Adriatic cruise onboard Mama Marija [ship]
DAY 1 / SATURDAY: SPLIT
Your ship will be docked in Split harbor, where you can board during the entire day. At 7.00 pm we’ll have a welcome meeting where Captain will introduce you to the crew and your fellow passengers. Welcome dinner will be served at 7.30 pm.
The embarkation is possible throughout the whole day. Passengers arriving in the morning will not be able to enter their cabins before 1.00 pm but can leave luggage on board. Captain will await for all the passengers arriving late at night. All the late arriving guests will be provided with a dinner.
Overnight in Split, (D)
DAY 2 / SUNDAY: SPLIT – TROGIR
Our English speaking guide will do a morning Split City tour, walking us through the world famous Diocletian’s Palace. Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. Over 1700 years old, Split abounds with cultural and historical sights, lots of them situated within the Split’s historical nucleus which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list ever since 1979.
At 12 am we’ll sail out for Trogir, another city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Lunch will be served on board and we’ll have a swim stop en route, arriving to Trogir in the afternoon. This town - museum is literally packed with palaces, churches, monasteries and towers, the main attraction being the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, probably the finest example of sacral architecture in Croatia.
A professional English speaking guide will take us for a Trogir city tour. Afterwards, you’ll have the evening on your own, free to explore or have a dinner in one of Trogir’s cosy taverns.
Overnight in Trogir Historical Town, (B,L)
DAY 3 / MONDAY: TROGIR – BOL – VIS
In the morning we'll sail for Bol, a place best known for its beach of Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape), which regularly hits the top lists of the most beautiful European beaches. Once we stop in Bol, you can enjoy indulge in simple pleasures such as taking a walk around this nice little Dalmatian town, perhaps having a cup of coffee or a swim, until lunch is served on board. After lunch we shall continue cruising to Vis. Being an important strategic military stronghold for a long time, Vis was spared the excessive tourist development and thus retained its unspoilt beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture.
Overnight in Vis, (B,L)
Optional late afternoon Vis Island Tour excursion
We start our tour of Vis, our coach will follow the old road, rises above the town and overlooks the bay. After that we descend to the fields and drive through vineyards and olive groves passing by former allied airport from WWII and then we descend us down to Komiža. Free time in Komiža, stunning fishermen's village to have dinner in one of cosy restaurants. Return to a boat for overnight.
Reservations and payment on the spot.
DAY 4 / TUESDAY: VIS – BIŠEVO BLUE CAVE – HVAR
We'll cruise to the Island of Biševo and its Blue Cave, one of the most famous natural attractions in whole of the Adriatic Sea. Blue Cave is a water-logged cave that can be approached only by boat. However, at times high waves prevent the entrance to Blue Cave, which is something we shall not know before the morning designated for our visit. In case we can't enter Blue Cave due to such sea conditions, you will get a full ticket refund. After a swim stop and lunch we’ll continue cruising along many coves and bays, towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island.
Hvar is one of the country’s most attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point of international jetsetters. Upon our arrival to Hvar, a local English speaking guide will walk you through this unique city, introducing you to its millennia-long history, culture and a way of life, along with few island’s peculiarities, such as the traditional farming of lavender.
Afterwards, you'll have an evening on your own to explore and dine in one of numerous family owned restaurants and taverns.
Overnight in Hvar Historical Town, (B,L)
DAY 5 / WEDNESDAY: HVAR – KORČULA
We’ll start our day with morning departure towards the Island of Korčula. Before lunch, we shall stop for a swim in one of pristine bays en route. Our arrival to the Island of Korčula is scheduled for the afternoon. Town of Korčula is the island’s main settlement and is known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, one of the world’s most famous explorers of all times.
Our English speaking guide will take you for a tour of Korčula Town, through its narrow and cobbled streets and its rich history. You’ll have rest of the evening free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice.
