Adriatic cruise onboard Elixir [ship]
DAY 1 / SATURDAY : DUBROVNIK
The ship will be docked in Dubrovnik Gruž harbor, and embarkation is possible throughout the day. Passengers arriving in the morning will not be able to access their cabins before 14:00 but may leave their luggage on board. In case the ship is not in port until the evening, we will arrange luggage storage and organize an excursion.
At 19:00, a welcome meeting will be held, where the Cruise Manager will introduce the crew and your fellow passengers.
Welcome dinner will be served at 19:30.
The crew will wait passengers arriving late at night, provided that advance notice is given.
Late-arriving guests will be offered a snack.
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 center 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”.
Return coach transfer is scheduled between 12:00-13:00. Lunch onboard and sail out for Slano, located on the mainland.
Slano is picturesque place on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach, dense pine forest and olive groves.
For those interested, an optional excursion to Ston will be organized. Ston is a fortified town known for its 5-kilometer-long walls, historic saltworks, and oyster and mussel farms. Reservations and payment on the spot.
Overnight in Slano, (B,L)
DAY 3 / MONDAY:
SLANO – NATIONAL PARK MLJET – KORČULA
This morning we`ll cruise to Mljet where you’ll be free to explore National Park (entrance fees are not included and can be purchased on site), to walk around the Great and Small Lake, visit The Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery dating from the 12th century and, of course, take a swim in the heart of this pristine National Park. Lunch will be served onboard as we continue our cruise toward the Island of Korčula, where we shall arrive in the afternoon, docking in the Town of Korčula. This historic town is known as the birthplace of Marko Polo, one of the most famous world explorers of all times.
Our English speaking guide will do Korčula City tour and walk us through the town’s charming narrow and cobbled streets. You’ll have the 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 onboard 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 it unspool beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture. Enjoy afternoon, exploring the town of Vis, its picturesque stone streets, pristine beaches and fine taverns.
For those interested, an optional Vis Island excursion will be organized, including a visit to Komiža, a charming fishermen’s village. Reservations and payment on the spot.
Overnight in Vis Town, (B,L)
DAY 5 / WEDNESDAY:
VIS – BIŠEVO BLUE CAVE – HVAR
Today we will cruise to the island of Biševo and its Blue Cave, one of the most famous natural attractions in the Adriatic Sea. The Blue Cave is a sea cave that can only be accessed by boat. However, high waves may occasionally prevent entry, which cannot be determined in advance of the scheduled visit.
For this reason, entrance fees are payable on the spot.
After a swim stop and lunch onboard, we will continue cruising along numerous coves and bays towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island and one of the country’s most attractive tourist destinations, known as a meeting point for international jet-setters.
Upon arrival to Hvar, a local English-speaking guide will take you on a walking tour of this unique city, introducing its rich history, culture, and way of life.
After the tour, you will have the evening at leisure to explore and enjoy dinner at one of the many family-owned restaurants and traditional taverns.
Overnight in Hvar Historical Town, (B,L)
DAY 6 / THURSDAY : HVAR – BOL – PUČIŠĆA
We'll start our day with a morning departure towards Bol. Bol is famous for having one of the finest European beaches, called Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape). As we stop in Bol, you can relax in this charming Dalmatian town. Have a walk, a cup of coffee or a swim, until lunch is served onboard.
After lunch we’ll continue cruising towards Pučišća, with refreshing swim stops en route and lunch served on board. Pučišća is the biggest village on the island of Brač. Nowhere in the system of towns and villages in Dalmatia does terrain play such a compelling role as in Pučišća. Its spectacular irregularity of steep-sided natural harbor, authentic Mediterranean architecture and rustic ambience are simply unforgettable. Pučišća is also home to the only Croatian Stonemasonry school. Its students carve sculptures from Brač limestone, applying traditional and unconventional tools that have been used here for centuries. We shall spend a night in this very quiet town. Enjoy the nightfall, as it unifies the distinct features of Pučišća that have intrigued us so much in daylight.
This evening we will have Captain’s Dinner on board.
Overnight in Pučišća, (B,L, Captain`s Dinner)
DAY 7 / FRIDAY : PUČIŠĆA – SPLIT – OMIŠ
Morning departure to Split where our English-speaking guide will lead a city tour of Split and walk you through the historical Diocletian’s Palace. Split boasts 1700 years of history and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. City’s historical and cultural buildings are located inside the walls of the Diocletian’s Palace.
After the city tour, we will have lunch onboard while cruising to Omiš, an ancient town with city walls, fortresses and stone churches, a stronghold of famous pirates, a symbol of retaliation, courage and strength in the long historical fight against The Republic of Venice. Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Omiš, (B,L)
DAY 8 / SATURDAY : OMIŠ – SPLIT
After breakfast, we will organize a complimentary transfer from Omiš to Split city center.
Guests will arrive in Split on Saturday by approximately 09:00 a.m., marking the end of the cruise and time to say farewell to your new friends. (B)
WD — Welcome Dinner
B — Breakfast
L — Lunch
D — Dinner
CD — Captain’s Dinner
Rates include:
• Experienced captain and English-speaking crew
• Professional English-speaking Cruise Director
• 8 crew members
• 7 nights cruise in a preferred category cabin
• Welcome meeting and welcome dinner with three courses meals
• Rich buffet breakfast daily
• Daily three course set lunch (6 lunches)
• Captain’s Dinner
• Unlimited filtered water
• Complimentary fresh fruit available daily
• bathroom towels changed every second day & linen changed in the middle of the week
• Beach towel
• Daily cabin cleaning service
• Professional English-speaking guide for the City Tours of Dubrovnik (with transfers), Korčula, Hvar and Split
• Whisper headsets for guided walking tours
• CCTV Security Cameras on board
• Complimentary WIFI on-board
• Credit card payment facilities
• Elegance Rooftop Jacuzzi (Sun deck)
• Daily swim stops from the back of the vessel in secluded bays
Rates do not include:
• Port and tourist taxes and fees, € 60,00 per person & week, to be paid on board in cash
• Optional Ston excursion
• Entrance to the Mljet National Park
• Optional Vis Island Tour excursion
• Entrance fees to Biševo Blue cave
• Private car transfers can be organized
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.