Adriatic cruise onboard Stella Maris [ship]
Day 1 TROGIR ARRIVAL, Saturday (WR, D)
You will be transferred from Split airport to the Trogir port, where embarkation begins at 14:00h. Get settled in your cabin before attending a Welcome reception followed by dinner this evening.
Day 2 TROGIR – SPLIT – MILNA, Sunday (B, L, T)
In the morning set sail to Split. After docking, join a guided tour with a local tour guide, visit the historic inner city that takes us to the Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. After visiting Split set sail to the Milna on the Island of Brač with swim stop, weather permitting, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. After lunch disembark in Milna and take a ride with us to the Olive Oil Museum where we will share with you the story of this island’s traditions and history and tasting of traditional homemade olive oil.
Overnight in the town of Milna.
Day 3 MILNA – BOL – HVAR ISLAND, Monday (B, L)
In the morning, we are sailing towards the island of Hvar, we are cruising along Bol on Brač Island, the most beautiful beach in the entire Mediterranean – “Zlatni Rat” (the Golden Horn), which is constantly changing its shape due to the ocean currents. Along the way to Island of Hvar we take a short break swimming, cooling off and relaxing, if the weather permits. Lunch on board and set sail for Hvar on the island of Hvar, a charming seaside town with 8 centuries of architecture, and a favorite holiday destination for international celebrities. During a walking tour, visit many historical sites, such as St Stephen’s Square and Cathedral, the Arsenal with the theatre built on its first floor, the first municipal theatre in Europe. Above the town is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. Your evening is free to explore more and dine on your own in one of the many restaurants.
Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Hvar harbor (during peak season) port of call can be substituted for Stari Grad. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Hvar.
Day 4 HVAR ISLAND – KORČULA, Tuesday (B, L)
Early in the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with a swim stop, weather permitting, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. Continue towards Korčula, the most preserved medieval town, and birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Take a walking tour of Korčula which takes you through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history and enjoy wine tasting in one of the local wine bars.
Evening is free to explore the town on your own.
Day 5 KORČULA – MLJET National Park – LASTOVO Nature Park, Wednesday (B, L, CD)
In the morning head further south to the Island of Mljet. Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or island on your own. Continue sailing through lunch, arriving this afternoon in Lastovo, an island known for its Venetian architecture from the 15th and 16th centuries. The island of Lastovo and the Lastovo archipelago, which includes 46 islands, islets, rocks, and reefs, are a nature park in Croatia where the sea is crystal clear, and the sky is full of stars that shine like the most beautiful evening gown. We dock in the port of Ubli where you can enjoy your free time and explore the beauty of the island. From there, a local taxi can take you to the town of Lastovo, where you can visit a local winery and taste some of the indigenous varieties of wine.
Enjoy Captain’s dinner on board and overnight in Lastovo.
Day 6 LASTOVO Nature Park – BIŠEVO – VIS ISLAND, Thursday (B, L)
Early in the morning we sail to the small island Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. The possibility of our visit will depend on weather conditions; however, you will be notified of this on time. Afterwards continue to Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and restricted to the public. Due to this isolation, Vis has a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it interesting to visit. Since the independence of Croatia, the island began opening slowly to the outside world. Some of Europe's largest and greatest naval battles had happened in the waters of Vis. The island of Vis keeps many historical secrets, you can explore Vis on your own and we recommend going on one of the military tours.
Overnight in one of the harbors on the island of Vis.
Day 7 VIS ISLAND – TROGIR, Friday (B, L)
Early morning departure to the old Dalmatian town Trogir. After docking join a guided tour of Trogir with a local tour guide. Trogir is sometimes referred to as “miniature Venice” or a “mini- Dubrovnik” because of its ancient walls, or a “floating museum town” - as it has a masterful architecture including some stunning Venetian palaces. Afterwards, you will discover the beauty of the Krka National Park and the small access port of Skradin where the flora and fauna are exceptional.
Overnight in Trogir.
Day 8 TROGIR DEPARTURE, Saturday (B)
After breakfast it is time to disembark, no later than 9:00h. You will be transferred to the Split airport.
* B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, WR-Welcome Reception, CD-Captain’s dinner, T-Tasting
INCLUDED:
• 7 nights cruise from Trogir to Lastovo and back to Trogir
• Supreme category ship in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV
• Arrival/departure shared transfer* from/to Split airport to/from Trogir port on the first/last day of the program
• Daily buffet breakfast
• 6 lunches (3 course meal and salad bar)
• Welcome dinner and Captain's dinner
• Water dispenser
• Complimentary coffee, tea and fresh fruits available daily
• Professional English-speaking Cruise Manager throughout
• Whisper technology
• Daily cabin servicing, fresh bed linen and towels midweek
• Luggage handling
• One beach towel per person per week
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Drinks on board (except water), extra meals
• Entrance fees not mentioned in the program
• Port tax + Tourist tax 60 EUR net per person (to be paid on board in cash)
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
• Professional English-speaking guide for city tours of Split, Hvar, Korčula and Trogir
• Entrance to Mljet National Park accompanied by Cruise Manager
• Entrance fee to Lastovo Nature Park
• Olive oil tasting in Milna
SUPPLEMENTS (OPTIONAL):
• Additional beach towel 7 EUR per person on request
• Private car transfers available on request (Vehicle transfers are not available in the pedestrian areas)
SINGLE USE CABIN SUPPLEMENT (ON REQUEST):
• Jul 19 - Aug 2 +70%
• Jul 12 +80%
REDUCTIONS:
• Child (age 0-11,99 years) sharing a cabin with 1 adult - 30%
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.