Dalmatian Wine Cruise 2026 (Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik)

Itinerary + Map

DAY 1 Dubrovnik
Welcome to Dubrovnik! Transfer from the airport to Dubrovnik harbour for check in from 14.00hrs onwards. After settling in, transfer to the city gates for a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town and be charmed by the Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Then, take the cable car from the Old Town to Srd mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and of the Elaphiti Islands. Return to the ship for a cocktail reception followed by a welcome dinner.

Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Dubrovnik – Korcula
Today cruise to Korcula Island, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. While wandering along the herringbone pattern laneways of Korcula Town, hear stories of legends, tales, and monuments of the area. In the afternoon take a panoramic drive through vineyards to visit the famous sandy beach Lumbarda and enjoy wine tasting at a well know local winery with grappa and snacks.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 3 Korcula – Hvar
An early departure sees you head towards Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic. Visit a local farm and enjoy their wine, olive oil and traditional homemade products. Also stop by the Lavender Museum and distillery and learn about the history of lavender production on the island which used to be the main source of income for many. Transfer back to Hvar Town for an afternoon guided walking tour where you will see the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower and learn of the oldest community theatre in Europe at the Hvar Arsenal. The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore this exciting city. Why not climb to the Spanish fortress for 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

DAY 4 Hvar – Bisevo – Vis

Depart early in the morning and cruise towards the small island of Bisevo to visit the Blue cave. Witness the truly magnificent natural phenomenon as an aquamarine glow is reflected on the walls of the cave, created by the refraction and reflection of sunlight off the sea floor. Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public for years. As such, Vis has retained a special charm, and shot to fame as being the location for the hit film, Mama Mia 2. Enjoy wine tasting at a local family-owned winery with a long winemaking tradition and overnight in the port of Vis.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Please note: The ability to visit the Blue Cave is weather dependent and will be determined on the day of the visit by local operators and you will be advised by your Cruise Manager.


DAY 5 Vis – Peljesac Peninsula
From Vis, cruise along the Adriatic to the Peljesac Peninsula, an area well known for its excellent wine! Enjoy lunch onboard and on arrival in Peljesac, transfer to the famous Korta Katarina winery for a guided tour of the vineyard followed by wine tasting. Afterwards continue to the Boutique Winery Mikulic in Orebic and learn about the traditional winemaking process employed by this small family-owned winery. Enjoy the wine tasting of award-winning Croatian wines followed with dinner before transferring back to the ship.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 6 Peljesac Peninsula – Slano
Continue cruising through the Peljesac Peninsula to Trstenik where your first stop will be the well-regarded Grgic Winery which was founded by the highly awarded and legendary Napa Valley winemaker Mike Grgich. Here, you will have the chance to taste some of their superb wines including Plavac Mali and Posip. Next, visit the Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putnikovic and be introduced to the traditional process of winemaking from vineyards to barrels, the historical development of the vines followed by a high-quality wine tasting with snacks. Then continue to the once fortified village of Ston, famous for its oysters and saltworks. After exploring the town’s vast medieval ramparts on a guided walking tour, discover Europe's oldest saltworks known as the trademark of Ston. A short coastal walk will then lead you to an oyster farm to learn more about oysters and a special tasting of this delicacy. Transfer back to the ship in Slano for a Captain’s dinner on board with live entertainment.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 7 Slano – Dubrovnik
As you journey back to Dubrovnik, cruise past the magnificent old town city walls for a different perspective of the Old Town. Lunch will be served on board before mooring at Dubrovnik harbour where a transfer will take you to Konavle area to visit the Crvik winery to taste the native Dalmatian wine sort ‘’Marastina''.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 8 Dubrovnik
Farwell crew and new friends as your Dalmatian Wine cruise concludes after breakfast with a departure transfer to the airport.

Meals included: Breakfast

  • Arrival Transfer
  • Departure Transfer
  • Cruise Manager
  • Daily cabin service
  • Fresh towels and bed linen mid week
  • Beach towel hire
  • Luggage handling
  • 8 day cruise in a sea-view cabin

Exclusions: Tourist taxes and all port fees (EUR60 per person – to be paid locally in cash), Gratuities, Korcula Village Dinner (approx. EUR43-57* per person) and Blue Cave entrance fee (EUR24* per person).

*Prices are subject to change and are to be paid locally.

  • Welcome reception with cocktail
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 5 lunches
  • 3 dinners including Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment
  • Complimentary tea and coffee after lunch
  • Complimentary water from dispenser
  • Fresh fruit daily
  • Olive oil and wine tasting on board
  • Oyster tasting in Ston
  • Various wine tasting
  • Guided tours of:
    Dubrovnik
    Korcula
    Hvar
    Ston
  • Visit:
    The Lavender Museum, Hvar
    Croatian Museum of Viticulture, Putnikovic
    Salt farm and great walls of Ston

Pricing

Prices are per person in Australian Dollars (AUD)

Ship Information

Boat 1: MS Rhapsody

  • Launched: 2021
  • Length: 50m
  • Breadth: 8.63m
  • Speed: TBA
  • Crew: 7-9
  • Passengers: 36
  • Cabins: 19
  • Upper deck cabins with private balconies
  • Air-conditioned en-suite cabins
  • Large Sun deck
  • Lounge area on the upper deck
  • Main deck dining room & bar
  • Jacuzzi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Deck Cabin Bedding Size (sqm) Window To Open
Upper Deck Balcony Twin/Double 15-17 Window Yes
Lower Deck Standard Twin/Double/Triple 17 Porthole No

 

Amenities

  • En-suite
  • Air-conditioning
  • Toiletries
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Wardrobe
  • Desk
  • Balcony

FAQs About Our Dubrovnik Food and Wine Cruise

This cruise will introduce you to the spectacular and fascinating region of Dalmatia, Croatia. Discover traditional wine varietals such as Plavac Mali, Pošip, Grk, Malvazija and more. Dalmatia’s rich and diverse terroir adds a unique identity to many of these wines. Its incredible history dates back to ancient Greek settlers, who brought their winemaking traditions with them.

As far as food and wine cruises for 2025 go, this is not to be missed. Not only will you discover some of the most up-and-coming varietals of native Croatian wine, you will also explore stunning mainland cities and spectacular Dalmatian islands from the luxurious comfort of a deluxe cruise vessel. From gourmet local food, dinner in a family-run winery, walking discovery adventures and more, this will be an unforgettable experience. If you’re after a wine tour of Croatia that offers a bit of everything, this is it!

Yes, this cruise starts and finishes in Dubrovnik. The final day of the tour includes a visit to the highly-regarded Crvik winery in Konavle, just out of Dubrovnik city. Here, you will sample Marastina, a traditional Dalmatian wine treasure.