Luxury Dalmatian Wonders Cruise from Sibenik

Start your Dalmatian Wonders cruise with a warm welcome from our driver, who can meet you upon arrival at Split International Airport or your local hotel. Relax and enjoy a private transfer to the ship waiting in Sibenik’s harbor, just under an hour’s drive from the airport. Embarkation is from 2 pm onwards with assistance, snacks, and a brief tour of the vessel provided at check-in. Enjoy leisure time afterward, perhaps settling into your cabin before exploring Sibenik’s intriguing sites, from St. James Cathedral in the historic center to the scenic waterfront promenade. This evening you’ll enjoy the Welcome Dinner on board.

• Meals Included:Three-course welcome dinner

As Sibenik is a gateway to Krka National Park, with cascading waterfalls, a turquoise river, lush greenery, and an abundance of flora and fauna, you’ll enjoy a tour along its paths to admire it all with your Cruise Director before setting sail. Once everyone is back on board, you’ll depart for medieval Trogir with its mix of architectural styles, including Renaissance, Gothic, and Romanesque elements, lined along winding cobbled paths. With the remainder of the day at leisure, stroll what feels like a trip back in time before grabbing a table for a waterfront dinner or within the historic center’s maze of intriguing streets.

• Excursions Included:Guided tour of Krka National Park
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

Waking up in Trogir, you can opt for one of two tours: a guided tour of Old Town Trogir, a UNESCO-listed site with well-preserved medieval architecture, including St. Lawrence Cathedral and Kamerlengo Castle/fortress with its panoramic sea views. Or, a guided tour of Old Town Split with its ancient Diocletian’s Palace, boasting some of the world’s best-preserved Roman architecture. Cruising on to Brac, you’ll visit its famous stonemasonry school, one of Europe’s few still teaching the old techniques. Students work with the island’s limestone, used in iconic buildings like Diocletian’s Palace in Split.

• Excursions included:Guided tour of Trogir OR Split and guided tour of Brac's stonemasonry school
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

Before departing Brac, you’ll have the opportunity to take a stroll to one of Europe’s most photogenic beaches, Zlatni Rat. Anchoring outside of Bol town, it’s easily reached on foot along the shaded waterfront promenade. Enjoy swimming in the translucent cobalt waters or relax while soaking up the sun before continuing to your next destination. Upon arrival at Hvar, you’ll visit one of Croatia’s top family wineries for a tasting of wines made from indigenous grapes such as white Posip and red Plavac Mali. Afterward, the ship will anchor at Hvar Town, where you’ll have free time to sample the world-class dining and nightlife.

• Excursions included:Visit to Zlatni Rat Beach and wine tasting tour in Hvar
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

Continuing your cruise to Korcula, known for its rich history as the alleged birthplace of international explorer Marco Polo, its dense forests, idyllic beaches, and vineyard-covered hills, the ship will anchor just outside the Old Town, a “mini Dubrovnik” with its medieval walls, towers, and gates. Meet our local guide at one of the gates where you’ll step through to discover the Venetian-inspired architecture, including St. Mark’s Cathedral with its bell tower and intricate facade that includes a pair of winged lions. You’ll have time afterward to explore the maze of streets and alleyways, and enjoy dinner in one of the traditional tavernas.

• Excursions included:Guided tour of Old Town Korcula
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

Heading back toward the mainland, enjoy a swim stop while cruising toward the Slano on the Peljesac Peninsula. This traditional fishing village is just a short distance from Mali Ston, a small walled village famous for its shellfish, cultivated here since Roman times. From here, hop on a boat to reach the middle of the estuary to learn how mussels and oysters are harvested firsthand, and enjoy a tasting right from the water. Back on board the ship, you’ll have time to prepare for the Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment, a fun evening with delicious flavors practically guaranteed to bring lots of laughs.

• Excursions Included:Ston oyster and mussel-harvesting tour and tasting
• Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Dinner

The last swim stop of your cruise will be enjoyed as the ship cruises toward Dubrovnik, with arrival at Gruz harbor after lunch. Meet up with our local guide for a walking tour of the Old City, famously encircled by massive medieval walls. Entering Pile Gate, you’ll see the 15th-century Onofrio fountains that have been providing public drinking water for hundreds of years. Stroll the polished, limestone-paved streets to admire many landmarks, including Renaissance-Gothic palaces like Rector’s and Sponza. Explore on your own afterward – we suggest a walk atop the historic walls and dining on the local fare in a sea-view restaurant.

• Excursions Included:Guided walking tour in Dubrovnik
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

And now, the bad news. Disembarkation day has arrived. It’s always hard to end such an exciting adventure, and even more difficult when new friends are made. You’ll have time for one more breakfast on board and your goodbyes, perhaps exchanging contact information and photos with those you’ve developed special connections with. After disembarking by 9 a.m., you’ll meet your driver for a private transfer to Dubrovnik Airport or your hotel if you plan to extend your time here. It’s also possible to combine this itinerary with a private land tour, perhaps nearby Montenegro? Our travel specialists can always make recommendations.

• Meals Included:Breakfast