• Activity Level:  1
  • Comfort:  5
  • Departs From: Dubrovnik
  • Location: Dubrovnik, Korcula, Vis, Blue Cave, Hvar, Split
  • Duration: 8 days (Sat-Sat)
  • Availability: SATURDAY only, fortnightly departures
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Highlights

  • Discover the charming Croatian coastline and islands at a relaxed pace with a small group
  • Indulge all your senses, see inspiring destinations and small fishermen’s villages
  • Explore cosy restaurants on shore in the evenings for tasting local Mediterranean cuisine
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Captain's Dinner included
  • Fully air-conditioned, spacious ensuite cabins
  • Deluxe ship with jacuzzi on the sundeck
  • Sightseeing includes Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar, Split
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8 days from Dubrovnik, Slano, Mljet, Korcula, Blue Cave, Vis, Hvar, Bol, Trogir and to Split

Cruise the Adriatic on this superb one-way cruise for 7 fabulous nights
Relax on board in the jacuzzi in the morning and enjoy local tours in the afternoons
Our one-way island hopping cruise showcases the best of the Dalmatian Coast
Enjoy the rich cultural history of the region with sightseeing excursions
Breakfast and lunch included! Dine on shore in the evenings

Itinerary

MS Oscar is unavailable for 2024, please see links for similar cruises on the MS Ambassador or the MS Mama Marija 1 and 2.

Same cruise on Ambassador:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/11/deluxe-cruise-dubrovnik-to-split-on-ms-ambassador/
Alternating weeks:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/8/deluxe-cruise-split-to-dubrovnik-on-ms-ambassador/
Same cruise on MM2:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/134/deluxe-cruise-dubrovnik-split-on-ms-mama-marija-2/
Alternating weeks:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/133/deluxe-cruise-split-dubrovnik-on-ms-mama-marija-2/
Same cruise on MM1:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/191/deluxe-cruise-dubrovnik-to-split-on-ms-mama-marija/
Alternating weeks:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/190/deluxe-cruise-split-to-dubrovnik-on-ms-mama-marija/


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Open age cruise, though passengers are usually couples and small groups. Double/twin cabins on Upper, Main and Lower Deck. Solo travellers must book a double/twin for solo use with a solo use supplement. Upper Deck has only 2 VIP cabins. 2 x Triple cabins are on the Lower Deck and are a queen bed plus a single sofa-bed.

For this trip all you will need is a few T-shirts and a swimming costume to spend seven unforgettable days sailing on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another. Relax and let the Captain and his crew take care of you. During the day you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the underworld of the Adriatic Sea. The evenings you have free to find a good restaurant or discover historical monuments.

SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/deluxe-superior/oscar/

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
8 days from Dubrovnik, Sipan / Slano, Mljet National Park, Korcula, Vis, Bisevo Blue Cave, Hvar, Bol, Trogir and to Split

INCLUDED:
• 7 nights cruise in an air-conditioned cabin with ensuite
• English-speaking Cruise Manager
• 7 crew members
• Bath towels & linen changed mid-week
• Beach towel use
• Daily cabin cleaning service
• Free unlimited Wi-Fi onboard
• CCTV Security Cameras on board
• Elegance Rooftop Jacuzzi (Sun deck)
• Credit card payment facilities

Meals Included:
• Welcome Reception and Dinner with three course meal
• Captain’s Dinner with live music
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 5 lunches and 1 dinner with three courses
• Regular tea/coffee included
• Unlimited drinking water
• Complimentary fresh fruit available daily

Sightseeing Tours Included:
• City Tours of Korčula, Hvar, Trogir and Split
• City Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town with return transfer (panoramic photo stop included)
• Blue Cave Entrance fee (weather permitting)
• Mljet National Park Entrance fee
• Professional English-speaking Local Guide for all City Tours
• Wireless headset system for walking tours

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port Tax €50 per person / week (pay onboard)
• Specialty teas/coffees and other beverages
• Gratuities, tips or any other expense of personal nature

#Optional Excursions (book onboard):
• Vis Island Tour: ~ €25pp min 20 pax
• Ston Town: ~ €25pp min 20 pax (including Kastio tower and Ston city walls)

ITINERARY 2023:
Embarkation from 14.00hrs. Passengers who arrive earlier can leave their bags onboard until their cabin is ready. Overnight in port, late arrivals possible.


DAY 1 • SATURDAY DUBROVNIK (WD)
Your ship will be docked in Dubrovnik Gruž Harbour where you can board during the entire day. Passengers arriving early can leave luggage onboard until their cabin is ready at 2pm. Welcome meeting will start at 7:00pm where you will be introduced by our Cruise Director to the Captain, our Crew and of course your fellow passengers. Welcome Dinner will be served at 7:30pm. Passengers arriving late at night will be provided with a dinner. Overnight in Dubrovnik Gruz Harbour.

