My wife and I enjoyed the Croatian Cruise on board the Meridijan 100%. The crew could not have been better and the food was perfect. We will go on other trips in other places. Thank you. Larry snd Sun S
Cruise aboard a very comfortable small ship to explore Croatia's coastline. You'll visit picturesque islands, charming cities, lovely small ports and a few hidden gems on this very relaxing cruise from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Split. Diocletian's Palace in Split still dominates life in central Split; explore this fantastic city before setting sail for the idyllic island of Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. Enjoy dinner at one of the excellent restaurants on the island. Cruise further south to Mljet Island where you can see the famous salt lakes of Mljet National Park (or you can explore independently), before you cruise to the historic city of Dubrovnik where you can enjoy an optional cable car ride from the Old Town to Srd mountain for breathtaking views of the city walls and Elaphiti Islands. Optional sightseeing in Korcula with options to try wine tasting at a local winery before dinning in one of the numerous seafront restaurants. Explore Hvar which is known for its lavender fields and stunning scenery and visit the fisherman's town of Bol, before heading back to Split. Families and children: Children are welcome on board. Children under the age of 10 receive a 50% discount and some vessels can accommodate children on a third bed in a cabin.
Visit the remarkable Palace of Emperor Diocletian in Split before setting sail for the idyllic island of Korcula, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo.
Discover the historic city of Dubrovnik; enjoy an (optional) cable car ride from the Old Town to Srd mountain for breathtaking views of the city walls and Elaphiti Islands.
Explore Hvar which is known for its lavender fields and stunning scenery.
Mljet National Park
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You embark from Split Harbour (About 13.00) before heading to Makarska, taking lunch as you cruise along the Dalmatian coast. You'll stop for an afternoon swim at one of the wonderful beaches en-route. From there, those feeling adventurous can join an optional river rafting excursion or zipline on the Cetina river, rejoining the ship in Makarska in the evening. Overnight in the port of Makarska which is well known for its numerous churches and other architectural and cultural sites.
Get under way quite early and head towards Mljet with a stop on the Peljesac peninsula for a refreshing swim. Part of Mljet Island is a national park (entrance fee applies). After lunch you can visit the salt lakes in Mljet National Park and enjoy the sun, sea and tranquility of this peaceful island. In the middle of the large lake, inside the National park, visit the monastery and church on St. Mary isle or just rent a bike (optional) and cycle around these stunning lakes. Overnight in port Polaca/Pomena.
Cruise to the spectacular walled city of Dubrovnik, the highlight of this cruise. You will arrive in Dubrovnik after lunch leaving plenty of time for you to explore on your own or join a guided tour of the city followed by an optional cable car ride up to Sr mountain for spectacular views of the old town. Take a walk through Stradun, both a street and a square, and promenade inside or along the 1,940 m long city walls! Overnight in the port of this magical town.
The morning is free so you have plenty of time to explore Dubrovnik. Leave this magnificent city around midday to continue your cruise to Sipan Island or the small town of Trstenik on the Peljesac Peninsula, for a swim in the afternoon and to spend the night. There will be an optional visit to a local winery.
Head to the island Korcula, the birthplace Marco Polo. Take lunch on board in bay near Korcula before mooring in Korcula port. Surrounded by ancient walls and fortified bastions, Korcula's old town is very well preserved with its highly unusual layout and structure dating back to 13th century. Optional sightseeing of Korcula and wine and appetizers tasting at a local winery and you are free to pick from the numerous seafront restaurants for dinner.
Leave early to head towards the Pakleni Islands for lunch and a swim stop followed by optional afternoon sightseeing of Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic. Hvar has a renaissance cathedral, still with its original tower, as well as the oldest community theatre in Europe, founded in 1612. Hvar offers abundant entertainment, excellent restaurants, bars and cafes that are open long into the night. Overnight in Hvar.
The next stop is the island of Brač. The most famous (and most photographed) beach in Dalmatia is Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn) near Bol – famous for its everchanging shape - a shingle bar that moves according to the wind. Great place for a swim stop. Bol is a typical fishermen’s village that has kept it's atmosphere despite becoming a popular location for tourists. After lunch you'll cruise back to Split for our last night. The approach to the Split Riviera is wonderful and offers the best views from onboard. Upon arrival, join the optional guided tour of Split, a monumental city which together with the famous Roman Diocletian’s Palace is under UNESCO protection. Emperor Diocletian built a vast palace in Split, which was the biggest building in the world at the time, and Central Split is built into the remains of the palace which gives Split a unique feel.
Early breakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends.
Antonela
Antonela, based on a traditional Croatian coastal vessel design, was built in 2007 and has been refurbished on several occasions since. She is 33 metres long and carries 36 pasengers in 18 cabins, all with en-suite shower and W/C, and air conditioning. There are 6 cabins on the upper deck, 4 on the main deck, and main deck, and 8 on the lower deck.
Cabins
Cabins, including the bathrooms, measure around 12,2 sq. metres.
