Premium Superior Cruise Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik on MS Princess Aloha 7nts (Sundays)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

SUNDAY DEPARTURES, round-trip cruise from Dubrovnik!

Open age cruise, suitable for families and budget travellers. Only Twin bed cabins are available on Main Deck and Double/twin bed cabins on available the Lower Deck. 2 x Triple cabins are a queen bed and single bed and are on the Lower Deck. 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/princess-aloha/

MS Princess Aloha:
Main Deck has fixed TWIN bed cabins only!
Lower Deck has both DBL and Twin bed cabins

See our other Dubrovnik departure cruises here (mostly Saturdays):
https://discovercroatia.com.au/cruises/one-way/?departs=Dubrovnik

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
8 days from Dubrovnik, Korčula, Pucisca, Split, Stari Grad, Hvar, Mljet, Slano and to Dubrovnik

INCLUDED:
• 7 nights cruise from Dubrovnik to Split and back to Dubrovnik
• Accommodation in a cabin with ensuite, air conditioning & LCD TV
• Professional English-speaking Cruise Manager throughout
• Fresh bed linen and towels mid-week
• Beach towel use
• Luggage handling
• Free Wi-Fi on board

Meals Included:
• Welcome Dinner
• Captain's Dinner
• Daily buffet breakfast
• 6 lunches, all with 3 courses and salad bar
• Unlimited drinking water dispenser
• Complimentary fresh fruits available daily

Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Walking Sightseeing Tours of Korčula, Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik
• Whisper technology headsets for tours
• Daily swim stops (weather permitting)

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port Tax €60pp/week - obligatory (pay onboard)
• Drinks and meals not listed
• Transfers
• Tips/gratuities

# Optional Excursions (book onboard):
• Entrance fee to Mljet National Park: ~ €25pp
• Entrance fee to Stonemason School Pucisca: ~ €20pp

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)
Embarkation starts in Dubrovnik at 14:00hrs. Get settled in your cabin before attending a Welcome Reception where you will meet your Crew and fellow passengers. Enjoy the Welcome Dinner onboard this evening (around 7pm).
# Included: Welcome Dinner

Day 2: KORČULA (B, L)
Early in the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with swimming stop, if weather permits, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. Continue towards Korčula, the most preserved medieval town, thought to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. We will spend the night here. Take a walking tour of Korčula which takes you through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history. Evening is free to explore the town on your own.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Korcula

Day 3: to PUČIŠĆA (B, L, CD)
Our journey then continues towards Pučišća, situated on the island of Brač, village of the stone sculpture, where you can visit amazing stonemason school (optional). Lunch on board before arrival in Pučišća, enjoy a swim in one of Brač’ many lovely coves and bays, if weather permits. Join us for the Captain’s dinner on board and overnight in Pučišća.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Captain’s Dinner onboard
# Optional: Stonemason School Entrance

Day 4: to SPLIT (B, L)
After breakfast we set sail to Split with a stop along the way to swim and relax, if weather permits, with lunch on board. In the late afternoon we arrive at Split to spend the night. Arriving in Split, join a guided tour of the city, visit the seafront promenade and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical center of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your evening is free in Split.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Split

Day 5: to Stari Grad, then HVAR (B, L)
In the morning, we sail to Stari Grad on the Island of Hvar one of the oldest towns in Europe. The Stari Grad Plain and the old town center of Stari Grad have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2008. Return to your ship for lunch onboard and sail towards Hvar with a break for swimming. Upon arrival in Hvar, you will enjoy visiting the many historical sights of the town, 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 Hvar Town is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. Your evening is free in Hvar.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Hvar

Day 6: to Mljet, then SLANO (B, L)
In the morning, we sail towards Mljet. Croatian “Greenest Island” will hypnotize you with its beautiful, untouched nature and its cultural heritage. We arrive in the heart of Mljet National Park which encompasses five types of forests, many species of birds and two deep lakes. If you want to visit Mljet National Park, walk to the entrance where you can purchase the ticket to walk around the Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and the Malo Jezero (Small Lake) and join the boat ride to St. Mary Island. Lunch on board and departure for a small village called Slano on the mainland, a peaceful fishermen’s village, and the starting point to Ston, another once fortified small village famous for its oysters situated on Pelješac Peninsula. Pelješac Peninsula is known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. Overnight in Slano.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Optional: Mljet National Park Entrance

Day 7: to DUBROVNIK (B, L)
In the morning we continue our adventure by sailing back to Dubrovnik with lunch onboard with stop for swimming. Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, you will enjoy a guided tour at the historical center of Dubrovnik, walk through 'STRADUN' – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls. The famous city is enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After the city tour, you will be on your own to explore the city, visit the 1940m long City Walls walk, the Franciscan Monastery with Europe's second oldest pharmacy, the Rector's Palace and the Cathedral, or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ. Return to the ship at your leisure for overnight. Overnight in Dubrovnik, Gruz Harbour.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Dubrovnik (with one-way bus transfer to Old Town)

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 by 09.00hrs. If you need to leave early you can do so anytime from 5am. Gruz port has the main bus/coach station 50m across the road, with a luggage storage kiosk if you are departing later and need somewhere to store your bags once you leave the ship. Happy travel and we hope to see you again soon!
# Included: Breakfast onboard

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, WD-Welcome Dinner, 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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