Visit Croatia's northern gems in a deluxe superior small ship A state of the art ship 42-47 meters in length Spacious sundeck with sunbeds to enjoy the Adriatic scenery with a well-balanced combination of exceptional natural beauty and cultural heritage, this route is made for passionate travellers. Charming islands, stunning bays with pebble beaches, emerald green, clean sea, preserved nature of a national and a nature park, sights of mountains, canyons, waterfalls and abundance of historical, monuments with masterful architecture
- Split & Zadar
- Mali Losinj
- Swimming and excellent ice cream
- Eating ashore every night
- Many historical sights, heritage protected by UNESCO, national parks & secluded beaches
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Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or [email protected]) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or [email protected]) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or [email protected]) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or [email protected]) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or [email protected]) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
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Check-in followed by departure from the Split harbour at 14.00 h. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and unbelievable views of the surroundings while cruising towards Primošten. A swim stop in a quiet, secluded bay en route for a refreshing afternoon swim. Primošten is a small picturesque town situated between Šibenik and Trogir, surrounded by seven other islets, a wonderful sight and an exceptional breathtaking place to explore. Try the famous local Babich wines. Dinner and overnight on board. (D)
After breakfast, cruise towards Dugi Otok and a morning swim stop, followed by a cruise through the breathtaking Kornati National Park. Lunch on board and swim stop followed by the visit to the Telašćica Nature Park which, due to its intense beauty, richness and importance, together with 6 islets inside the bay of Telašćica itself, was proclaimed a nature park in 1988. Time at leisure to explore the white cliffs and the lake. Overnight in Telašćica. (B, L, D)
After breakfast and a morning swim, cruise towards the island of Lošinj, known as the sunshine island. An abundance of pines, wildflowers and herbs, its excellent climate, hidden coves and cool Mediterranean vibe – all of this makes Lošinj one of the most popular islands on the northern Adriatic. Join a guided walking tour, followed by a visit to the Museum of Apoxyomenos. The museum is dedicated to the ancient bronze statue of an athlete found in the sea near the island. Walk up to the Lošinj Aromatic Garden or to the smaller town of Veli Lošinj both easy to reach and explore on foot. Overnight in Mali Lošinj. (B, L)
Morning cruise towards Zadar, travelling by Pag island with its unusual moon-like landscape. Upon arrival in Zadar, join a guided tour to explore the rich cultural heritage: the Roman Forum from the 1st century AD, the church of St. Donatus from the 9th century AD - the most famous medieval basilica and symbol of the city, the imposing and mighty city walls with the representative Port and Land Gates from the 16th century AD, and numerous palaces and villas of former noble families. Great restaurants line part of the waterfront and the centre. See the famous contemporary attractions: the Sea Organ, one of a kind in the world and “The Greeting to the Sun” light installation. Overnight in Zadar. (B, L)
Wake up and admire the scenic views as the cruise proceeds south, while having a wonderful breakfast. Upon arrival to Skradin, visit the local winery for wine tasting and light tapas lunch. Back in Skradin, walk through the Krka Waterfalls National Park. There are 17 waterfalls, with cascades up to 100 m wide, and the Krka river tumbles 45.7 meters. The late afternoon destination is Šibenik, a town situated in the very central part of Croatia’s Adriatic coast. Join the guided sightseeing tour to explore the glorious old town, the cultural monuments and possibly the most famous one here, the UNESCO listed Cathedral of St James. Wander around and discover the historic core and waterfront. Back on the vessel for the Captain’s dinner with live entertainment onboard. Overnight in Šibenik.. (B, T, CD)
Early morning cruise towards the island of Hvar, the sunniest Adriatic Island and the jet-set destination. Stop for lunch on board and swimming in the secluded bay. Upon arrival, time at leisure to explore the oldest town in Croatia! The first settlers were the Greeks from the island Paros in the Aegean Sea, who established the colony in the year 384 B.C. and named the town Pharos. Walk through the smooth cobblestone streets, enjoy an aperitive and find a nice place for dinner. Overnight in Stari Grad.
Morning cruise to Zlatni Rat, the most famous beach in Dalmatia (the Golden Horn - known for its gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change their shape). Lunch on board and departure towards Split. Enjoy unbelievable views of the surrounding seas and the amazing Split Riviera. Upon arrival, join the guided city tour. A dynamic port city with a medieval Old Town grown around the 1.700 - year - old Diocletian's Palace, Split bustles with modern life amid its ancient Roman setting. Cafés, restaurants, and galleries cram the cobblestone alleyways, the waterfront and the Marjan peninsula, making Croatia's second - largest city one of the Mediterranean's most compelling. Overnight in Split.
Last breakfast on board, followed by goodbyes to all. Check-out and transfer to the airport.
