Split to Dubrovnik Signature Cruise

Your signature island-hopping and city cruise begins in Split. You’ll be welcomed at the airport by our driver for a private transfer to the port where your elegant ship awaits. Check-in is possible from 2 p.m. on, so early arrivals might want to drop off their bags for stowage to do a little exploring of Old Town Split with its impressive Roman architecture or stroll the Riva promenade. Afterward, get settled into your cabin and enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Reception with introductions to the friendly crew, captain, and your fellow passengers, some

Excursions Included:
Guided walking tour of Split

Meals Included:
Welcome dinner with cocktail

Setting sail for Trogir today, often referred to as a “mini-Venice” with a wide seaside promenade overlooking a Venetian castle and fortress. Upon arrival, we’ll head to nearby Krka Waterfalls National Park where you can walk the scenic paths that lead to the many magnificent cascades and perhaps capture a selfie in front of the most stunning, Skradinski Buk. After returning to Trogir, you’ll be able to explore its magnificent architecture, including the 15th-century Kamerlengo fortress. Other notable spots to visit before returning to the ship include Central Square, the Town Hall, Town Gate, Small Loggia, and St. Lawrence Cathedral, a Romanesque-Gothic Basilica.

Excursions Included:
Guided tour of Krka National Park

Meals Included:
Breakfast & Lunch

Your next island is glamourous Hvar, but first, enjoy a swim stop at Golden Horn Beach, or Zlatni Rat, renowned as one of Europe’s most photogenic, swirling out into translucent turquoise waters in the shape of a horn. Continuing on to Hvar, we’ll arrive at Stari Grad, Croatia’s oldest town. Join an intriguing tour that starts by visiting a highly sought-after family-run winery for a tasting of its locally produced wines. Once in Hvar Town, explore its historic landmarks on your own and then remain here to delve into its famous dining and nightlife scene or return to the more tranquil Stari Grad for a laid-back meal.

Excursions Included:
Wine tasting tour on Hvar Island

Meals Included:
Breakfast & Lunch

Cruising on to peaceful Vis, we’ll wind through the dazzling crystal-clear blue waters that surround the Pakleni Islands for an unforgettable swim stop. Upon arrival to the island known as the ‘Mediterranean as it once was’ having been closed off to the public for 40 years while used as a Yugoslav naval base, you’ll enjoy its seclusion, tranquility, and breathtaking scenery which led to its use as a filming site for the hit movie “Mama Mia 2.” Explore the maze of charming streets, the waterfront with enticing cafes, and perhaps head to Fort George for a magnificent view over the island at sunset.

Meals Included:
Breakfast & Lunch

Cruising on to Korcula, said to be the birthplace of international explorer Marco Polo, along the way we’ll stop at Bisevo island for a tour of the famous Blue Cave. You’ll enter in a small boat to marvel at the interior that’s illuminated in an ethereal blue when conditions are right. Afterward, we’ll anchor near the walled Old Town of Korcula where you’ll step through the gate for a tour with our expert guide. Discover centuries-old buildings with lots of Venetian influence while strolling the atmospheric streets, including St. Mark’s Cathedral, the Bishop’s Treasury, and Arneri Palace while learning about the history behind them.

Optional Excursions:
Blue Cave (entrance fee payable locally)

Excursions Included:
Guided tour of Korcula

Meals Included:
Breakfast & Lunch

Your next island is Mljet, much of which is covered by forested Mljet National Park. Join our local guide for a walk to its two saltwater lakes – Great Lake has a little island in the middle that’s topped with a 12th-century Benedictine monastery. Afterward, we’ll continue our cruise to Slano, a fishing village on the mainland that sits at the edge of the small, fortified village of Ston. Marvel at the ancient ramparts before taking a stroll along the coast for an oyster tasting at an oyster farm. Back on board, the Captain’s Dinner will be hosted with live music and entertainment.

Excursions Included:
Guided walk of Mljet National Park
Oyster & Mussel tasting

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch & Captain’s Dinner

Departing early for our final destination, magnificent Dubrovnik, its historic center is filled with medieval wonders and surrounded by defensive stone walls, bastions, towers, casemates, and forts. We’ll sail alongside the walls so that you can view them from the outside before heading in for a guided walking tour. See landmarks like Rector’s Palace and Europe’s oldest still active pharmacy, dating to the 14th century.

Excursions Included:
Guided tour of Dubrovnik

Meals Included:
Breakfast & Lunch

With the eighth day now here, you’ll have time for one last breakfast to fuel up for your onward journey while saying your goodbyes to fellow passengers, new friends, and the crew. Disembarkation is by 9 a.m. and you’ll have a private driver waiting to transfer you to Dubrovnik’s airport or your ongoing hotel should you wish to extend your time in the city. We hope to see you again on another unforgettable adventure soon.

Meals Included:
Breakfast