Luxury 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. If you arrive early, your driver can meet you at a local hotel instead. 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. That will be followed by a tour of Old City Dubrovnik, led by our local guide who will provide insight into this famous walled historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Renaissance-Gothic architecture. Afterward, explore and dine independently.

• Excursions Included:Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik

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. Once in Slano, you’ll disembark to travel the short distance to the small fisherman’s village of Mali Ston. Hop in a small boat to reach an oyster farm in the heart of the estuary. Sample fresh oysters right out of the water, with a squeeze of lemon and local wine. After returning to the ship, prepare for the evening’s Welcome Dinner.

• Excursions Included:Fresh oyster tasting experience at an oyster farm in Ston
• Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch and Welcome Dinner

This morning, depart for lush Mljet with its national park encompassing approximately a third of the island. A short walk with your Cruise Director brings you to its famous saltwater lakes in brilliant shades ranging from deep emerald to turquoise. Back onboard, continue to 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, where you’ll notice significant Venetian influence throughout, including the pair of winged lions on St. Mark’s Cathedral. The remainder of the day is yours to explore and dine.

• Excursions included:Entrance fees to the Mljet National Park, Guided walking tour of Korcula
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

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 before continuing to the sunny island renowned for its world-class dining and nightlife, most notably in Hvar Town. A visit to a family-run winery for a tasting will be enjoyed before anchoring in its harbor. From there, you’ll have free time, perhaps taking in the panoramic view from Spanjola Fortress and sightseeing in the historic center before an exciting evening out with dinner and dancing.

• Excursions included:Tour of a Hvar family-run 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, having served as a military base for many years. Perhaps relax on a picturesque beach, explore the archaeological museum, and enjoy dining in a waterfront cafe. A wine and olive oil presentation, with samples, will be hosted on board.

• Optional Excursion:Guided tour of Blue Cave (Subject to weather conditions)
• Excursions included:Wine and olive oil tasting presentation on board
• 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 can choose to stay here and join our local guide for a sightseeing tour or hop on the bus to nearby Split. Once here, you can explore its UNESCO-listed historic center, which includes the vast Diocletian Palace, home to some of the world’s best-preserved Roman architecture, including the 4th-century AD St. Dominus Cathedral. You’ll return in time to prepare for this evening’s Captain Dinner, hosted on the ship.

• Excursions Included:Choice of an expert-led tour in Trogir or Split, including Diocletian's Palace
• Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Dinner

Sailing to historic Sibenik, your final destination, along the way, 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. You’ll return to Sibenik with time to explore landmarks like the UNESCO-listed St. James Cathedral, the 14th-century Prince’s Palaces, multiple fortresses, and the Sibenik City Museum. There are many enticing eateries for dinner, from casual traditional eats to fine dining on fresh seafood.

• Excursions Included:Krka National Park visit
• 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