Croatia Cruise

It’s never too early to start planning your next vacation, especially when you dream of cruising Croatia on a small ship cruise — those lavish suites fill up fast. After all, who doesn’t want to sip cocktails on the sundeck of a luxury small ship cruise as the captain sails you from Croatia’s ancient port towns to its beautiful secret bays? 

While a lavishly appointed small ship cruise is a pleasure when cruising along the Dalmatian coast, the hallmark of an unforgettable Croatia cruise in 2025 is a deep and meaningful cultural experience and that’s what makes Always Croatia the best Croatia cruise company at sea. 

Always Croatia was founded by Christy Kranjec, an American-born Croatian who was drawn back to her ancestral land by a deep passion for its rich culture. Driven to share the beauty of Croatian culture with others, she built Always Croatia which delivers land and cruise tours carefully created using her personal knowledge of and local connections throughout the country. 

Get a greater insight into the deep and meaningful cultural experiences you can have on board one of our magnificent ships on your Croatia Cruise 2025 below. Find out what to expect of the cruise, what Croatia vacation packages are available, and what it feels like to live onboard one of our luxury vessels.

On an Always Croatia Cruise 2025, expect nothing less than the finest of everything from the expertly planned excursions to unfaltering service with crew that go above and beyond for their guests. From start to finish, our founder Christy has ensured you experience the very best of Croatian culture and history on shore whilst providing plenty of time and space to fully relax, unwind, and live your best life aboard a luxury Mediterranean small ship cruise boasting a capacity of just 40 guests.

In 2025, Christy will continue to share her passion for this beautiful country with you through our exciting Croatia itineraries. Whether you want a Croatia cruise or a land and cruise itinerary, we promise expertly planned trips with Croatian travel professionals who have been hand-picked because of their glowing passion for Croatia. During these trips, you will have access to experiences you won’t find on your own including oyster and wine tasting at an age-old oyster farm in Ston, a home-hosted dinner in Gromača, and plenty of swim and snorkelling stops around the remotest islands.

Back onboard our luxury cruises, you can mingle with other guests in the lavish lounges, dining room, and decks, or kick back with a book on the sundeck as the barman prepares your favourite cocktail in time for sunset. Meanwhile, the talented chef will prepare top notch cuisine ready for a three-course feast hosted by your cruise director.

Find out more about what to expect on a Croatia Cruise 2025 by contacting us here and reading more about our cruising Croatia itineraries and our gorgeous vessels below.

The Dubrovnik to Split Luxury Cruise is a 7-night odyssey of adventure, relaxation, history, and beauty as it visits the best of what the Croatian Mediterranean has to offer. From Dubrovnik at the southern tip of Croatia, the cruise traverses the Croatian coast and its nearby islands, stopping at Slano, Korčula, Vis, Hvar, Trogir, and Split. At each stop, a luxury tour with a local touch awaits to show you the magic these destinations possess.

The cruise begins with a walking tour of Europe’s most pristine medieval Old Town in Dubrovnik with the hand-picked local guide. In Slano, slurp up oysters and sip on wine as you tour a traditional Croatianoyster farm using 2000-year-old methods. The next day, explore the nooks and crannies of Korčula Old Town, the birthplace of Marco Polo before cruising to the charming and chill island of Vis to see Croatia at its most beautiful. 

The cruise continues to the elegant waterfalls and crystal-clear pools of Krka National Park and the museum-like streets of Trogir where impressive palaces and monasteries loom over narrow streets with quaint cafes and boutiques. After a blissful week on the bountiful coast of Croatia, the cruise arrives in Split Old Town where you will be transported back in time in Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. Between each of your exciting stops, enjoy the pleasure of life on board a luxury Mediterranean small ship cruise with swimming, water sports, delectable meals, and onboard entertainment. 

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Join the Wine & Gastro Luxury Croatia Cruise and spend 8 indulgent days cruising along the Dalmatian Coast celebrating Croatia’s ancient history, beautiful scenery, and best food and wine. Beginning in Dubrovnik, the cruise traverses north along the coast stopping at historic port towns, charming fishing villages, and scenic islands including Pelješac, Korčula, Hvar, Trogir, and Split. Not only does each stop promise a fascinating new insight into Croatian culture, but it also introduces you to new flavours throughout the region.

This unique Croatia cruise begins with a couple of luxurious days in Dubrovnik exploring the Old Town, watching the Sorkočević Quartet in a 15th-century church, and experiencing true Croatian hospitality at a home-hosted dinner. Next, explore the world of Croatian viticulture at lunch and wine tasting in Pelješac and Lumbarda along with heritage tours of the coast’s most enchanting towns Hvar and Korčula. Finally, stop at Trogir’s local market to taste the finest regional foods before finishing the cruise in Split where you will be taken on a tour of the city and Diocletian’s Palace.

When you’re not on shore tasting Croatia’s finest wines and most-loved local delicacies, you will be treated to delectable lunches and dinners on board your luxury cruise prepared by your talented onboard chef. Expect everything from succulent steaks to seafood and a full range of Croatia-inspired dishes. 

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The Northern Dalmatia Luxury Croatia Cruise from Split takes you on a journey of discovery to this region’s most famous destinations and secret spots. Sit back and allow the luxury cruise to spoil you with daily three-course lunches, wine tastings, and so much more while it navigates Northern Dalmatia’s islands and coastline. 

Upon boarding the cruise in Split, you’ll sail to the picturesque Primošten islet, known for its quaint Croatian village charm, to sample local Babich wines. Then, allow yourself to get lost in the breathtaking scenes of Kornati National Park’s expanse of islands, islets, and reefs as you reach Telašćica Nature Park to marvel at the turquoise lakes.

