Deluxe Cruise Dubrovnik to Split on MS Ambassador 7nts (Saturdays)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

Open-age cruise, though passengers are usually couples and small groups. Double/twin cabins on Upper, Main and Lower Deck. Solo travellers must book a cabin for solo use. Upper Deck is the 2 VIP cabins (VIP cabins are not balcony cabins, they are just slightly larger cabins with larger windows than Main Deck cabins). 2 x Triple cabins are on the Lower Deck and are a queen bed plus a single sofa-bed.

For this trip all you will need is a few T-shirts and a swimming costume to spend seven unforgettable days sailing on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another. Relax and let the Captain and his crew take care of you. During the day you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the underworld of the Adriatic Sea. The evenings you have free to find a good restaurant or discover historical monuments.

SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/ambassador/

Alternating weeks:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/8/deluxe-cruise-split-to-dubrovnik-on-ms-ambassador/
Similar cruise:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/134/deluxe-cruise-dubrovnik-split-on-ms-mama-marija-2/

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
8 days from Dubrovnik, Slano, Mljet, Korcula, Vis, Blue Cave, Hvar, Bol, Trogir and to Split

INCLUDED:
• 7 nights cruise in an air-conditioned cabin with ensuite
• English-speaking Cruise Manager
• 7 crew members
• Bath towels & linen changed mid-week
• Beach towel use (1pp/week)
• Daily cabin cleaning service
• Free unlimited Wi-Fi onboard
• CCTV Security Cameras on board
• Elegance Rooftop Jacuzzi (Sun deck)
• Credit card payment facilities

Meals Included:
• Welcome Reception and Dinner with three course meal
• Captain’s Dinner with live music
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 6 lunches with three courses
• Drinking water dispenser at disposal daily
• Tea and coffee machine at disposal daily
• Complimentary fresh fruit available daily

Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Professional English-speaking Local Guide for all City Tours
• City Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town with return coach transfer (panoramic photo stop included)
• City Tours of Korčula, Hvar, Trogir and Split
• Blue Cave Entrance fee (weather permitting)
• Mljet National Park Entrance fee (included 2024 only)
• Wireless headset system for walking tours

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port Tax €50 per person / week (pay onboard)
• Specialty teas/coffees and other beverages
• Gratuities, tips or any other expense of personal nature
• Transfers to/from the ship

# Optional Excursions (book and pay onboard):
• Ston Town: ~ €25pp min 20 pax (including Kastio tower and Ston city walls)
• Mljet National Park Entrance fee: ~ €25pp (optional for 2025)
• Vis Island Tour: ~ €25pp min 20 pax

ITINERARY:
Arrive anytime during the day, first overnight is in port. If you arrive early, you may leave your luggage on the ship until your cabin is ready. Check-in to your cabin from 14.00hrs.

DAY 1 • DUBROVNIK - Embarkation (WD)
Your ship will be docked in Dubrovnik Gruž Harbour where you can board during the entire day. Passengers arriving early can leave luggage onboard until their cabin is ready at 2pm. If you arrive early today, you can catch an uber or bus into the Old Town and perhaps do the City Walls Walk (which can take an hour or two) or take the scenic cable car ride to the top of Mount Srđ with its stunning 360° vista. Our Welcome meeting will start at 7:00pm where you will be introduced by our Cruise Director to the Captain, our Crew and of course your fellow passengers. Welcome Dinner will be served at 7:30pm. Overnight onboard in Dubrovnik, Gruz Harbour port.
# Included: Welcome Dinner onboard ~19.00hrs

DAY 2 • DUBROVNIK Morning Tour, then to SLANO (B, L)
After breakfast our English-speaking Local Guide and coach will pick us up at the pier. We’ll visit the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik, known as “The Pearl of Adriatic”. After the walking tour you’ll be left on your own to explore for a short while. The return coach transfer from the Old Town back to the ship is scheduled for around 12.00hrs (exact time/place given on the day). Lunch is served onboard as we sail northwards for Slano, with a swim stop along the way. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beaches, dense pine forest and olive groves, a long cultural tradition and numerous historical monuments. The evening is free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice. Overnight in Slano port.
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
# Optional Tour (min 20pax): Late afternoon excursion to Ston. City tour and entrance to Kastio tower and City walls included. After the guided tour enjoy some free time in Ston. Perhaps walk the walls or visit one of the family owned restaurants to taste their famous oysters. Then head back to the ship at the scheduled time.

