Dalmatian Panorama 2024 (Dubrovnik - Split)

DAY 1 Dubrovnik
Welcome to the historic city of Dubrovnik! Your cruise commences with an arrival transfer that will take you from the airport to the port for check in. Embarkation begins from 14.00hrs and you will have the rest of the afternoon at leisure to relax or explore this fantastic town. Make sure to be back on board by 19:30 hrs to meet your crew and fellow travellers for a welcome reception which will be followed by dinner.

Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Dubrovnik - Slano
After breakfast on board, a private coach will take you on a sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik with a panoramic drive to a viewpoint for a fantastic overlook of the city. Then, with a local guide, uncover the wonders of this fortified old city, including a stop by the Franciscan Monastery which has been active since 1317 and is one of the oldest operating pharmacies in Europe. Take a walk down the Stradun - both a street and a square - and see the buildings of the famous Old Town enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, head back to the ship for lunch and set off for the village of Slano in southern Dalmatia. Enjoy a refreshing swim stop along the way in the Peljesac peninsula before arriving into Slano. Here, you will embark on a delectable oyster tasting excursion to Ston where you will get to sample these local delicacies. A return coach transfer will bring you back to your ship where a Captain's Dinner will be served on board tonight.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 3 Slano - Mljet - Korcula
This morning, head north towards the island of Mljet where you can immerse yourself in the peaceful surrounds of Mljet National Park. The park can be explored by bike, kayak or on foot. After some free time hop back on board for lunch and cruise to the island of Korcula. Get to know Korcula Town, the reputed birth place of famed explorer Marco Polo, on a walking tour lead by a local guide. Korcula’s Old Town, with its intricate fishbone layout, is considered one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. The evening is then free to experience the numerous restaurants and bars that are tucked within the narrow cobblestone streets and line the city walls.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 4 Korcula - Vis
Today, head towards the island of Vis. As an ex-naval strategic base that was closed to the public for years, Vis has retained its authenticity with the isolation helping preserve the beauty of the island. Your afternoon is free to explore the island's charming sights of the seafront town which is easily accessible by foot. Keep with half a century’s long tradition and perhaps catch a film in the town’s open air cinema. Located right by the water, it’s an ideal spot to soak in the tantalising Mediterranean climate in the summertime.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 5 Vis - Bisevo - Hvar
Early this morning, cruise to Bisevo to witness the magical natural phenomenon of the Blue Cave. Accessible only by a small boat, the caves natural underwater entrance allows for sunbeams to penetrate through and reflect off the white cave floor creating a luminous effect of turquoise light in the waters depths. Continue your journey to the island of Hvar enjoying a swim stop and lunch on board along the way. Later in the afternoon, arrive into Hvar Town where a local guide will take you on a walking tour of the city. See the Renaissance Cathedral with its original tower and the oldest community theatre in Europe that was founded in 1612. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure; climb up to the Spanish fortress for a spectacular sunset over the town, or perhaps dine at one of Hvar’s many seaside restaurants and enjoy its lively nightlife!

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 6 Hvar - Makarska
Depart early this morning and cruise towards Makarska which was once an Illyrian settlement before being taken over by Roman and Venetian rule. Enjoy a swim stop and lunch on board before arriving into Makarska in the afternoon where a private coach will transfer you from the port to Biokovo Nature Park. Experience the superb views from the semicircular glass lookout that protrudes beyond the egde of a cliff and stands 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 the tour, return back to Makarska where you will have free time to wander along the cosmopolitan waterfront and try one of the local restaurants in town.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 7 Makarska - Split
Start the day with breakfast as you cruise towards your final port – Split! Upon arrival in Split, join a guided tour where you will see the historic inner city, built around the impressive Diocletian's Palace, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage listed site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage; it's Renaissance and Gothic structures including Jupiter's Temple and the Peristyle. Your evening is free to explore the city's famous Riva promenade and dine at one of the many fantastic restaurants.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 8 Split
Say goodbye to your crew and new friends as you disembark after breakfast. A shared departure transfer is included for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast