7 Night Croatia & Montenegro Deluxe Balcony Cruise

Your private driver will welcome you upon arrival at Split International Airport or meet you at your Split hotel for a transfer to the ship in Split’s harbor with check-in available from 2 pm. Take time to settle into your cabin and check out the facilities onboard before joining our local guide for a tour of Old Town Split, including 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace with its winding streets and alleyways home to some of the world’s most well-preserved Roman architecture. Back onboard, prepare for this evening’s meet-and-greet/cocktail reception followed by a three-course feast, with intros to the captain and crew, and time to mingle with your fellow passengers.

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Split
• Meals Included Welcome Dinner

Our cruise departs for densely forested Korcula Island early this morning, stopping for lunch in a hidden bay so you can dine alfresco while immersed in the breathtaking scenery. We’ll arrive just outside Old Town Korcula this afternoon, just in time to join our local guide for a tour through the narrow streets, laid out in a fishbone shape. Often referred to as a “mini-Dubrovnik” it’s surrounded by stone walls, towers, and gates. Learn more about the history behind it as you stroll through. Its strong ties to Venice can be seen throughout. After exploring, enjoy leisure time to explore and dine on your own. 

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Korcula
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

Cruising down the coast to Dubrovnik, enjoy breakfast while taking in the magnificent scenery followed by a swim stop in a secluded bay. We’ll arrive at the stunning city you may have seen featured in the hit series “Game of Thrones” after lunch. Join your Cruise Director and a local guide for a tour through the UNESCO-listed walled historic center. Marvel at the centuries-old Gothic and Renaissance buildings while learning more about them from your guide and then explore on your own. We recommend walking atop the city walls for a spectacular view, followed by a sea and sunset view dinner at a rooftop eatery.

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Dubrovnik
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

Montenegro’s border is just 28 miles from Dubrovnik, so today we’ll take advantage of its close proximity for a tour. As this is a full day out, leaving early this morning, the crew will provide breakfast boxes to take along. The first stop is Perast, a tiny traditional village along the Bay of Kotor with remarkably well-preserved Venetian Gothic buildings. You’ll take a short, guided tour before continuing to UNESCO-listed Old Town Kotor. Meet up with a local guide for a fascinating tour and then enjoy a traditional Montenegrin lunch. Return to Dubrovnik in time to sample another restaurant for dinner on your own.

• Excursions Included Full-day guided tour in Montenegro
• Meals Included Breakfast and Traditional Lunch

We’ll travel to the Peljesca Peninsula today, renowned for its oysters harvested in Mali Ston Bay. The high concentration of salt and other minerals is said to be partially responsible for the delectable flavors. A swim stop surrounded by the region’s magnificent scenery will be enjoyed along the way. When we reach the port, join your Cruise Director to hop on a traditional boat for a short ride to Ston where a tasting of oysters and mussels will be enjoyed while learning more about how they’re harvested. Back on the ship, prepare for a memorable evening with the Captain’s Dinner, including live entertainment, taking place onboard. 

• Excursions Included Fresh oyster & mussel tasting
• Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Dinner with live entertainment

As we cruise through the picturesque Pakleni archipelago, enjoy a swim stop in the crystal-clear aquamarine water. Back on board, we sail on to sunny Hvar. Upon our arrival, meet up with an expert local guide for a tour of charming Old Town Hvar. It’s historic streets and main square are home to many centuries-old landmarks like the Cathedral of St. Stephen, built on the foundations of a 6th-century early Christian church. The community theater is the oldest in Europe, built in 1612 while the 16th-century Spanjola Fortress soars over it all. Afterward, enjoy dinner on your own and time to sample Hvar’s famous nightlife. 

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Hvar
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

Your destination this morning is worth the early wake-up call. We’ll dock in Bol on Brac Island where your Cruise Director can lead you to one of Europe’s most famously stunning beaches, Zlatni Rat. If you prefer, you can enjoy the scenery by walking the pretty promenade instead. Back on the ship, we continue cruising to Trogir, with its medieval Old Town like an open-air museum. Enjoy a swim stop en route, and upon arrival, the rest of the day is at your leisure, ideal for marveling at everything from the 13th-century St. Lawrence Cathedral to Kamerlengo Fortress, and enjoy dinner independently at an enticing restaurant.

• Excursions Included Visit to world-famous Zlatni Rat Beach
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

With an exciting week of cruising now behind us, your cruise will soon come to an end. Those who have an early flight out can disembark in Trogir as it’s close to Split International Airport. Other guests will continue on with us to Split where disembarkation will be by 9 am. There will be a final breakfast served on the ship and after saying your farewells to the captain, crew, and your many new friends, you’ll be our driver for a private transfer to the airport or to your local hotel if you plan to spend more time in Split. 

• Excursions Included N/A
• Meals Included Breakfast