Cruise/Tour Combo: Dubrovnik to Venice (with One-way Cruise Dbk-Split) - 10nts

Itinerary and Inclusions:

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SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
Ship Info: Deluxe Ship (Ensuites/Aircon all cabins)

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

All Deluxe 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.

Similar combo Trogir-Dubrovnik-Venice with more departures:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/126/cruise-tour-combo-trogir-dubrovnik-venice-10nts/

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Open-age cruise/tour combo, though usually clients are mature couples or solo travellers or small groups ranging from 35-75yrs. Double/twin cabins on Main and Lower Deck Solo travellers must book a room for solo use. No triple cabins.

This trip has only a few departures all year, so get in quick!
2026: only 5 departures: June 13, July 11, Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 3

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:
11 days from Dubrovnik to Slano, Mljet, Korčula, Hvar Island, Bisevo / Blue Cave, Vis, Brac Island, Split, Trogir, Plitvice Lakes, Opatija, Postojna and Venice

INCLUDED:
• Cruise from Dubrovnik to Trogir, Tour from Trogir to Venice
• 7 night accommodation in a cabin with private ensuite and air-conditioning
• 3 nights accommodation in first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities
• Arrival transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Cruise port (shared)
• Professional Cruise Manager throughout the cruise
• Professional Tour Manager throughout the tour
• Daily cabin servicing onboard
• Fresh bed linen and towels midweek onboard
• Beach towel use onboard (1/week)
• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor-coach
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Luggage handling
• Daily swim stops (weather permitting) on cruise

Meals Included:
• Welcome Dinner on the cruise
• Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment on the cruise
• Buffet breakfast daily on cruise and tour
• 6 lunches, all with 3 courses and salad bar, on the cruise
• Complimentary drinking water dispenser on the cruise
• Complimentary regular coffee and tea on the cruise
• Complimentary fresh fruits available daily on the cruise
• Oyster tasting in Ston
• Olive Oil tasting in Milna
• 2 dinners at hotels on the tour, as per itinerary

Sightseeing and Tours Included:
• Guided Walking Tours of Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar, Trogir, Split and Venice
• Entrance fees to the Franciscan Monastery’s Pharmacy and Diocletian’s Palace
• Entrance to Mljet National Park accompanied by Cruise Manager
• Entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park and Guided Tour
• Military Tour in Vis
• Entrance fees to Postojna Cave and Venice glass factory
• Local English-speaking Guides for sightseeing tours
• Whisper technology headsets for enhanced touring
• Daily swim stops (weather permitting) on cruise

HOTELS (after the cruise):
• Opatija: GH Adriatic 4star or similar
• Venice: Principe, or Amadeus 4star or similar

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port Tax €70 pp - obligatory (pay onboard)
• Entrance fees other than listed
• Dubrovnik cable car or city walls
• Drinks on board, extra meals
• Specialty coffee or tea
• Arrival transfer from anywhere other than airiport in Dubrovnik
• Departure transfer in Venice

# Optional Supplements:
• Entrance fee to Blue Cave: ~€25pp (weather permitting)

ITINERARY:
Arrive anytime during the day, first overnight is in port. Check-in to your cabin from 14.00hrs. If your flight arrives earlier, you may leave your luggage on the ship and come back at 14.00hrs when your cabin is ready. We request that passengers already in Dubrovnik not arrive before 14.00hrs if at all possible, as the Crew are busy with the cabin turnover in the short time they have to be ready for your arrival. If you must arrive earlier, please leave your bags and take a walk around this gorgeous city until 2pm.

Day 1: DUBROVNIK - Embarkation (WD)
Welcome to Croatia! Embarkation officially begins at 14:00hrs, but if your flight arrives earlier you can leave your bags on the boat until your cabin is ready and take a walk around this historic city. If you arrive early in the day, we suggest you head into town and take a walk around Dubrovnik's famous city walls or take the cable car up Srd Mountain for the glorious view. After 2pm you can get settled in your cabin, before joining our walking tour of Dubrovnik around 17:00hrs. Dubrovnik is known as the “Pearl of Adriatic”. Walk through Stradun – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls, enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage site, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik and visit the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. After returning to ship enjoy a Welcome Reception followed by Dinner onboard this evening. Overnight in Gruz Harbour.
# Included: Walking Tour of Dubrovnik, depart from ship around 17.00hrs
# Included: Welcome Reception around 19-19.30hrs
# Included: Welcome Dinner onboard
# Included: Shared Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport (must be requested in advance)

Day 2: to Elaphiti Islands, then SLANO (B, L, T, CD)
Early in the morning enjoy the magic scenery as the ship cruises around Dubrovnik city walls to continue to one of the Elaphiti islands for a swim stop. Afternoon arrival in Slano, a peaceful fishermen’s village and our starting point to Ston, situated on Pelješac Peninsula and once fortified small village famous for its oysters. The Pelješac Peninsula is known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. After exploring the town, we leave to a small nearby village to enjoy the authentic local oyster tasting. After our return to the ship, tonight we enjoy our Captain’s Dinner onboard. Overnight in Slano.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Oyster tasting in Ston
# Included: Captain's Dinner onboard

