Program description
Trogir, Split, Brač Island, Vis Island, Biševo, Hvar Island, Korčula, Mljet, Slano, Dubrovnik
Day 1 TROGIR arrival, Saturday (WR, D)
You will be transferred from Split airport to the Trogir port. Embarkation begins at 14:00h. Get settled in your cabin before going on a short orientation tour through this medieval city. 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. After returning to the ship enjoy a Welcome reception followed by dinner this evening.
Day 2 TROGIR – SPLIT – BRAČ ISLAND, Sunday (B, L, T)
In the morning, we will head towards Split where you will join a guided tour of historic old town 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, we head towards Milna on the Island of Brač with a swim stop, weather permitting, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. After lunch we arrive in Milna still known as the most beautiful and most protected port on Brač. Explore this Dalmatian town dominated by a Baroque church with a typical Dalmatian bell tower. The interior of the church is rich in valuable paintings by Venetian painters.
Overnight in one of the harbors on Brač Island.
Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Split harbour (reconstructions related) transfer by bus may be organized to and from Split town for the sightseeing tour.
Day 3 BRAČ ISLAND – VIS ISLAND, Monday (B, L)
Leaving Milna on the island of Brač in the morning set sail to Vis. Cruise towards the island of 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 appened in the waters of Vis. Vis Island holds many historic secrets and we will explore Vis history by military Land Rover Defenders.
Overnight in one of the harbors on Vis Island.
Day 4 VIS ISLAND – BIŠEVO – HVAR ISLAND, Tuesday (B, L)
Leaving Vis in the morning and sail towards Biševo island to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon on the islet Biševo just in front of the town of Komiža. The possibility of our visit will depend on weather conditions; however, you will be notified of this on time. Afterwards continue to the island of Hvar, take a swim break and continue sailing through lunch. Upon arrival in the afternoon, disembark and join a guided walking tour of Hvar Town where you will see many historical sights of the town, 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 Hvar Town is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands.
Overnight in one of the harbors on Hvar Island.
Day 5 HVAR ISLAND – KORČULA, Wednesday (B, L)
Early in the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with swimming stop, if weather permits, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. Continue towards Korčula, the most preserved medieval town, thought to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. We will spend the night here. Take a walking tour of Korčula which takes you through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history.
Evening is free to explore the town on your own.
Day 6 KORČULA – MLJET National Park – SLANO (Oyster Tasting), Thursday (B, L, T, 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. Lunch on board and departure for a small village called Slano on the mainland. Slano is a peaceful fishermen’s village, and the starting point to Ston, situated on the Pelješac peninsula – a fortified small village famous for its oysters, which we will taste in a nearby village. The Pelješac peninsula is also known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia.
Tonight, enjoy Captain’s dinner and overnight in Slano.
Day 7 SLANO – DUBROVNIK, Friday (B, L)
Early morning cruise to Elaphiti Islands with swim stop on one of the secluded bays. Continue sailing to Dubrovnik, and, before we moor at the port, we cruise alongside the old city walls. After docking, join a guided tour at the historical center of Dubrovnik, walk through Stradun – both a street
and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls, enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site. Your guide will show you the most interesting sights of the Old Town. After city tour, you will be on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls, the Franciscan Monastery with Europe's second oldest pharmacy, the Rector's Palace, and the Cathedral, or take a boat ride to Lokrum island or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ.
Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 8 DUBROVNIK DEPARTURE, Saturday (B)
After breakfast it’s time to disembark no later than 9:00h. You will be transferred to Dubrovnik airport.
* B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, WR-Welcome Reception, CD-Captain’s dinner, T-Tasting
Other notices
INCLUDED:
• 7 nights cruise from Trogir to Dubrovnik
• Supreme category ship in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV
• Arrival shared transfer* from Split airport to port on the first day of the program
• Departure shared transfer* from port to Dubrovnik airport on the last day of the program
• Daily buffet breakfast
• 6 lunches (3 course meal and salad bar)
• Welcome dinner
• Captain's dinner with live music
• 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
• Daily swim stops
*Shared transfer will be confirmed only if client’s mobile phone (full international phone number together with country code – mobile/cell that will be used while is in Croatia) will be provided.
*Full flight details (arrival/departure date and flight number) have to be provided no later than 15 days prior to the cruise departure in order to organize the arrival and departure shared transfers.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Drinks on board (except water), extra meals
• Entrance fees not mentioned in the program
• Port tax + Tourist tax 80 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 Dubrovnik
• Bus transfer from the Dubrovnik port to the Old Town Dubrovnik for sightseeing and back
• Entrance to Mljet National Park accompanied by Cruise Manager
• Olive oil tasting on board
• Military Tour in Vis
• Oyster tasting in Ston
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):
• May 8, Oct 9 +60%
• May 22, Jul 17 - Aug 14, Sep 25 +70%
• Jun 5 - Jul 3, Aug 28, Sep 11 +80%
REDUCTIONS:
• Child (age 0-11,99 years) sharing a cabin with 1 adult - 30%
• 3rd bed reduction - 30% (on request only)
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
