Southern Pearls Vintage Cruise Dubrovnik to Split 7nts (Saturdays)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

This Vintage cruise version has only 1 or 2 departures per year.

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.

[ VINTAGE departures mean you will NOT know which exact ship you will be on until the day of the cruise. ]

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

Similar cruise:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/33/dalmatian-pearls-cruise-dubrovnik-to-split-7nts/
Other one-way cruises from Dubrovnik:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/cruises/one-way/?departs=Dubrovnik

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
8 days from Dubrovnik, Slano, Mljet, Korčula, Blue Cave, Vis, Hvar, Makarska, Omiš and to Split

INCLUDED:
• 7 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 Tour of Split

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 Mljet National Park: ~ €25pp
• Entrance fee to Blue Cave: ~ €25pp

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

DAY 1: DUBROVNIK - ŠIPAN or SLANO (L) - Departure at 13.00hrs sharp.
Embarkation from 11.00hrs to 12.30hrs. Departure from Dubrovnik Gruz Harbour at 13:00hrs sharp. Late arrivals can join in Slano by arranging a transfer at their own expense. Lunch is served as we cruise along the Dalmatian coast to one of the Elaphiti islands - Šipan, or to the small village Slano on the mainland. Both are peaceful fishermen's villages where there is often a fabulous sunset. Overnight in port.

DAY 2: Mljet NP – KORČULA (B,L)
After breakfast we continue our journey towards the island and national park of Mljet. Lunch on board. Free time to enjoy the salt lakes in the National Park and enjoy the sun and sea on this tranquil island. Entrance to be paid on the spot. The large lake is inside the National park, and in the middle one can visit an old abbey and church, or just use a canoe to roam around lakes in the National Park. Bicycles can also be hired to cycle around the paths surrounding the lakes. We continue to the island of Korčula where we arrive in late afternoon. Join our optional guided tour of Korčula ( #optional). Surrounded by ancient walls and fortified bastions Korčula’s old town is very well preserved with its layout and structure dating back to 13th century. Overnight in Korcula.
# Optional: Mljet National Park Entrance

DAY 3: Blue Cave - VIS (B,L)
Early in the morning we cruise towards the little island of Biševo and visit the Blue cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. As sometimes weather conditions can be very unpredictable our visit depends on prevailing conditions, however you will be notified of this by the crew. Entrance to Blue Cave is to be paid on the spot (approx. EUR 14.- per person). We continue towards the island of Vis, which has unique geographical position and was once a strategic harbour for the Yugoslav navy – it was closed to the public until recently. Because of this very isolation, Vis retained a special charm of ‘the Mediterranean as it once was’ which makes it really interesting to see. Overnight in the town of Vis, situated on the northern side of the island, developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban centre in Croatia. 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. For those wandering to see more – rent a car or scooter and explore this wonderful island on you own. Overnight in Vis.
# Optional: Blue Cave Entrance

DAY 4: HVAR (B,L)
Our next destination is the tiny island of Šćedro near the island of Hvar where we have time to relax and refresh in the clean, crystal blue sea. Departure for Hvar after lunch. Upon arrival to Hvar, join our optional guided tour (#optional) of the town. Hvar is the longest island in the Adriatic. Here there is the magnificent, Renaissance cathedral with its original tower; also the oldest community theatre in Europe which was founded here in 1612. Hvar Town offers plenty of restaurants, bars cafes and clubs, open long into the night. Hvar is often referred to as the sunshine and jet-set island. Overnight in Hvar.

DAY 5: Bol – MAKARSKA (B,L)
We leave Hvar behind and continue our cruise towards the island of Brač, heading to the town of Bol, best known for its famous Zlatni rat beach (Golden horn), a natural phenomenon that with its distinct shape and form dominates other beaches of Croatia. Directional winds and waves cause the shape of the beach to often change. After the swimming break at the horn we continue towards Makarska with it's Mediterranean feel. During a stroll you will discover numerous churches and other architectural and cultural sites. Overnight in Makarska.

DAY 6: Pucisca – OMIŠ (B,L,CD)
Early morning departure as we continue towards Pučišća, a typical Mediterranean place, situated on the northern side of Brač island at the bottom of a deep bay. This place is home to the world famous white stone of Brač. There is a possibility of visiting one of the few stone masonry workshops left in Europe. We continue to Omiš, a picturesque town surrounded with steep rocky mountain cliffs, where the River Cetina flows into the Adriatic sea, ideal for river rafting on the streams of the Cetina River. Omis has a famous heritage of piracy! Tonight we will have our Captain's Dinner onboard. Overnight in Omis.
# Included: Captain’s Dinner onboard

DAY 7: SPLIT (B,L)
Departure for our last destination, the town of Split, a city where the old town and Diocletian's Palace are under UNESCO protection. Diocletian's palace is 1700 years old and the Emperor chose this spot for his retirement villa. On arrival join our guided tour of Split with an English speaking guide (included on Premium & Premium Superior). Overnight in Split port.
# Included: Walking Tour of Split

Day 8: 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.

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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