A Beyond Travel favourite, our 8 day cruise aboard the First-Class vessel MS Splendid is an ideal program for first time small ship cruise guests. Featuring an itinerary encompassing the rich heritage of Croatia and its stunning islands and coast, your cruise includes guided city tours with a professional local guide, swim stops in the crystal clear waters of the many hidden bays and coves in the Adriatic, plus much more!
DAY 1 Dubrovnik
Welcome to Dubrovnik! Feel free to embark any time today and leave your luggage onboard. You are then free to head out and begin exploring the city on your own. Be back on board this evening to meet your Captain, crew, and fellow passengers followed by a Welcome Dinner to kick-start your adventure.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2 Dubrovnik - Slano
Start your day off with a coach transfer to the Old Town for a guided sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take the opportunity to explore the remains of this ancient city. After, enjoy some free time for further exploring before being transferred back to the boat. Set sail and enjoy lunch and swim stop enroute to Slano. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera. Discover beautiful beaches, dense pine forest, olive groves and historical monuments. Here you will be offered an optional excursion to Ston, a fortified town famous for its well-preserved town walls, old salt works, and oyster and mussel farms. Otherwise, the rest of the day is free to explore and find a cosy tavern for dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 3 Slano - Mljet - Korcula
Cruise towards the island of Mljet where upon arrival you can visit Mljet National Park. The park is well known for its versatile eco-system and two salt lakes (‘’Veliko jezero’’- Big Lake and ‘’Malo jezero’’- Small Lake), as well as for Benedictine Monastery from 12th century located on the St Mary’s Islet. You’ll have some free time to take a dip in the lakes, hire bikes or a kayak, or take a relaxing stroll around the park. Return to the boat for lunch and leave Mljet for the Island of Korcula. The city of Korcula is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean and is thought to be the birthplace of the renowned explorer Marco Polo. After arriving in Korcula in the afternoon, join your guide for a walking tour of Korcula Town. The evening will be at leisure for you to try out some homemade food in one of many restaurants.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 4 Korcula - Vis
Your voyage continues to Vis with lunch on board and a swim stop enroute. Arrive in Vis in the afternoon where you will have free time to explore the town at your own pace. Being closed during the time of ex-Yugoslavia, this wonderful island is still like an unspoiled and preserved oasis. Though if Vis looks and sounds familiar to you these days, it could be because the island was used as the setting for the movie Mamma Mia 2. The afternoon is free to explore - perhaps visit the remains of the Roman Thermal Place, the City Museum or simply take a walk enjoying the views of the beautiful Villae Rusticae situated along the waterfront. 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.
You may also opt to join an optional Vis Island excursion, that explores the unspoilt beauty of its beaches and nature, as well as its traditional architecture, finishing with dinner in Komiza, a stunning fisherman's village.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 5 Vis - Bisevo - Hvar
Set off for the island of Bisevo to witness its famous Blue Cave. This mesmerising natural attraction is breath-taking as it bathes the cave in luminescent aquamarine light. After a relaxing swim stop and lunch, continue your navigation towards the island of Hvar. Upon arrival in Hvar Town, join a guided walking tour and learn about the city’s rich history, beautiful architecture and important landmarks like 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 and soak in the 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 – Brac - Pucisca
This morning, your first stop is a visit to Bol on the Island of Brac, a typical Dalmatian fishermen's village turned tourist destination. Your highlight here is a visit to Zlatni Rat also known as Golden horn, which regularly tops lists of Europe’s most beautiful beaches. After lunch, we’ll continue cruising towards Pučišća, with refreshing swim stop enroute. Nestled in a beautiful bay, Pucisca is surrounded by stone quarries that yield some of the whitest and best quality limestone in the world. Enjoy some free time before a Captain’s Dinner this evening, featuring live music entertainment.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 7 Brac - Omis - Split
After breakfast, cruise to the ancient town of Omis, located at the delta of the Cetina River it has some wonderful beaches. Have some free time to explore the city's walls, fortresses and stone churches before boarding the ship to your final destination, Split. On arrival, join a guided city tour to discover this 1,700-year-old World Heritage listed city and its famous Diocletian’s Palace and many other archaeological sites. The remainder of your evening will be at leisure for you to explore the numerous restaurants along Riva harbour, a seafront promenade lined with palm trees and plenty of dining options.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 8 Split
Bid farewell to your crew and fellow passengers as your Croatian Classic cruise concludes after breakfast.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusions: Port fees and tourist taxes (EUR50* per person), entrances fees (Mljet National Park & Bisevo Blue Cave), transfers, gratuities, and any optional excursions.
*Prices are subject to change and are to be paid locally.
Prices are per person in NZD
Date | Twin/Double | Single | Triple | |||||
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Standard Cabin, Lower Deck | Standard Cabin, Main Deck | Standard Cabin, Upper Deck | Standard Cabin, Lower Deck | Standard Cabin, Main Deck | Standard Cabin, Upper Deck | Standard Cabin, Main Deck | ||
03 May 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | $2,120 | $2,360 | $2,585 | $3,185 | $3,555 | $3,875 | $2,135 |
17 May 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | $2,585 | $3,095 | $3,485 | $3,875 | $4,665 | $5,245 | $2,800 |
31 May 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | $3,080 | $3,515 | $4,010 | $4,630 | $5,265 | $6,020 | $3,160 |
14 Jun 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | $3,080 | $3,515 | $4,010 | $4,630 | $5,265 | $6,020 | $3,160 |
28 Jun 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
12 Jul 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | $2,870 | $3,300 | $3,725 | $4,310 | $4,945 | $5,575 | $2,970 |
26 Jul 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | $2,870 | $3,300 | $3,725 | $4,310 | $4,945 | $5,575 | $2,970 |
09 Aug 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | $2,870 | $3,300 | $3,725 | $4,310 | $4,945 | $5,575 | $2,970 |
23 Aug 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
06 Sep 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
20 Sep 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | $2,870 | $3,515 | $4,010 | $4,310 | $5,265 | $6,020 | $3,160 |
04 Oct 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | $2,585 | $3,095 | $3,485 | $3,875 | $4,665 | $5,245 | $2,800 |
18 Oct 2025 MS Splendid |
Enquiry | $2,360 | $2,610 | $2,800 | $3,555 | $3,910 | $4,200 | $2,350 |
Deck | Cabin | Bedding | Size (sqm) | Window | To Open |
Upper Deck | Standard | Double/Twin | 9-10 | Window | Yes |
Main Deck | Standard | Double/Twin/Triple | 9-10 | Window | Yes |
Lower Deck | Standard | Double/Twin | 9-11 | Porthole | No |
*2 cabins on Main Deck can add extra bunk bed for triple share use