Program info
The gorgeous islands, pristine beaches, quiet harbors and beautiful towns of Dalmatia open up before you as you cruise along the Adriatic coast on a brand new luxury M/S Ambassador.
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 harbor 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 a welcome reception followed by dinner at 7:30 PM. Dinner meals will be also served to the guests arriving on 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 center in Croatia and the seat of 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 midnight 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 at Trogir in the afternoon. This town – museum is 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 on a Trogir city tour. Afterward, you’ll have the evening on your own, free to explore or have dinner in one of Trogir’s cozy 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 unspoiled 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 the 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 for international jet setters. 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 way of life, along with a few island’s peculiarities, such as the
traditional farming of lavender. Afterward, 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 a 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. The 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 time. 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 was direct to the historical center 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 center where you will have the chance to take an unforgettable group photo of breathtaking Dubrovnik. We will disembark group directly in the Old Town where our English-speaking guide will show us the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After the city tour, you will be left on your own to explore the city, visit the City Walls, or take the cable car to the top of Mount Srđ and have an intimate farewell dinner. Return scheduled transfer by coaches to Gruž harbor 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