Adriatic Paradise Cruise

ADRIATIC PARADISE CRUISE

SPLIT – SPLIT
– FROM $2515 per person

MS ADRIATIC PRINCESS – 2024 / ET 5

ITINERARY:

DAY 1             SATURDAY               EMBARKATION IN SPLIT

Embark at any time after 14:00. Over a welcome drink and a snack, meet your Cruise Director and the crew and get acquainted with the rules and safety measures. Your journey begins with a dinner onboard and overnight in Split. (D)

DAY 2             SUNDAY                    SPLIT – HVAR (Island of HVAR) – VELA LUKA (Island of Korcula)

Today is the day for enjoying the highlights of the central Dalmatian coast. After breakfast, choose to explore Split on your own or join an optional walking tour* of Split’s famous  Diocletian Palace. Built to house the Roman Emperor, the Palace grew into a city after Slavs ruined the nearby Roman town of Salona. With our local guide, discover the secrets of centuries past in what is today the vibrant core of Dalmatia’s largest city. Then, hop over to the island of Hvar, known for the purple of its lavender, the red of its wines and the Venetian feel of its hotspot Hvar. Join an optional guided walking tour of Hvar* or explore on your own before taking a refreshing swim near Pakleni otoci, the wondrous neighboring islands. Finally, a short sail takes you to Vela Luka on Korčula Island, where you will arrive just in time for a relaxing late afternoon, a dinner and overnight stay. (B, CD)
*Split walking tour – optional walking tour package;
*Hvar town – optional walking tour package

DAY 3             MONDAY                   VELA LUKA (Island of KORCULA) – POMENA (Island of MLJET) – SLANO

Your captain will choose a secluded bay to hop in the sea and start the day. Surrounded in deep green forests which earned Korčula its name and fame, meditate upon the sound of crickets and silence as you immerse yourself in the essence of this region: the crystal blue sea. Then continue to another green island, this time Mljet. Join our optional excursion** to visit the national park itself, home of two salty lakes connected with the sea via a narrow canal. The bigger lake hides a charming islet in its center with a 12th-century Benedictine monastery. Spend the evening in the small settlement of Slano on the mainland, once adored by Dubrovnik sea captains. Why becomes self-evident as soon as you take your first stroll along the waterfront. (B, L)

DAY 4             TUESDAY                  SLANO – DUBROVNIK

In vicinity of Slano, the small town of Ston claims its fame for many things gourmand: strong wines, ancient salt production and succulent oysters and mussels. Our optional tour the Taste of Dalmatia highlights all these treasures, but you can also just relax in Slano before sailing out to Dubrovnik. Midway, a dip in the Adriatic gets you up and ready to join an optional guided tour* of Dubrovnik Old Town. Surrounded by immense city walls, as if in a universe of its own, the world-famous facades line up as you walk the same streets as the cast and crews of the Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Robin Hood. Enjoy an evening of romance, glitz and glam, as you will be staying in Dubrovnik overnight. (B,L)
*Dubrovnik town tour with a coach transfer from Dubrovnik port (Gruz) to the Old town – walking tour package

DAY 5             WEDNESDAY            DUBROVNIK – KORCULA

The far south of Croatia holds many gems. Scattered between Dubrovnik and Korčula, the Elaphite archipelago is alluring for its pristine islands which were once an oasis for local seamen to build their ships and for captains to build their estates. Today, the Elaphites are praised for their quaint ambiance. Stop for a swim before lunch on board en route to Korčula. You’ll know Korčula was a Venetian stronghold as soon as you lay your eyes on the many lion statues which lurk at you from the town’s facades and gates. The alleged home of the world renowned traveler Marco Polo is bound to charm you whether you explore it on your own or in an optional walking tour*. Overnight in Korčula. (B, L)
*Korcula town walking tour – optional walking tour package

DAY 6             THURSDAY               KORČULA – MAKARSKA

Breakfast is served on boat, navigating through the central dalmatian islands on one side and the high mountains of the mainland on the other.
Enjoy a swim before your lunch and then spend the afternoon in the beautiful seaside town of Makarska, which is certainly one of the highlights of Dalmatia. The imposing mountain range of Biokovo Nature Park in the background offers a magnificent contrast to the coast with its fabulously beautiful turquoise blue beaches, all of which makes Makarska a true picture book destination, a paradise both for adventure travellers and those seeking a relaxing beach vacation. Strolling through the historic town center, past small romantic alleys and squares, you will discover many attractions worth seeing, and a small but interesting Sea shell Museum*. Overnight in Makarska. (B, L)

