Splendid Cruise from Split to Dubrovnik on board Splendid

Program info

M/S Splendid is one of our most popular modern steel cruise ships over five years, provide an unforgettable experience with the natural beauty of the Croatian coast while enjoying the comforts of life on board a motor cruise ship.

Day 1 • SPLIT
M/S SPLENDID will be docked in the Split harbor where you can board during the entire day. A welcome meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. where you will be introduced by our Cruise director to the Captain, our crew, and of course, your future fellow passengers with whom you will spend a week onboard. Welcome dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. The embarkation will be possible throughout the day; passengers arriving in the morning cannot enter their cabins before 1:00 p.m. but they can leave their luggage on board. The captain will wait for all passengers arriving late at night and these guests will be provided with dinner. Overnight in Split.
Meals on board: Dinner

Day 2 • SPLIT - OMIŠ - PUČIŠČA
Our English-speaking guide will do a morning Split City tour, and walk us through the historical Diocletian Palace. Split is the second-largest urban center in Croatia and the seat of 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. At noon we will start our cruise to Omiš, an ancient town with city walls, fortresses, and stone churches located at the delta of the Cetina River with its wonderful beaches. In the past, Omiš was for centuries a symbol of retaliation, courage, and strength of the famous pirates against the Venetian Republic. Lunch will be given while we cruise there with a swim stop. After Omiš we will cruise across the Brac channel to continue towards Pučišča, the biggest village on the island of Brač. Nowhere in the system of towns and villages in Dalmatia does terrain play such a compelling role as in Pucisca with its spectacular irregularity of the steep-sided natural harbor, its authentic Mediterranean architecture, and rustic ambiance; the fjord-like inlet meets three narrow valleys that descend from the hills to join those quiet and beautiful waters. Pučišča Quarry was exploited in Antiquity; the reopening of the quarry took place in 1455, unused since Roman times. It was from this quarry that stone was excavated to build limestone columns of the White House in Washington DC, The Parliament House in Vienna, and many other famous buildings all over the world. The only Stonemasonry school in Croatia is located in Pučišča where students carve sculptures from Brač limestone with traditional and unconventional tools that have been used here for centuries. We will spend the night in this very quiet small town. Nightfall unifies the diverse features of Pučišča that have intrigued us by daylight. Overnight in Pučišče.
Meals on board: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 • PUČIŠĆA - BOL - HVAR
We start our day with a 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 the sunniest island of Croatia – the island of Hvar, along with 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 evening arrival at Hvar, a local English-speaking guide will walk you through the town introducing you to the history, culture, and way of life on this island and explaining 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 the numerous family-owned restaurants. Overnight in Hvar Historical Town.
Meals on board: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 • HVAR - BIŠEVO BLUE CAVE - VIS
We start our day with a morning cruise towards Island Biševo with its Blue cave. The cave has its natural entrance which is located below sea level, which requires that its 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, and this is a reason why entrance fees should be paid on the spot – if we have the luck to visit it! We will dock in Vis. Lunch. Vis is a pearl among Croatian Adriatic islands, left untouched by the development of tourism for so many years - due to its strategic location on the open sea, it served as a military zone for many years. Beautiful beaches, preserved nature, ecological agriculture, and preserved traditional architecture are the unique advantages of this unique Croatian island. You will have an evening free in Vis Overnight in Vis Town.
Meals on board: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 • VIS – KORČULA
We start our day with a morning departure towards the island of Korčula. We shall stop for a swim before lunch and in the afternoon arrive in Korčula town, on Korčula Island. Korčula is a city known as the birthplace of Marko Polo, the famous explorer. Our English-speaking guide will do the 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.
Meals on board: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 • KORČULA – SLANO
Morning cruise to Mljet Island, where you’ll be free to explore National Park Mljet (entrance fees are not included), walk around the Great and Small Lake, visit The Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery dating from the 12th century and, of course, take a swim in the heart of this pristine National ParkLunch will be served on board as we continue our cruise to Slano, where we shall arrive in the afternoon.
Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach, dense pine forest, olive groves, a long cultural tradition, and numerous historical monuments. For all who are interested, we can organize an optional excursion to Ston. Ston is a fortified town famous for 5-kilometre-long walls, old saltwork
and oysters/mussels farm.Overnight in Slano.
Meals on board: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 • SLANO– DUBROVNIK
Morning departure to Dubrovnik, along the shores of Mljet and the Elaphite islands where we will have a short swim stop and lunch while arriving in Dubrovnik. Our English-speaking guide and coach will come to the pier. After an organized panoramic drive and photo stop of breath-taking scenery at a hill above Dubrovnik, we will arrive in the historical center 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 will be left on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls, or take the cable car to the top of Mount Srdj. The return coach transfer is scheduled in the evening or you can return on your own. You will see why this city is called the Pearl of the Adriatic. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Meals on board: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 • DUBROVNIK
It is time to say farewell to all your new friends after having breakfast.
Meals on board: Breakfast

Other notices

RATES INCLUDE:
• Accommodation in a chosen cabin category on 7 night /8-day cruise with the ship's facilities at your disposal
• English-speaking cruise manager on board
• 7 crew members
• Complimentary fresh fruit available daily
• Welcome dinner with three courses
• Buffet breakfast daily and 6 lunches with three courses
• Professional English-speaking guide for city tours of Split, Hvar, Korčula, and Dubrovnik ( transfer with panoramic photo stop included)
• Whispering audio devices provided for the tours
• Change of towels every second day
• Change of bed linen once per cruise
• Daily cabin cleaning service
• Water dispenser
• Free unlimited Wi-Fi on board
• CCTV Security Cameras on board
• Usage of the rooftop whirlpool

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Taxes and fees, EUR 50,00 per person to be paid on board in cash
• Drinks/ beverages from the ship's bar
• Transfer from and/or to the ship (organized on request)
• Pre/post-cruise accommodation ( organized on request )
• Entry fee to Biševo Blue Cave, payable on the spot ( optional)
• Entry fee to Mljet National Park, payable on the spot ( optional)
• Entry fees for museums, exhibitions, and similar
• Additional excursions
• Tips, laundry, and 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.