Dalmatian Odyssey 2021 (Split - Dubrovnik)

Day 1 SPLIT
Your cruise commences with a transfer from the airport to your ship. Embarkation is from 12.00hrs. After settling in to your cabin, meet your fellow passengers and cruise manager at a welcome reception and dinner on board. (D)

Day 2 SPLIT - BOL - STARI GRAD
This morning, a walking tour of Split shows you the historic inner city built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, it's Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Cruise to Bol, a small town on Brac island where you can swim at the Golden Horn and enjoy the long golden pebble beach, said to be the best in Croatia. Afterwards head towards Hvar, one of the most popular islands in the Adriatic and a meeting point for the international jetset. Overnight at Stari Grad, one of the oldest towns in Europe. (B, L)

Day 3 STARI GRAD - HVAR - VIS
Cruise to the town of Hvar where you will embark on a sightseeing tour featuring the first public theatre in Europe, the Franciscan Monastery and many more historical sights. Continue to Vis, which has spent much of its recent history serving as strategic Yugoslav naval base. The island was closed to the public from the 1950’s until 1989, with the isolation preserving the island from development. Enjoy a sightseeing tour before a free evening to explore the islands beautiful sights including the remains of the Roman thermal place, the City Museum, or the towns beautiful waterfront. (B, L)

Day 4 VIS - VELA LUKA
This morning enjoy the spectacular scenery while you cruise to the island of Korcula, considered the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. After lunch onboard, disembark in Vela Luka and take a Korcula Island tour including a visit to the Olive Oil factory, Barilo Ethno Museum and the local winery to taste some local wine and cheese. Return to your ship and enjoy the evening at leisure. (B, L)

Day 5 VELA LUKA - KORCULA TOWN
Begin your day with a morning swim before you depart for Korcula Town. Take a walking tour through its narrow and cobbled streets; and visit the majestic Gothic Baroque Cathedral of St Mark. Your evening is free to discover the town and enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many local restaurants. (B, L)

Day 6 KORCULA - MLJET
Today you cruise to Mljet Island, famous for the Mljet National Park which features five types of forest, many species of birds, and two deep lakes. This lovely island was supposedly a favourite holiday spot for the Greek hero Ulysses. Tonight enjoy a Captain’s dinner with live entertainment on board. (B, L, D)

Day 7 MLJET - DUBROVNIK
This morning cruise to Dubrovnik, a charming town known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic", and a UNESCO World Heritage site. A walking tour of its Old Town buildings and fortifications will showcase the Rector’s Palace and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. The remainder of the day is at leisure (B, L)

Day 8 DUBROVNIK
Your cruise concludes this morning with a departure transfer for your onward journey. (B)