DAY 1 – Saturday: Dubrovnik
Welcome to Dubrovnik, „The Pearl of Adriatic“. When you arrive at the airport, our representative will greet you and assist you in boarding the Split harbor. You will be able to check-in after you arrive at the harbor. From 2 p.m., your cabin will be ready for you. If you arrive early, you will be able to safely store your bags aboard the ship. After settling in, follow our local guide for a tour of Split’s old town, where you’ll learn about Emperor Diocletian’s Palace and the city’s historic history. The Welcome Dinner will be served aboard the ship in the evening. The cruise manager will meet you with the rest of the crew.
Overnight in Dubrovnik.
DAY 2 – Sunday: Slano
The second day of one way cruise from Dubrovnik starts early in the morning. We will have breakfast. After that, we will travel to Dubrovnik’s old town, where a local guide will lead you on a sightseeing tour of the UNESCO-protected old town, introducing you to the city’s most important buildings and treasures. After visiting Dubrovnik, we set off for Slano, a gorgeous town in a deep bay a few hours sailing north of Dubrovnik. We’ll arrive in Slano after lunch onboard and a swim stop. Upon arrival, we will begin our gastronomic experience in Ston, which is noted for its large Medieval fortifications and a two-thousand-year-old oyster farming heritage. With a glass of wine in hand, we’ll be enjoying this natural aphrodisiac fresh from the sea after a short boat ride to the oyster farm in the center of the bay. Later in the afternoon, we will return to Slano, and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Your cruise manager will be on hand to provide information about local attractions as well as restaurant recommendations.
Overnight in Slano.
DAY 3 – Monday: Mljet
We leave early in the morning for Mljet, one of the Adriatic’s most picturesque and densely forested islands. The island is known for its mysticism, olive trees, vineyards, and lush woodlands, and it is remote and unspoiled. We will have lunch on board. We will also stop for a swim. After that, we will go to the town of Pomena. A visit to a national park that encompasses the majority of the island is scheduled upon arrival in Pomena. The park’s two saltwater lakes, the Little Lake and the Big Lake, with its Benedictine abbey on the Isle of St. Mary, are the park’s highlights. You are warmly invited to the Captain’s dinner this evening on board the ship.
Overnight in Pomena.
DAY 4 – Tuesday: Korčula
During breakfast, we head towards the island of Korčula, stopping along the route for a swim in one of the numerous hidden bays. We will have lunch on board. We will arrive in Korčula in the afternoon. Korčula is the birthplace of Marco Polo, the legendary adventurer. Our local guide will take you on a tour of Korčula’s old town. Many fascinating stories and legends about the city and the life of Marco Polo, Korčula’s most famous son, will be told to you. In the evening, we recommend dining at one of Korčula’s numerous fine restaurants. If you’re hesitant, you may always ask your cruise manager for recommendations for restaurants.
Overnight in Korčula.