Mini-Cruise Dubrovnik to Split - 5 nights, 6 days (Mondays) - Premium Ships

Itinerary and Inclusions:

DEPARTS ON MONDAYS, only 1 departure per week!

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 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.

[ Mini-cruise departures mean you will not know the ship name until the day of the cruise, but all cabins are Ensuite/Air-con]

SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/premium-superior/

Similar cruises from Dubrovnik:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/cruises/one-way/?departs=Dubrovnik
Other mini-cruises:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/cruises/mini-cruises/

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
6 days from Dubrovnik, Trstenik, Korcula, Hvar, (Bol), and to Split

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

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

Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Guided Walking Tours of Dubrovnik, Hvar and Korcula

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

ITINERARY:
You cannot embark onto the ship until after 14.00hrs (at the earliest), when the ship arrives to Dubrovnik Gruz Harbour. You will need to arrive by 16.00hrs if you want to join the included walking tour of Dubrovnik on the first day.

There may be a slight delay depending on weather or unforeseen circumstances, so the ship might not arrive until later on occasion. Please keep this in mind. Your cabins might not be immediately available, but you can then leave your luggage safely onboard once the ship arrives. If you arrive to the port earlier in the day you there are restaurants and cafes where you can wait nearby, or you can leave your luggage at Gruz Bus Station luggage storage kiosk.

Day 1: DUBROVNIK
Check-in from 14:00hrs, cabins will be ready from 16:00hrs (please aim to arrive in Dubrovnik Gruz Harbour to coincide). Enjoy the nature along the way towards “the heaven on earth” – according to the famous writer George Bernard Shaw. You can explore on your own or join our guided tour of the city. The Guided walking tour is at approximately 16-17.00hrs if you choose to join. Afterwards, there's an optional cable car ride up to Srđ mountain for spectacular views of the old town. Take a walk through "Stradun" – both a street and a square, a promenade inside the city walls. We also recommend a walk on top of the 1,940m long city walls! Overnight in the port of this magical town. If you arrive to Dubrovnik earlier in the day or the day before we suggest taking the cable car up Srd Mountain, or do the city walls walk before the guided tour with the cruise so you have extra time after the walking tour.
# Included: Walking Tour of Dubrovnik: Please arrive by 16.00hrs if you want to join the tour.

Day 2: ŠIPAN / TRSTENIK (B,L,CD)
Late morning departure towards the island of Šipan or the small town of Trstenik on the Pelješac Peninsula. Gorgeous spots for an afternoon swim and time at leisure with the possibility to visit a local winery. In the evening enjoy the included special Captain’s Dinner onboard. Overnight in the port.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Captain’s Dinner onboard

Day 3: KORČULA (B,L)
After breakfast, departure towards the island of Korčula, one of the famous islands in the Dubrovnik region. It’s the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Lunch on board in a bay near the Korčula town. The encircling town walls and bastions date back to the 13th Century and there are some lovely churches and museums. Join the sightseeing of the Korčula town or optional wine and local appetizer tasting at a local winery before dining in one of the numerous seafront restaurants or konobas on your own. Overnight in the port of Korčula.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Korcula

Day 4: HVAR (B,L)
Early departure towards the Paklinski Islands near Hvar (the longest island in the Adriatic) for lunch and a swimming stop. Later, there’s an optional afternoon sightseeing of Hvar (included on Premium Superior), which resembles a film set. The Renaissance cathedral has its original tower and the oldest community theatre in Europe, founded in 1612. Hvar is known as a jet-set island, offering abundant entertainment, excellent restaurants, bars and cafés serving drinks long into the night. Don`t forget to buy some island lavender from local stalls. Overnight in Hvar.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Included: Walking Tour of Hvar

Day 5: Bol - SPLIT (B,L)
The next stop is the island of Brač. The most famous (and most photographed) beach in Dalmatia is Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn) near Bol – famous for its ever-changing shape - a shingle bar that moves according to the wind. Great place for a swim stop. Bol is a typical fishermen’s village that kept the atmosphere despite becoming a popular touristic spot. After lunch, on the way to Split, it is possible to join the optional river rafting excursion on the Cetina River. The approach to the Split Riviera is wonderful and offers the best views from onboard. Upon arrival, join the optional guided tour of Split, a monumental city which together with the famous Roman Diocletian’s Palace is under UNESCO protection. Split is full of bistros and restaurant serving local specialities. Cool bars too! Overnight in Split port.
# Included: Breakfast and lunch onboard
# Optional: Walking Tour of Split

Day 6: SPLIT - 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. Split port has the main bus/coach and train stations 50m across the road. There are plenty of storage kiosks around if you are departing later and need somewhere to store your luggage.
# Included: Breakfast onboard

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, CD=Captain's Dinner
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NB: Some beds are 'fixed' and 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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