A Beyond Travel favourite, our 8 day cruise aboard the First-Class vessel MS Splendid is an ideal program for first time small ship cruise guests. Featuring an itinerary encompassing the rich heritage of Croatia and its stunning islands and coast, your cruise includes guided city tours with a professional local guide, swim stops in the crystal clear waters of the many hidden bays and coves in the Adriatic, plus much more!
DAY 1 Split
Welcome to Split! Embarkation begins at 14.00hrs. Leave your bags on board and explore the city before returning to meet your Captain, crew and fellow passengers and then enjoying a Welcome Dinner.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2 Split - Omis - Brac
Start the day with a guided sightseeing tour of Split, where you’ll see the historical Diocletian’s Palace plus over 1700 years worth of history in this amazing city. At mid day, cruise along to Omis, an ancient town with fortresses and stone churches and boasting wonderful beaches. While enjoying lunch, continue cruising the Brac Channel to Pucisca, the biggest village on the Island of Brac. Make sure to enjoy the sights of this village during your night stay here.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 3 Brac - Bol - Hvar
Today depart towards Hvar with a stop at Bol, known for having one of Europe’s finest beaches, Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape). Enjoy the beach and the charming Dalmatian town before lunch on board. Cruise on to Hvar, one of the most popular and attractive Croatian destinations. You’ll enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Hvar, experience its history and culture, including learning how lavender was traditionally farmed here for centuries. Spend the evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 4 Hvar - Bisevo - Vis
Enjoy the morning cruising towards the Island of Bisevo and its infamous Blue Cave. Marvel as the sun penetrates through the submarine opening creating aquamarine and silver effects in the water, a truly magical phenomenon to witness. After, enjoy a lunch in Vis and spend the rest of the day here at leisure. Mainly untouched by tourist development, Vis has retained its unspoilt beauty in its beaches and nature, as well as its traditional architecture. Perhaps join an Optional Vis Island Excursion where you get to explore the island and visit Komiza. Explore more of this town with your free evening.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Please note: Visit to Blue Cave is dependant on weather conditions as sometimes high tide can prevent entry. Your Captain will advise the conditions and accessibility the morning of scheduled visit.
DAY 5 Vis - Korcula
This morning will be spent heading towards to Island of Korcula, with a swim stop and lunch en route. In the afternoon, arrive in Korcula Town, known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of this charming town before spending the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 6 Korcula - Mljet - Slano
Enjoy the views of the Korcula islands archipelago as we head towards National Park Mljet including a swim stop and lunch en route. Spend this free afternoon exploring the National Park, the Great and Small Lake, and don’t forget to visit the 12th century Benedictine Monastery. Lunch will be served on board as you cruise towards Slano. After a swim stop, arrive at Slano where you are free to explore one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera. Discover beautiful beaches, dense pine forest, olive groves and historical monuments. You will be offered an Optional Excursion to Ston, a fortified town famous for its well preserved town walls, old salt works, and oyster and mussel farms. Otherwise the rest of the day is free to explore. This evening, enjoy some free time before a Captain’s Dinner, featuring live entertainment.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 7 Slano - Dubrovnik
Cruise along the shores of the Elaphite Islands with a short swim stop and lunch. You’ll arrive into Dubrovnik to meet your guide for your guided sightseeing tour where you'll be taken into the historical centre of Dubrovnik Old Town. After, enjoy the afternoon at your leisure to explore and learn why Dubrovnik is known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic".
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 8 Dubrovnik
Enjoy breakfast and say farewell to your fellow travellers, Captain and crew as your Splendid Croatia cruise concludes this morning.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Deck | Cabin | Bedding | Size (sqm) | Window | To Open |
Upper Deck | Standard | Double/Twin | 9-10 | Window | Yes |
Main Deck | Standard | Double/Twin/Triple | 9-10 | Window | Yes |
Lower Deck | Standard | Double/Twin | 9-11 | Porthole | No |
*2 cabins on Main Deck can add extra bunk bed for triple share use