Itineraries are subject to change
Croatian Deluxe Superior Ships
| Length | Minimum 47 metres |
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Deluxe superior ships are the newest, smartest and largest vessels that are allowed into the small ports and harbours on Croatia's Adriatic Coast and islands - The best vessels that exist on the Adriatic sea built with high quality materials of solid wood, glass, marble, stainless steel and similar. Minimum 47 meters in length, newly built or refurbished with hot tubs and spacious, superbly designed, air-conditioned en-suite cabins with double or twin beds, 15 to 20 metres in size.
Cabins are equipped with wardrobes, deposit box, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobe, slippers etc.
Included services: airport transfers, buffet breakfasts and three course lunches, Captain's dinner with live music, dinner in a typical Croatian setting, sightseeings, English speaking tour manager, various entrance fees, various tastings, Visitors' tax & port fees, luggage handling, daily cabin service
Nautilus
Launched in 2019. There are 19 cabins on board. There is a spacious dining room on the main deck where you can enjoy your breakfast and lunch and a sun deck to admire the amazing views from. There is a jacuzzi pool on the sun deck, and a large swim platform to the rear of the vessel. While cruising on Nautilus you will swim every day and eat ashore every night in one of the many restaurants that line the sterets of the small ports and harbours that we stay in.
More details of MV Nautilus - Luxury Croatia cruise ship
Rhapsody
MS Rhapsody is a small luxury ship built for the 2021 season. She can accommodate up to 36 passengers in 8 lower deck cabins and 11 upper deck cabins with balconies. All cabins are air conditioned with either port holes (lower deck) or windows (upper deck), private facilities, safe as well as LCD TV. There is an airconditioned restaurant/bar with panoramic windows, a swimming platform and a sundeck with lounge chairs and a Jacuzzi.
Rhapsody is one of the largest vessel allowed into the small ports and harbours that dot the coast of Croatia. But at 50m she is still tiny by ship standards, and her sleek lines and beautiful design means shi will stand out in any harbour.
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Aurelia
Launched in 2020, Aurelia has 9 upper deck cabins with balconies, 2 main deck cabins with windows and 8 lower deck cabins. Click Aurelia Croatia cruise ship for more details. She has been designed and built purely to cruise the coast of Croatia. Built in Croatia, and captained and run by a Croatian crew, she is small enough to be allowed into the small ports and harbours of the Croatian coast and islands, yet largely enough to be able to carry 38 passengers in great comfort.
Markan
MV Markan is the sistership of MV Infinity and had her maiden voyage in 2018. There are 19 cabins from which 9 are VIP cabins with a balcony. Markan Croatia cruise ship.
Ave Maria
The MV Ave Maria (Everglow) sister ship of MV Infinity, is the new deluxe superior vessel with maiden voyage in 2018. With supreme technology, comfort, and latest trends in small ship construction, Ave Maria will offer the best possible Croatia cruise experience. Maximum capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests. Click Ave Maria Croatia cruise ship for more details.
Adriatic Sun
MV Adriatic Sun is a deluxe superior vessel with her maiden voyage in 2018. Click Adriatic Sun Croatia cruise ship for more details.
Avangard
The MV Avangard sister ship of MV Futura, is the a deluxe vessel that made her maiden voyage in 2017. With supreme technology, comfort, and latest trends in small ship construction, Avangard will offer the best possible Croatia cruise experience. MV Avangard offers a maximum capacity of 36 passengers in 18 twin or double cabins, Bathrooms are equipped with toilet, shower, washbasin and hair dryer. A fully air-conditioned upper deck dining room can accommodate all passengers at once, yet offer a great degree of privacy for each guest. The restaurant includes the bar area with LCD TV, with a corner table for buffet breakfast. A portion of the dining area extends outdoors as a lounge area, offering sweeping panoramic views of the surroundings. Free wireless internet access (Wi-Fi), hot tub. Read more about Avangard Luxury Croatia Cruise Ship.
Black Swan
Black Swan is a luxury vessel 48,40 m long and 8,60 m wide with 38 beds in 18 modernly decorated cabins. Guests can choose between five cabins on upper deck with panoramic windows, five cabins on main deck with panoramic windows and eight spacious cabins in lower deck. Air conditioned cabins are air condition, with TV, ventilation, safety deposit box, SOS alarm, smoke detectors, emergency lights and audio system for announcements and light music. Nine cabins have twin/double bed possibility, four cabins are with double beds, three cabins with twin beds and two cabins are triples. A VIP cabin is located at the front of the main deck area. Additional cabin available on upper deck for the tour manager. Read about Black Swan Croatia cruise ship.
