Deluxe Superior Cruise Split to Dubrovnik 7nts (Saturdays)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

One of our most popular cruises! Get in quick, these one-way Split to Dubrovnik departures sell out fast!

Open age cruise, though usually clients are more couples or small groups ranging from 35-75yrs. Double/twin cabins on Upper and Lower Deck. Solo travellers must book a double/twin 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-superior/

Same cruise, opposite direction:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/58/deluxe-superior-cruise-dubrovnik-to-split-7nts/
Same cruise, different ships:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/85/luxury-cruise-split-to-dubrovnik-7nts-saturdays/

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

INCLUDED:
• Arrival transfer from Split airport to the cruise
• Departure transfer to Dubrovnik airport
• 7 nights cruise in a cabin with ensuite and air-conditioning
• Professional Cruise Manager
• Visitors taxes & port fees
• Luggage handling
• Daily cabin service and mid-week linen change
• Beach towel use
• Free Wi-Fi onboard

Meals included:
• Welcome Reception Dinner & cocktail
• Captain's Dinner with live entertainment
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Three-course lunches with cheese and salad bar
• Regular tea and coffee with breakfast and after lunch
• Unlimited drinking water
• Abundant fresh fruit
• Croatian wine tasting
• Olive oil and wine tasting onboard
• Half-day excursion of Ston with Oyster farm visit and tasting

Sightseeing and extras included:
• Guided walking tours of towns: Split, Dubrovnik, Korčula
• One way bus transfer from Dubrovnik port to Old town Dubrovnik for sightseeing
• Dubrovnik cable car fee
• Mljet National Park entrance fee
• Entrance to the Ston walls and saltworks
• Spectacular cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik
• Daily swim stops

NOT INCLUDED:
• Tips and gratuities
• Any meals/drinks not listed

#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 SPLIT (WR, WD)
Arrive any time during the day. Free Transfer from Split airport to Split Harbour for those arriving by air. For those already staying in town, you can make your own way to the Cruise port by taxi, uber or often you can just walk from the Old Town. Check in to your cabin from 14.00hrs onwards. If you arrive early, you can leave your bags on the ship until your cabin is ready and take a walk around town. After settling in, join our guided walking tour of Split, a historic town under UNESCO world heritage protection with an abundance of Roman architecture. Of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian Palace, once home of the Roman Emperor. After the tour, return to the ship for a Welcome Reception meet & greet cocktail and Welcome Dinner onboard this evening. Overnight in Split Port.
# Included: Welcome Dinner onboard (around 19.00hrs)
# Included: Walking Tour of Split; departs around 15.00hrs approx 1-2hrs.

DAY 2 Bol - HVAR (B, L)
Morning departure to the island of Brač 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 beach shape to change. Bol is a typical fishermen’s village converted into a popular tourist destination yet retaining its charm. We continue towards the jet-set island of Hvar with lunch on board at the Pakleni Islands. Hvar is the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic known for lush lavender fields and breathtaking beauty. We arrive in the afternoon on a tour of the town’s historical landmarks - 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 Pakleni islands. In the evening Hvar offers a great choice of entertainment - numerous restaurants, bars and clubs with many open long into the night. Overnight in Hvar.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Hvar

DAY 3 Bisevo / Blue Cave - VIS (B, L, T)
Early morning cruise towards the 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 time. Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public for years. Due to this isolation, Vis retains a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it really interesting to visit. Situated on the northern side of the island, Vis has developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban centre in Croatia. Try some 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
# Optional Excursion: Blue Cave Entrance ~€25pp to be paid on the day (weather permitting)


DAY 4 KORČULA (B, L)
Early morning departure towards the island of Korčula best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch and a swim in one of the secluded bays en route. Afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of this enchanting town surrounded by walls and one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. The fish bone street pattern was used in Korčula Old Town’s design to provide a natural cooling effect providing citizens with sheltered and comfortable accommodation. Korčula has an excellent choice of restaurants to enjoy your gourmet experience and there are numerous bars for those looking for evening entertainment. Optional excursion to small village near Korčula Town for typical Dalmatian dinner and to find out more about the history and traditional way of living. Overnight in Korčula.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Korcula
# Optional Excursion: Korčula Village Dinner Experience

DAY 5 MLJET (B, L)
Next morning, we head further south towards Mljet Island. 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 short 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 bicycles, scooters or convertible cars to roam around the National Park or island on your own, but beware of the nymphs! Swim in the natural salt lakes or rent kayaks. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the island. Today is a day for relaxing in nature.
Overnight in Polača or Pomena.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Mljet National Park Entrance


DAY 6 SLANO (Ston) (B, L, T, CD)
Departure for the small village of Slano on the mainland, a peaceful fishermen's village and the starting point for Ston, another, once fortified small village famous for its oysters. After exploring the town’s vast medieval ramparts a short coastal walk leads us to an oyster farm to learn more about oysters and a special tasting of this delicacy. Transfer back to the ship for the Captain’s Dinner onboard with live entertainment. Overnight in Slano.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Captain's Dinner onboard
# Included: Oyster tasting in Ston

DAY 7 DUBROVNIK (B, L)
Early morning departure to Dubrovnik - a unique town on the Adriatic. The special charm of this world-famous 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 traces of Gothic style. Before we tie up at Gruž harbor, we cruise alongside the old Dubrovnik city walls while lunch is served on deck. Cameras to be ready! After docking, transfer to the old town for the guided walking tour of this magical town. Take the cable car from the Old Town to Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Walls and Elaphiti Islands. For the energetic, we recommend a walk on top of the 1940 m long city walls – allow 75 minutes to walk it all, 90 at a stroll! Overnight in Dubrovnik.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Dubrovnik with one-way transfer to the 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. Airport transfers are included, but if you are staying in town you will need to make your own way to your accommodation. 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. Uber and taxis are readily available in all ports. Happy travels and we hope to see you again soon!
# Included: Breakfast onboard


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