• Activity Level:  1
  • Comfort:  4
  • Departs From: Dubrovnik
  • Location: Dubrovnik, Mljet, Korcula, Hvar, Split
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Availability: SUNDAYS, May - September
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Highlights

  • This One-Way Cruise is a delightful way to explore the Dalmatian coast
  • Discover charming Croatian coastline and islands on Deluxe motor sailer
  • Indulge all your senses, explore inspiring destinations, fishermen’s villages and small and cosy restaurants on shore for tasting local Mediterranean cuisine and nightlife
  • Half-board (breakfast and lunch) included
  • Fully air-conditioned, spacious ensuite cabins with double or twin beds (no triples)
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8 days from Dubrovnik, Slano/Ston, Mljet, Korcula, Makarska, Hvar Town (visit), Stari Grad (Hvar Island) and to Trogir

Fantastic value one-way cruise from Dubrovnik to Trogir. Cruise the Adriatic for 7 fabulous nights. Breakfast, lunch and excursions included.

Premium Superior Ship: MS Gradina

Itinerary


8 days from Dubrovnik, Slano/Ston, Mljet, Korcula, Makarska, Hvar Town (visit), Stari Grad (Hvar Island), Pucisca (Brac Island) Omis and to Trogir (near Split airport)

Reward yourself with the experience of quaint coastal villages and picture-perfect islands, unspoiled scenery and cultural diversity of the Croatian coast. Relax on our Sundeck, enjoy crystal clear waters of the Adriatic and explore cobbled stone streets of medieval Dalmatian cities each evening in a different little port.

Open age cruise. Double/twin cabins on Main and Lower Deck.Solo travellers must book a double/twin for solo use with a solo use supplement.


Sam cruise, opposite direction: https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/289/premium-cruise-trogir-dubrovnik-on-ms-gradina-7nts/
Round-trip from Trogir: http://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/160/premium-cruise-trogir-to-trogir-on-ms-gradina-7nts/


SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/premium-superior/gradina/

CRUISE FAQ: https://discovercroatia.com.au/before-your-cruise/


INCLUDED:
• 8 days/7-nights cruise
• Accommodation in cabin with private, en-suite bathroom facilities
• Welcome drink
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 6 x 4-course lunches
• Pirate party with traditional dinner
• Unlimited drinking water
• Fresh fruit served all day
• Wifi
• Beach towels
• Services of 6 crew members
• Services of English speaking cruise director
• Services of a dedicated cycling guide
• Cabin cleaning service daily

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port and tourist taxes and fees, €40 per person/week, to be paid on board in cash with bar tab (euros or kuna) - obligatory
• Optional excursions
• Transfers
• Beverages
• Tips and gratuities

Optional Sightseeing (booked & paid direct)
• Split €10 per person approx
• Dubrovnik €20 per person approx

Optional Excursions (booked & paid direct)
• Cetina River Rafting €50 per person approx. Includes transport, guide, snack, water, rafting equipment
• Trstenik Wine Tasting
• Ston Excursion


ITINERARY:

DAY 1 DUBROVNIK (D)
Check -in for your cruise today from 12 noon. Leave your luggage on board and enjoy free time to explore the city. Alternatively, join the group for an optional guided tour of the old city. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner onboard. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 2 DUBROVNIK - SLANO / STON (B,L)
During breakfast, we set sail for the coastal village of Slano. This village was already inhabited in prehistoric times. After lunch on board, take an optional tour to Ston where you can see the longest wall in Europe and visit the oldest salt mine in Europe. Overnight in Slano

DAY 3 SLANO - MLJET (B,L)
During breakfast, depart for the island of Mljet. The legend says Greek hero Odysseus spent years on this island when he was captured by the nymph Calypso. Visit the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park and enjoy the boat ride to the St Mary Isle to visit an ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and a Church dating back to the 12th Century. Alternatively, you can rent kayaks, bicycles, scooters or convertible cars to roam around the National Park or island on your own. Time at leisure for dinner and overnight in Pomena.

DAY 4 MLJET - KORČULA (B,L)
Early morning departure towards the Korčula island best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop along the way to enjoy a wine tasting tour on Pelješac peninsula. Return to the boat for lunch. Later this afternoon, we will arrive in Korčula, birthplace of Marco Polo. Surrounded by walls this is one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Korčula has an abundant choice of restaurants to enjoy a gourmet experience and numerous bars and clubs for those looking for evening entertainment. Overnight in Korčula.

