Adriatic Paradise Cruise

Tour the main seaside towns on the mainland as well as the most famous islands, while onboard a cruise ship with only 12 to 20 cabins. If you are not sea sick, it is the best way to see Croatia!

Includes:

• 7-night cruise with accommodation in chosen category cabin
• 14 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners (including Captain’s Dinner on day 5)
• Departure transfer to Split airport (or hotel within Split city area)
• Welcome drink and snack
• Complimentary water, coffee/tea, fresh fruit, all day long on the ship
• Complimentary snack during the afternoon on the ship
• 9 crew members including a Cruise Manager
• Towels change every second day
• Daily cabin cleaning service (bed linen change once a week)
• Free WI-FI on board in public areas

Exclusions:

Flights – Gratuities– Meals and drinks unless otherwise indicated – Telephone charges – Personal insurance – Cruise taxes and fees of € 45,00 per person (to be paid on board, in cash money) – Laundry service at selected ports of call – Beach towel hire – Entrance to Mljet National Park – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.

Additional Information:

Note
* Cruising route is subject to change depending upon weather conditions.
* Departures are guaranteed. Exotik reserves the right to change the vessel provider in case the contracted services are not supplied according to the previously agreed standards.
* Guests are obliged to follow ship rules (found in written form on the ship) especially with regards to bringing drinks on board.
* In case of bad behavior the captain reserves the right to ask the clients to disembark.
* This program is not suitable for persons with restricted mobility.

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DAY 1 EMBARKATION SPLIT (Saturday)
Embark at any time after 14:00. Over a welcome drink and a snack, meet your Cruise Director and the crew and get acquainted with the rules and safety measures. Your journey begins with dinner on board the vessel Adriatic Princess and overnight in Split.
Meals :Dinner
Accommodation : Split for 1 night aboard the Adriatic Princess


DAY 2 SPLIT – HVAR (Island of Hvar) – VELA LUKA (Island of Korčula) (Sunday)
Today is the day for enjoying the highlights of the central Dalmatian coast. After breakfast hop over to the island of Hvar, known for the purple of its lavender, the red of its wines and the Venetian feel of its hotspot Hvar. Join an optional guided walking tour of Hvar* (+$) or explore on your own before taking a refreshing swim near Pakleni otoci, the wondrous neighboring islands. Finally, a short sail takes you to Vela Luka on Korčula Island, where you will arrive just in time for a relaxing late afternoon, dinner, and overnight stay.
Meals :Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Vela Luka on Korčula Island for 1 night aboard the ship
Optional Excursions : *Walking tour of Hvar town (+$)


DAY 3 VELA LUKA (Island of Korčula) – POMENA (Island of Mljet) – SLANO (Monday)
Your captain will choose a secluded bay to hop in the sea and start the day. Surrounded in deep green forests which earned Korčula its name and fame, meditate upon the sound of crickets and silence as you immerse yourself in the essence of this region: the crystal blue sea. Then continue to another green island, this time Mljet. Join our optional excursion** (+$) to visit the national park itself, home of two salty lakes connected with the sea via a narrow canal. The bigger lake hides a charming islet in its center with a 12th-century Benedictine monastery. Spend the evening in the small settlement of Slano on the mainland, once adored by Dubrovnik’s Sea captains. Why becomes self-evident as soon as you take your first stroll along the waterfront.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Slano for 1 night aboard the ship
Optional Excursions : **Mljet Island National Park (+$)


DAY 4 SLANO – DUBROVNIK (Tuesday)
In the vicinity of Slano, the small town of Ston claims its fame for many things gourmand: strong wines, ancient salt production and succulent oysters and mussels. Our optional tour, the Taste of Dalmatia* (+$) highlights all these treasures, but you can also just relax in Slano before sailing out to Dubrovnik. Midway, a dip in the Adriatic gets you up and ready to join an optional guided tour** (+$) of Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Surrounded by immense city walls, as if in a universe of its own, the world-famous facades line up as you walk the same streets as the cast and crews of Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Robin Hood. Enjoy an evening of romance, glitz and glam, as you will be staying in Dubrovnik overnight.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Dubrovnik for 1 night aboard the ship
Optional Excursions : *Walking tour of Dubrovnik with a one-way coach transfer from Dubrovnik port (Gruz) to the Old Town (+$)
**Taste of Dalmatia (+$)

DAY 5 DUBROVNIK – KORČULA (Wednesday)
The far south of Croatia holds many gems. Scattered between Dubrovnik and Korčula, the Elaphite archipelago is alluring for its pristine islands which were once an oasis for local seamen to build their ships and for captains to build their estates. Today, the Elaphites are praised for their quaint ambiance. Stop for a swim before lunch on board en route to Korčula. You’ll know Korčula was a Venetian stronghold as soon as you lay your eyes on the many lion statues which lurk at you from the town’s facades and gates. The alleged home of the world-renowned traveler Marco Polo is bound to charm you whether you explore it on your own or in an optional walking tour* (+$). Overnight in Korčula.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Korčula for 1 night aboard the ship
Optional Excursions : *Korčula town walking tour (+$)


DAY 6 KORČULA – MAKARSKA (Thursday)
Breakfast is served on boat, navigating through the central dalmatian islands on one side and the high mountains of the mainland on the other. Enjoy a swim before lunch and then spend the afternoon in the beautiful seaside town of Makarska, certainly one of the highlights of Dalmatia. The imposing mountain range of Biokovo Nature Park* (+$) in the background offers a magnificent contrast to the coast with its fabulously beautiful turquoise blue beaches, all of which makes Makarska a true picture-book destination, a paradise both for adventure travelers and those seeking a relaxing beach vacation. Strolling through the historic town center, past small romantic alleys, and squares, you will discover many attractions worth seeing, including a small but interesting Seashell Museum (+$). Overnight in Makarska.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Makarska for 1 night aboard the ship
Optional Excursions : **Biokovo Skywalk (+$)


DAY 7 MAKARSKA – BRAČ – SPLIT (Friday)
Breakfast is served over the stunning views of the playfully dispersed archipelago of islands and followed by a scenic sail, and even a refreshing dip along the way. Stop to visit the homeland of “the Croatian marble”, the island of Brač. You’ve probably seen this ultra-quality limestone already, perhaps on the front of the White House in Washington DC or Bundestag in Berlin, but the optional tour* (+$) to the still-operating stonemasonry school in Pučišća brings a chance to learn more about shaping this stone for eternity. Continue your sail to Split. Choose to explore Split on your own or join an optional walking tour* (+$) of Split’s famous Diocletian Palace. Built to house the Roman Emperor, the Palace grew into a city after Slavs ruined the nearby Roman town of Salona. With our local guide, discover the secrets of centuries past in what is today the vibrant core of Dalmatia’s largest city. Overnight in Split.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Split for 1 night aboard the ship
Optional Excursions : *Stonemasonry School in Pučišća (+$)
*Walking tour of Split (+$)


DAY 8 DEPARTURE FROM SPLIT (Saturday)
Enjoy a farewell breakfast before saying goodbye to your fellow travelers and crew and disembarking. Transfer to Split airport or extend your stay in Croatia.
Meals : Breakfast

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