Join a very comfortable and modern small ship on this classic cruise of Croatia's Adriatic coast. We will some charming islands, historical cities, picturesque small ports and a few hidden gems during our relaxing cruise from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Split. Split's Diocletian's Palace dominates life in the centre of this ancient city. We have time to explore this fantastic city before we embark for the idyllic island of Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. In the evening we will enjoy a meal at one of the excellent restaurants on the island where we can try the local cuisine and local wine. We head south to Mljet Island and the famous salt lakes of Mljet National Park and St Mary's Monastery, on an island on a lake on an island. We then sail to the historic city of Dubrovnik where we can walk around the city's ancient walls or take an optional cable car ride from the Old Town to Srd mountain for breathtaking views of the city walls and Elaphiti Islands. We will explore Hvar, known as a jetset island and brimming with restaurants and boutiques, and dominated by a hill top fortress which makes for a spectacular walk, before heading to the fisherman's town of Bol and the nearby spectacular Zlatni Rat beach, before heading back to Split.
Included services: Buffet breakfasts, three course lunches, Captain’s dinner, English speaking tour manager on board, three guided tours (Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar), daily cabin service, mid-week fresh set of towels and bed linen, luggage handling, olive oil and wine tasting on board, afternoon tea and coffee. Families and children: Children are welcome on board. Children under 10 receive a 50% discount and some vessels can accommodate children on a third bed in a cabin.
Single supplement 70%
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Departure from Split harbour towards Makarska at 13:00h. Cruise along the Dalmatian coast whilst enjoying your lunch. Afternoon swim at one of the wonderful beaches. From there, those feeling adventurous can join our optional river rafting excursion or zipline on the Cetina river and meet up with the ship in Makarska in the evening. Overnight in the port of Makarska where strolling along the streets, you will come across numerous churches and other architectural and cultural sites.
Early morning departure towards Mljet with a stop on the Pelješac peninsula for a refreshing swim. Part of Mljet Island is a national park (entrance fee applies). Afternoon visit to salt lakes in Mljet National Park to enjoy the sun, sea and tranquility of this peaceful island. In the middle of the large lake, inside the National park, you can visit the monastery and church on St. Mary isle or just rent a bike (optional) and cycle around these stunning lakes. Overnight in port Polača/Pomena.
After breakfast depart for Dubrovnik, the highlight of this cruise. Enjoy the nature along the way towards “the heaven on earth” – according to the famous writer George Bernard Shaw. Arrive to Dubrovnik in the afternoon when you can explore on your own or join our guided tour of the city followed by an optional cable car ride up to Srđ mountain for spectacular views of the old town. Take a walk through STRADUN – both a street and a square, a promenade inside the city walls. We also recommend a walk on top of the 1,940 m long city walls! Overnight in the port of this magical town.
Morning is free to explore Dubrovnik. Discover the beauty of history through numerous monuments, little streets, churches… Around noon we leave this magnificent town and continue our cruise towards Šipan island or small town of Trstenik on the Pelješac peninsula, where we will swim in the afternoon and spend the night. Possibility of visiting a local winery.
After breakfast depart for island Korčula, the birthplace of famous explorer MARCO POLO. Lunch on board in bay near the town of Korčula. Afternoon arrival where we overnight in port. Surrounded by ancient walls and fortified bastions Korčula’s old town is very well preserved with its layout and structure dating back to 13th century. Optional sightseeing of Korčula and wine and appetizers tasting at a local winery before dinning in one of the numerous seafront restaurants or konobas on your own.
Early departure towards the Pakleni Islands for lunch and a swim stop followed by optional afternoon sightseeing of Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic. Here we can find the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower as well as the oldest community theatre in Europe founded here in 1612. Hvar offers abundant entertainment, excellent restaurants, bars and cafes that are open long into the night. Overnight in Hvar.
Our next stop is Brač island. Swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol (the Golden Horn - its gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change in shape). Bol is a typical fishermen’s village converted into a popular tourist destination. After lunch we will start our journey back to Split where the last overnight is planned. A swim break is planned on route in one of the many bays on Brač island. Enjoy the view of Split Riviera. Possibility to join our guided tour of Split, a monumental city under UNESCO protection that belongs not only to Croatians, but also to you, as it is a part of the world heritage. Here we find an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is the Diocletian palace.
Early breakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends.