DAY 5 KORČULA - HVAR TOWN (visit) – STARI GRAD (HVAR ISLAND) (B,L)
Early morning departure towards the jet-set island of Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic, known for lavish lavender fields and breathtaking beauty. Cycle up to the town fort overlooking the harbour to get some lovely scenic views of your ship and the Pakleni islands. Continue through the multi coloured fields of lavender and through the many villages to the picturesque town of Stari Grad, one of the oldest settlements in Europe. Overnight in Stari Grad

DAY 6 STARI GRAD – PUĆIŠČA (BRAĆ) (B,L,D)
Continue on to the island of Brać this morning. Pućišča is known for the white stone from which the white House in Washington d.c, amongst other famous places, was built. Enjoy cycling through fishing villages and some of the most beautiful settlements in Europe. Visit the stonemason school for more insight into the ancient art of stone masonry. This evening, Beware of the Pirates! Party the night away with a pirate-themed Traditional Dinner

DAY 7 PUČIŠĆA – OMIŠ - TROGIR (B,L)
Early morning departure for the pirate town of Omiš, where you can enjoy an optional white water rafting experience on the Cetina River. Return to the boat for lunch. After lunch, continue on to Trogir

DAY 8 DISEMBARK TROGIR (B)
Breakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends! Disembark by 9.00 am


B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

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RESTRICTIONS: Captain reserves the right to change the route in case of bad weather conditions. Guests are obliged to follow ship rules (found in written form on the ship) especially with regards to bringing drinks on board. In case of inappropriate behaviour Captain reserves the right in requesting clients to disembark.

DISCLAIMER: Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian ports, ships are moored side by side, making it necessary for the clients to cross from one ship to another with gaps in between ships in order to get to the shore. In such cases clients need to take special care when crossing and do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those needing and requesting it. Cruise not recommended for clients in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

BEDS: Many cruise ships now have ‘flex-beds’, which can be moved together to form a Double/Queen size bed with 2 single mattresses on a combined base, leaving a small separation between the mattresses. Even a traditional double/queen bed mattress might have separate bedding on each side, such as 2 single duvets, rather than one large one. If this is an issue for you, please let us know before booking. Thank you.
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Accommodations

Great accommodations are provided.

Inclusions

  • INCLUDED:
  • • 8 days/7-nights cruise
  • • Accommodation in cabin with private, en-suite bathroom facilities
  • • Welcome drink
  • • Buffet breakfast daily
  • • 6 x 4-course lunches
  • • Pirate party with traditional dinner
  • • Unlimited drinking water
  • • Fresh fruit served all day
  • • Wifi
  • • Beach towels
  • • Services of 6 crew members
  • • Services of English speaking cruise director
  • • Services of a dedicated cycling guide
  • • Cabin cleaning service daily

Exclusions

  • NOT INCLUDED:
  • • Port and tourist taxes and fees, €40 per person/week, to be paid on board in cash with bar tab (euros or kuna) - obligatory
  • • Optional excursions
  • • Transfers
  • • Beverages
  • • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional Sightseeing (booked & paid direct)
  • • Split €10 per person approx
  • • Dubrovnik €20 per person approx
  • Optional Excursions (booked & paid direct)
  • • Cetina River Rafting €50 per person approx. Includes transport, guide, snack, water, rafting equipment
  • • Trstenik Wine Tasting
  • • Ston Excursion

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our specific FAQ pages here:

Before You Go - General Croatia Info (general info for all travellers)

Before Your Cruise - General Cruise Info (for all small ship Croatia cruises)

Before Your Island Hopping Tour - General Info (packages combining hotels, ferries and transfers)

Before Your Private Charter - General Yacht and Gulet Charter Info (private charters)

 

Click here to see how the booking process works: https://www.discovercroatia.com.au/booking-process-how-to-book/

How far in advance do I need to book?

Cruises: For our weekly small ship cruises with guaranteed departures we suggest you book as soon as your plans are in motion. All cruises are extremely popular especially during peak season, which is June, July, August, September and these dates can be booked out up to a year in advance, especially September. One-way cruises are particularly sought-after and tend to sell out first, so please speak to us first to ensure your cruise choice is available before booking any flight arrangements.

Escorted Tours: Escorted Group Tours with guaranteed departures are also best booked as early as possible to ensure your place on the tour, as spaces are limited to a set number of passengers. Once the tour is full that departure is closed for new bookings.

Island Hopping, Self-Drive, Self-Guided Cycling/Hiking and Independent or Private Tours: Independent tours are available most days of the week at any time of year, so if you're booking late these are a great option. They can also start or finish on any day of the week, so can be a great alternative to the cruises (that mostly depart only on Saturdays). You can check out our Island Hopper Tours and our active tours for some examples. If you can't find what you are looking for please make an enquiry on any of our tours and let us know what you need. We love creating custom tours with our clients.

What do the different ship categories mean?

Please see our Ship Descriptions page here, for all the information on Ship Categories, Deck and Cabin Descriptions.

 

What is half-board? What meals are included?

