MV Aretis | Split to Dubrovnik | May 8, 2027

Your driver can meet you upon arrival at Split International Airport or your local hotel to provide a private transfer to the harbor in Split. Embarkation is from 2 pm onwards, with assistance provided at check-in along with a brief tour of the vessel. You’ll have time to relax and settle into your cabin before everyone gathers together for a welcome drink and safety overview. With leisure time afterward, you might explore the historic old town with sites like Diocletian’s Palace and the Cathedral of St. Domnius, returning in time for this evening’s Welcome Dinner with introductions to the crew.

• Meals Included:Welcome Dinner

Cruise toward Trogir with your first swim stop in a peaceful bay with crystal-clear blue waters en route. Upon arrival in Trogir, you’ll be steps from its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO-listed site where you can meet our local guide for a tour through its narrow streets and alleyways. With a rich history spanning more than 2,300 years, you’ll see influences from the Greek, Roman, and Venetian eras. Alternatively, you can join some of your fellow passengers on the bus to Split for a locally guided walking tour of the historic center, including Diocletian’s Palace with its incredibly well-preserved Roman architecture.

• Excursions Included:Guided walking tour of Trogir or Split
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

Setting sail for your first island, you’ll enjoy another swim stop on the way to tranquil Vis. The furthest from the Croatian mainland, its isolation and 40 years of being off-limits to visitors while used as a military base, have allowed it to remain wonderfully unspoiled. It’s retained a unique charm, typifying its description as “the Mediterranean as it once was.” You’ll have the remainder of the day at leisure for exploring its lovely beaches, historic landmarks, museum, and waterfront cafes. You might even head to the rooftop of Fort George, an ideal spot for sunset cocktails and dining on local cuisine.

• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

An early departure brings the ship to Bisevo Island, most notable for the famous Blue Cave. An optional tour can bring you inside via a small boat to witness the interior as it’s illuminated in a blue glow, a natural phenomenon that occurs when sea and weather conditions are just right. (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). Cruise on toward Hvar, sailing through the Pakleni Islands, renowned for their hidden bays with brilliant turquoise water, perfect for your next swim stop. At Hvar, you’ll enjoy a tour and tasting at a family-run winery before continuing to Hvar Town, with free time to delve into its world-class dining and nightlife.

• Optional Excursion:Guided tour of the Blue Cave (Subject to weather conditions)
• Excursions Included:Wine tasting tour at a sought after family winery
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

Say farewell to Hvar, cruising to Korcula, the island famous as the birthplace of international explorer Marco Polo. An extended swim stop will be enjoyed en route, arriving near storybook-like Old Town Korcula this afternoon. Meet our local guide at one of the imposing gates in the medieval walls that encircle it. You’ll learn about the town, its connection to Marco Polo, and its architecture with significant Venetian influence, including the winged lions on St. Mark’s Cathedral. Leisure time afterward is ideal for exploring further and dining on traditional fare like peka, a slow-cooked stew with seafood or meat and vegetables.

• Excursions Included:Guided walking tour of Korcula
• Meals Included:Breakfast and Lunch

Departing early to visit Mljet Island, the ship anchors near its national park entrance, where you’ll enjoy a walk with your Cruise Director to its saltwater lakes. Bring your camera or smartphone to capture the vibrant blue-green waters and lush greenery before sailing on to the village of Slano on the Peljesac Peninsula. Upon arrival, travel the short distance to Mali Ston, hopping in a small boat to the heart of the estuary for a sample of its world-famous oysters, fresh out of the sea, with a squeeze of lemon and local wine. Back on board, the Captain’s Dinner will be hosted this evening.

• Excursions Included:Entrance to the Mljet National Park, and Fresh oyster and mussel tasting experience
• Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch and Captain’s Dinner

Departing Slano early for Dubrovnik, before entering Gruz harbor, the captain will sail alongside the massive medieval walls that surround the Old City. After disembarking, you’ll join our local guide for a tour of the historic center, with centuries-old landmarks, from the Onofrio fountains supplying drinking water for over 600 years to Renaissance-Gothic palaces and the Franciscan Monastery, which hosts Europe’s oldest still-active pharmacy, having opened in the 13th century. With free time afterward, perhaps walk atop the city walls, viewing the red-tiled rooftops on one side, the sea and nearby islands on the other, followed by a celebratory dinner in a sea-view restaurant.

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

With disembarkation day here, you’ll have time for one last breakfast on board to fuel up for your onward journey and say your goodbyes to the crew and your fellow passengers, many of whom are probably now new friends. You’ll meet your driver when you disembark (by 9 am), who will provide a private transfer from Gruz harbor to Dubrovnik Airport or your local hotel if you’d like to extend your time here. Our travel specialists can also create a bespoke addition to your itinerary – perhaps a private land tour to explore more of Croatia, nearby Montenegro, or Bosnia and Herzegovina?

• Meals Included:Breakfast