The advertised price of a Croatia small-ship cruise is a useful starting point, but it is not always the full cost of the journey. Your final budget depends on the ship, sailing date, cabin category and included services. This guide explains what to check before requesting a quote for a 2027 cruise.
Start with the cruise fare
Published starting fares are generally shown per person sharing a double or twin cabin. A Lower Deck cabin can be priced differently from Main Deck or Upper Deck accommodation, and fares may vary between spring, summer and autumn. Different ships offering similar routes may also have different prices and inclusions.
Always check the fare for your actual departure date and selected ship. The lowest advertised price for a route does not necessarily apply to every departure. Early Booking discounts and Special Offers are available only under their published conditions.
Understand Port charges
For our Croatia cruise programmes, mandatory Port charges are shown separately from the cruise fare and are payable in cash on board.
The amount varies between ships, programmes and departures. There is no single standard Port charges amount for all Croatia cruises.
When comparing cruise prices, remember to calculate the cruise fare plus the applicable Port charges and any personal extras.
What is included in the cruise fare?
Many small-ship cruises include accommodation, breakfast and selected lunches. Depending on the programme, additional inclusions may include a welcome dinner, Captain's dinner, guided walking tours or selected excursions.
However, inclusions are not identical across all ships and itineraries.
Before choosing your cruise, carefully check the Included in Price and Not Included in Price sections of the specific programme.
National park admission, optional excursions and attractions such as the Biševo Blue Cave may involve additional charges. A destination appearing in an itinerary does not automatically mean that its entrance fee is included.
Additional costs to consider
Drinks: Some programmes include selected drinks with meals, while others charge separately for beverages.
Excursions: Guided tours and optional activities vary by programme. Check which excursions are included.
Tips: Gratuities for the crew and guides may be additional.
Transfers: Airport transfers, transport to the embarkation port and post-cruise transfers may not be included.
Travel arrangements: Flights, pre-cruise or post-cruise accommodation and personal expenses should also be considered.
Travelling alone or with three guests?
Solo travellers should check the applicable single supplement. The supplement depends on the ship and cabin category, and some arrangements are available only on request.
Triple cabins are available on selected ships and in selected categories. Prices and discounts for a third guest can differ from those offered to passengers sharing a standard double cabin.
We recommend requesting a personalised quotation for these arrangements.
How to compare Croatia cruise prices fairly
When comparing two cruises, choose a similar departure period, number of nights and cabin standard.
Then consider the actual Port charges, included meals, transfers, sightseeing and optional extras.
A cruise with a higher starting fare may include additional services that would otherwise need to be paid for separately.
Find your Croatia cruise for 2027
Explore our available Croatia cruises, compare different small ships and review the detailed itinerary before making your decision.
Croatia cruise finder: https://croatiacruise.eu/
Our small cruise ships: https://croatiacruise.eu/ships
Cruise selection guide: https://croatiacruise.eu/stories/how-to-choose-small-ship-cruise-croatia-2027
Our team will be happy to help you compare suitable ships, departure dates and cabin categories. We provide a written offer after checking your requested arrangements.
Sending an enquiry does not constitute a confirmed booking.
