DAY 1: SATURDAY, SPLIT
The M/S Ambassador is docked in the Split harbor where passengers can come aboard during the entire day. The official welcome meeting will start at 7 PM with a welcome greeting by the Cruise director and the Captain, who will introduce the boat crew and your fellow passengers. Welcome dinner will be served at 7:30 PM.
The embarkation will be possible throughout the day, yet access to cabins is granted from 1 PM onwards. Passengers arriving prior to 1 PM can leave their luggage onboard. Any late arriving passengers will be welcomed aboard by the Captain, and will be served a cold platter dinner.
Overnight in Split, (D)
Day 2: SUNDAY, SPLIT - TROGIR
Upon arrival to Split our local expert guide will take you for a walking tour of this ancient city. Stroll the Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy the vibrant metropolitan atmosphere on Split’s many alleys and popular Riva. At noon we cruise towards another UNESCO site, the nearby town of Trogir with swimming break and lunch en route. Trogir is often referred to as a “town-museum” as this entire historic walled town is a UNESCO protected site brimming with traditional stone-houses, ancient palaces, churches, monasteries, towers, and the Cathedral of St. Lawrence which you will all get to see on a guided walking tour of the city this afternoon. Evening and dinner are at leisure.
Overnight in Trogir, (B,L)
Day 3: MONDAY, TROGIR – BOL – VIS
We start our day with morning departure towards Brac Island where our first destination is the coastal town Bol, home to the most famous beach in Croatia. Travelers will enjoy a few hours in Bol, when they are free to discover this Dalmatian town, its beaches, restaurants and cafes at leisure until lunch is served onboard. After lunch we will continue to Vis Island. This traditional fishermens' island has a long maritime history with a bounty of pirate legends, but also ancient archaeological sites, winemaking tradition and stunning beaches. Rest of the day is at leisure in Vis, and travellers are invited to explore the island on their own and enjoy its many supreme seafood restaurants for dinner.
Overnight in Vis, (B, L)
Optional Excursion - Vis Island Tour
We start our tour of Vis, our coach will follow the old road, rises above the town and overlooks the bay. After that, we descend to the fields and drive through vineyards and olive groves passing by the former allied airport from WWII and then we descend us down to Komiža. Free time in Komiža, stunning fishermen's village to have dinner in one of the cozy restaurants. Return to a boat for overnight.
Reservations and payment on the spot.
Day 4: TUESDAY, VIS-BISEVO BLUE CAVE – HVAR
This morning we will cruise to the nearby small island Bisevo, home to a stunning natural phenomenon of light and water, the Blue Cave. The cave is world famous for otherworldly blue interior, a result of sunlight reflecting off the water and white seabed. The entrance to the cave is only possible by official small boats (entrance fee included), and is dependent on weather.After a swim stop and lunch on board we’ll continue cruising along many coves and bays, towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island. Hvar is one of the country’s most attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point of international jetsetters. Upon our arrival to Hvar, a local English speaking guide will walk you through this unique city, introducing you to its millennia-long history, culture and a way of life, along with few island’s peculiarities, such as the traditional farming of lavender. Afterwards, you'll have an evening on your own to explore and dine in one of numerous family owned restaurants and taverns.
Overnight in Hvar Town, (B,L)
Day 5: WEDNESDAY, HVAR – KORCULA
We start our day with morning departure towards the island of Korcula. We will make a swimming break along the way, and lunch will be served on board prior to reaching Korcula in the early afternoon hours. Once we dock, the group will spend an entire afternoon discovering the cobbled streets of Korcula, guided by one of our local experts who will take the group for a historic walking city tour. Known as the birthplace of Marko Polo, the ancient city is home to a museum dedicated to this world explorer, a 15th century St. Mark’s Cathedral, Renaissance and Gothic architecture, the Bishop's Treasury of Korcula, which houses a remarkable collection of fine and sacral art by Renaissance artists, including sketches by Raphael and many historic sites to be explored. The rest of the evening is at leisure for guests to enjoy discovering Korcula and dining o in of Korcula’s many restaurants.
Overnight in Korcula Town, (B, L)
Day 6: THURSDAY, KORCULA – MLJET – SIPAN ISLAND OR SLANO
After breakfast our adventure continues as we set off to Mljet National Park. This morning is reserved for Mljet National Park exploration (entrance fees are included), its untouched nature, olive groves, vineyards, villages, two salt-water lakes and a Benedictine monastery on the island of St. Mary. Lunch is served on board as we cruise towards Sipan.
On Sipan Island, we shall anchor in a small picturesque peaceful fishermen’s village of Sipanska Luka. Because this port is so small, our docking here is weather and lock schedule dependent so in case we are not able to anchor in Sipanska Luka we will continue to Slano, a mainland town situated in a beautiful bay on the Dubrovnik Riviera. Our Captain tonight hosts a dinner on board along live music entertainment.
Overnight in Sipanska Luka or in Slano on the mainland, (B, L, Captain’s dinner with live music)
Optional afternoon excursion - Ston Oyster & Seafood Tasting
We start our tour by coach with an English-speaking guide to Ston, a fortified town famous for 5-kilometer long walls, a city built in the 15th century according to a plan with a rectangular scheme of streets and squares. Ston is renowned for its delicious oysters and mussels. Another landmark of Ston is its old salt ponds where the salt is still gathered today in the old way. After a relaxed time, we will have dinner that will include a three-course meal, three oysters, seafood risotto, dessert and glass of wine and water with dinner. After dinner, we will go back to Slano for overnight onboard.
Reservations and payments on the spot.
Day 7: FRIDAY, SIPAN or SLANO - DUBROVNIK
This morning we leave towards our last destination on this journey, the famous Pearl of the Adriatic – Dubrovnik. Guests can enjoy stunning landscapes as we pass along the Elaphiti Islands archipelago, and Dubrovnik Riviera. Approaching the ancient city, we will cruise along the Dubrovnik City Walls and will anchor directly in front to provided guests with truly unforgettable views of the city as we have lunch on board. The historic center of Dubrovnik, Old Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that the group will explore on a guided city tour this afternoon. Afterwards, you will have time at leisure to explore on your own, visit the city walls, or take the electric cable car to the top of the Mount Srdj as well as have dinner at leisure in on of Dubrovnik’s many restaurants. Return scheduled transfer to boat will be organized by coach.
Overnight in Dubrovnik, (B, L)
Day 8: SATURDAY, DUBROVNIK
It is time to say farewell to all your new friends after having breakfast. (B)