Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll land in Zagreb and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for you to settle in and walk around the city at your own pace. There's no structured activity, so it's a good chance to grab a bite and get your bearings.
- Day 2
Zagreb
A guided morning tour takes you through Zagreb's historic Upper Town, where you'll see St. Mark's Church, the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the Lotrscak tower. After the tour wraps up, the afternoon and evening are yours to explore however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zagreb's Upper Town including St. Mark's Church, Cathedral, Government Palace, and Lotrščak tower
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Church Zagreb Cathedral Government Palace Lotrščak Tower - Day 3
Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split
You'll head out early to Plitvice Lakes National Park, where 16 interconnected lakes and cascading waterfalls make for a scenic spot. The walk through the park takes about 3 hours, then you'll take a boat ride on Kozjak Lake and catch a street train back to the entrance. From there, it's a drive to Split for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park with approximately 3-hour walk through the park
- Boat ride on Kozjak Lake
- Street train ride back to park entrance
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 4
Split to Makarska
Start with a guided tour of Split covering the UNESCO-protected Roman architecture and Diocletian Palace. After that, head to the harbor for your cruise check-in at 13:00. Lunch happens while cruising the Dalmatian coast, and there's an afternoon swim stop at a beach. Optional activities include river rafting or ziplining on the Cetina River. You'll overnight in Makarska.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board during cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Split including Diocletian Palace and Roman architecture
- Cruise along Dalmatian coast with lunch on board
- Afternoon swimming at a beach
Optional Activities
- River rafting excursion on Cetina River
- Zipline excursion on Cetina River
Landmarks/POIs Diocletian Palace - Day 5
Makarska to Mljet
The ship departs early with a refreshing swim stop at the Peljesac peninsula. Later in the afternoon, you visit the salt lakes of Mljet National Park. You'll check out St. Mary's monastery and church on the isle in the middle of the large lake. The ship overnight's in Polacda or Pomena.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Swimming stop at Pelješac peninsula
- Visit to salt lakes in Mljet National Park
- Visit to St. Mary's monastery and church on isle within Mljet National Park
Landmarks/POIs Mljet National Park - Day 6
Mljet to Dubrovnik
After breakfast, you'll cruise toward Dubrovnik and explore on your own or with a guide. An optional cable car ride up Srdj mountain gives you views over the old town if you're interested. Walking through Stradun, the main street inside the city walls, and potentially walking the 1,940-meter city walls themselves are also options. You overnight in Dubrovnik.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dubrovnik available
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride up Srđ mountain
- Walk on top of city walls (1,940 meters long)
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik Old Town Stradun Srđ Mountain - Day 7
Dubrovnik to Šipan/Pelješac Peninsula
Late morning departure takes you to either Sipan isle or the small town of Trstenik on the Peljesac peninsula. You have an afternoon swim and plenty of time to relax. There's an optional winery visit, and in the evening, the Captain's dinner happens on board. You overnight in this quieter location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Captain's dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Visit to local winery
- Day 8
Šipan/Pelješac Peninsula to Korčula
After breakfast, the ship heads to Korcula, birthplace of Marco Polo. Lunch happens on board in the bay near town. When you arrive in the afternoon, you can explore Korcula's well-preserved old town surrounded by ancient walls with a 13th-century layout. Optional wine and appetizers at a local winery are available before dinner at one of the seafront restaurants. You overnight in the port.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board in bay near Korčula)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Korčula
Optional Activities
- Wine and appetizers tasting at a local winery
- Dining at seafront restaurants or konobas
Landmarks/POIs Korčula Old Town - Day 9
Korčula to Hvar
You depart early toward the Pakleni Islands for lunch and a swim. In the afternoon, you arrive at Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic. There's a Renaissance cathedral with a distinctive tower to check out, plus Europe's oldest community theatre from 1612. Hvar has lots of restaurants, bars, and cafes open late. You overnight on the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Pakleni Islands)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pakleni Islands with lunch and swimming
- Sightseeing of Hvar including Renaissance cathedral and oldest community theatre in Europe
Landmarks/POIs Hvar Cathedral Hvar Community Theatre - Day 10
Hvar to Split
Head to Brac island where you'll swim at Zlatni Rat, Dalmatia's most famous beach near Bol. This gravel promontory shifts shape with the wind and waves. Bol is a charming fishermen's village with traditional character. After lunch, continue toward Split with more swimming stops at various bays. River rafting or ziplining on the Cetina River are optional activities. You overnight in Split.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Swimming at Zlatni Rat beach
- Visit to Bol village
- Swimming stops at bays on Brač island
- Cruise to Split
Optional Activities
- River rafting excursion on Cetina River
- Zipline excursion on Cetina River
Landmarks/POIs Zlatni Rat Beach Bol - Day 11
Departure from Split
An early breakfast gives you time to say goodbye to the crew and new friends from the cruise before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
