The wonders of South Adriatic

Start the day with a walking tour of Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of Adriatic". Admire old churches, soak up the medieval atmosphere with a local guide, and collect your souvenirs from the shops. After returning to the ship, enjoy the magical scenery as the ship cruises around Dubrovnik's city walls to continue to one of the Elaphiti islands for a swim stop. After lunch on board, your cruise will depart for the small village of Slano on the mainland. Slano is a peaceful fishermen's village and the starting point for a visit to the nearby town of Ston, a once-fortified small village famous for its oysters. You will visit a small nearby village and enjoy an authentic local oyster tasting. Tonight, enjoy Captain's dinner and overnight in Slano.

In the morning, head further to the north to the Island of Mljet. Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or island on your own. Toss the anchor and set sail towards Korcula, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. We'll take a guided walking tour of this enchanting town surrounded by walls, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Overnight in Korcula, you can enjoy a gourmet experience at multiple restaurants and bars.

Enjoy sailing towards the Island of Hvar with a swimming stop, and lunch on board. Enjoy a guided tour of the city of Hvar. You'll see some of the city's most iconic sights, including the first public theater in Europe. Free time and night in Hvar or Stari Grad.

Your cruise will take you to the beautiful island of Bisevo to visit the Blue Cave. That is a stunning natural phenomenon known for its unique and beautiful blue light, created when sunlight passes through an underwater opening and illuminates the cave. The effect is truly mesmerizing. Continue to the island of Vis, once a restricted Yugoslav naval base. Its long isolation preserved a unique charm—‘the Mediterranean as it once was.’ Known for major naval battles and historic secrets, Vis will be explored by military Land Rover tour. Overnight in one of the island’s harbors.

Early morning departure to Milna on Brac island, with a swim stop in a pristine bay (weather permitting) and lunch on board. In Milna, visit the Olive Oil Museum to learn about the island’s traditions and sample homemade olive oil. Overnight in Milna.

This morning we sail to Split for a guided tour of the seafront promenade and Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Roman ruins, Renaissance and Gothic buildings, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. Free time in Split and night in Trogir.

Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Split harbour (reconstructions related) we may sail directly to the port of Trogir. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Split town for the sightseeing tour.