Idyllic Croatia 2020 (Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik)

DAY 1 DUBROVNIK
Welcome to Dubrovnik! Join your vessel from 1:00pm after which you will meet your Captain, crew and fellow travellers at a Welcome meeting and dinner on board. (D)

DAY 2 DUBROVNIK - SLANO
After breakfast, embark on a transfer from your vessel into town for your guided sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. Discover the historical centre of this famous UNESCO heritage listed site and learn more about it's fascinating past. Then enjoy some spare time to explore on your own, perhaps visit the famous city walls or take a cable car up Srd Mountain for spectacular views. This afternoon, re-join your vessel and depart for Slano, enjoying lunch on board and a refreshing swim stop along the way. On arrival in Slano, you have the opportunity to join an optional tour to Ston for an Oyster Experience. (B, L)

DAY 3 SLANO - HVAR
This morning, depart towards one of the sunniest islands in Croatia, Hvar. Enjoy lunch on board and a swim stop along the way before an afternoon arrival. Hvar is known as an attractive destination that popular among the international jet set. Join a guided sightseeing tour where you will wander through the town and discover more of its history, culture and way of life. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, getting to know more of this popular place or perhaps dining in one of the numerous family owned restaurants. (B, L)

DAY 4 HVAR - BISEVO - VIS
Today, you will cruise to the Island of Bisevo and visit its magnificent Blue Cave. This cave has a natural underwater entrance which creates a magical blue and silver effect in the crystal clear waters, a truly wonderful phenomenon to witness. Afterwards, enjoy lunch on board while you continue on to the Island of Vis. Vis was once a Yugoslav military stronghold and remained inaccessible and untouched by tourism and development until the 1980s. Now, it's a popular island with a natural preserved charm with beautiful beaches, nature and architecture. (B, L)

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 - VELA LUKA
This morning, depart for the Island of Korcula. Along the way, enjoy lunch on board and a revitalising swim stop in one of the beautiful bays along the coast. Arrive in Vela Luka, on Korcula Island and take the opportunity to join an optional Olive Oil and Wine Tasting tour which will include a visit to one of the leading olive oil producers on the Island. Tonight, enjoy a Captains Dinner with live music on board as you overnight in Vela Luka. (B, L, D)

DAY 6 VELA LUKA - KORCULA - MLJET
Continue on to Korcula Town, a city known as the supposed birthplace of famous explorer Marco Polo. On arrival, you will take a guided sightseeing tour of this interesting town and wander its picturesque cobbled streets. This afternoon, enjoy lunch on board while you cruise towards Mljet. Be sure to explore this beautiful island, perhaps seeing Mljet National Park with its stunning Great and Small Lakes and its 12th century Benedictine monastery. (B, L)

DAY 7 MLJET - ELAPHITE ISLANDS
Today is a day for relaxing and begins with a morning cruise along the splendid shores of the Elaphite Islands archipelago. Enjoy multiple refreshing and invigorating swim stops as well as lunch on board; enjoy the sun and coastal air. Tonight, you will overnight in one of the islands ports (Sipan, Lopud or Kolocep). (B, L)

DAY 8 ELAPHITE ISLANDS - DUBROVNIK
This morning, depart for Dubrovnik where you will disembark after breakfast. (B)