June 28th – Šibenik to Dubrovnik Island Hopping Croatia Cruise

Breakfast will be served on board this morning before you disembark for a walking tour of Split. Led by a local guide, you will get to hear fascinating stories about the historic port city as you visit the most iconic landmarks throughout the Old Town including Diocletian’s Palace, Saint Domnius Cathedral, and the Old Town Hall. Return to the ship for lunch while it sails to Makarska, a breathtaking port town backed by a dramatic mountainscape.

Along the way, the ship will stop at Brač Island, famed for its sandy peninsula known as Golden Horn Beach, so you can have a refreshing swim or snorkel session in the crystal-clear coastal water. The ship will arrive in Makarska mid-afternoon where guests have the option to join a tour to the spine-tingling Biokovo skywalk (which promises sensational coastal views from atop the Makarska mountains) followed by a luxurious wine tasting with snacks at a local winery. This evening, return to the ship for a delightful dinner with the captain accompanied by live local music.

Live Music at Captain’s Dinner

Breakfast, Lunch, and Captain’s Dinner with drink included

Walking tour of Split, Soparnik Village experience with drinks

This morning we will rise for an early breakfast as we depart for Hvar, allowing us time to stop for a coffee and a stroll in Bol, the quaint little town located beside Golden Horn Beach on Brač Island. Return for lunch as the ship continues toward Hvar, stopping along the way for an afternoon swim in the glittering Adriatic surrounded by scenes of Croatia’s lush Mediterranean islands. 

The ship will arrive in Stari Grad, Hvar’s beautiful old town, by mid-afternoon giving you a few hours to explore and see why it’s one of our favourite cruise destinations. Soak up the buzz of the pretty palm-lined promenade and wander between the historic Venetian lanes to see Tvrdalj Palace, the former summer residence of famous Croatian poet Petar Hekterović. This evening, get ready for a memorable dinner amongst the fragrant lavender fields of Stari Grad Plain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. First cultivated by the Ancient Greeks in the 4th century BC, it remains the best-preserved agricultural land in the Mediterranean.

Group dinner with drinks on Stari Grad Plain (UNESCO)

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with drinks included

Enjoy another early breakfast onboard as we cruise around the island to Hvar Town, admiring its gorgeous coastal scenery along the way. The ship will dock among the luxury yachts of Hvar’s seaside promenade by mid-morning, giving you a few hours of free time to explore on your own. Use that time to admire the views from Hvar Fortress, stop for a coffee in St Stephen’s Square, or explore the charming alleyways of Hvar.

Return for lunch onboard as your ship cruises to Korčula, the next beautiful stop on your island-hopping adventure. The ship will arrive mid-afternoon, giving you free time to relax on the ship or get a drink in town before meeting your local Korčula guide for a walking tour. The guide will share their intriguing local knowledge of Korčula’s ancient history, its role as the birthplace of Marco Polo, and personal stories about growing up in such a unique place. Once the tour ends, ask your guide for restaurant recommendations for dinner ashore this evening.

Walking tour of Korčula Town

Breakfast and Lunch included

The ships will set off early this morning to arrive in Mljet by early afternoon which, as the southeasternmost island in Croatia, is the final stop on this sensational island cruise before reaching Dubrovnik. After a fuelling buffet breakfast, dive off the swim deck and revel in a refreshing mid-morning swim or snorkel while the ship anchors. Return to the ship for lunch as it continues to Mljet where you will spend the rest of your afternoon exploring its breathtaking national park on a casual walk with your Cruise Manager. 

Although this luxury island-hopping cruise is packed with stunning scenery, views of the island’s sapphire saltwater lakes flooding the valleys of Mljet’s lush mountainous pine forests will be one of the most memorable. For dinner on your own evening, choose from one of several rustic restaurants lined along the port beside your ship to sample more delicious local cuisine.

Overnight on Mljet

Entrance fees to Mljet National Park included

Breakfast and Lunch Included

Enjoy a slow breakfast as the ship sails to Dubrovnik this morning, the ultimate destination on your luxury island-hopping cruise. Before arriving, the ship will stop to let you swim, snorkel, and play in the Adriatic Sea one last time. After lunch onboard, you’ll board a bus for a short drive to Old Town Dubrovnik where a charismatic local guide will introduce you to its most poignant landmarks whilst providing jaw-dropping insight into its history on a walking tour. 

Starting on Stradun, the ancient main street, you’ll loop around the Old Town discovering everything from the famous Medieval walls featured in Game of Thrones to the 16th-century Sponza Palace. Once the tour is complete, you’ll have the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore on your own and indulge in a romantic dinner under the golden lights of Luza Square.

Overnight in Dubrovnik

Guided walking tour of Old Town Dubrovnik

Breakfast and Lunch Included

Today is departure day, but before you disembark and continue your onward journey, fill up on a final buffet breakfast. Ready for the day ahead, it’s time to say farewell to your fellow guests, crew, and captain and leave the ship. Although check-out is at 9 a.m., you can keep your luggage onboard until 1 p.m. and spend extra time exploring Dubrovnik at your leisure. Finally, a shared transfer will pick you up from the ship and take you to your next destination.

Breakfast included