Next, explore the wonders of Lošinj, otherwise known as the Sunshine Island thanks to its sundrenched beaches and lush vegetation, and the exciting city of Zadar where Roman heritage meets modern art and culture. The cruise then continues to the iconic Krka National Park to watch the towering waterfalls cascade into crystal-clear pools.

Afterward, you’ll arrive in Hvar, where Croatia’s oldest town awaits to share its fascinating ancient history dating back to 384 BC. Before returning to Split for a guided tour of its famous medieval Old Town and Diocletian’s Palace, spend a tranquil morning on Croatia’s best beach Zlatni Rat where two beaches meet to form an arrow pointing to the turquoise reefs. From beginning to end, your luxury cruise will ensure you have the best of the best, including delicious freshly prepared food and drink, the utmost onboard comfort, and exceptional local guides. 

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Extend your gaze beyond the Croatian horizon on our land and cruise vacation tours that combine our Croatia cruises with other beautiful destinations across the Adriatic Sea. Wind through the canals of Venice, Italy, get cultured in Ljubljana, Slovenia, walk back in time through the medieval streets of Kotor, Montenegro, soak up the heady mix of culture where the West meets the East in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and galavant around the Greek islands in search of beautiful beaches. Here’s more about the highlights of our beyond Croatia vacation tours:

Begin with a two-day exploration of antiquity in the ancient city in Athens before embarking on a sunset cruise around the serene island of Santorini where you can swim in the pristine bays, rejuvenate in volcanic hot springs, and dine on a small ship cruise in a secluded cove. Next, you’ll board your Always Croatia Cruise from Dubrovnik to Split for a week of Croatian coastal bliss combining Hvar, vis, Trogir, and Split.

Delve into a journey through the Montenegrin hinterland which awaits to share some of Europe’s most magical mountain scenery then return to wander the streets of the beguiling medieval old town of Kotor. After returning to Croatia your luxury 7-night Dubrovnik to Split cruise begins. Upon reaching Split, you’ll embark on a 3-day sojourn from the wistful waterfalls of Krka National Park to the historical yet hipster streets of Zagreb and finally, the shores of Lake Bled, Slovenia. 

This tour begins in the romantic city of Venice where you can spend a few days wandering around the canals before beginning the adventurous journey to Dubrovnik. The first leg of your journey takes you to the gorgeous Istrian Peninsula, where you’ll road trip to the 19th-century Habsburg resort town of Opatija, the port city of Pula, and the Venetian-era town of Rovinj. Next, you’ll wander around the pretty paths of the Plitvice National Park lakes and the historic cobbled streets of Split before boarding a luxury small ship cruise to take you to Dubrovnik Old Town. Along the way, you’ll hop around a few of Croatia’s dreamiest Adriatic islands like Hvar and Vis.

From bow to stern, the MS Premier is 177 feet of beauty, grace, and elegance. Built in 2021, this shiny new ship houses 19 beautifully appointed cabins for a total of 38 guests, keeping the cruise intimate and personal. Not only will the crew members know you by name, but they will also know your favourite drink. 

Yet, the vessel itself feels private and spacious with large en-suite cabins (featuring a private balcony on the upper deck), a blissful sundeck with a jacuzzi, two lounges, a dining room, a bar, and a swimming pool. Featuring marble floors and velvet seats, each corner of the MS Premier is doused in a modern yet timeless style. The sparkling chandeliers lined along the ceiling, however, add a welcome touch of glamour.

The space the MS Premier boasts allows guests to have peace and quiet without having to return to their suite, or mingle with fellow guests when feeling social. As is a rule of thumb, most socialising happens when the cruise director gathers guests for delectable three-course lunches and dinners. Each meal is prepared by talented onboard chefs who have a passion for creating Croatian cuisine using locally sourced ingredients as well as international fare. Whether dining in the restaurant, sunbathing on the sundeck, or reading in the suite, the MS Premier’s cruise director and crew ensure their guests want for nothing. 

The MS Premier is just one of our beautiful vessels at Always Croatia, check out the rest of our selection:

As well as our fleet of cruise vessels, Always Croatia proudly offers a fleet of small ship cruises available for private charter, allowing you to explore the Adriatic’s most spectacular destinations with the utmost luxury, privacy, and control. You decide where you want to sail and how long you want to stay for. You decide when you want to dock in Croatia’s stylish port towns, sail to an untouched Adriatic island, or drop anchor in the bay for an afternoon of swimming, snorkelling, or jetskiing with your small ship cruise’s plethora of water toys. You decide what you want your chef to add to your evening menu. Everything on an Always Croatia private charter small ship cruise is personalised. 

If you like small ship cruises, you will adore our selection of vessels from the timeless and elegant like the M/Y Anthea to the suave and sleek like the S/Y Anima Maris. Our selection of vessels range in size and style, so you’re sure to find the one that calls to you.

If you want a Croatia itinerary completely tailored to your personal interests, pace, accommodation preferences, and budget, create your own Croatia vacation package with a Croatia private tour (or honeymoon if you’re tying the knot). Our warm and supportive Always Croatia team, passionate about creating luxury vacations with a meaningful connection to the destination, will take time to listen to all of your needs, preferences, and requests to create a custom itinerary that visits the destinations you want in the way you want. From a simple week-long Croatia tour to a multi-destination Mediterranean sojourn, we can plan and execute it for you with style and precision.

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