Divine Dalmatia Cruise: Dubrovnik, Korcula, Makarska, Split and more 05 Apr, 2025

Cruise Vacations / Croatia

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Amazing Experience

Overview

Trip Overview

This 8-day round trip from Dubrovnik invites you to experience Croatia’s sparkling Dalmatian coast, with stops in Korcula, Split, Makarska, and Hvar, plus lesser known ports that define the flavours of this region.

Cast off from Dubrovnik, the fabled walled city of Croatia’s coast, bound for Siano, a fishing village where you’ll enjoy authentic local cuisine in a natural setting. Your next port is Korcula, the famed home of Marco Polo, with secluded bays and countless stories that line its herringbone streets. After dark, the town comes alive with entertainment options at the many restaurants and bars. Sailing on to Makarska, you’ll experience even more of the Adriatic’s simple charms, though if you feel like getting your blood pumping, you can opt for one of the island’s adventure sports including zip lining or river rafting.

On the nautical doorstep of Split, Croatia’s second largest city, lies Brac, the source of the country’s beautiful white stone. Expore the town of Pucisca and visit a stone masonry workshop before you arrive in Split, ready for a sightseeing tour of Diocletan’s Palace. You’ll spend the night here before sailing toward Bol, where you can visit the famously changeable Zlatni Rat beach. Your next stop is Hvar, Croatia’s famous glamour island, though it’s also a hopping hospitality town with plenty of cultural sights to explore. A guided tour will take you to the highlights, including the incredible Renaissance cathedral.

Mljet is one of Croatia’s many natural treasures, focused on the salt lakes of its national park, and the abbey at its centre. Your final fort is of course Dubrovnik, so familiar to our modern imaginations (thank you, Game of Thrones) yet so little understood by outsiders. Hop the cable car to the top of Srd Mountain for the best view of the city, enjoy a folk performance in the evening, and leave yourself time to explore the winding streets and narrow alleyways of this incredibly atmospheric city. You may even want to extend your stay, perhaps making a side trip to the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, or Mostar, in neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Highlights

Departures

Saturdays - April to October

 

Trip Includes

  • Arrival and departure transfers from Dubrovnik airport and to Dubrovnik airport on the day of arrival and day of departure
  • 8-day cruise in an air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom including: 
    • Welcome reception & cocktail
    • Captain's dinner with live entertainment
    • Daily breafast (excluding day 1), 7 lunches, 3 dinners
    • Heritage dinner in Smokovljani with transfer
    • Olive oil and wine tasting on board
    • Guided walking tours of Korcula, Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar
    • Stone masonry workshop entrance fee
    • One-way bus transfer from Dubrovnik port to Old town Dubrovnik for sightseeing
    • Dubrovnik cable car fee
    • Lindo - traditional and authentic Croatian Folklore Ensemble
    • Mljet National Park entrance fee
    • Visitors' taxes and port fees
    • Luggage handling
    • Daily cabin service
    • Complimentary WIFI onboard

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Visa fees, if applicable

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from", per person, based on twin share. Subject to availability. The hotels have been hand-picked from an extensive portfolio of quality properties across Europe and to ensure the very best experience on each of our tours, hotels may vary to those listed in this itinerary.

Check-in from 13.00 h at the Gruž harbour (late arrivals can join in Slano), departure at 14.00 h for the small village of Slano on the mainland, a peaceful fishermen's village. Enjoy authentic village dinner in Smokovljani and taste all the specialties this rural area has to offer. As part of their property, there is a ranch with animals and the old stone threshing floor surrounded by olive trees, figs and other autochthonic plants in all the beauty of nature, where you can hear the voice of crickets and birds chirping.

Overnight in Slano.

Meal

Dinner, Lunch

 

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships are between 42m (138 ft) to 47m (164 ft) in length and 8m (2 6 ft) to 9m (29 ft) meters wide vessels, with a minimum cruising speed of nine nautical miles. Built with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, these luxury vessels normally offer a capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for the passengers.

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

Morning departure towards the island and National Park of Mljet. Lunch on board. Free time to enjoy the salt lakes in the National Park and enjoy the sun and sea on this tranquil island. The large lake is situated inside the Mljet National Park (entrance included), and in the middle one can visit an old abbey and church, or just use a canoe to roam around the lakes in the National Park. Bicycles can also be rented to cycle around the paths surrounding the lakes.

