Adriatic Cruise from Split to Dubrovnik on M/S Mama Marija on board Mama Marija

Program info

We look forward to sharing with you wonderful coastal scenery, romantic coves and historic and cultural treasures brand new ship Mama Marija.

Day 1 • SPLIT
Our cruise conveniently embarks in the enchanting Split, which grew up around the famous palace of Emperor Diocletian. Ambassador will be docked in the main Split harbour and the cabins will be at your disposal starting from 1:00 PM. Please feel free to leave your luggage on board in case of your earlier arrival. Meet your fellow passengers, the Captain and our friendly crew over welcome reception followed by dinner at 7:30 PM. Dinner meal will be also served to the guests arriving with late evening flights. Overnight stay in Split.
Meals on board: Dinner

Day 2 • SPLIT - TROGIR
Our English speaking guide will do a morning Split City tour, walking us through the world-famous Diocletian’s Palace. Split is the second-largest urban centre in Croatia and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. Over 1700 years old, Split abounds with cultural and historical sights, lots of them situated within the Split’s historical nucleus which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list ever since 1979. At 12 am we’ll sail out for Trogir, another city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Lunch will be served on board and we’ll have a swim stop en route, arriving to Trogir in the afternoon. This town – museum is literally packed with palaces, churches, monasteries, and towers, the main attraction being the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, probably the finest example of sacral architecture in Croatia. A professional English speaking guide will take us for a Trogir city tour. Afterwards, you’ll have the evening on your own, free to explore or have a dinner in one of Trogir’s s cosy taverns.
Meals on board: Breakfast, lunch

Day 3 • TROGIR - BOL - VIS
In the morning we’ll sail for Bol, a place best known for its beach of Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape), which regularly hits the top lists of the most beautiful European beaches. Once we stop in Bol, you can enjoy indulging in simple pleasures such as taking a walk around this nice little Dalmatian town, perhaps having a cup of coffee or a swim, until lunch is served on board. until lunch is served on board. After lunch we shall continue cruising to Vis. Being an important strategic military stronghold for a long time, Vis was spared the excessive tourist development and thus retained its unspoilt beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture.
Overnight in Vis.
Meals on board: Breakfast, lunch

Day 4 • VIS - BIŠEVO ISLAND (BLUE CAVE) - HVAR
We'll cruise to the Island of Biševo and its Blue Cave, one of the most famous natural attractions
in whole of the Adriatic Sea. Blue Cave is a water logged cave that can be approached only by boat.
However, at times 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 a swim stop and lunch we’ll continue cruising along many coves and bays,
towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island.
Hvar is one of the country’s most attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point of international jetsetters. Upon our arrival to Hvar, a local English speaking guide will walk you through this unique city, introducing you to its millennia long history, culture and a way of life, along with few island’s peculiarities, such as the
traditional farming of lavender.Afterwards, you'll have an evening on your own to explore and dine in one of numerous family owned restaurants and taverns.Overnight in Hvar Historical Town.
Meals on board: Breakfast, lunch

Day 5 • HVAR - KORČULA
We’ll start our day with morning departure towards the Island of Korčula. Before lunch, we shall stop for a swim in one of the pristine bays en route. Our arrival to the Island of Korčula is scheduled for the afternoon. Town of Korčula is the island’s main settlement and is known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, one of the world’s most famous explorers of all times. Our English speaking guide will take you for a tour of Korčula Town, through its narrow and cobbled streets and its rich history. You’ll have the rest of the evening free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice. Overnight stay in Korčula.
Meals on board: Breakfast, lunch

Day 6 • KORČULA – POMENA – ELAPHITI ISLANDS OR SLANO
Sailing out from Korčula in the morning, we’ll cruise towards Mljet National Park where we expect to come around 10 am. You’ll have just enough time to explore the park, walk around Great and Small Lake and visit the Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century or take a swim in the heart of Mljet National Park. Entrance fees to National Park Mljet are included. Take care to return to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll continue our cruise to the Island of Šipan where we’ll anchor in a picturesque peaceful fishermen’s village of Šipanska Luka. In case dock and lock schedules or weather conditions prevent us from anchoring here, we’ll cruise to Slano, located on the mainland. In the evening we shall have Captain’s Dinner on board, along with some live music entertainment. Overnight stay in Šipanska Luka or Slano.
Meals on board: Breakfast, lunch and Captain`s dinner

Day 7 • ELAPHITI ISLANDS (SLANO) - DUBROVNIK (CITY WALLS)
Morning departure to Dubrovnik, passing by Elaphiti islands were direct to the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site. We will cruise along Dubrovnik City walls and fortifications and have lunch on board directly in front of the Historical centre where you will have the chance to take an unforgettable group photo of breath-taking Dubrovnik. We will disembark group directly in the Old Town where our own English speaking guide will show us the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After city tour, you will be left on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ and have intimate farewell dinner. Return scheduled transfer by coaches to Gruž harbour will be organized. You will see why this city is called the Pearl of the Adriatic. Overnight stay in Dubrovnik.
Meals on board: Breakfast, lunch

Day 8 • DUBROVNIK
Breakfast and disembarkation by 9:00 AM.
It is time to say farewell to all your new friends, but only for a while.
Meals on board: Breakfast

Other notices

RATES INCLUDE:
• Accommodation in a chosen cabin category on 7 night /8-day cruise with ship’s facilities at your disposal
• English speaking cruise manager on board
• Service of 7 crew members
• Complimentary fresh fruit available daily
• Welcome reception and welcome dinner with three courses
• Buffet breakfast daily and 6 lunches with three courses
• Captain`s dinner with live entertainment
• Tea/coffee machine at disposal all day
• Water dispenser
• English speaking guides for city tours of Split, Trogir, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik (transfers to/from the ship included)
• Entry fees for Biševo Blue cave
• Entry fee for Mljet National park
• Wireless headset system for sightseeing (City Tours)
• Change of towels changed every second day, change of linen in the middle of the week
• Beach towel
• Daily cabin cleaning service
• Free unlimited Wi-Fi on board
• CCTV Security Cameras on board
• Usage of the rooftop whirlpool on the sundeck
• Credit card payment facilities

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Drinks/ beverages from the ship’s bar
• Transfer from and/or to the ship (organized on request)
• Pre/post-cruise accommodation ( organized on request )
• Taxes and fees, € 50,00 per person to be paid on board in cash
• Tips or any other items of personal nature

RESERVATION AND BOOKING:
Bookings are on request and need to be confirmed. A reservation deposit of EUR 400,00 per person is required within 5 days from the date of our written confirmation and the balance payment is to be paid 60 days before arrival. The deposit is non-refundable.

FINAL PAYMENT:
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATION FEES:
* up to 60 days prior to the cruise commencement - loss of deposit
59 - 0 days prior to the cruise commencement - 100 % of the cruise rate

ITINERARY DEVIATIONS:/b>
Every effort will be made to adhere to the scheduled itinerary; however, due to schedule changes beyond the organizer’s control, we reserve the right, without prior notice, to change routing or alter shore excursions.
* We reserve the right to change the vessel provider in case of the contracted services are not supplied according to the previously agreed standards.

NOTES:
In some ports of call, the ship may be moored sideways to other boats. Passengers would need to walk through another boat to reach the pier. Assistance will be provided to passengers with walking difficulties. All the swim breaks are weather permitting.