Deluxe Cruise One-Way Dubrovnik to Split 7nts (Wednesdays)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

Open-age cruise, though usually clients are more couples or small groups ranging from 25-65yrs. Double/twin cabins on Main and Lower Deck. Solo travellers must book a cabin for solo use. Any triple cabins are usually on the Lower Deck.

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/deluxe/

Opposite direction (limited availability):
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/162/deluxe-cruise-split-to-dubrovnik-7nts-wednesdays/
Similar cruise, Saturdays (more availability):
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/295/deluxe-cruise-dubrovnik-to-split-7nts/

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

INCLUDED:
• Shared Airport Arrival transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to port
• Shared Airport Departure transfer from port to Split Airport
• 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
• Croatian wine tasting
• Olive oil and wine tasting on board

Sightseeing and Tours included:
• Guided Walking Tours of Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korčula, Split
• Return bus transfer to Dubrovnik Old Town for sightseeing
• Dubrovnik Cable Car Fee
• Half day excursion of Ston with Oyster farm visit and tasting
• Entrance Fee to the Ston walls and Ston salt-works
• Mljet National Park Entrance Fee
• Spectacular cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik

NOT INCLUDED:
• Tips and gratuities
• Any meals/drinks not listed
• Transfers to/from accommodation

# Optional Excursions:
• Blue Cave Entrance Fee: ~ €25pp (weather permitting)
• Korčula Village Dinner Experience: ~ €40-55pp

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 - Arrival (WD)
Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik Gruž Harbour. Check in to your cabin from 14.00hrs onwards. After settling in, join the afternoon coach transfer to the city gates for a guided tour of the city. The special charm of this ancient town are the buildings that have remained from the time of the old Dubrovnik Republic. Many of the monuments belong to the modest Renaissance architecture with some traces of Gothic style. After the guided walking tour, free time in the town. Perhaps take the cable car from the Old Town to Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and of the Elaphiti Islands. After free time a return transfer to the ship is included for a Welcome Dinner meet & greet onboard. Overnight in Gruz Harbour.
# Included: Walking Tour of Dubrovnik - departs approx 15.00hrs from ship.
# Included: Welcome Dinner - around 19.00hrs.
# Included: Shared Arrival Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport (must be requested in advance)

Day 2: to SLANO (Ston) (B, L, T, CD)
Departure to the small village of Slano on the mainland. Enjoy the magical scenery as the ship cruises around Dubrovnik city walls before continuing to one of the Elaphiti islands for a swimming stop. Afternoon arrival in Slano, a peaceful fishermen's village and our starting point to Ston, once fortified small village and famous for its oysters. After exploring the town’s long medieval ramparts, heading for a small village nearby to learn more about oysters and a special tasting of this delicacy. Time at leisure, then a return transfer to ship. Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment onboard tonight. Overnight in Slano.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Oyster tasting
# Included: Captain’s Dinner onboard with live entertainment

Day 3: to MLJET NP (B, L)
This morning, you cruise a little further north 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, you can rent kayaks, bicycles, scooters or convertible cars to roam around the National Park or island on your own, but beware of the nymphs! Overnight in port Polača or Pomena.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Mljet National Park Entrance fee

Day 4: to 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 Town followed by a guided walking tour of this enchanting place surrounded by walls and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Fish bone street pattern was used in the design of Korcula Old Town for a natural cooling effect and it provides citizens with sheltered and comfortable accommodation. Korčula has an abundant choice of restaurants to enjoy a gourmet experience and numerous bars for those looking for evening entertainment. Optional excursion to small village near Korčula Town for typical Dalmatian dinner and to learn about the history and traditional way of living. Overnight in Korčula.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Korcula
# Optional: Korcula Village Dinner Experience

Day 5: to VIS (B, L, T)
Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public for years. Due to this isolation, Vis has a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it really interesting to visit. Vis town, situated on the northern side of the island, has developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban center in Croatia. Try some exquisite local wines. If interested, visit the remains of the Roman thermal place, City museum or simply take a walk enjoying the views of the beautiful Villae Rusticae situated along the waterfront. Overnight in Vis.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Wine Tasting

Day 6: to Blue Cave, then HVAR (B, L)
Early in the morning you cruise towards the small island of Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. As sometimes weather conditions can be very unpredictable, the possibility of our visit will depend on those conditions. Continue towards the jet-set island of Hvar with a swimming stop and lunch on board at the Pakleni Islands. Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic is known for glorious lavender fields and breath-taking beauty. Arrival in the afternoon on the tour of the town - 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 your ship and the Paklinski Islands. In the evening Hvar offers an abundance of entertainment - numerous restaurants, bars and clubs, many open long into the night. Free evening in Hvar. Overnight in Hvar.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Hvar
# Optional: Blue Cave Entrance (weather permitting)

Day 7: to Bol, then SPLIT (B, L)
Morning departure to Brač island where swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol – whose shingle promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly cause the shape to change. Bol is a typical fishermen’s village converted into a popular tourist destination yet retaining its charm. Continue to Split to enjoy a guided tour of the city upon arrival, a historical town under UNESCO world heritage protection. Here there is an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian Palace, once inhabited by the Roman Emperor. Free evening in Split. Overnight in Split.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Split

DAY 8: SPLIT - Departure (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, but you can leave anytime from 5am. Transfer to the Airport included. If you are heading elsewhere, Split port has the main bus/coach and train stations 50m across the road. If your flight departs later, you can leave your bags onboard until your transfer. If you are staying inside the Old Town pedestrian zone, it's just a few minutes walk from Split port.
# Included: Breakfast onboard
# Included: Shared Departure Transfer to Split Airport (must be requested in advance)

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, WR-Welcome Reception, CD-Captain’s Dinner, T- Tasting
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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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