Dubrovnik to Venice Cruise/Tour Combo – via Hvar, Vis & Plitvice 9nts (with One-Way Cruise 7nts)

Cruise ships: Contessa, Prestige or Providenca
9 nights2 land nights + 7 cruise nightsSaturday departuresOne-wayNorthbound

From Price

€3530 pp
Route:
Dubrovnik - Slano - Mljet - Korcula - Hvar - Bisevo - Vis - Brac - Split - Trogir - Plitvice Lakes - Opatija - Postojna - Venice
Duration
9 nights
Starts
Dubrovnik
Ends
Venice
Route
Northbound
Ship Style

Overview

This 9-night cruise tour starts in Dubrovnik and finishes in Venice, combining 7 nights of small ship cruising with a 2-night overland continuation. The cruise follows the Dalmatian coast through Slano, Mljet, Korcula and the islands, with Hvar before Vis, before reaching Brac, Split and Trogir. After disembarkation, the land section visits Plitvice Lakes, Opatija and Postojna before Venice. The hvar before vis island sequence is the key difference between the two Dubrovnik-to-Venice versions. Possible ships are Contessa, Prestige, Providenca.

Route: Dubrovnik - Slano - Mljet - Korcula - Hvar - Bisevo - Vis - Brac - Split - Trogir - Plitvice Lakes - Opatija - Postojna - Venice

Inclusions

General inclusions
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Opatija and Venice
  • Shared arrival transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik port on the first day
  • Hotel service charges and taxes
  • Luggage handling for 1 piece per person
  • Travel by air-conditioned motorcoach during the land portion
  • English-speaking Tour Leader during the land portion
  • 7-night Adriatic cruise
  • Cabin with private bathroom, air-conditioning and TV
  • English-speaking Cruise Manager during the cruise
  • Daily cabin servicing with fresh bed linen and towels midweek
  • Beach towel provided for use during the cruise.
  • Wi-Fi on board
Meals
  • 9 breakfasts
  • 6 lunches (3-course meal with salad bar)
  • 2 dinners during the land portion
  • Welcome Dinner on board
  • Captain's Dinner on board
  • Drinking water from the onboard dispenser during the cruise
  • Coffee, tea and fresh fruit available daily on board
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Oyster tasting in the Ston area
Sightseeing and excursions
  • Personal audio system during guided sightseeing
  • Sightseeing tours of Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna Cave and Venice
  • City tours of Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar and Split
  • Return transfer between Dubrovnik port and the Old Town for sightseeing
  • Entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Entrance to Postojna Cave
  • Entrance to Mljet National Park with the Cruise Manager
  • Military-history excursion on Vis
  • Blue Cave entrance is payable locally when the visit operates
  • Other entrance fees are not included unless specifically listed
  • English-speaking local guide for sightseeing tours.
Not included
  • Port and tourist taxes: €80 per person, payable locally
  • Entrance fees to Bisevo Blue Cave
  • Departure transfer in Venice
  • Other drinks and meals not listed
  • Gratuities and tips
  • Optional excursions
Optional extras
  • Additional beach towel hire: €7 per person, on request.
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Itinerary

Meal legend:WR Welcome ReceptionD DinnerB BreakfastL LunchT TastingCD Captain's Dinner
Day 1SaturdayDubrovnik arrivalWRD

Board in Dubrovnik in the afternoon and join an introductory walk through the historic centre before returning to the ship for a Welcome Dinner.

Day 2SundayDubrovnik - SlanoBLTCD

Cruise around Dubrovnik's coastline and through the Elaphiti Islands before reaching Slano. Continue to the Ston area for an oyster tasting, then return to the ship for the Captain's Dinner.

Day 3MondaySlano - Mljet - KorculaBL

Visit Mljet National Park and its salt lakes, then sail to Korcula. A guided walk explores the walled old town before an evening at leisure.

Day 4TuesdayKorcula - HvarBL

Sail to Hvar with a swim stop when conditions allow. Explore Hvar Town on a guided walk and spend the evening independently ashore.

Day 5WednesdayHvar - Bisevo - VisBL

Cruise to Bisevo for a weather-dependent Blue Cave visit before continuing to Vis. Discover the island's distinctive military history and overnight in one of its harbours.

Day 6ThursdayVis - BracBLT

Sail from Vis to Brac with time for swimming when conditions allow. A local olive-oil experience introduces Brac traditions before overnighting on the island.

Day 7FridayBrac - Split - TrogirBL

Cruise to Split for a guided walk through the historic centre and Diocletian's Palace area, then continue to Trogir. Spend the final evening aboard in Trogir.

Day 8SaturdayTrogir - Plitvice - OpatijaBD

Disembark in Trogir and travel north by coach to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a walk around the lower lakes. Continue to Opatija for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 9SundayOpatija - Postojna - VeniceBD

Travel through Slovenia to visit Postojna Cave, then continue to Venice. Sightseeing introduces St Mark's Square and the surrounding landmarks before dinner and the final overnight.

Day 10MondayDepart VeniceB

Breakfast at the hotel completes the cruise tour in Venice.

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Hotels

LocationHotelNights
OpatijaGH Adriatic or similar1
VeniceCa' Dei Conti Hotel or similar1

Opatija

Hotel
GH Adriatic or similar
Nights
1

Venice

Hotel
Ca' Dei Conti Hotel or similar
Nights
1
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Possible Ships for this Cruise and Land Tour

Select a ship below to view its full information page.

The exact ship is not fixed in the departure data. Possible ships are Contessa, Prestige or Providenca.

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Departure dates and prices
DateShipPrices are per person in euros (€), based on double/twin share.
Lower DeckMain Deck
12 Jun 2027to 21 Jun 2027Deluxe€3,830€3,450€4,130€3,720
10 Jul 2027to 19 Jul 2027Deluxe€3,580€3,230€3,880€3,500
14 Aug 2027to 23 Aug 2027Deluxe€3,530€3,180€3,830€3,450
18 Sep 2027to 27 Sep 2027Deluxe€3,830€3,450€4,130€3,720
2 Oct 2027to 11 Oct 2027Deluxe€3,530€3,180€3,830€3,450
Prices are per person in euros (€), based on double/twin share.
12 Jun 2027to 21 Jun 2027
Ship
Deluxe
Lower Deck
€3,830€3,450
Main Deck
€4,130€3,720
10 Jul 2027to 19 Jul 2027
Ship
Deluxe
Lower Deck
€3,580€3,230
Main Deck
€3,880€3,500
14 Aug 2027to 23 Aug 2027
Ship
Deluxe
Lower Deck
€3,530€3,180
Main Deck
€3,830€3,450
18 Sep 2027to 27 Sep 2027
Ship
Deluxe
Lower Deck
€3,830€3,450
Main Deck
€4,130€3,720
2 Oct 2027to 11 Oct 2027
Ship
Deluxe
Lower Deck
€3,530€3,180
Main Deck
€3,830€3,450

Special offer applies to selected departures only. See current offer terms below.

Offer terms: Book by 15 January 2027; 50% payment is due upon booking.

Pricing notes:

  • Solo Supplement: €1,800 single-use supplement; on request only.
  • Triple Reduction: 10% third-bed reduction, on request.

Note:

  • Upper Deck is available on request at €100 per person above Main Deck prices.
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