Futura
The MV Futura is a 47m (156 ft) long, 9m (30 ft) wide luxury vessel, with a cruising speed of nine nautical miles. Built in 2013 with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities Futura offers maximum capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests. Cabins built by up-to-date standards, fully equipped with A/C, safe deposit box, fire alarm and audio system for announcements by the captain or Tour Director. In addition each cabin has life jackets, desk and tabouret, wardrobe, night stand, small sofa and a porthole window. Bathrooms are equipped with toilet, shower, wash basin and hair dryer. Some cabins have indoor passage access to the bar and restaurant area. A fully air-conditioned upper deck dining room can accommodate all passengers at once, yet offer a great degree of privacy for each guest. The restaurant includes bar area with LCD TV, with a corner table for buffet breakfast while each table has an easy-access chair. A portion of the dining area extends outdoors as a lounge area, offering sweeping panoramic views of the surroundings. Free wireless internet access (Wi-Fi). The kitchen is built up to the latest HACCP standards and the lounging sundeck has a total surface of 200m2 (2152 sq ft), partially offering sun-shade cover, providing deck-beds for all passengers and a Jacuzzi. The covered part of the upper deck is spacious enough to accommodate all passengers, tables, chairs with available public lavatory. The vessel has a rear access platform to the sea as well as ladders for easy access to the water. In addition, the vessel offers two outdoor showers and 3 deck lavatories. Read more about MV Futura Croatia cruise ship.
Infinity
The MV INFINITY is a 49m (161 ft) long, 8.8 m (28 ft) wide luxury vessel, with a cruising speed of nine nautical miles. Built in 2015 with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Maximum capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests. Modern cabins, fully equipped with air condition, safe deposit box, fire alarm, emergency lights and audio system for announcements by the captain or Tour Director. In addition each cabin has life jackets, desk and tabouret, wardrobe, night stand, small sofa and a porthole window. Bathrooms equipped with toilet, shower, wash basin and hair dryer. All cabins have indoor passage access to the bar and restaurant area (except two main deck cabins that are connected to restaurant via deck). Spacious fully air-conditioned main deck dining room offering privacy for each guest including bar area with LCD TV, a corner buffet breakfast table and lounge area on the rear of the upper deck. Kitchen built up to the latest HACCP standards. Large sundeck that has a total surface of 250 m2 (2690 sq ft) with partial sun-shade cover of 70 m2 (753 sq ft) and comfortable deck-beds for all passengers all with easy access to Jacuzzi tub. The vessel has a rear platform to the sea with ladders for easy access into the water and offers two outdoor showers and two deck lavatories. Read about MV Infinity luxury Croatia cruise ship.
Maritimo
Deluxe vessel MV Maritimo will have its maiden voyage in 2017. With 19 comfortable cabins, deck Jacuzzi and all modern amenities, Maritimo offers the supreme experience of Croatia small ship cruising.
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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 (Avangard) and may vary from your ship.
Markan
| Launched | 2018 |
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| Length: | 48 metres |
| Cabins | 18 |
| Crew | 8-10 |
MS Markan is a small luxury cruise ships ship that had her maiden voyage in 2018. She can accommodate up to 36 passengers in 18 cabins - 9 of which are VIP cabins with a balcony - she is one of only a few vessels in Croatia that offer balconies. She was designed purely to sail the Adriatic Coast of Croatia and is small enough to access the small ports and harbours along Croatia's beautiful coastline. Many of the small porrts only allow veseels up to 50 metres long to enter, so at 48.5 metres long she is one of the largest vessels permitted to visit.
Markan has a small Jacuzzi pool on the top deck, a large sun deck, plenty of shade and a swim platform to the rear with easy access to the sea. She has an experienced and highly regarded crew of 8-10, all Croatians.
Cabins
All cabins measure 16-20 Sq. metres and are individually air-conditioned and have satellite television (No one ever watches it though!), safe deposit box, fire alarm, emergency lights and internal communication for announcements by the cruise director or captain.
9 VIP cabins with private balconies
2 double/twin on the main deck with windows
5 double/twin and 2 triple cabins on the lower deck with portholes
Includes
A 7-night cruise in a deluxe superior air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom
Welcome reception & cocktail
Daily buffet breakfast
Three-course lunch daily + cheese and salad bar
Captain's dinner with live entertainment
Complimentary water
Tea and coffee after lunch
Olive oil and wine tasting on board
Abundant fresh fruit
Professional Tour manager
Visitors' taxes & port fees
Luggage handling
Daily cabin service and towel change
Linen change during the week
Complimentary WI-FI
Guided walking tours of towns: Mali Lošinj, Zadar, Šibenik and Split
Museum of Apoxyomenos entrance fee
Telašćica Nature Park entrance fee
Krka National Park entrance fee
Wine tasting & light tapas lunch in a local winery
Kornati National Park entrance fee
TRANSFERS INCLUDED:
Shared transfer from Split Airport to Split Harbour on embarkation day*
Shared departure transfer from Split Harbour to Split Airport on disembarkation day*
*NOTE: Flight details must be provided at least 30 days prior to departure in order to arrange transfers
Excludes
Optional Excursion: Blue cave entrance fee EUR 18.- per person
No additional fees on arrival except gratuities and drinks from the bar!
Split, Plitvice and Zagreb post cruise extension 2024
£490.00
Book before 31 December, 2024 and save 20%
20% Discount available for bookings in April and May 2025 when deposit is paid for before 31st December 2024.
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10% Early bird discount on departures in July, August and October when deposit is paid before 31st December 2024.