Adriatic Paradise Cruise on M/S Adriatic Princess on board Adriatic Princess

Program info

Return cruise itinerary from Split visits the most attractive spots on the Dalmatian coast with also an additional excursion to Montenegro.

Day 1 • SPLIT
Welcome to Split, the largest Dalmatian city where we will welcome you aboard the Adriatic Princess ship after 14:00hrs. Meet our friendly staff on board and your fellow passengers. Overnight in Split.
First service on board: Dinner

Day 2 • SPLIT - HVAR - VELA LUKA
After breakfast, there is an optional Split walking tour with the local guide who will show you the monumental Diocletian Palace which was built over 1700 years ago. During the centuries the Old Town has grown into the palace and around it, creating a unique urban landscape. Because of its historical and architectural importance, the whole Old Town is part of UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage.  In the late morning, we will set sail towards Hvar, known as the sunniest island in Croatia, famous for its endless fields of lavender and rosemary, its beautiful coast and lovely historical towns. Your destination is the town of Hvar, a town of immense beauty that buzzes with vibrant energy in the summer sun. Upon arrival, our expert local guide will take you for a walk around the ancient streets of Hvar. After the guided walking tour of Hvar, we will set sail to Korcula Island. Along the way, we will stop for a swim near a beautiful island (Pakleni otoci), known for its very warm sea. After the swimming break, the Dalmatian fried fish will be served as a snack. Arrive in Vela Lula (Korcula Island) in the late afternoon. Captains dinner and overnight in Vela Luka (Korčula Island).
Meals on board: Breakfast and Captain dinner
*Split walking tour – walking tour package
*Hvar town – walking tour package

Day 3 • VELA LUKA - POMENA - SLANO
Monday morning after leaving the stunning beauty of Vela Luka your Captain will hand-pick a bay for you where he will drop the anchor. You can hop into your swimsuit and have a swim in the crystal-blue Adriatic, surrounded by pine trees and the sound of crickets. After the swim break, you will continue sailing to Pomena on the island of Mljet. The Island of Mljet on its western side houses National Park Mljet, known for its immense beauty and its two turquoise salty lakes surrounded by thick forest. Upon arrival, you will have plenty of free time to explore the park individually, for example, by renting bikes and cycling or jogging on the numerous paths around the lakes or in the forests. If you feel like just relaxing you can hop onto the small boat that will take you to a tiny island on one of the lakes, where you can discover a monastery and a church of St. Mary’s built in the 12th century and enjoy a cup of coffee with the view and the quiet. In the late afternoon, we will depart towards Slano. Overnight in Slano.
Meals on board: Breakfast and lunch
If you choose our full board option to enjoy your dinner onboard the ship.
**Optional excursion: Mljet National Park

Day 4 • SLANO – DUBROVNIK
After breakfast you are free to take an optional guided tour Taste of Dalmatia –you will visit Ston small town famous for its 5 km long city walls (the longest one in Europe) and visit local vinery where you will have the opportunity to taste some finest Dalmatian wines. Later, we set sail to the Lopud island for a short swim and continue to Dubrovnik. 
Now it is time for you to fully enjoy Dubrovnik, the city rightfully named The Pearl of the Adriatic. It is the Old Town that everyone comes to see when visiting this jewel–city; its buildings with narrow alleyways, red-bricked roofs, and a smattering of churches are all encased by high city walls which are a must-to walk. Dubrovnik is a cultural treat where science, philosophy, and literature flourished in the Middle Ages.
Soak up all the historic and artistic heritage by strolling the bustling Stradun street, by visiting the Cathedral, Franciscan Monastery, Rector`s Palace, and many more attractions of this precious and beautiful UNESCO site. Find your favorite restaurant in the Old Town or join us for dinner on board if you have reserved the full board option.
Meals on board: Breakfast and lunch
*Dubrovnik town tour with a coach transfer from Dubrovnik port (Gruz) to the Old town – walking tour package
**Optional excursion:  Taste of Dalmatia

