Premium Superior Cruise Split (Omis) to Dubrovnik on MS Splendid 7nts (Saturdays)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

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SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS: 'MS SPLENDID'
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/splendid/


All First Class Premium Ships:
• All cabins have ensuites and individually controlled air-conditioning.
• All cabins are 'outside' cabins with some natural light, but not all windows can be opened.

• Lower Deck Cabins: internally opening doors and high up, small ‘porthole’ (sealed) windows. Air-con / fan must be kept running for ventilation in all Lower Deck cabins.

• Main Deck Cabins: most have external doors and/or windows that can be opened for fresh air; however, some at the front of the ship may have internal doors and very large (sealed) windows that let in lots of light, but no fresh air.


Alternating weeks:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/227/premium-cruise-dubrovnik-to-split-on-ms-splendid/
Similar cruise:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/335/deluxe-cruise-split-to-dubrovnik-on-ms-elixir-7nts/


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Open age cruise, suitable for families and budget travellers. Double/twin cabins on Upper, Main and Lower Deck on Splendid. Triple cabins are a flex-bed with a single bunk bed above and only possible on MAIN Deck. If Main Deck is sold out, no triples are available. Solo travellers must book a cabin for solo use.

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.

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

INCLUDED:
• 7 nights cruise in an air-conditioned cabin with ensuite
• English-speaking Cruise Manager
• 6 crew members
• Bath towels & linen changed mid-week
• Beach towel use
• 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 Dinner with three courses
• Captain’s Dinner with three courses
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 6 lunches with three courses
• Drinking water dispenser onboard
• Complimentary fresh fruit available daily

Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Guided Walking Tours of Split, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik
• Transfer to Old Town for Dubrovnik walking tour, with panoramic photo stop included
• Professional English-speaking Local Guide for all City Tours
• Wireless headset system for walking tours
• Daily swim stops (weather permitting)

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port Tax €50pp/week - obligatory (pay onboard)
• Optional excursions / entrances
• Meals/drinks not listed

# Optional Excursions (book onboard):
• Entrance fee to Blue Cave: ~ €25pp
• Entrance fee to Mljet National Park: ~ €25pp
• Vis Island Tour: ~ €25pp min 20 pax

ITINERARY 2027:
Embarkation at 14.30hrs. Passengers who arrive earlier can leave their bags at a luggage storage facility until the ship is ready. Overnight not in port, late arrivals not possible unless you travel to Omis on your own by private transfer.

DAY 1 / SATURDAY : SPLIT, to OMIŠ (WD)
Ship will approach to Split harbor at 14:30 hours to embark passengers. Luggage will be stored on board and at 15:00 our English-speaking guide will lead a city tour of Split walking you through the historical Diocletian’s Palace. Split boasts 1700 years of history and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. City’s historical and cultural buildings are located inside the walls of the Diocletian’s Palace. Anyone who prefers to stay onboard and wait for the group returning from the city tour is welcome to do so. After the Split city tour (at 17:00), we will embark again and leave port. We then cruise to Omiš, an ancient town with city walls, fortresses and stone churches, a stronghold of famous pirates, a symbol of retaliation,
courage and strength in the long historical fight against The Republic of Venice. If someone is not able to arrive in Split by 17:00 they can come on their own to Omiš and embark independently.
Welcome Meeting will start at 7pm (19.00hrs). where you will be introduced by our Cruise Director to the Captain, our crew and of course your future fellow passengers with whom you will spend a week on board. Welcome Dinner will be served at 7:30pm (19.30hrs). The Crew will wait up for any passengers arriving late at night, provided that advance notice is given. Late-arriving guests will be offered a snack. Overnight onboard in Omiš Port.
# Included: Walking Tour of Split
# Included: Welcome Dinner onboard 19.00hrs

