. Afternoon arrival in charming Slano, this traditional fisherman’s village was once fortified and is famous for its oysters. From Slano we head towards Ston, a sought-after seaside town which is known for its oyster production. You will take a small boat out into the middle of the estuary and enjoy sampling fresh oysters directly from the sea with a dash of lime and some locally produced wine. This very unique experience is one of our client’s favorites! Return to Slano after the oyster tasting. The Captain’s dinner with live music is hosted on the ship this evening.

• Excursions Included Oyster farm visit and tasting experience in Ston
• Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Dinner

We’ll venture further north to Mljet Island and its stunning national park this morning. Walk the shores of the two salt lakes at its center and then visit tiny St. Mary Isle which sits in Great Lake and houses a 12th-century Benedictine monastery and historic church. After lunch, we journey to Korcula Island, perhaps best known as the birthplace of one of the world’s most famous explorers, Marco Polo. Your inspirational guide will take you on a tour through fortified Korcula Town. You’ll have the evening to explore on your own, sampling tasty cuisine in the local eateries.

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Korcula
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

An early morning departure for the tranquil island of Vis. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the Adriatic before we arrive to this unspoiled island in the afternoon. For four decades it was closed off to visitors and abandoned by many locals while used as a Yugoslav military based. It’s managed to remain largely undeveloped, offering a step back in time with traditional architecture and pristine beaches. Look forward to exploring Vis Town at your leisure, enjoying the atmospheric vibe as you walk the lovely stone streets lined with fabulous taverns.

• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

Weather-permitting, our first stop today is the Blue Cave on Bisevo Island, one of Croatia’s most famous attractions. When conditions are right, we can experience the incredible natural phenomenon that occurs when sunlight streams through, illuminating the cave with an ethereal blue glow. Our next stop is the beautiful sunshine island of Hvar. On arrival, enjoy a wine tasting tour at a very sought after family winery in Jelsa, a small and charming town on the island. Overnight in the port.

• Excursions Included Entrance to the Blue Cave (entrance fee payable locally) and wine tasting in Hvar
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

We sail towards Trogir, with a stop in Bol, famous as the home of one of Europe’s most photographed beaches, Zlatni Rat. Enjoy a swim off its shores or coffee in town before returning to the ship for lunch. We’ll continue cruising to the UNESCO-listed Trogir, an open-air museum filled with impressive medieval towers, churches, palaces and monasteries. Its Cathedral of St. Lawrence is considered one of the country’s finest examples of sacral architecture.

• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

The last stop on this deluxe cruise is Croatia’s second-largest city, ancient Split. You’ll have the opportunity for another swim stop before arriving in this Roman-built city. Join our guide for a tour of its historical center, nearly half of which is made up of the 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace, a maze-like complex with a wealth of magnificent Roman architecture. Split was built in the 4th-century as the retirement home for Roman Emperor Diocletian. After the tour, explore on your own and enjoy dinner in a myriad of restaurants and bars dotted throughout the palace.

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Split
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

While it’s not easy to say goodbye, this unforgettable cruise through Croatia ends this morning after breakfast with a 9am transfer (or earlier) to Split Airport or your hotel in Split.