Overnight in Korčula Historical Town, (B,L)
DAY 6 / THURSDAY: KORČULA – NATIONAL PARK MLJET – SLANO
Sailing out from Korčula in the morning, we’ll cruise towards Mljet National Park. You’ll have just enough time to explore park, walk around Great and Small Lake and visit the Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century or take a swim in the heart of Mljet National Park. Entrance fees to National Park Mljet are included. Take care to return to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll continue our cruise to Slano, located on the mainland.
Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach, dense pine forest and olive groves, a long cultural tradition and numerous historical monuments. For all who are interested we will organize optional excursion to Ston, fortified town famous for 5-kilometre long walls, old saltwork and oysters/mussels farm.
Reservations and payment on the spot. In the evening we will have Captain’s Dinner on board, along with live music entertainment.
Overnight in Slano, (B,L, Captain’s Dinner with live music)
DAY 7 / FRIDAY: ŠIPAN ISLAND OR SLANO – DUBROVNIK
Morning departure to Dubrovnik, passing by Elaphiti islands with lunch on board and cruise directly to the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site.
We will cruise along Dubrovnik City walls and fortifications where you will have chance to take unforgettable group photo of breath taking Dubrovnik. We will disembark group directly in the Old Town where our own English speaking guide will show us the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik.
After city tour you will be left on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srdj and have intimate farewell dinner. The return coach transfer to Gruz harbor is included. Overnight in Dubrovnik, (B,L)
DAY 8 / SATURDAY : DUBROVNIK
After breakfast, the time has come to say farewell to all your new friends. (B)
WD — Welcome Dinner
B — Breakfast
L — Lunch
D — Dinner
CD — Captain’s Dinner
Rates include:
• English speaking cruise manager on board
• 8 crew members
• 7 nights cruise in a preferred category cabin
• Complimentary fresh fruit available daily
• Welcome reception and welcome dinner with three courses meals
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 6 lunches with three courses
• Captain’s dinner with live music
• Tea/coffee machine at disposal all day
• Water dispenser
• Professional English speaking guide for the City Tours of Split, Trogir , Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik (with transfers)
• Entrance fees to Biševo Blue cave
• National park Mljet entrance fees
• Wireless headset system for sightseeing’s
• Towels changed every second day & linen changed in the middle of the week
• Beach towel
• Daily cabin cleaning service
• Free unlimited Wi-Fi on board
• CCTV Security Cameras on board
• Elegance Rooftop Jacuzzi (Sun deck)
• Credit card payment facilities
Rates do not include:
• Optional Vis Island Tour excursion
• Optional Ston excursion
• Port and tourist taxes and fees, € 50,00 per person / per week, to be paid on board in cash
• Individual transfers to / from the ship
Solo use supplement (on request) +50%
3rd adult sharing a cabin -30%
Child (age 3 - 11) in cabin with 1 adult -30%
Child (age 3 - 11) in cabin with 2 adults -50%
ITINERARY:
Every effort will be made to adhere to the scheduled itinerary; however, due to the schedule changes beyond organizer’s control, we reserve the right, without prior notice, to change routing or alter shore excursions.
* DELECTA Ltd. / Delecta Cruises reserve the right to change the ship's provider in case where the contracted services are not supplied according to the previously agreed standards or in case of charter of the confirmed ship.
RESERVATION AND BOOKING:
Reservation and booking is on request and need to be confirmed. Once you decide to go ahead with your reservation we will expect a 30% reservation deposit payable within 5 days from the date of our written confirmation. The deposit will secure your reservation. Balance payment due will be no later than 65 days prior to the cruise start.
The deposit is non- refundable.
CANCELLATION FEES:
* up to 65 days prior to the cruise commencement - loss of deposit
59 - 36 days prior to the cruise commencement - 50 % of the cruise rate
35-0 days days prior to the cruise commencement - 100 % of the cruise rate
NOTICE: Upon checking on availability we will respond to your cruise inquiry by email and prior to your potential reservation we will send you a precise quotation.