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Island Hopping Cruise in Croatia for Individual Tourists

Island Hopping Cruise in Croatia for Individual Tourists

Cruising with vintage motor-sailing ships along the magnificent Dalmatian coastline and islands.
For this trip all you will need is a few T-shirts and a swimming costume to spend seven unforgettable days sailing on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another. Relax and let the captain and his crew (especially the cook) take care of you. During the day you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the underworld of the Adriatic Sea. The evenings you have free to find a good restaurant or discover old churches or other historical monuments…
 

Departure dates:
10 April 2010 - 23 October 2010 every saturday

Price without flight ticket:    430 EUR

Additional price information:   Prices start from 430 EUR. Please download our pricelist for more information.

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SPLIT - MAKARSKA - MLJET - DUBROVNIK - SIPAN/TRSTENIK - KORCULA - HVAR – SPLIT

Trip plan:   

Day 1: SPLIT – MAKARSKA
Departure from Split harbour, Saturday at 13:00 h. After lunch sail along the Dalmatian coast down to Makarska Riviera. We spend the afternoon swimming at one of the beautiful beaches on the Riviera. From this beach those feeling adventurous can join our WHITE WATER rafting excursion on the Cetina river and meet up with the ship in Makarska in the evening. Overnight in the port of Makarska, one of the most attractive resorts on the Croatian coast. Strolling along the streets of Makarska, you will come across numerous churches and other architectural and cultural sights.

Day 2: MAKARSKA – MLJET
Early morning departure towards Mljet with the first stop on the Peljesac peninsula for a refreshing swim. The whole afternoon is free to look at the salt lakes in Mljet National Park and enjoy the sun and sea on this peaceful island. In the middle of the large lake, inside the National park, we can visit an old abbey and church, or just use a small boat to roam around the National park. Overnight in port Polaca/Pomena

Day 3: MLJET – DUBROVNIK
After breakfast we depart for Dubrovnik, which is the highlight of this cruise. On route will be time just for a short swim. Enjoy the beautiful sights of 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 first join our guided tour of Dubrovnik with an English speaking guide. Take a walk through STRADUN – both a street and a square, a promenade inside the city walls. For those of you with more enthusiasm we recommend a walk on top of the 1,940 m long city walls! Overnight in the port of this magical town.

Day 4: DUBROVNIK – SIPAN/TRSTENIK
Morning is free to explore Dubrovnik. Discover the beauty of history through numerous monuments, little streets, churches… Around noontime we leave this magnificent town and continue our cruise towards the isle Sipan or a little town of Trstenik on the Peljesac peninsula, where we will swim in the afternoon and spend the night.

Day 5: SIPAN/TRSTENIK – KORCULA
After breakfast depart for Korcula, the birthplace of MARCO POLO. Lunch on the board in front of Lumbarda (part of Korcula). Arrive to Korčula late afternoon where we overnight in port. On this island you can find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else. Listen to the story of the stone walls, which were being built over two centuries ago.

Day 6: KORCULA – HVAR
Early in the morning departure for the Pakleni Islands for lunch and swimming. Departure for Hvar after lunch. Hvar is the longest island in the Adriatic. Here we can find the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower; also the oldest community theatre in Europe was founded here in 1612. City of Hvar offers abundance entertainment full of restaurants, bars and cafes that are open long into the night.

Day 7: HVAR (Bol) - SPLIT
Our next stop will be the island of Brac. Swimming is planned at one of the most famous beaches in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol (the Golden cape - its gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change in shape). Bol is a typical fisherman’s town turned into a popular tourist destination. After lunch we will start our journey back to Split where the last overnight is planned. On our way to Split there will be another swim-break in one of the many bays on island of Brac. Arrival to Split in the late afternoon. Enjoy the view of Split Riviera arriving in Split. Possibility to join our guided tour of Split with an English speaking guide. Split is 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.

Day 8: SPLIT
Early breakfast after which it is time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends!
 

Accommodation and food:   7 nights on board the ship in twin cabin on main deck with private WC and shower; half board (breakfast and lunch included). NOTE! Cabins under deck and with shared facilities also available at a lower price. Please, see in our pricelist.

Price of extra services:   

* WHITE WATER RAFTING excursion on Cetina River on Saturday – supplement EUR 30,00 - 35,00 per person

* Captain’s dinner EUR 25 per person

* Optional sightseeing in Dubrovnik / Split - 10 EUR per person per tour

Included in the price:   7 nights accommodation on the ship with half board (breakfast and lunch).

Not included in the price:   International flight tickets, tourist tax 16 Eur per person/per week paid on spot upon embarkation, entrance fees for the sights, tips, insurances, alcohol drinks, lunches and other personal expenses.

Recommended travel period of the year:   April - October

Tour difficulty:   A 

No special experience is needed; everyone who is in condition to cope with long Saturday walks in the forest can also cope with these tours. As a rule, the trips are short and at a low altitude. Often, it is your choice to join or skip a day-tour. The routes follow a hilly terrain without steep ascents and descents. Normally we walk 3/5h a day.

Reservation System Code: CROFIT

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