Day 5 • DUBROVNIK - ELAPHITE ISLANDS - KORČULA
After breakfast, we will depart for Korčula Island with an en-route stop for swimming or other leisure activities at one of the neighboring Elaphiti islands. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Korčula, the alleged birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Explore Korcula at your own pace or join us for an optional guided tour. This town will enchant you with its laid-back atmosphere, great restaurants, and artistic and historic treasures such as St. Mark`s Cathedral, Icon Museum, and Fortifications.
Meals on board: Breakfast and lunch.
If you choose our full board option enjoy your dinner onboard the ship.
** Optional excursion: Korčula walking tour

DAY 6 • KORČULA - MAKARSKA
The far south of Croatia holds many gems. Scattered between Dubrovnik and Korčula, the Elaphite archipelago is alluring for its pristine islands which were once an oasis for local seamen to build their ships and for captains to build their estates. Today, the Elaphites are praised for their quaint ambiance.
Stop for a swim before lunch on board en route to Korčula. You’ll know Korčula was a Venetian
stronghold as soon as you lay your eyes on the many lion statues that lurk at you from the town’s
facades and gates. The alleged home of the world-renowned traveler Marco Polo is bound to charm
you whether you explore it on your own or on an optional walking tour*.
Overnight in Korčula
*Optional excursion: Sea shell museum

Day 7 • MAKARSKA - BRAČ - SPLIT
Breakfast is served over the stunning views of the playfully dispersed archipelago of islands and followed by a scenic sail and even a refreshing dip along the way. Stop to visit the homeland of ‘the Croatian marble’, the island of Brač. You’ve probably seen this ultra-quality limestone already, perhaps on the front of the White House in Washington DC or Bundestag in Berlin, but the optional tour* to the still-operating stonemasonry school in Pučišća brings a chance to learn more about shaping this stone for eternity. Continue your sail Split. Overnight in Split.
Meals on board: Breakfast and lunch
*Stonemasonry School in Pučišča – walking tour package

Day 8 • SPLIT
Enjoy a farewell breakfast before saying goodbye to your fellow travelers and crew and disembarking
after breakfast by 9:00 AM.
Transfer to your Split hotel or Split airport.
Meals on board: Breakfast

Other notices

RATES INCLUDE:
• 8 days / 7 nights cruise on route Adriatic Paradise Cruise in a chosen category cabin
• Arrival/departure transfer from/to Split airport or accommodation within Split city area.
• Welcome drink and snack
• Half board: breakfast buffet, served lunch or dinner
• Complimentary ½ l water during meals (lunch and dinner)
• Complimentary coffee/tea all day long
• Complimentary fresh fruit all day long
• Complimentary snack during the afternoon
• Service of 9 crew members including a cruise director
• Usage of the ship’s equipment
• Change towels every day
• Bed linen change once a week
• Daily cabin cleaning service
• Free Wi/Fi on board

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Drinks/Beverages from the ship bar
• Transfer from and/or to the ship
• Gratuities or any other expense of a personal nature
• Taxes and fees, € 45,00 per person, to be paid on board in cash
• Laundry service at selected ports of call
• Beach towel hire € 3,00/week
• Walking tour package
• Entrance to National Park Mljet approx. 14,00 € p.p.

Walking tour package – 80,00 € per person (prepaid only)
• Walking tour of Dubrovnik – including guide, transfer
• Walking tour of Korčula – including a guide
• Walking tour of Split – including a guide
• Walking tour of Hvar – including a guide
• Pučišča Stonemasonry School – including guide, entrance fee

ITINERARY DEVIATIONS:
Every effort will be made to adhere to the scheduled itinerary; however, due to the 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.

RESERVATION AND BOOKING:
Bookings are on request and need to be confirmed. A reservation deposit of 30% is required within 5 days from the date of our written confirmation and balance payment to be paid 60 days before arrival.
Deposit is non-refundable.

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.

FINAL PAYMENT:
The 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