Croatian Jewels

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Sail crystal blue waters in the shadow of charming and historical locales. Delight your senses with Dalmatian delicacies and then stop for a swim in Pucisca’s crystal blue waters. Tiny villages and sophisticated ports of call are a daily experience. The towns of Omis and Split promise Roman palaces and seafront promenades. Bask in the sun at Bols’ golden beac...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Dubrovnik city
    • Visit Mljet National Park
    • Enjoy cruising the M/S Princess Aloha ship
    • Visit to St. Marks Cathedral which is believed to be the first gospel writer
    • Enjoy the beauty of Cetina River
    • See Hvar island & Brac island

What's this trip about?

    Sail crystal blue waters in the shadow of charming and historical locales. Delight your senses with Dalmatian delicacies and then stop for a swim in Pucisca’s crystal blue waters. Tiny villages and sophisticated ports of call are a daily experience. The towns of Omis and Split promise Roman palaces and seafront promenades. Bask in the sun at Bols’ golden beaches, said to be the best in Croatia. Stroll along the narrow cobble-stoned streets of Korcula, the acclaimed birthplace of the famous explorer, Marco Polo . A visit to Grgich Vineyards for a taste of paradise completes this delightful cruise along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDubrovnik
End CityDubrovnik

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Croatia

Attractions

  • Dalmatian Coast
  • Dubrovnik
  • Hvar Island
  • Korcula Island
  • Split

Activities

  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • 7-night cruise from Dubrovnik on board M/M Princess Aloha, cabins on the lower deck with two lower beds
    • Welcome Reception
    • Breakfast daily
    • 6 lunches and 1 dinner as per itinerary including wine, beer and soft drinks
    • Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
    • Arrival and Departure transfers
    • Luggage handling of one piece per person
    • Professional Cruise Manager
    • Service charges and taxes
    • USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Dubrovnik

Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, you will be transferred from the airport to the "Gruz" harbor. Embarkation starts at noon. Welcome reception by your tour guide. Welcome reception this evening.

Day 2: Dubrovnik-Mljet-Korcula

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Morning walking tour of Dubrovnik, the pearl of Adriatic, famous city enlisted as UNESCO's World Heritage. After lunch onboard sail to National Park on Island Mljet. Visit the Mljet National Park which covers the Western wooded area of the island. Dinner on board.

Day 3: Korcula-Pucisca

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

This morning a walking tour of Korcula takes you through its narrow, cobbled streets and includes a visit to the majestic cathedral of St. Mark. Stop for swimming on the way to the island of Brac. Lunch will be served on board. Late afternoon arrive in Pucisca, a beautiful small town on Brac. The rest of the evening is free.

Day 4: Pucisca -Omis –Split

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast sail to Split, a UNESCO World Heritage site and capital of Dalmatia. Lunch on board. On the way to Split stop for a short walking tour at the ancient town of Omis. Sail by a small boat into the Cetina River Canyon. Ret...

Day 5: Split-Bol –Hvar

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast continue to Bol, said to have the best beach in Croatia, for a swim at Golden Horn. Lunch on board. Then head to the popular island of Hvar* for a guided visit. The evening is free to explore and dine at one of the man...

Day 6: Hvar – Trstenik

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Relax on the sun deck as you cruise to lovely Trstenik, a small fisherman village on the Peljesac peninsula, where we will swim in the afternoon and spend the night. Tonight, enjoy captains dinner with live entertainment on board.

Day 7: Korcula – Dubrovnik

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast depart for a pleasant trip along the shores of the Mljet island for the discovery of an idyllic setting of steep coastal cliffs. If weather permits, stop in the bay for swimming. Lunch on board. Arrive in Dubrovnik where the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 8:  Depart Dubrovnik

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast disembark and transfer to Dubrovnik Airport.

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Accommodation

,Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel
Ship & cabin information
M/S Princess Aloha
All cabins have been built by up-to-date standards. Each, fully equipped with A/C, LCD TV, mini-bar, safe deposit box, fire alarm, internal communication system between room and bar. In addition to that each cabin have life jackets, cupboard, wardrobe cabinet, night stand with chair and porthole window while luggage compartment is placed under the bed. 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. Some cabins have indoor passage access to the bar and restaurant area.  A fully air-conditioned upper deck dining room can accommodate all passengers at once, yet offer a great degree of privacy for each guest. The restaurant includes bar area with LCD TV, there is also a corner table for buffet breakfast while each table has an easy-access chairs. There is also free wireless internet access (Wi-Fi). A portion of the dining area extends outdoors, offering sweeping panoramic views of the surroundings.  Ship is also equipped with loud-speakers audio-system system for announcements by the captain or Tour Director. The kitchen is built up to the latest ACCP standards. The lounging sundeck has a total surface of 2,368 sq ft, partially offering sun-shade cover and providing deck-beds for all passengers. The covered part of the upper deck is spacious enough to accommodate all passengers, tables, chairs with available public lavatory. The ship has a rear access platform to the sea as well as ladders for easy access to the water. In addition, the vessel offers two outdoor showers and four deck lavatories.
MS Princess Aloha Length - 125ft Width - 26ft  Speed - 9 nautical miles Built - 2011 Capacity - 38 Passengers
Cabin Specification (140-190 sq ft) Main deck (3 twin cabins with inner communication with restaurant) 9 twin cabins 1 dbl cabin (queen size bed) 1 sgl cabin for tour escort Lower deck (all cabins with inner communication with restaurant) 2 twin cabins 4 dbl cabins (queen size bed) 2 trpl cabins (queen size bed + additional bed)
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  • 70 days or more before departure: $200.00
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  • 44-21 days before departure: 50% of total tour cost
  • 20-8 days before departure:80% of total tour cost
  • 7 days or less before departure: 100% of total tour cost
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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 1Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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