Croatia Heritage Dubrovnik to Sibenik (Split) Balcony Cruise

This luxury cruise departs from Dubrovnik, with most flying into Dubrovnik Airport and taking the included private transfer to Gruz harbor, where the ship awaits. Check in from 2 pm, when you’ll be assisted by the crew and shown around before joining everyone for a welcome drink and safety overview. In the afternoon, you’ll be welcomed into the elegant tradition of Konavle silk, where a cherished craft continues to be safeguarded with devotion and skill. You’ll follow the remarkable journey from silkworm to finely woven textile, discovering how each piece expresses the character, history, and beauty of the valley. This intimate encounter with local artisans offers more than insight—it draws you into a living legacy, rich with texture, meaning, and the enduring spirit of the region. In the evening, we will be back on board for a welcome dinner.

• Excursions Included:Visit to the Silk Atelier in Konavle
• Meals Included:Welcome dinner

Before sailing to Slano on the Peljesac Peninsula, the captain will cruise alongside Dubrovnik’s medieval city walls, providing an outstanding photo op, and bring you to a secluded bay in the Elaphiti Islands for the first swim stop of your trip. In Slano, you’ll step into the legacy of the Dubrovnik Republic at the historic salt pans, where “white gold” once helped power the region’s maritime prosperity. Shaped by sun, sea, and centuries of trade, these remarkable landscapes offer a vivid glimpse into a tradition that defined local life and wealth. The experience continues with a tasting of freshly harvested oysters, briny and delicate, served straight from the waters that have long sustained this coast. With each bite, you’ll savor the pure essence of the Adriatic and feel a deeper connection to the land, the sea, and the enduring heritage that makes this place so captivating.

• Excursions Included:Visit to the Ston Saltworks, Fresh oyster tasting experience at an oyster farm in Mali Ston
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

This morning we sail towards Korcula, where the ship will anchor overnight just outside the massive stone walls, towers, and gates of the storybook-like Old Town. Meet our local guide for a tour within the walls and wander through maze of medieval lanes, hidden alleyways, and sunlit squares, where every stone seems to echo with the island’s layered past. Then, as the day unfolds, step beyond the old town walls for a dinner centered on peka, Croatia’s beloved slow-cooked specialty, prepared with time, care, and deep-rooted tradition. More than a meal, this gathering invites you into the true rhythm of local life.

• Excursions included:Guided walking tour of Korcula, traditional peka dinner
• Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You’ll want to be out on deck while the ship sails through the Pakleni Islands on its way to Hvar. The captain will anchor in one of the breathtaking, hidden bays for your next swim stop. Hvar, an island of fragrant lavender hillsides, sun-washed stone, and vineyards rooted deep in the past. Your afternoon unfolds with a tasting at a respected local winery, where each glass offers a more intimate connection to the island’s enduring winemaking tradition. As evening light settles over the harbor, return to the ship and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.

• Excursions included:Wine tasting tour at a sought after family winery
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

Cruise on to the famous Blue Cave on Bisevo Island. If weather and sea conditions cooperate, an optional boat tour will bring you to witness it illuminated in a mesmerizing blue glow. (Please note that entry to the Blue Cave is subject to weather and sea conditions and therefore the entry fee of EUR30pp is payable on the day). Afterward, you’ll enjoy a swim stop followed by arrival at unspoiled Vis. It’s often called the “Mediterranean as it once was,” as the furthest island from the Croatian mainland, with limited tourist development. The day includes a military tour of the island’s Cold War tunnels, revealing a side of Vis that many Adriatic itineraries overlook. Along the way, you will gain insight into the island’s restricted status until the 1990s and how that seclusion preserved a distinct identity.

• Optional Excursion:Guided tour of Blue Cave (Subject to weather conditions)
• Excursions included:Military tour on the island of Vis
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

The ship will begin its return to the mainland, with a swim stop in crystal-clear blue waters along the way. After anchoring near the medieval Old Town of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will discover the town with our expert local guide. As you wander through this Adriatic gem, you’ll be immersed in a setting shaped by art, faith, and seafaring tradition. Your visit includes the magnificent Cathedral of St. Lawrence, home to Radovan’s Portal, one of Croatia’s most revered artistic treasures. Here, every carved detail and weathered stone invites you into the timeless elegance of Dalmatia’s past. You’ll return in time to prepare for this evening’s Captain Dinner, hosted on the ship.

• Excursions Included:Guided tour of Trogir, including Trogir Cathedral
• Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Dinner

Sailing to historic Sibenik, you’ll enjoy the last swim stop of the cruise in one of the secluded bays or inlets. Lunch will be served before traveling from Sibenik to visit Krka National Park, home to the turquoise Krka River, magnificent waterfalls like Skradinski Buk with 17 cascades in total, and abundant flora and fauna. Following the park visit, continue to the local Olive Mill for an included olive oil experience, where you will learn about the production of extra virgin olive oil in one of Dalmatia’s most authentic growing regions and enjoy a tasting. This addition brings valuable depth to the day, connecting the landscape with the agricultural traditions. In the evening, enjoy free time to discover Sibenik at your leisure.

• Excursions Included:Entrance and a guided tour of Krka National Park, Olive oil tasting at the Olive Mill
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

While disembarkation is by 9 am, you’ll want to rise early to enjoy breakfast on board and time to say your farewells to the captain, crew, and the many new friends you’ve probably made. You might want to exchange contact information and perhaps meet up on another unforgettable cruise, as so many others have. Either way, we hope you’ve made memories of a lifetime and captured lots of photos to bring with you as you take your private transfer from Sibenik’s harbor to the airport in Split or a local hotel if you plan to spend more time in the area.

• Meals Included:Breakfast