Adriatic cruise onboard Ambassador [ship]
DAY 1 / SATURDAY: DUBROVNIK
Ship will be docked in Dubrovnik Gruž 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 Dubrovnik, (D)
DAY 2 / SUNDAY: DUBROVNIK – SLANO
After breakfast our English speaking guide and coach will come to the pier. We’ll visit the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik, known as “The Pearl of Adriatic”. After the city tour you’ll be left on your own to explore around, visit City Walls or take a scenic cable car to the top of Mount Srđ with its stunning 360° vista.
Return coach transfer is scheduled at between 12:30-13:00. Lunch onboard and sail out for Slano, located on the mainland. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beaches, 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.
Overnight in Slano, (B,L)
DAY 3 / MONDAY: SLANO – MLJET NATIONAL PARK – KORČULA
Our day starts with a morning departure towards Mljet National Park. When we arrive there, you’ll have just enough time to explore park, walk around the Great and Small Lake, visit the Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century and, of course, take a swim in the heart of National Park. Entrance fees to Mljet National Park are included. With lunch served on board, we’ll sail for the Island of Korčula, arriving there in 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 4 / TUESDAY: KORČULA – VIS
In the morning we’ll cruise to the Island of Vis, with lunch on board and a swim stop en route. Arrival to Vis is scheduled for the afternoon. Compared to other Adriatic islands, Vis is rather unique. Being an important strategic military stronghold for centuries, Vis was spared the excessive tourist development and thus retained its unspoilt beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture. Enjoy afternoon, exploring the town of Vis, its picturesque stone streets, pristine beaches and fine taverns.
Overnight in Vis Town, (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 5 / WEDNESDAY: VIS – BIŠEVO BLUE CAVE – HVAR
Today 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, sometimes high waves prevent the entrance to Blue Cave which is something we shall not know before the time 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 6 / THURSDAY: HVAR – BOL – TROGIR
In the morning we’ll cruise towards 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 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’ll continue cruising towards Trogir, another city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, arriving there during afternoon. This town - museum is literally packed with palaces, churches, monasteries and towers. A professional English speaking guide will take us for a city tour of Trogir. Afterwards, you’ll have some time on your own, free to explore.
On this evening we'll have Captain's Dinner on board, along with some live music entertainment.
Overnight in Trogir Historical Town, (B,L, Captain's Dinner with live music)
DAY 7 / FRIDAY: TROGIR – SPLIT
In the morning we'll sail out for Split, our last port on this cruise, with a swim stop along the way. After lunch, our English speaking guide will do an afternoon 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. on the UNESCO World Heritage List ever since 1979. 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. After the city tour you'll be left on your own to explore this lively and bustling Mediterranean city and to enjoy an intimate farewell dinner on your own.
Overnight in Split, (B,L)
DAY 8 / SATURDAY: SPLIT
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, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik (with transfers)
• Entrance fees to Biševo Blue cave
• National park Mljet entrance fees
• Wireless headset system for sightseeing’s (City Tours)
• 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):
Standard Cabin
April 27 - May 25 +30%
June 8 - Sept 14 +50%
Sept 28 - Oct 12 +30%
Main deck Cabin
April 27 - May 25 +50%
June 8 - Sept 14 +80%
Sept 28 - Oct 12 +50%
VIP Cabin
April 27 - Oct 12 +80%
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.