Day 3: to Mljet NP, then KORČULA (B, L)
In the morning we head north to the Island of Mljet. Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Continue our cruise towards the Korčula island best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of this enchanting town surrounded by walls, which is one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Overnight in Korčula where you can enjoy a gourmet experience at the multiple restaurants and bars.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Mljet National Park Entrance
# Included: Walking Tour of Korcula

Day 4: to Bol, then to Hvar with Town Tour; HVAR (B, L)
In the morning, we are sailing towards the island of Hvar, we are cruising along Bol on Brač Island, the most beautiful beach in the entire Mediterranean – “Zlatni Rat” (the Golden Horn), which is constantly changing its shape due to the ocean currents. Along the way to Island of Hvar we take a short break swimming, cooling off and relaxing, if the weather permits. Lunch onboard and set sail for Hvar on the island of Hvar, a charming seaside town with 8 centuries of architecture, and a favorite holiday destination for international celebrities. During a walking tour of Hvar Town, visit many historical sites, such as St Stephen’s Square and Cathedral, the Arsenal with the theatre built on its first floor, the first municipal theatre in Europe. Above the town is the impressive Fortress, Fortica, offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni Islands. Your evening is free to explore more and dine on your own in one of the many restaurants.
Overnight in one of the ports on Hvar.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Hvar
# Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Hvar harbor (during peak season) port of all can be substituted for Stari Grad. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Hvar.

Day 5: to Blue Cave / Bisevo, then VIS (B, L)
Early in the morning we sail to small island 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, however you will be notified of this on the day. Cruise towards the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and restricted to the public. Due to this isolation, Vis has a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it really interesting to visit. Try some exquisite wine sorts in one of the Vis traditional wineries. If interested, visit the remains of the Roman thermal place, City museum or simply take a walk enjoying the views. Overnight in one of the ports of Vis.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Optional: Blue Cave Entrance (weather permitting)

Day 6: to Milna, BRAC (B, L, T)
Early morning we head towards Milna on the Island of Brač with a swim stop, weather permitting, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch onboard. After lunch disembark in Milna and take a ride with us to the Olive Oil Museum where we will share with you the story of this island’s traditions and history and tasting of traditional homemade olive oil. Overnight in the town of Milna.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Olive oil tasting

Day 7: to TROGIR with Split Town Tour, then to TROGIR (B, L)
In the morning, we will head towards Trogir with a stop along the way to swim and relax, if the weather permits, with lunch onboard. After docking, join a short orientation walk through this medieval city. Trogir is sometimes referred to as “miniature Venice” or a “mini-Dubrovnik” because of its ancient walls, or a “floating museum town” - as it has a masterful architecture including somestunning Venetian palaces. In the late afternoon we will take a ride to Split where you will join a guided tour of Split with and visit the seafront promenade and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical center of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. Enjoy your free time in Split and explore the city on your own. After an exciting evening, we transfer you to the ship. Overnight in Trogir.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Trogir
# Included: Walking Tour of Split
# Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Split harbour (reconstructions related) we may sail directly to the port of Trogir. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Split town for the sightseeing tour.

Day 8: DISEMBARK Cruise; by coach to Plitvice Lakes, then to OPATIJA (B, D)
After breakfast it’s time to disembark and bid our ship Crew farewell. We then journey north by motorcoach for a visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Plitvice, we walk around several of the lower lakes. The Park is a natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After our visit, we drive on to Opatija where dinner is served at our hotel. Overnight in Opatija.
# Included: Breakfast onboard
# Included: Dinner at hotel
# Included: Entrance Fee to Plitvice Lower Lakes

Day 9: by coach to Postojna Cave, then to VENICE (B, D)
After breakfast, we travel via coach to Slovenia and visit the unique and beautiful Postojna Cave, one of the largest in Europe. We tour this wondrous subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, we drive on to Venice and check in to our hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather for a Farewell Dinner at the hotel with your Tour Director and travelling companions in the evening. Overnight in Venice.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Dinner at hotel
# Included: Postojna Cave Entrance Fee and train ride

Day 10: In VENICE (B)
After breakfast, we began exploring Venice with a boat ride to Murano Island, famous for its artistic glassware. Visit a glassblowing factory, where you will watch a demonstration of traditional Venetian glassblowing by master craftsmen. Then, on to St Mark’s Square for the walking tour, viewing the St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, and enjoying views of the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace; eat, drink, shop, or join an optional gondola ride. Overnight in Venice.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Walking Tour of Venice
# Included: Entrance Fee for Glassblowing factory Venice

Day 11: VENICE - Departure (B)
One final breakfast in your hotel. Say goodbye to all your new friends! Check-out by 10am. If you are departing later, you can leave your bags with Hotel Reception. All modes of public transport are available, or you can pre-book a private transfer for your departure to the airport or anywhere else in Venice.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel

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