- Upper deck - 6 cabins, 2 x double bed cabins (1 with a third bed/bunk), and 4 twin cabins.
- Main deck - 4 cabins with twin beds
- Lower deck - 8 cabins, 4 with double beds and 4 with twin beds.
Antonela has a large 180 sq. metre sun deck, a swim ladder to the rear for easy access for swimming, and a large dining room and bar.
Croatian 'comfort class' cruiser
These 'comfort' cruises are run on a small variety of vessels, all of very similar standard, but the actual vessel isn't usually confirmed until 2 weeks before the cruise.
All of the vessels are very comfortable, and the cabins have airconditioning and en-suite bathrooms. All the vessels carry around 40 passengers (maximum).
Steel hulled vessels with modern traditional look offer accommodation in air-conditioned,spacious en-suite cabins with double or twin beds, hair dryer and safety deposit box. Ships are from 29to 35m in length with cabins 8 to 14m2 in size.
Included services: buffet breakfasts, three course lunches, Captain’s dinner, English speaking tour manager on board, one guided tour, daily cabin service, mid-week fresh set of towels and bed linen, luggage handling.
The images here are examples of these vessels, and their cabins and decks.
Most vessels have a few triple cabins. These either have a double bed and a single bed, or sometimes a double and a single bunk.
Jadranska Kralijica
The Jadranska Kralijica was built specifically for cruising Croatia’s coast and islands. Built in a traditional style, she has 15 cabins on three decks (5 on top deck, 4 on main deck, 6 below deck) of which 9 cabins have double bed and 4 of these can have a third bed added, ideal for younger children to share with their parents, 5 cabins have double or twin beds and 2 cabins have bunk beds.
All cabins are air-conditioned and have private shower and toilet. There is a large dining room,
2 bars, an on deck salon and a large sun deck – as well facilities for such as a fax machine, TV, video, HIFI with CD player if for some reason they are required!
Meridijan
Length | 33 metres |
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Crew | 5 |
The thirty three metre long MV Meridijan was built in 2006 in a traditional style and she has 18 cabins, all with ensuite facilities. There is plenty of room on deck with 100 metres2 of sun deck and a large lounge & dining area inside.
She is run by a crew of 5
6 cabins on upper deck & 5 cabins on main deck & 7 cabins on lower deck. All cabins are ensuite and have air conditioning, as does the salon (dinning area).
Includes
• All breakfasts
• All lunches
• One evening meal (The Captain’s Dinner)
• Complimentary water from dispenser
• One guided tour (Dubrovnik)
• Olive oil and wine tasting on board
• Tea and coffee are included with breakfast and after lunch and will be available from the bar at other times
• Daily cabin service
• Mid-week fresh set of towels and bed linen
• Wi-fi
• Luggage handling
Excludes
Port fees 60 Euros/week/person
Entrance fees not mentioned in itinerary
Single use of a twin/double cabin +75%
Mljet Entrance Fee
From Venice to Opatija, Plitvice Lakes to Split 2024
£870.00
Split, Plitvice and Zagreb post cruise extension 2024
£490.00
Zagreb & Plitvice Extension 2024
£825.00
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Southern Croatia cruise from Split
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The cruise on Pape Prvi from Split - Dubrovnik and back was wonderful experience: family owed boat with great food, friendly hosts, clean; well informed and nice guide from Katarina tours; great choices of places to dock (and see), good balance between history, culture and nature. The sunny and warm weather was a surprise plus, also the group consisted of very pleasant people (not a single "professional" complainer). Dream vacation! Daniela P
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The small size of the sailing ship and the wonderful character of the crew made this a wonderful week packed with once in a lifetime views, excursions and food. I enjoyed it very much. I hope to do it again. Linda M
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Overall an excellent way of exploring the Croatian coast. The crew and guide were first rate. The cabins were comfortable and slightly larger than expected. The itinerary with the swim stops worked well. Jonathan W
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It was out of this world met some Brilliant people who spoilt Alan for his birthday.
The weather was gorgeous, the scenery was amazing. We have travelled a lot but this is def no 1 on our list. Zoran our leader was an absolute star. One of the nice things is that the walks etc only cost 10 euro so we didn't have loads to pay and our guides were so informative about the islands. Even the drinks on board were reasonabIe. I have sent the details to about 5 of our friends.
AL
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Dear Caroline, just writing to say the Croatian cruise aboard “ Admiral” was absolutely fantastic. I couldn’t fault it. The boat was immaculate, the crew so helpful and good fun, only 26 guests on board - a mixture of young and old but everyone blended in. Zoran our boat manager was an absolute gem and definitely made the cruise for me. He is so passionate about his country and so knowledgeable. His talks were a delight to listen to. The weather was fantastic the whole week and swimming off the boat was a delight. I could go and on! I will definitely be booking another cruise with your company hopefully to Alaska with my husband this time.
Thank you once again for all your help in making this a memorable trip.
Kind regards, Eileen .
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EVR