Adriatic Colours: Dubrovnik – Zadar

Day 1 (Sunday): DUBROVNIK (D)

Transfer from Dubrovnik’s airport or your Dubrovnik hotel to Gruž Harbor in Dubrovnik. The embarkation for your cruise from Dubrovnik to Zadar will begin at 12am. You’ll have some free time to settle in and explore the boat. In the evening you’ll meet your fellow travellers and your Cruise Manager at an on-board Welcome Reception. After you can relax or take a walk through Dubrovnik.

Day 2 (Monday): DUBROVNIK – MLJET – KORČULA (B, L, D)

The day will start with a walking tour of Dubrovnik, known also as the “Pearl of Adriatic” and protected by UNESCO. Before returning to the boat for lunch you’ll visit the Rector’s Palace and Franciscan Monastery’s Pharmacy – the oldest in the World. After that, you’ll continue towards Mljet Island. Mljet National Park has five types of forest, many different birds and two deep lakes, Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and Malo Jezero (Small Lake). The afternoon will be free to enjoy the island. And afterwards you’ll continue cruising towards Korčula, the birthplace of the explorer Marco Polo. Dinner on board.

Day 3 (Tuesday): KORČULA – HVAR (B, L)

As soon as you finish your on board breakfast you’ll have a walking tour of Korčula town taking you through its narrow, cobbled streets. Included is also a visit to the majestic Gothic-Baroque Cathedral of St. Mark. After the tour you’ll board your boat for lunch. On this day you’ll be making stops for swimming as you cruise. Late in the afternoon you’ll arrive to the beautiful Hvar. During the guided tour you’ll see the first public theatre in Europe, the Franciscan Monastery and much more. You’ll have the evening free to explore Hvar at your own pace.

Day 4 (Wednesday): HVAR – BOL – SPLIT (B, L)

The day will start early with a sail to the Island of Bol, home to one of the most known beaches in Croatia, the Golden Horn or as locals put it “Zlatni Rat”. The unique feature of this pebble beach is that it changes shape and position depending on the winds. You’ll have lunch on board and later continue towards Split where you’ll have a guided walking tour. You’ll get to see the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace and protected by UNESCO. You’ll see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. Free evening.

Embark on this incredible cruise from Dubrovnik to Zadar

Day 5 (Thursday): SPLIT – TROGIR – ŠIBENIK (B, L)

In the morning you will sail to the UNESCO town of Trogir. It is a small but colourful town so this time you’ll be enjoying it on your own. Once back on board you’ll enjoy lunch on board while cruising to Šibenik. On the way you’ll stop for a swim. Once arriving to Šibenik, you’ll have a walking tour that will show you all the highlights of the city. The evening will be free.

Day 6 (Friday): ŠIBENIK – SALI (B, L, CD)

In Šibenik you can find not one, but two National Parks: there is Krka National Park, with its breath-taking waterfalls, and Kornati National Park, comprised of more than 140 islands. This day will be devoted to both of these scenic destinations before you will continue your way towards Sali. After the full days you will enjoy Captain’s dinner with live entertainment on board.

Day 7 (Saturday): SALI – ZADAR (B, L)

You will start cruising early this morning with a stop for a swim and lunch. You will arrive to the town of Zadar late in the afternoon. Here you’ll have your last walking tour to see Zadar’s historical centre with the defensive walls built in 16th century, the ancient Port Gate with the Venetian lion, the Square of the Five Wells, Church of St. Donat, Roman Forum (built in the 1st century BC) and the largest cathedral in Dalmatia, St. Anastasia. After the tour you will stop for a tasting of the famous Maraschino, their traditional liquor. Your evening will be free to explore the city on your own.

Day 8 (Sunday): ZADAR – END OF THE TRIP (B)

Disembark after breakfast. Transport to Zadar or Split airport. End of the cruise from Dubrovnik to Zadar.

*Legend: B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner, CD – captain’s dinner