Join the M/S Invictus on this spectacular 8-day cruise from Split to Dubrovnik. Visit Biševo Island and experience the enchanting Blue Cave that the island is most famous for. Explore Dubrovnik and see the UNESCO 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
Discover the preserved nature of Vis found on the Croatian Islands
Explore and walk around Mljet National Park in Korcula Island
See the UNESCO’s World Heritage site in the city of Dubrovnik
Pass through coves and bays along the sunniest island of Croatia, Hvar
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Ship can be docked in Split harbor and embarkation is possible throughout the whole day. Passengers arriving in the morning are not able to enter their cabins before 2.00 pm but can leave luggage on board. In case that your ship is not in the port until evening you can take care of your luggage and organize excursion for you. At 7.00 pm you have a welcome meeting where the Cruise manager introduce you to the crew and your fellow passengers.
Welcome dinner is served at 7.30 pm. Captain wait for all the passengers arriving late at night but you have to be notified in advance. All the late arriving guests are provided with a dinner.
The English speaking guide can do a morning Split City tour, walking you through the world famous Diocletian’s Palace. Split is the second largest urban center in Croatia and the seat of the Split Dalmatia County. Over 1700 years old, Split abounds with cultural and historical sights, lots of them situated within the Split’s historical nucleus which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list ever since 1979.
At 12 am you sail out for Trogir, another city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Lunch is served on board and you can have a swim stop en route, arriving to Trogir in the afternoon. This town - museum is literally packed with palaces, churches, monasteries and towers, the main attraction being the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, probably the finest example of sacral architecture in Croatia. A professional English speaking guide can take you for a Trogir city tour. Afterwards, you’ll have the evening on your own, free to explore or have a dinner in one of Trogir’s cozy taverns.
In the morning you sail for Bol, a place best known for its beach of Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape), which regularly hits the top lists of the most beautiful European beaches. Once you stop in Bol, you can enjoy indulge in simple pleasures such as taking a walk around this nice little Dalmatian town, until lunch is served on board. After lunch you shall continue cruising to Vis. Being an important strategic military stronghold for a long time, Vis was spared the excessive tourist development and thus retained its unspoilt beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture. Enjoy afternoon, exploring the town of Vis, its picturesque stone streets, pristine beaches and fine taverns. For all who are interested they can organize optional Vis Island excursion, ending in Komiža, stunning fishermen's village to have dinner in one of cozy restaurants. Reservations and payment on the spot.
You'll cruise to the Island of Biševo and its Blue Cave, one of the most famous natural attractions in whole of the Adriatic Sea. Blue Cave is a water logged cave that can be approached only by boat. However, at times high waves prevent the entrance to Blue Cave, which is something you shall not know before the morning designated for your visit. In case you can't enter Blue Cave due to such sea conditions, you can get a full ticket refund. After a swim stop and lunch on board you’ll continue cruising along many coves and bays, towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island. Hvar is one of the country’s most attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point of international jetsetters. Upon our arrival to Hvar, a local English speaking guide can walk you through this unique city, introducing you to its millennia-long history, culture and a way of life. Afterwards, you'll have an evening on your own to explore and dine in one of numerous family owned restaurants and taverns.
You’ll start our day with morning departure towards the Island of Korčula. Before lunch on board, you shall stop for a swim in one of pristine bays en route. The arrival to the Island of Korčula is scheduled for the afternoon. Town of Korčula is the island’s main settlement and is known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, one of the world’s most famous explorers of all times.
The English speaking guide can take you for a tour of Korčula Town, through its narrow and cobbled streets and its rich history. You’ll have rest of the
evening free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice.
Day 6: Korčula | National Park Mljet | Šipan Island or Slano
Sailing out from Korčula in the morning, you’ll cruise towards Mljet National Park. You’ll have just enough time to explore park, walk around Great and Small Lake and visit the Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century or take a swim in the heart of Mljet National Park.
Entrance fees to National Park Mljet are included. Take care to return to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll continue our cruise to the Island of Šipan where you’ll anchor in Šipanska Luka or in Slano, located on the mainland. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach, dense pine forest and olive groves, a long cultural tradition and numerous historical monuments.
If you stay in Slano, for all who are interested they can organize optional excursion to Ston, fortified town famous for 5- kilometer long walls, old saltwork and oysters/mussels farm.
Reservations and payment on the spot. In the evening you shall have Captain’s Dinner on board, along with some live music entertainment.
Morning departure to Dubrovnik, passing by Elaphiti islands with lunch on board and cruise directly to the historical center of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site. You cruise along Dubrovnik City walls and fortifications where you can have chance to take unforgettable group photo of breathtaking Dubrovnik.
You disembark group directly in the Old Town where the own English speaking guide can show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After city tour you are left on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ and have intimate farewell dinner. Return scheduled transfer by coaches to Gruž harbor are organize. You can see why this city is called the Pearl of the Adriatic.
Day 8: Dubrovnik | Disembark
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, the time has come to say farewell to all your new friends.
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Standard Deck
8 cabins (10m2) on standard deck with 2 portholes (twin or double bed configuration) 11-13 m2
Main Deck
10 cabins on main deck with windows (twin or double bed configuration) 10-12 m2
Notes
- A 50% single supplement is available upon request.
- A 30% reduction is available for a 3rd adult sharing a cabin.
- Child discount: A child (age 3-11 years) sharing a cabin with 2 adults receives a 50% price reduction. A 20% reduction is available for a child sharing a twin cabin with one adult.
Initial deposit is $360, 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
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