Itineraries are subject to change.
| Length | 36 to 41 meters |
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Premium superior vessels are recently built mini deluxe vessels featuring similar comfort, but are smaller in size – 38 to 41m in length. Air-conditioned cabins are 8 to 14m2 in size with double or twin beds, hair dryer and safety deposit box. Included services: buffet breakfasts, three course lunches, Captain’s dinner, English speaking tour manager on board, three guided tours, daily cabin service, mid-week fresh set of towels and bed linen, luggage handling.
Spalato
Lenght - 36.7m, Width - 7.6m, Built in 2011/2012. Boat is equipped with swim platform (stairs leading from sitting area at the backof the boat on main deck). Click Spalato cruise ship for more details
Amalia
Length - 37.4m, Width - 8.2m, Built in 2013. All cabins are airconditioned. Click Amalia cruise ship for more details
Seagull
Length - 35m, Width - 7m, Built in 1983, refurbushed in 2014. Click Seagull Croatia cruise ship for more details
Majestic
Majestic is a very comfortable premium vessel - Often used by The Small Cruise Ship Colelction for charters. Length - 37m, Width - 7.6m. Click Majestic cruise ship in Croatia for more details
Moonlight
Length - 37.4m, Width - 8.2m, built in 2017. All cabins are airconditioned. Click Moonlight cruise ship for more details
Dream
Length - 40.1m, Width - 8m, built in 2017. TOP DECK - total 1 cabin (double/twin beds). MAIN DECK - total 11 cabins (2 cabins with double bed, 8 cabins with doble/twin beds, 1 cabin can be triple) + 1 additional cabin available for guide only. UNDER DECK- total 8 cabins (with doble/twin beds)
Click Dream cruise ship Croatia for details
Lupus Mare
Length - 42.5m, Width - 8.9m, built in 2011 and completely refurbished in 2021. Click Lupus Mare for more details
Pictures shown below are from various ships in fleet, actual layout of cabins and ship may differ.
Please Note: the deckplan below is an example only and may vary from your ship.
| Built/refurbished | 2015/2021 |
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| Cabins | 18 |
MS Majestic is a premium ship built in 2015. There are 18 fully equipped cabins and modern on board facilities. Majestic is a compact 37 metre long vessel that can easily access all the small ports along Croatia's Adriatic coastline and the islands off the coast too. She has a bright airy dining room and a sun deck with plenty of space for all passengers. and a swim platform at the rear to allow easy access to and from the sea.
Cabins
Majestic has 8 lower deck cabins and 10 main deck cabins and all have air-conditioning, ensuite shower and W/C.
Main deck cabins measure 11 sq. metres, and lower deck cabins measure 12-13 sq. metres.
Recent reviews of Majestic cruises
I went on the cycle cruise in Croatia from Split to the islands in the Majestic.
The whole experience was excellent and many thanks to Powell and Caroline for their attention to detail in the planning of this cruise. Mike H
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Croatia, Dubrovnik to Split, on the Majestic. Wow, what a trip. We had the best time possible with the best bunch of people, the best ever crew and the best host. The lovely Irena and the staff on this boat could not have done a better job of keeping us entertained, fed and in absolute awe of their beloved Croatian coastline. We had so much fun on the night of the Captain's Dinner, that even neighbouring boat passengers joined us for a dance. Spectacular!!! We will be back....... Chris M
| Launched | 2017 |
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MS Moonlight is a premium small ship built in 2017. There can be 36 guests accommodated in 18 comfortable cabins, 10 located on deck and 8 located on the lower deck. Each cabin is double or twin bedded and features AC, en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, ample storage space and safety deposit box.
The dining room, where you can enjoy breakfast and lunch, is air-conditioned. For relaxation, you can choose to lounge on the upper sun deck with both open and shaded areas, or one of the many the outdoor lounge areas located throughout the yacht.
MS Paradis has 19 air-conditioned cabins with queen or twin beds on 3 decks. Paradis, built in 2014, was completely refurbished in 2018. She is 129 ft long, 28 ft wide and with cruising speed of 9 NM. All cabins are fully air-conditioned, with queen-size bed or twin beds, and 3 cabins with a third bed. Each cabin has a cupboard, cabinet and window or porthole (lower deck), bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin.
Paradis has a fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant on the main deck with bar and LCD TV, two sun decks of 1,076 sq ft, one of which has sun beds and tables. Electricity on board: 220V. There are sun loungers and a jacuzzi on the sun deck. Paradis has a swimming platform with ladders for the many swim stops we make, and an extenssive sundeck with plenty of loungers for all passengers as well as a small Jacuzzi pool.
Paradis has 2 Upper cabins, 9 Main deck cabins and 8 lower deck cabins.
