Dalmatian Panorama Cruise 2024 (Split - Dubrovnik)

DAY 1 Split
Welcome to Split! An arrival transfer will meet you at Split airport and bring you to your ship docked at Split port. Embarkation begins from 14:00 hrs. After check in, the rest of the afternoon will be free for you to relax or explore Split at your own pace. Make sure to be back on board by 19:30 hrs to meet your crew and fellow travellers for a welcome reception followed by dinner.

Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Split - Makarska
After breakfast, embark on a morning tour of Split’s Old Town expertly lead by a local guide. Split has evolved from the ruins of the remarkable Diocletian’s Palace, the retirement home of Dalmatian born Emperor Diocletian, to be a bustling hub that is Croatia’s second largest city. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage; it's Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and many other fascinating, unique sites before departing for the seaside town of Makarska. Enjoy a refreshing swim stop along the way by beautiful Brac island before lunch is served on board. Arrive in Makarska in the afternoon where a private coach transfer will take you to Biokovo Nature Park to experience the magnificent views from the skywalk suspended 1228 metres above sea level. It is said that on sunny, windy days, it is possible to see all the way to Italy from the viewpoint! After your tour return back to Makarska where you will have free time to wander through town and try out one of the many restaurants and taverns serving up some of the freshest seafood around.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 3 Makarska - Hvar
Depart Makarska and head for the sunny island of Hvar with a swim stop along the way. Lunch will be served on board before arriving into Hvar Town. A walking tour with a local guide will showcase the city’s rich history, beautiful architecture and important landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. Stephen, Spanish Fortress, and the Hvar Arsenal which houses the oldest public theatre in Europe dating back to 1612. Later on you will have free time to try one of the many restaurants, bars and cafes that line the port and soak in the nightlife.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 4 Hvar – Bisevo – Vis
An early start this morning will see you head to the magnificent Bisevo Blue cave to experience this spectacular natural phenomenon. Accessible only by boat, the caves natural underwater entrance allows for sunbeams to penetrate through and reflect off the white cave floor creating a luminous effect of aquamarine and silver light in the waters depths. After, enjoy a swim stop and lunch on board and cruise towards the island of Vis. Once a strategic naval base used by the Yugoslavian army, Vis Island remained closed to the public for many years. The isolation helped preserve the island from development and it therefore has retained a special and authentic charm. If Vis looks and sounds familiar to you these days it could be because the island was used as the setting for Mama Mia 2. Spend the afternoon at leisure and take in the sights and flavours of Vis Town. There are many excellent restaurants and taverns along the promenade where you can enjoy a glass of local wine and try some fresh seafood which the island is known for.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Please note: Visit to Blue Cave is dependent 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 cruise towards the island of Korcula. Enjoy a swim stop and lunch on board before arriving into Korcula in the afternoon. Get to know Korcula Town, the reputed birth place of famed explorer Marco Polo, on a walking tour lead by a local guide who will impart some history and stories of the area. Surrounded by medieval walls and encased by medieval stone ramparts and towers, Korcula is a town that’s small yet well preserved and full of character.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 6 Korcula – Mljet – Slano
Cruise to the island of Mljet and enjoy a swim stop enroute and lunch on board. Explore the peaceful surrounds of Mljet National Park, including the Benedictine monastery and big and small lakes, by bike, kayak or on foot. Head back on board in the afternoon and cruise to Slano to take an excursion to Ston to try some freshly shucked oysters directly from the source! This evening, enjoy a captains dinner on board accompanied by some live entertainment.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 7 Slano – Dubrovnik
Continue your cruise to the final port of call, Dubrovnik – the Pearl of the Adriatic. Enjoy a final swim stop along the way after which lunch will be served on board. Upon arrival at Gruz port, a private coach will take you on a scenic ride to a special viewpoint for spectacular views of the city. After, join a guided sightseeing tour of this historic Old Town, where you will visit Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan Monastery’s pharmacy. The remainder of the afternoon and evening are at leisure for you to continue your exploration. Why not take a cable car to the top of Mt Srd for incredible panoramic views of Dubrovnik, or perhaps take stroll down the ‘Stradum’, the completely pedestrianised main street in Old Town where you’re sure to find plenty of cafes, shops and restaurants to try out.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 8 Dubrovnik
Your Dalmatian Panorama cruise ends with disembarkation after breakfast by 9am. A departure transfer will take you to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast