Private Charter Cruise - Split to Dubrovnik 7nts

Itinerary and Inclusions:

One of our most popular Private Charter Itineraries! Ask us for a quote for your group. Minimum 20 people.

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/all-ships/

Same itinerary, opposite direction:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/125/deluxe-cruise-dubrovnik-to-split-7nts/

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
Suggested private cruise charter itinerary:
8 days from Split, Bol, Hvar, Bisevo (Blue Cave), Vis, Korcula, Mljet National Park, Slano (Ston), and to Dubrovnik

INCLUDED ON DELUXE SHIPS:
• 7 night cruise in an air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom
• Visitors' taxes & port fees
• Luggage handling
• Daily cabin service and mid-week linen change
• Beach towel use
• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
• Professional Cruise Manager

Meals included:
• Welcome Dinner & cocktail
• Captain's Dinner with live entertainment
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Three-course lunch daily with cheese and salad bar
• Complimentary drinking water dispenser
• Complimentary coffee and tea at breakfast and after lunch
• Abundant fresh fruit

Sightseeing and extras included:
• Guided walking tours of towns: Split, Hvar, Korčula, Dubrovnik
• One-way bus transfer to Dubrovnik Old Town for sightseeing
• Dubrovnik Cable Car Fee
• Half day excursion of Ston with Oyster farm visit and tasting
• Entrance to the Ston walls and Ston saltworks
• Mljet National Park Entrance Fee
• Spectacular lunch cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik
• Croatian wine tasting
• Olive oil and wine tasting on board

NOT INCLUDED:
• Tips and gratuities
• Drinks and meals not listed
• Transfers

#Optional:
• Blue Cave Entrance Fee (weather permitting)

ITINERARY:
Check in from 14.00hrs onwards, overnight in port, so clients can arrive anytime. If you arrive early, you may leave your luggage on the ship until your cabin is ready.

Day 1 SPLIT (WD)
Check-in to your cabin from 14.00h onwards. After settling in, enjoy the guided tour of Split, a historic town under UNESCO world heritage protection with an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian Palace, once the home to the Roman Emperor. After the tour, return to the ship for a Welcome Reception meet & greet cocktail onboard, followed by a Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Split.

Day 2 Bol – HVAR (B, L)
Morning departure to the island of Brač, where swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol. Its shingle promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly cause the beach shape to change. Bol is a typical fishermen’s village converted into a popular tourist destination yet retaining its charm. Continue towards the jet-set island of Hvar with lunch on board at the Pakleni Islands. Hvar is the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic, known for lush lavender fields and breath-taking beauty. Arrive in the afternoon for a guided tour of the town’s historical landmarks - the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower, and the oldest community theatre in Europe founded in 1612. Hike up the zig-zag path to the town fort overlooking the harbour for lovely scenic views of the vessel and the Pakleni islands. In the evening Hvar offers a great choice of entertainment - numerous restaurants, bars and clubs with many open long into the night. Overnight in Hvar.

Day 3 Blue Cave – VIS (B, L, T)
Early morning cruise towards the small island Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. As sometimes weather conditions can be very unpredictable, the possibility of a cave visit will depend on those conditions. Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public for years. Due to this isolation, Vis retains a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it really interesting to visit. Situated on the northern side of the island, Vis has developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban centre in Croatia. Sample local wines. If interested, visit the remains of the Roman Thermal Place, the City Museum or simply take a walk enjoying the views of the beautiful Villae Rusticae situated along the waterfront. Overnight in Vis.
#Optional: Blue Cave Entrance (weather permitting)

Day 4 KORČULA (B, L)
Early morning departure towards the island of Korčula, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of this enchanting town surrounded by walls and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. The fishbone street pattern was used in Korčula Old Town’s design to provide a natural cooling effect providing citizens with sheltered and comfortable accommodation. Optional excursion to a small village near Korčula for a typical Dalmatian dinner and to find out more about the history and traditional way of living. Overnight in Korčula.
#Optional: Korcula Village Dinner Experience

Day 5 MLJET NP (B, L)
The next morning, head further south to the Island of Mljet. The legend says Greek hero Odysseus spent years on this island when he was captured by the nymph Calypso. Join the cruise manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park and enjoy the boat ride to St. Mary Isle to visit an ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and a Church dating back to the 12th Century. Alternatively, rent kayaks, bicycles or scooters to roam around the National Park or island on your own, but beware of the nymphs! Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the island. Overnight in port Polača or Pomena.

Day 6 SLANO (Ston Excursion) (B, L, T, CD)
Departure for the small village of Slano on the mainland, a peaceful fishermen's village and the starting point for Ston, another, once fortified small village famous for its oysters. After exploring the town’s vast medieval ramparts, heading for a small village nearby Mali Ston to learn more about oysters and a special tasting of this delicacy. Transfer back to the vessel for the Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment onboard this evening. Overnight in Slano.

Day 7 DUBROVNIK (B, L)
Early morning departure to Dubrovnik, one of the world's most beautifully preserved medieval cities. Before we tie up at Gruž Harbour, enjoy a cruise alongside the old Dubrovnik city walls while lunch is served on deck. After docking, we're picked up by our bus transfer to the old town for the guided walking tour of this magical city. Take the cable car from the Old Town to Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Walls and the Elaphiti Islands. Meander through the narrow streets, exploring the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture or walk on top of the 1940m long city walls. After the tour, you are then left on your own to explore Dubrovnik at your leisure for the evening. Taxis, uber and buses are plentiful and the Cruise Manager or Guide will explain to you how to make your own way back to the ship. Overnight in Dubrovnik, Gruz Harbour.

Day 8 DUBROVNIK - Departure (B)
Gather for one final breakfast on the vessel, followed by goodbyes to your crew and new friends. Check-out by 9.00am.

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, CD-Captain’s Dinner, T- Tasting. WD- Welcome Dinner
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