Wifi is provided free of charge, though don't expect to be able to download large movie files all the time!
The 35 metre Seagull was built in 1983 and completely refurbished in 2014. Seagull has 16 twin cabins, all with en-suite shower and toilet. 12 of the cabins are on deck. There is a large sun deck and a roomy dining room. Seagull is one of the smaller vessels that cruises the Adriatic Coast of Croatia and is suitable for charter by smaller groups than most other vessels in Croatia.
Her Croatian crew know the coast intimately and can provide a great insight into local traditions and cuisine.
| Length | 37.6 metres |
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| Cabins | 19 |
Spalato is a classic Croatian coastal Premium class cruise ship; 36.7 metres long and with 19 cabins, she can access the smallest ports on the Dalmatian Coastline. Spalato, launched in 2012 and refurbished recently, has a huge sun deck, air conditioned lounge and dining area and a large outdoor lounge to the rear.
Spalato is equipped with a swim platform, with ladders that drop into the sea for ease of acsess.
You can spend your mornings reading on the sun deck or lounge - taking in the fantastic views as the Croatian coastline slips by - and enjoying a daily swim stop in a secluded bay somehere en route.
Meals Breakfast and lunch are served aboard. Breakfast is usually a mix of cereals, fruit, yoghurt and some cooked food. Lunches are three courses usually comprising of a range of fresh loacal food, and for evening meals you are elft to your own devices to try the main wonderful restaurants and cafes that line the streets of the ports and harbours where we moor each night.
Cabins: All cabins have ensuite shower and W/C, and airconditioning and a safe. Spalato has 19 cabins arranged on 3 decks.
• All breakfasts
• All lunches
• One evening meal (The Captain’s Dinner)
• Water from a dispenser
• Three guided tours (Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar)
• 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
• Luggage handling
Sole occupancy of twin/double cabin +75%
Mljet Entrance Fee
20% Discount available for bookings in April and May 2025 when deposit is paid for before 31st December 2024.
10% Early bird discount on departures in July, August and October when deposit is paid before 31st December 2024.
Enjoyed the cruise. Food was good considering the size of the kitchen. Seating was a bit cramped.
We were "below stairs" and again the room was basic but spacious.
Having said all this the cruise was not expensive.
We thought the port fees should have been included in the price and tipping caused a lot of discussion. . Most people found it excessive especially those countries that don't tip. Liz B
A week in paradise on a luxury small ship. We were upgraded to a fabulous ship called Black Swan on a similar circuit from Split to Split in Croatia. The boat was amazing with everything you could wish for on board. The crew of 8 were very professional but at the same time friendly and chatty. The captain and his wife owned the boat and were also friendly with us all. The captains dinner was excellent with 2 live musicians.
We saw beautiful totally unspoilt islands,small fishing villages, ancient palaces and visited towns full of interesting history, all with a guide and "whisper" ear phones so we could all hear perfectly. We had plenty of free time in ports where we could go sightseeing, shopping or find a nice restaurant or bar. Our guide even arranged for us to do an exclusive 4 x 4 safari buggy tour in Dubrovnik that was not on this boats schedule but on our original one.
The food was really excellent, the boat kept immaculately clean at all times.
I particularly enjoyed the opportunity for swim stops or a tender ride to a deserted beach, even though it was October and late season. Something you do not get to do on a huge impersonal cruise ship!
At night in port the boats always raft up next to one another and its fun to go from boat to boat checking out what they all look like. We were not disturbed by this at all and the gaps between the various boats were not a problem to us, but could be to a disabled person.
I would recommend this type of holiday to anyone.... its so relaxing compared to a huge cruise ship and with only 36 people on board the guide makes sure from the very first evening that we all get to talk to one another and great friendships were formed. Our travelling companions nationalities were Americans, New Zealanders and Australians and we were the only 2 from Europe which we loved.
I thoroughly enjoyed my recent Croatian cruise on board Moonlight. Everything was of a very high standard - the ship, the cabin, the crew, the destinations, the on board guide and the local guides, the meals... I can't fault anything. It was an outstanding trip and we were fortunate in having such congenial fellow passengers. Bernadine R
We really enjoyed the cruise, thanks!
Hazel
A superb cruise from Split to Dubrovnik and back on Seagull. We had challenging weather to start with but the crew did everything to make sure we still had an amazing time .
Ship and cabin were comfortable and spotless, food delicious and we will treasure the memories of the Dalmatian Coast forever. Thank you . CM
We had yet another flawless experience with Small Cruise Ships. Thank you so much. I've been recommending you guys like crazy! Mrs P
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