This shortened version of the classic Dubrovnik to Split cruise still has plenty of time to explore Dubrovnik before visiting the beautiful Mljet National Park. We will also spend a night in the beautiful small port of Hvar. We finish in Split, the centre of which is dominated by the 2000 year old Diocletian's Palace which still forms the fabric of the centre of the old town to this day. There will be time to stop on most days for a swim in a secluded bay before spending our afternoons exploring the ancient towns we visit and the evening trying some local delicacies.
This itinerary is also available in reverse. Click here for additional dates.
You will be provided with a shared transfer from Dubrovnik’s airport to Gruz harbour, where embarkation begins at 15:00h - 18:00h.
In the morning head further north to the Island of Mljet. Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Mljet National Park encompasses five types of forest, many species of birds and two deep lakes. Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and Malo Jezero (Small Lake). Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or island on your own. Tonight, enjoy Captain's dinner on board.
Take a break for a swim during your morning cruise. Continue sailing through lunch, arriving this afternoon in Hvar, a charming seaside town with 8 centuries of architecture, and also a favourite holiday destination for international celebrities. During a walking tour, visit the 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. Your evening is free in Hvar. You can explore more and dine on your own at one of the many restaurants in town.
Next, we head to our final port Split with a stop along the way to swim, cool off and relax, if weather permits, with lunch on board. In the late afternoon we arrive in Split to take a walking tour of the historic inner city takes us to the Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. Your evening is free in Split.
After breakfast it’s time to disembark. You will be provided with a shared transfer to Split Airport.
This itinerary is also available in reverse. Click here for additional dates.
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Port taxes: €35 EUR
Mini cruises are run on a small variety of vessels, all of very similar standard, but the actual vessel isn't usually confirmed until 1-2 weeks before the cruise.
All of the vessels are very comfortable, and the cabins have air conditioning and stocked en-suite bathrooms. All the vessels carry between 36 and 40 passengers.
Stella Maris
M/S Stella Maris is a deluxe vessel, with maximum capacity of 36 passengers in 18 twin and double cabins. All cabins are modern and fully equipped with A/C, LCD TV, safe deposit box, fire alarm, internal communication system between room and bar. Bathrooms are equipped with toilet, shower, wash basin, hair dryer, slippers, bathrobe, and for added convenience cosmetic package. All cabins are sound-proof and each cabin comes with the fire-proof doors.
A fully air-conditioned upper deck dining room can accommodate all passengers at once, yet offer a great degree of privacy for each guest. There is free wireless internet (Wi-Fi), loudspeakers, audiosystem, and a direct telephone communication cabin-bar on board. The kitchen is made in line with the latest HACCP standards.
An extension of the restaurant is outdoors, on the covered part of the upper deck, spacious enough for all passengers and tables, chairs and including a public lavatory. To make the most of every swimming opportunity, there is a platform with a ladder for easy access to the water.
Ship Amenities:
Salon/restaurant, bar, outdoor showers, swimming platform, PA system, complimentary Wi-Fi.
Cabins include:
LCD TV (satellite system), safe box, bathrooms - toilet, shower, wash basin, hair dryer, slippers, bathrobe.
Prestige
The 47 metre Prestige was built specifically for cruising the Croatian coastline and she is perfectly adapted to provide the maximum luxury whilst still being small enough to access the many small ports, harbours and bays that even medium size cruise ships can only dream of.
Common areas
A large 250 square metre sun deck and a custom made swim platform at the back of the vessel that enables easy access and exit from the sea mean that Prestige is ideal for guests to make the most of the outdoors during their stay in Croatia.
The large bar and dining area are complemented by an outdoor seating area where the attentive staff are on hand to ensure your stay on board this. Wifi is available free of charge on board.
Cabins
Prestige has just 20 cabins all with air-conditioning and ensuite shower and W/C as well as TV, safe deposit box, hair dyer and sound proofing.
Equator
Equator was built and launched in 2017 in the Split shipyard, having been designed specifically for cruising the coast and islands of Croatia's Adriatic coastline. With its compact size (39 metres long) and good maneuvering abilities, she can access the small ports and harbours of inaccessible to even medium sized cruise vessels. She has just 18 cabins, Equator carris a maximum of just 36 passengers in comfort. Equator is smaller and less luxurious than the other ships above, but still provides an excellent and comfortable base to explore the coast of Croatia.
Equator has 18 spacious cabins, all with private facilities and air-conditioning providing a premium cruise. Passenger cabins are situated on two decks and are all fully air conditioned, with an independent ventilation system and modern private en suite shower and toilet.
All cabins are equipped with twin (200x80 cm) or double (200x160 cm) beds, Satellite LCD TV, desk and chair, mirror, night lamps, safe deposit box, radio, hair dryer, 220 V electric supply, lifejacket, wardrobe and luggage space under bed, as well as the latest safety & fire alarm and sound system for messages from the cruise manager or group leader.
Standard cabins have two portholes while main deck cabins have a cabin window and porthole in bathroom.