Overnight in the port.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

 

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships are between 42m (138 ft) to 47m (164 ft) in length and 8m (2 6 ft) to 9m (29 ft) meters wide vessels, with a minimum cruising speed of nine nautical miles. Built with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, these luxury vessels normally offer a capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for the passengers.

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

Early morning departure towards Makarska, the famous tourist destination with many restaurants and bars and a beautiful promenade along the famous beach. Enjoy the magic of Makarska Riviera and be sure to take a walk along the city streets - there's an abundance of churches and other cultural sites. Afternoon swimming at one of the wonderful beaches. In the evening, Captains dinner with live entertainment on board.

Overnight in Makarska.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships are between 42m (138 ft) to 47m (164 ft) in length and 8m (2 6 ft) to 9m (29 ft) meters wide vessels, with a minimum cruising speed of nine nautical miles. Built with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, these luxury vessels normally offer a capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for the passengers.

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

After breakfast, cruise towards Pucišca, a typical Mediterranean place, situated on the northern side of Brac island at the bottom of a deep bay. This village is home to the world-famous white stone of Brac. Visit one of the few stone masonry workshops left in Europe. Afterwards, cruise towards Split and arrive in the afternoon. Split is, a busy university and maritime town and the capital of the Dalmatia region. Its old town is under UNESCO protection, Join a guided tour of the city upon arrival. This historical town under UNESCO world heritage protection will knock you off your feet with its abundance of things to see and do and with its unique lively atmosphere.

Overnight in Split.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

 

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships are between 42m (138 ft) to 47m (164 ft) in length and 8m (2 6 ft) to 9m (29 ft) meters wide vessels, with a minimum cruising speed of nine nautical miles. Built with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, these luxury vessels normally offer a capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for the passengers.

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

Early morning departure towards the island of Brac and the town Bol, best known for its famous Zlatni rat beach (Golden horn), a natural phenomenon that with its distinct shape and form dominates other beaches of Croatia. Directional winds and waves cause the shape of the beach to often change. Afterwards, the next destination is Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic. While joining the guided tour, visit the magnificent Renaissance cathedral with its original tower, the oldest community theatre in Europe which was founded here in 1612 and other sites. Hvar offers plenty of restaurants, bars cafes and clubs, open long into the night. Hvar is often referred to as the sunshine and jet-set island.

Overnight in Hvar.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

 

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships are between 42m (138 ft) to 47m (164 ft) in length and 8m (2 6 ft) to 9m (29 ft) meters wide vessels, with a minimum cruising speed of nine nautical miles. Built with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, these luxury vessels normally offer a capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for the passengers.

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

The journey continues towards the Korcula island best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Early afternoon arrival in Korcula followed by a guided walking tour of the enchanting town fortified by walls. Korcula treasures more legends, tales and monuments than any other place, discover some wandering along the herringbone pattern streets. Korcula has an abundant choice of restaurants for a great gourmet experience and there are many bars and clubs for those looking for evening entertainment.

Overnight in Korcula.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

 

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships are between 42m (138 ft) to 47m (164 ft) in length and 8m (2 6 ft) to 9m (29 ft) meters wide vessels, with a minimum cruising speed of nine nautical miles. Built with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, these luxury vessels normally offer a capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for the passengers.

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

Departure towards Dubrovnik with breakfast en route. Enjoy the unforgettable natural beauty along the coast towards Dubrovnik which was referred to as ''heaven on earth'' by the famous writer George Bernard Shaw. Lunch on board followed by a panoramic cruise along the famous city walls. Arrival in Dubrovnik in the early afternoon. Join the guided tour of the city. Meander through the narrow, car-free limestone streets - worn smooth under the soles of centuries of pedestrians, exploring the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Take the cable car from the Old Town to the Srd Mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and of the Elaphiti Islands (ticket included). In the evening enjoy the traditional and authentic Croatian song and dance performance by the Lindo Folklore Ensemble.

Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

 

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships are between 42m (138 ft) to 47m (164 ft) in length and 8m (2 6 ft) to 9m (29 ft) meters wide vessels, with a minimum cruising speed of nine nautical miles. Built with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, these luxury vessels normally offer a capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for the passengers.

Katarina Line Deluxe Vessel

One last breakfast onboard followed by goodbyes with the crew and new friends, before they see you off. Transfer to the airport.

Meal

Breakfast

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