Croatian Pearls Premium Superior Cruise Split to Dubrovnik 7nts (Saturdays)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

Our most popular budget cruise! Get in fast, as some dates sell out a year in advance!

Open-age cruise, suitable for families and budget travellers. Double/twin cabins on Main and Lower Deck. Solo travellers must book a cabin for solo use. Not all ships have triple cabins, please check with us first. There are no quad cabins.

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/premium-superior/

Same cruise, opposite direction:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/33/croatian-pearls-cruise-dubrovnik-to-split-7nts/

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
8 days from Split, Makarska, Bol, Stari Grad, Hvar, Blue Cave, Vis, Mljet, Korčula, Šipan / Slano, and to Dubrovnik

INCLUDED:
• 7 nights accommodation in an ensuite cabin with air-conditioning
• English-speaking Cruise Manager
• Free Wi-Fi onboard
• Daily cabin service
• Mid-week linen change

Meals Included:
• Buffet breakfasts daily
• Three course lunches
• Captain's Dinner
• Unlimited drinking water dispenser onboard

Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Guided Walking Tours of Hvar, Korcula
• Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik, with one-way transfer
• Daily swim stops (weather permitting)

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port Tax €60pp / week - mandatory (pay onboard)
• Meals and drinks not listed
• Beach towel hire: ~ €5/week
• Optional excursions / entrances

# Optional Excursions (book onboard):
• Entrance fee to Blue Cave: ~ €25pp (weather permitting)
• Entrance fee to Mljet National Park: ~ €25pp

ITINERARY:
Check-in from 11.00-12.30hrs. Departure at 13.00hrs (1pm) from Split Harbour. Please do not be late.

DAY 1: EMBARK IN SPLIT, then to MAKARSKA (L) - Departure at 13.00hrs.
Departure from Split harbour at 13:00h (late arrivals can join in Makarska at their own expense) and cruise along the Dalmatian coast towards Makarska whilst enjoying your lunch. Afternoon swim at one of the wonderful beaches. From there, those feeling adventurous can join our optional river rafting on the streams of the Cetina River or adrenaline pumping zipline over Cetina River canyon and meet the ship again in Makarska. Overnight in Makarska, the famous tourist destination with many restaurants and bars and a beautiful promenade along the famous beach. Enjoy the magic of Makarska Riviera and be sure to take a walk along the city streets – with abundance of churches and other cultural sites.
# Included: Lunch onboard

DAY 2: to Bol, then STARI GRAD (B, L)
This morning we continue our cruise towards the next destination – the island of Brač, more precisely to the town of Bol, known for its famous Zlatni Rat beach (Golden Horn), a natural phenomenon that dominates the other beaches with its specific form. After swimming break at the horn and lunch we continue our journey towards Stari Grad on the Hvar island, the sunniest Adriatic island. Free afternoon to explore this unique town. The famous Stari Grad Field is the oldest in Croatia and the best preserved example of ancient Greek system of agriculture. Together with the old town it is a part of world heritage protected by UNESCO. Overnight in one of the ports of Stari Grad, main or ferry port (2 km away) depending on availability in port.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard

DAY 3: to HVAR TOWN (B, L)
Our next destination is the town of Hvar, a favorite destination for jet setters from all around the world. After lunch we stop for swimming, relaxing and refreshment in clear, crystal blue sea at nearby Paklinski islands. Arrival to Hvar in the afternoon hours followed by an optional guided tour of this extraordinary town (#optional). Hvar offers many cultural and historical sites (Renaissance cathedral, the oldest communal theater in Europe founded in 1612, Franciscan monastery, the Benedictine convent famous for their lace listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Spanjola fortress towering high above the town ...) and many restaurants and bars open late into the night.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Hvar

DAY 4: to Blue Cave, then VIS (B, L,)
Early in the morning we cruise towards the little Biševo island 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, however you will be notified of this by the crew. Entrance to Blue Cave is to be paid on the spot. We continue towards the island of Vis, which was a strategic navy harbour due to its unique geographical position and as such closed to the public until recently. Because of its isolation, Vis has a special charm -‘the Mediterranean as it once was’ which makes it really interesting to see. Overnight is in the town of Vis, situated on the northern side of the island, developed near the remains of the ancient Issa, first urban centre in Croatia. If interested, visit the remains of the Roman thermal Place, City museum or simply take a walk enjoying the view of beautiful ''Villae Rusticae'' situated along the coast.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Optional: Blue Cave Entrance

DAY 5: to KORČULA (B, L)
During breakfast we depart towards Korčula, the birthplace of famous explorer and adventurer Marco Polo. Surrounded by medieval walls, Korcula resembles a miniature Dubrovnik when approaching from the sea. It has more legends, tales and monuments than you will find anywhere else. Today, Korčula is the only place in the world where the Spanish medieval knight's game – Moreška is still performed. Upon arrival you can enjoy an optional guided walking tour through the streets of the old town built in the shape of a fish bone (#optional). Enjoy the numerous konobas / taverns, restaurants, cocktail bars or night-club located within and around the city walls. Overnight in port.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Korcula

DAY 6: to Mljet NP - ŠIPAN or SLANO (B, L, CD)
We continue cruising towards one of the greenest Adriatic islands – the island of Mljet, where on the western part, the National Park is situated. Free time to enjoy the beauties of the National Park (two salt lakes connected by a narrow channel to the sea, a boat ride to the St Mary isle in the Great Lake, where the old church and monastery are situated. Cycling around, canoeing or swimming in the lakes is permitted. We continue our cruise towards Šipan, part of Elaphite islands near Dubrovnik, or towards Slano on the coastline, both are small fishermen's villages in one of which we will overnight in the port. Tonight we have the Captain's Dinner included onboard.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Captain's Dinner onboard
# Optional: Mljet National Park Entrance

DAY 7: to DUBROVNIK (B, L)
Early in the morning we depart towards our final destination – a true pearl of the Adriatic. After lunch, a short swim stop before we arrive to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, join our guided tour of Dubrovnik with a one-way coach transfer to the Old Town. After the tour, you have free time in Dubrovnik. Perhaps take a cable car ride up to Srđ mountain for spectacular views of the old town. We recommend a stroll along the 1940m long city walls, with magnificent views of the old town of Dubrovnik and the surrounding islands. There's plenty of restaurants in the narrow streets of the old town, or other dining options all over Dubrovnik. Return to the ship at your leisure. Overnight in Gruž port.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Dubrovnik; with one-way transfer

Day 8: DUBROVNIK - 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 and disembark the ship by 09.00hrs. If you need to leave early you can do so anytime from 5am-9am. Gruz port has the main bus/coach station 50m across the road, with luggage storage if you are departing later and need somewhere to store your bags.
# Included: Breakfast onboard

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, CD=Captain's Dinner
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NB: Most beds are 'fixed', and you might end up with twin beds, even if you request a double.
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