DAY 3 • to Mljet NP, then KORČULA (B, L)
We start our day with morning departure towards the Mljet National Park. You will have just enough time to explore park, to walk around the Great and Small Lake and Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century and, of course, to take a swim in the heart of National Park. Lunch on board and cruise toward the island of Korčula. In the afternoon arrive to Korčula town, on Korčula Island, city known as a birthplace of Marko Polo, the famous explorer. Our English speaking guide will do Korčula City tour, and walk us through narrow and cobbled streets. The rest of the evening is free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice. Overnight in Korčula Historical Town port.
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Korcula
# Included 2024 / Optional 2025: Mljet National Park Entrance

DAY 4 • to VIS (B, L)
In the morning we’ll cruise to the Island of Vis, with lunch on board and a swim stop en route. Arrival to Vis is scheduled for the afternoon. Compared to other Adriatic islands, Vis is rather unique. Being an important strategic military stronghold for centuries, Vis was spared the excessive tourist development and thus retained its unspoilt beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture. Enjoy the afternoon on your own exploring the town of Vis, its picturesque stone streets, pristine beaches and fine taverns. There are plenty of restaurants in Vis town where the ship will be docked. Overnight in Vis Town port.
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Optional Tour (min 20pax): Vis Island Tour: Vis Island excursion for the afternoon, ending in Komiža, a stunning fishermen’s village, with free time to have dinner in one of cosy restaurants before the return transfer to the ship.

DAY 5 • to the Blue Cave, then HVAR TOWN (B, L)
Today is cruise to Island Bisevo with its Blue cave. The cave has its own natural entrance which is located below sea level, which required that it visitors dive deeply only to resurface into the cave’s mysterious blue depths. This natural phenomenon creates a magical effect of deep blue and shiny silver, mystifying her visitors. However, sometimes high waves prevent the entrance to Blue Cave, which is something we shall not know before the morning designated for our visit. In case we can‘t enter Blue Cave due to such sea conditions, you will get a full ticket refund. After swim stop and lunch we will continue cruising towards the sunniest island of Croatia – the island of Hvar, along of the many coves and bays on the way. Hvar is one of the most popular, very attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point for the international jet set. Upon your afternoon arrival at Hvar, a local English speaking guide will walk you throughout the town introducing you to the history, culture and way of life on this island and explain how lavender was traditionally farmed on the Island of Hvar for centuries. Have an evening in Hvar free on your own to explore and dine around in one of numerous family owned restaurants. Overnight in Hvar Historical Town port.
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Included: Blue Cave Entrance (weather permitting)
# Included: Walking Tour of Hvar

DAY 6 • to Bol, then TROGIR (B, L, CD)
We start our day with morning departure towards Bol, to the famous 'Zlatni Rat' beach (Golden Horn), said to be the best beach for swimming in Croatia. We will stop in Bol village and enjoy this nice Dalmatian town for a walk, or to have a cup of coffee and take a swim until it's time to return for lunch onboard. After lunch we will continue cruising towards Trogir, a small town that is on UNESCO’s List of 'World Cultural Heritage' sites. In the afternoon you will arrive to this small town-museum, with its stone-houses, palaces, churches, monasteries, towers, walls and especially the main attraction in Trogir – the Cathedral of St. Lawrence - probably the finest example of sacral architecture in Croatia. Our local guide will take you for the Trogir city tour. This evening we will have the Captain’s Dinner onboard with live music entertainment. Overnight in Trogir Historical Town port.
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Included: Captain's Dinner onboard with live music
# Included: Walking Tour of Trogir

DAY 7 • to SPLIT (B, L)
Morning cruise to Split, our last port on this cruise, with swim stop along the way. Lunch and afternoon Split City tour. Our English speaking guide will show us Split historical Diocletian’s Palace. Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the seat of the Split and Dalmatia County. It is traditionally considered to be over 1,700 years old. Since 1979 the historic centre of Split has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. The historical and cultural buildings are located inside the walls of the Diocletian’s Palace. After city tour you will be left on your own to explore this lively and bustling Mediterranean city and perhaps enjoy a farewell dinner on your own. Overnight in Split Historical Town port.
# Included: Breakfast and Lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Split

DAY 8 • SPLIT - Disembarkation (B)
One final breakfast onboard. After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to the Crew and all your new friends! You must vacate your cabin by 09.00hrs. If you need to leave early you can do so anytime from 5am. Split port has the main bus/coach and train stations 50m across the road. There are plenty of storage kiosks around if you are departing later and need somewhere to store your luggage. Happy travels and we hope to see you again soon!
# Included: Breakfast onboard

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, WD-Welcome Dinner, CD-Captain’s Dinner, D-Dinner
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NB: You might end up with twin beds, even if you request a double.
Itinerary subject to changes for safety due to any adverse weather events.
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Notes: Ships Ambassador & MM2 are very similar so the cruise company reserves the right to switch the ship and combine departures. Notification will be sent at least 60 days before departure.
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