In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.
Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.
Day 1 — UK to Pula/Zagreb to Rijeka
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Pula or Zagreb. On arrival, transfer to your ship, MV Dalmatia, in the bustling port city of Rijeka for your first dinner aboard.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 — Rijeka to Opatija to Krk
A short sail takes us to the magnificent coastal town of Opatija, a well-known 19th-century health resort for Austro-Hungarian aristocracy and nobility. On a guided walking tour, spy grand, stately architecture, a historic 7.5-mile promenade and the star-studded Croatian Street of Fame, before returning to the small ship to travel to the largest island in the Adriatic, Krk. Go ashore to enjoy dinner at leisure in the city – why not try šurlice, a traditional hand-rolled pasta, unique to the island?
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3 — Krk to Rab
This morning we head to Rab, a luscious island boasting sandy beaches (a rarity in Croatia), green hillsides, and a medieval walled town with a quartet of bell towers studding the skyline. Delve deeper with a guided walking tour in the afternoon, revealing Italianate mansions and Romanesque towers. The ship will dock overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 — Rab to Zadar
It’s a scenic sail to the coastal city of Zadar, as we return to the mainland. This afternoon, a guided tour teaches us about Zadar’s rich past as we make our way through the streets of the Old Town. We stop to admire the Morska vrata (Sea Gate), an abundance of impressive churches, as well as the famous sea organ, an experimental instrument which uses the motion of the waves to create music. Enjoy dinner at leisure and try to catch a sunset – Zadar’s are considered some of the most vibrant in the world - before the ship docks overnight.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5 — Zadar to Kornati Islands to Šibenik
Our small ship sails away from the coast this morning, as we weave through the uninhabited Kornati Islands – a scenic archipelago of more than 140 uninhabited desert-like islets, peppered with caves and grottos. It’s a short journey to the historic city of Šibenik, where you spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 — Šibenik to Krka to Skradin
A short drive and boat ride take us into the emerald-green of Krka National Park. A guided visit shows us the luscious landscapes, home to over 2000 species of plants and animals and seven cascading waterfalls, with breathtaking views. Dock overnight in the picturesque town of Skradin.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 — Skradin to Trogir
Spend our final sailing day travelling down the Krka River to Trogir, a UNESCO-listed town. Get lost within the labyrinth of narrow streets and find preserved medieval architecture, dating as far back as 300BC.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8 — Trogir to Split to UK
Our Croatia cruise comes to an end today. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
