Join the MS Summer on this 8-day private cruise from Dubrovnik to Split. Visit Biševo Island and experience the enchanting Blue Cave that the island is most famous for. Explore Dubrovnik and see the UNESCO’s World Heritage sites or take the cable car to the top of Mount Srđ. While sailing, take advantage of the stops for a swim or just to relax. Discover beautiful beaches along the way and enjoy a nice walk from one town to another.
Highlights
See the UNESCO’s World Heritage sites in the city of Dubrovnik
Pass through coves and bays along the sunny island of Hvar
Explore Mljet National Park during your private charter
Discover the preserved nature of the island of Vis
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Dubrovnik to start your private adventure. The brand new M/S Summer is docked in Dubrovnik's Gruž harbor where you are welcome to board throughout the day, with access to your cabin starting at 1:00 pm. At 7:00 pm, attend a welcome meeting on board and meet the Cruise Director, Captain, the crew, and your fellow passengers. Enjoy your dinner on board.
After breakfast, your English-speaking guide and coach comes to the pier. Visit the historical center of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the guide shows you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After the tour, explore the city on your own, known around the world as The Pearl of Adriatic. Be transferred back to the ship and have your lunch as you sail towards Mljet National Park.
Feel free to explore Mljet National Park (entrance fees are not included), to walk around the Great and Small Lake, visit The Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery dating from the 12th century, and, of course, take a swim in the heart of this pristine National Park. Enjoy your lunch on board while cruising towards the island of Korčula. This historic town is known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, one of the most famous world explorers of all time. Join the city tour of Korčula and walk through the town’s charming narrow and cobbled streets. Have the rest of the evening free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice.
This morning, cruise towards the Island of Vis with a swim stop en route. Arrival to Vis is scheduled for the afternoon. Vis is rather unique compared to other Croatian Adriatic islands. Due to its important strategic location on the open sea, it served as a military zone for a long time and was consequently spared of the usual tourist development. Beautiful beaches, ecological agriculture, and preserved traditional architecture make up the advantages of this remarkable Croatian island. You have afternoon and evening free in Vis, to enjoy its unspoiled nature and dine in one of the family-run restaurants.
Start this day with a morning cruise towards the Island of Biševo and its Blue Cave. Originally, the entrance to Blue Cave was located below sea level, which required visitors to dive deeply in order to resurface into the cave’s mysterious blue depths. Sunbeams penetrating through the cave’s submarine opening get reflected from the white bottom floor, coloring the cave aquamarine and objects in the water silver, creating a truly stunning and magical natural phenomenon.
However, sometimes High Waves prevent the entrance to Blue Cave, which is something that can only be determined on the morning of your visit. For this reason, entrance fees are paid on the spot –if you are lucky enough to visit the cave. After a swim stop and lunch, continue cruising along many idyllic coves and bays towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island. Hvar is one of the most popular and attractive Croatian tourist destinations and a meeting point of the international jet set. Upon your afternoon arrival at Hvar, a local English-speaking guide walks you through the town, introducing you to the island’s way of life, its rich history, and culture. Learn how lavender was traditionally farmed on Hvar, for many centuries. Afterward, you are free to enjoy your evening in Hvar, explore on your own, and dine in one of its numerous family owned restaurants or taverns.
Start this day with a morning departure towards Bol. Bol is famous for having one of the finest European beaches, called Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape). As you stop in Bol, you can relax in this charming Dalmatian town. Have a walk, a cup of coffee or a swim, until lunch is served on board. After lunch, continue cruising towards Pučišća, with refreshing swim stops en route.
Pučišća is the biggest village on the island of Brač. Nowhere in the system of towns and villages in Dalmatia does terrain play such a compelling role as in Pučišća. Its spectacular irregularity of steep-sided natural harbor, authentic Mediterranean architecture, and rustic ambiance is simply unforgettable. The fjord-like inlet of Pučišća meets three narrow valleys that descend from the hills, joining the bay’s quiet and beautiful waters. Pučišća quarry was exploited by Romans in antiquity, after which it was abandoned until the reopening in 1455. Stone from Pučišća quarry was used to build limestone columns of the White House in Washington DC, Vienna Parliament, and many other famous buildings around the world. Pučišća is also home to the only Croatian Stonemasonry school. Its students carve sculptures from Brač limestone, applying traditional and unconventional tools that have been used here for centuries.
Spend a night in this very quiet town. Enjoy the nightfall, as it unifies the distinct features of Pučišća that intrigues you so much in daylight.
After breakfast, cruise across the Brač channel to Omiš, an ancient town with city walls, fortresses, and stone churches. Omiš is located at the delta of Cetina River, with its wonderful beaches. For centuries, Omiš was for a stronghold of famous pirates, a symbol of retaliation, courage, and strength in the long historical fight against The Republic of Venice. Have your lunch after your relaxed walk in Omis. During the afternoon hours, sail towards Split. The English-speaking guide proceeds with the afternoon Split City tour and walks you through the historic Diocletian’s Palace. The second-largest urban center in Croatia and the seat of the Split- Dalmatia County, Split boasts 1700 years of history. Since 1979 the historic center of Split has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. The city’s historical and cultural buildings are located inside the walls of the Diocletian’s Palace. After the city tour, you are left on your own to explore Split and have an intimate farewell dinner on your own.
Day 8: Split | Disembark
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, the time has come to say farewell to all your new friends.
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Standard Deck
11-13 m2. Two porthole windows, twin or double cabin configuration, some with extra bed. Fully equipped with A/C, safe deposit box, Wi-Fi, Sat TV, fire alarm, smoke detectors, Shower, WC and bathroom toiletries, hair dryer, life jackets, luggage space under the bed, cupboard & wardrobe cabinet.
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Main Deck
10-12 m2. Full windows, twin or double cabin configuration, some with extra bed. Fully equipped with A/C, safe deposit box, Wi-Fi, Sat TV, fire alarm, smoke detectors, Shower, WC and bathroom toiletries, hair dryer, life jackets, luggage space under the bed, cupboard & wardrobe cabinet.
Notes
Triple Discount:
3rd adult sharing a Standard cabin recieves a discount of 30%
Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 3-11 sharing a cabin with one paying adult receives a 30% discount. Children between the ages of 3-11 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount.
Initial deposit is $6000 (USD estimate based on 5000 Euro), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by Bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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Scott Trochim
2 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
4 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
5 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.