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 Split to Trogir
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Split. On arrival, transfer to your ship, MV Dalmatia, in Trogir for your first dinner aboard.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 — Trogir to Skradin
This morning, enjoy a guided walking tour of this UNESCO-listed town, enjoying the labyrinth of narrow streets and historic architecture which dates back to 300BC. Later, enjoy some scenic sailing up the Krka River to the pretty town of Skradin, where your ship docks overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 — Skradin to Krka to Šibenik
A small boat ride followed by a guided walk takes us inland, to 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. It’s a short journey to the historic city of Šibenik, where you spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 — Šibenik to Kornati Islands to Zadar
Our small ship sails away from the coast this morning, as we weave through the Kornati Islands – a scenic archipelago of more than 140 uninhabited desert-like islets, peppered with caves and grottos. We continue sailing, returning to the mainland for the coastal city of Zadar. Head ashore for dinner at leisure and try to catch a sunset – Zadar’s are considered some of the most impressive in the world - before the ship docks overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 — Zadar to Rab
This morning, 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), the Romanesque-style St Chrysogonus Church and baroque St Simeon Church, as well as the famous sea organ, which uses the motion of the waves to create music.
It’s a scenic sail to the lush islands of the Kvarner Gulf, docking overnight in one of the most known islands, Rab. It boasts sandy beaches (a rarity in Croatia), green hillsides, and a medieval walled town with a quartet of bell towers studding the skyline.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6 — Rab to Krk
Discover Rab with a guided walking tour, revealing Italianate mansions and Romanesque towers. Then the next port of call on our Croatian cruise is Krk, the largest island in the Adriatic. 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, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 — Krk to Opatija to Rijeka
Our final sailing day takes us to the magnificent coastal town of Opatija, a well-known 19th-century health resort for Austro-Hungarian aristocracy and nobility. You’ll spy grand, stately architecture and a historic 7.5-mile promenade, before returning to the small ship for your short sail to Rijeka, where you’ll enjoy a final dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 8 — Rijeka to Pula/Zagreb 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
