Dubrovnik to Split

Departure from Dubrovnik harbour Gruz at 13:00h (late arrivals can join in Slano), lunch is served as we cruise along the Dalmatian coast either on one of the Elaphiti islands - Šipan, or to the small village Slano on the mainland.

After breakfast we continue our journey towards the island and national park of Mljet. Lunch on board. Free time to enjoy the salt lakes in the National Park and enjoy the sun and sea on this  tranquil island. The large lake  is  inside the National park, and in the middle one can visit an old abbey and church, or just use a canoe to roam around lakes in the National park. Bicycles can also be hired to cycle around the paths surrounding the lakes.

Early in the morning we cruise towards the little island of Biševo and visit the Blue cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. As sometimes weather conditions can be very unpredictable our visit depends on prevailing conditions, however you will be notified of this by the crew. Entrance to Blue Cave is to be paid on the spot (approx. EUR 14.- per person). We continue towards the island of Vis, which has unique geographical position and was once  a strategic harbour for the Yugoslav navy – it was closed to the public until recently. Because of this very isolation, Vis retained a special charm of ‘the Mediterranean as it once was’ which makes it really interesting to see.

Our next destination is the tiny  island of Šćedro near the island of Hvar where we have time to relax and refresh in the clean, crystal blue sea. Departure for Hvar after lunch followed by optional guided tour. Hvar is the longest island in the Adriatic. Here there is the magnificent, Renaissance cathedral with its original tower; also the oldest community theatre in Europe which was founded here in 1612.

We leave Hvar behind  and continue our cruise towards the island of Brač, heading to the town of Bol, best known for its famous Zlatni rat beach (Golden horn), a natural phenomenon that with its distinct shape and form dominates  other beaches of Croatia. Directional winds and waves cause the shape of the beach to often change.

Early morning departure as  we continue towards Pučišća, a typical Mediterranean place, situated on the northern side of  Brač island at the bottom of a deep bay. This place is home to the world famous white stone of Brač. There is a possibility of visiting one of the few stone masonry workshops left in Europe.

Departure for our last destination, the town of Split, a city where the old town and Diocletian's Palace are under UNESCO protection. Diocletian's palace is 1700 years old and the Emperor chose this spot for his retirement villa.