DAY 7             FRIDAY                      MAKARSKA– BRAČ – SPLIT

Breakfast is served over the stunning views of the playfully dispersed archipelago of islands and followed by a scenic sail , and even a refreshing dip along the way. Stop to visit the homeland of ‘the Croatian marble’, the island of Brač. You’ve probably seen this ultra-quality limestone already, perhaps on the front of the White House in Washington DC or Bundestag in Berlin, but the optional tour* to the still-operating stonemasonry school in Pučišća brings a chance to learn more about shaping this stone for eternity. Continue your sail Split. Overnight in Split. (B, L)
*Stonemasonry School in Pucisca – optional walking tour package;

DAY 8             SATURDAY               SPLIT / departure

Enjoy a farewell breakfast before saying goodbye your fellow travellers and crew and disembarking after breakfast by 9:00 AM.
Transfer to your Split hotel or Split airport. (B)

Prices in CAD per person in double or twin cabin

Single supplement: on request

INCLUDED:

• 8 days / 7 nights cruise
• Arrival/departure transfer from/to Split airport or accommodation within Split city area.
• Welcome drink and snack
• Accommodation in a chosen category cabin
• Half board: breakfast buffet, served lunch or dinner
• 8 days / 7 nights cruise
• 9 crew members including a Cruise Director
• Complimentary snack during the afternoon
• Complimentary water all day long
• Complimentary coffee/tea all day long
• Complimentary fresh fruit all day long
• Daily cabin cleaning service
• Bed linen change once a week
• Towels change every day
• Free WI-FI (public areas)

OPTIONAL WALKING TOUR PACKAGE: CAD 135 per person

– Walking tour of Dubrovnik – including: guide and one-way transfer
– Walking tour of Korčula – including: guide
– Walking tour of Split – including: guide
– Walking tour of Hvar – including: guide
– Pucisca Stonemasonry School – including: guide, entrance fee

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE

• Beverages from the ship’s bar only
• Transfer from and/or to the ship prior to embarkation and/or after disembarkation
• Tips and personal expenses
• Entrance to National Park of Mljet, EUR25.00 per person, to be paid on board – cash only
• Taxes and fees, EUR45.00 per person, to be paid on board – cash only
• Laundry service
• Beach towel (EUR20.00/week)

BOAT DESCRIPTION:

MS Adriatic Princess has been commissioned in 2017, luxury class. All decks and cabins refurbished in 2019, adjusting to the new standards of the current Adriatic fleet. The boat is 45 m (144 ft) long, 8.5 m (28 ft) wide with a cruising speed of 9 knots. Her capacity is 40 persons. She has 18 ensuite cabins on the main and lower deck, and all are fully air-conditioned.

CABIN TYPES:
– Double-queen-size bed (165 x 200 cm / 65 x 79 in)
– Twin-two single beds (90 x 200 cm / 35 x 79 in each)
– Triple-queen-size bed with an additional single bed.

CABIN SPECIFICATION:
Lower deck: 8 cabins
– 2 twin cabins
– 1 double cabins–queen size bed
– 5 triple cabins–queen size bed + additional single bed
Main deck: 10 cabins
– 4 twin cabins
– 6 double cabins–queen size bed

Cabin furnishings include a cupboard, a cabinet and a window or a porthole. All cabins are equipped with power plugs. Bathrooms are fully equipped with a shower, toilette, hairdryer and a vanity with a sink.

CABIN SIZES:
– Lower deck cabins: 14-18 m2 (46-60 sq ft) with bathroom
– Main deck cabins: 13-15 m2 (40-44 sq ft) with bathroom

OTHER PARTS OF BOAT:
On the main deck and the upper deck there is one bathroom with shower. Upper deck houses a fully air conditioned salon-restaurant that sits all guests at the same time with a fully equipped bar and LCD TV.
At the rear of the boat you can find a shaded lounge area with club tables and comfortable sofas. Top deck, also called the „sun deck“ offers 155 m2 of space and is equipped with sun tanning chairs, and jacuzzi also WIFI is available free of charge in the salon and in the rear part of the boat.