DAY 2 • SUNDAY to ŠIPAN / SLANO (B, D)
After breakfast our English speaking guide and coach will come to the pier. We’ll visit the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After the city tour you’ll be left on your own to explore around, visit City Walls or take a scenic cable car to the top of Mount Srđ with its stunning 360° vista. Return coach transfer is scheduled between 2pm and 4pm (time to be confirmed on the day). On this day, we replace lunch onboard with dinner, to give you more time in Dubrovnik and see why this city was deservedly nicknamed “The Pearl of the Adriatic”. Then we’ll sail out for the Island of Šipan where we’ll anchor in Šipanska Luka or in Slano, located on the mainland. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beaches, dense pine forest and olive groves, a long cultural tradition and numerous historical monuments. If we stay in Slano, for all who are interested we can organize optional excursion to Ston, fortified town famous for 5-kilometre long walls, old saltworks and oyster/mussel farms. Tonight we'll have dinner onboard. Overnight in Sipan or Slano.
#Optional Tour: Late afternoon excursion to Ston. City tour and entrance to Kastio tower and City walls included. After the city tour there's free time. Walk the walls or visit one of the family owned restaurants to taste their famous oysters. Then back to the ship for dinner. 17:00-20.00hrs.

DAY 3 • MONDAY to Mljet NP – KORČULA (B, L)
We start our day with morning departure towards the Mljet National Park. You will have just enough time to explore park, to walk around the Great and Small Lake and Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century and, of course, to take a swim in the heart of National Park. Entrance fees to National Park Mljet are included. Lunch on board and cruise toward the island of Korčula. In the afternoon arrive to Korčula town, on Korčula Island, city known as a birthplace of Marko Polo, the famous explorer. Our English speaking guide will do Korčula City tour, and walk us through narrow and cobbled streets. The rest of the evening is free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice. Overnight in Korčula Historical Town.

DAY 4 • TUESDAY to VIS (B, L)
In the morning we’ll cruise to the Island of Vis, with lunch on board and a swim stop en route. Arrival to Vis is scheduled for the afternoon. Compared to other Adriatic islands, Vis is rather unique. Being an important strategic military stronghold for centuries, Vis was spared the excessive tourist development and thus retained its unspoilt beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture. Enjoy afternoon, exploring the town of Vis, its picturesque stone streets, pristine beaches and fine taverns. For all who are interested we will organize optional Vis Island excursion, ending in Komiža, a stunning fishermen’s village, to have dinner in one of cosy restaurants. Overnight in Vis Town.
#Optional: Vis Island Tour

DAY 5 • WEDNESDAY to Blue Cave - HVAR (B, L)
Today is cruise to Island Bisevo with its Blue cave. The cave has its own natural entrance which is located below sea level, which required that it visitors dive deeply only to resurface into the cave’s mysterious blue depths. This natural phenomenon creates a magical effect of deep blue and shiny silver, mystifying her visitors. However, sometimes high waves prevent the entrance to Blue Cave, which is something we shall not know before the morning designated for our visit. In case we can‘t enter Blue Cave due to such sea conditions, you will get a full ticket refund. After swim stop and lunch we will continue cruising towards the sunniest island of Croatia – the island of Hvar, along of the many coves and bays on the way. Hvar is one of the most popular, very attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point for the international jet set. Upon your afternoon arrival at Hvar, a local English speaking guide will walk you throughout the town introducing you to the history, culture and way of life on this island and explain how lavender was traditionally farmed on the Island of Hvar for centuries. Have an evening in Hvar free on your own to explore and dine around in one of numerous family owned restaurants. Overnight in Hvar Historical Town.

DAY 6 • THURSDAY to Bol – TROGIR (B, L, CD)
We start our day with morning departure towards Bol, said to have the best beach for swimming in Croatia named Zlatni Rat. (Golden cape). We will stop in Bol and enjoy this nice Dalmatian town for a walk, or to have a cup of coffee and take a swim till lunch is served on board. After lunch we will continue cruising towards Trogir, small town that is on the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. In the afternoon you will arrive to this small town-museum, with its stone-houses, palaces, churches, monasteries, towers, walls and especially the main attraction in Trogir – the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, probably the finest example of sacral architecture in Croatia. Professional English speaking guide will do Trogir city tour. We will have the Captain’s Dinner onboard with live music entertainment this evening. Overnight in Trogir Historical Town.

DAY 7 • FRIDAY to SPLIT (B, L)
Morning cruise to Split, our last port on this cruise, with swim stop along the way. Lunch and afternoon Split City tour. Our English speaking guide will show us Split historical Diocletian’s Palace. Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the seat of the Split and Dalmatia County. It is traditionally considered to be over 1,700 years old. Since 1979 the historic centre of Split has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. The historical and cultural buildings are located inside the walls of the Diocletian’s Palace. After city tour you will be left on your own to explore the city and have intimate farewell dinner on your own. Overnight in Split Historical Town.

DAY 8 • SATURDAY SPLIT (B)
After breakfast, the time has come say farewell to all your new friends. You must vacate your cabin by 09.00hrs, but if you are departing later you can leave your bags onboard.

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, WR-Welcome Reception, CD-Captain’s Dinner

Notes: Ships Ambassador, Mama Marija II and Oscar are very similar so the cruise company reserves the right to switch the ship in case of charter. Notification will be sent at least 60 days before departure.
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Accommodations

Luxury accommodations are provided.

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 • SATURDAY DUBROVNIK (WD)
  • DAY 2 • SUNDAY to ŠIPAN / SLANO (B, D)
  • DAY 3 • MONDAY to Mljet NP – KORČULA (B, L)
  • DAY 4 • TUESDAY to VIS (B, L)
  • DAY 5 • WEDNESDAY to Blue Cave - HVAR (B, L)
  • DAY 6 • THURSDAY to Bol – TROGIR (B, L, CD)
  • DAY 7 • FRIDAY to SPLIT (B, L)
  • DAY 8 • SATURDAY SPLIT (B)