Half-board (HB): This means that 2 meals a day are usually provided, mostly it will be breakfast and lunch on cruises, and breakfast and dinner on escorted tours. Each cruise or tour will have meals listed on the daily itinerary, so that you will know exactly which meals are included. Some lunches or dinners are swapped occasionally, so that you may enjoy a wonderful gourmet experience with your fellow travellers, such as a Captain's Dinner on a cruise, or a wine-tasting and lunch on an escorted tour. For the remainder of your meals you will be able to dine anywhere you choose and you will be responsible for the cost of those meals. Your Cruise or Tour Director will be happy to recommend a good value and trusted eatery nearby at every location, or you can explore on your own.

Bed and Breakfast (BB): This means that only breakfast is included in your holiday. Most of our Independent Tours include breakfast only, so that you are not beholden to going back to your hotel for lunch or dinner as you are going to be exploring on your own. We think that flexibility with lunch and dinner gives you the best option for exploring Croatia and experiencing the local culture and cuisine.

Full-board (FB) is occasionally offered on cruises as an optional extra, but we do not recommend you take the full-board option unless you are really sure about it. A lot of the joy of the cruise and tour experiences is to dine in local restaurants, 'konobas' (traditional pubs) and bars, so that you can meet the people who live and work there. Why come all the way to Croatia only to eat on-board for every meal? There are so many fabulous (and even some famous!) eateries. Get out there and taste them!

 

What type of transport is used on the Island Hopper Tours? Local ferries and vehicle transfers

Local ferries: Local ferries are used between the mainland and the islands where possible. Most of these ferries are fast ferries (high speed catamarans). Our Island Hopper Tours include all ferry tickets, as well as delivery of the ferry tickets to your hotel, when we come to pick you up to take you to the ferry port. In some towns, where some hotels are in the pedestrian zone close to the ferry port (like Hvar), then you will be met at the ferry and directed to your hotel, with luggage assistance if required. If your hotel is outside the pedestrian zone you will be met at the ferry and taken to your transfer vehicle, with luggage assistance if required.

Transfers: Most Island Hoppers have private airport transfers included, and private transfers to/from the ferry ports on the islands. Some transfers will be shared transfers if there are others going to the exact same hotel at the same time and it is a short distance.

How fit do I need to be for my holiday?

Relaxation/cultural cruises and tours: On-board your cruise ship, you will need to be able to negotiate gangways and stairs and be able to step from ship to ship as the cruise ships are moored next to each other sideways and sometimes you need to step across to the next ship. You will be walking mostly on the cobblestone streets through the iconic cities and towns of the region. The excursions are best-suited to those who are capable of walking on uneven surfaces as many old cities and towns have limited totally flat surfaces that can accommodate wheelchairs or walking-frames. Please contact us to ask about your specific circumstances, as we are happy to help plan for your needs as best we can. Assistance will be provided on cruise ships to help you navigate getting on and off, but there are a few limitations. Please ask.

Cycling tours: Although almost completely flat this cycle tour is graded easy to moderate as the daily distance ranges between approximately 15-50 km. You will be biking mostly on the dedicated cycle paths alongside canals, rivers and through the iconic cities and towns of the region. This tour is well-suited to those who have never taken a cycling holiday before as it is flat and predominantly traffic-free and you also have the option of skipping the cycling and relaxing on board.

What happens if I can't attend an excursion?

It is possible to relax at your hotel, on the tour bus or on the boat at any time.

What happens if I can't cycle or hike a stage on an active holiday?

For cycling cruises: If you don't want to cycle it is possible to relax on the boat as it moves to the next port of call.

For cycling and hiking tours: If you don't want to (or can't due to illness or injury) cycle, hike or walk a stage, then we will make arrangements to have you transferred to the next stop on your itinerary so that you can continue with your holiday. Prices for transfers vary widely, so pricing will be provided on an 'as needed' basis only.

What equipment do I need?

Relaxation/excursion cruises and tours: You will need comfortable walking shoes, clothes for relaxing, your swimming costume, and a sunhat. Most cruises are fairly relaxed and casual clothing is fine for all meals, though you may want to take one nice outfit depending on where you wish to dine onshore.

Cycling cruises and tours: You will need comfortable sports shoes, comfortable clothes for cycling, waterproof jacket and trousers, a helmet and a sunhat. We supply a detailed packing list with your information pack.

If you have any questions, just give us a call or email:

Call us or WhatsApp: +612-9212-1507
Email us: [email protected]

 

 

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Itinerary

  • DAY 1 DUBROVNIK (D)
  • DAY 2 DUBROVNIK - SLANO / STON (B,L)
  • DAY 3 SLANO - MLJET (B,L)
  • DAY 4 MLJET - KORČULA (B,L)
  • DAY 5 KORČULA - HVAR TOWN (visit) – STARI GRAD (HVAR ISLAND) (B,L)
  • DAY 6 STARI GRAD – PUĆIŠČA (BRAĆ) (B,L,D)
  • DAY 7 PUČIŠĆA – OMIŠ - TROGIR (B,L)
  • DAY 8 DISEMBARK TROGIR (B)