DAY 2 • SUNDAY: Omis – PUČIŠĆA (B,L)
Morning cruise across the Brač Channel where we will have swim stop in a one of the many secluded bays on this beautiful island. Lunch will be served onboard. Our cruise continues, all the way to Pučišća, the biggest village on the island of Brač. Nowhere in the system of towns and villages in Dalmatia does terrain play such a compelling role as in Pučišća. Its spectacular irregularity of steep-sided natural harbor, authentic Mediterranean architecture and rustic ambience are simply unforgettable. Stone from Pučišća quarry was used to build limestone columns of the White House in Washington DC, Vienna Parliament and many other famous buildings around the world. Pučišća is also home to the only Croatian Stonemasonry school. We’ll spend a night in this very quiet town. Enjoy the nightfall, as it unifies the distinct features of Pučišća that have intrigued us so much in daylight. Overnight in Pučišća.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard

DAY 3 • MONDAY: Bol – HVAR (B,L)
We start our day with morning departure towards Bol, said to have the best beach for swimming in Croatia named Zlatni Rat. (Golden cape). We will stop in Bol and enjoy this nice Dalmatian town for a walk, or to have a cup of coffee and take a swim till lunch is served on board. After 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 evening arrival at Hvar, a local English-speaking Local 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.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Hvar

DAY 4 • TUESDAY: Blue Cave - VIS (B,L)
We’ll start our day with a morning cruise towards Island of Biševo and its Blue Cave. Originally, the entrance to Blue Cave was located below sea level, which required visitors to dive deeply in order to resurface into the cave’s mysterious blue depths. However, sometimes high waves prevent the entrance to Blue Cave, which is something we shall not know before the morning designated for our visit. For this reason, entrance fees are paid on the spot. Afterwards we’ll dock in Vis and have lunch. Vis is truly unique in comparison to other Adriatic islands. Being an important strategic military stronghold for a long time, Vis was spared the excessive tourist development and thus retained its unspoilt beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the town of Vis, its picturesque stone streets, pristine beaches and fine taverns. For all who are interested we will organize optional Vis Island excursion ending in Komiža, a stunning fishermen’s village where you will have free time to have dinner in one of cosy restaurants. Overnight in Vis.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Optional: Blue Cave Entrance (weather permitting)
# Optional: Vis Island Tour

DAY 5 • WEDNESDAY: KORČULA (B,L)
We start our day with morning departure towards the island of Korčula. We shall stop for a swim before lunch and in the afternoon arrive to Korčula town, on Korčula Island. Korčula is a 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.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Korcula

DAY 6 • THURSDAY: Mljet NP – SLANO (B,L, CD)
Morning cruise to Mljet Island, where you’ll be free to explore National Park Mljet (entrance fees are not included), to walk around the Great and Small Lake, visit The Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery dating from the 12th century and, of course, take a swim in the heart of this pristine National Park. Lunch will be served onboard as we continue our cruise to Slano, where we shall arrive in the afternoon. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach, dense pine forest and olive groves, a long cultural tradition and numerous historical monuments. This evening we will have our Captain`s Dinner onboard. Overnight in Slano.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Captain's Dinner onboard
# Optional: Mljet National Park Entrance

DAY 7 • FRIDAY: DUBROVNIK (B,L)
In the morning we’ll depart for Dubrovnik, along the Elaphite islands, where we’ll have a short swim stop and lunch. Upon arrival to Dubrovnik, our own English speaking guide and coach will come to the pier. We’ll visit the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site, where our guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. Following the city tour you will be left on your own to explore Dubrovnik, visit famous City Walls or take a cable car to the top of Mount Srđ. Return coach transfer is scheduled in the evening. You can return on your own if you prefer to stay later in town. Learn why Dubrovnik is known around the world as “The Pearl of Adriatic”. Overnight in Dubrovnik
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

DAY 8 • SATURDAY: DUBROVNIK (B)
It is time to say farewell to all your new friends after having breakfast. Disembarkation 09.00am. Passengers who need to depart later can leave their bags on the boat if required after leaving their cabin by 09.00am.
# Included: Breakfast onboard

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, WD-Welcome 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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