Tour Overview
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Croatia — Southern Dalmatia |
| Price From | $1,855 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Premium Small Ship Cruise |
| Data Source | TourRadar — 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Split — Embarkation
Board your premium vessel in Split’s historic harbor. Settle into your cabin, meet fellow travelers over welcome drinks. Evening free to explore Diocletian’s Palace. Overnight in Split.
Day 2: Makarska Riviera
Cruise along the dramatic Makarska Riviera with the Biokovo mountains plunging into the sea. Swim stop at a pristine pebble beach. Afternoon in Makarska town — visit the Franciscan Monastery shell museum. Captain’s dinner onboard.
Day 3: Peljesac Peninsula Wine Cruise
Morning swim at a secluded bay en route. Arrive Peljesac — Croatia’s premier wine peninsula. Wine tasting tour: Dingac and Postup red wines from indigenous Plavac Mali grapes. Oyster and mussel tasting fresh from Ston Bay. Overnight at anchor.
Day 4: Mljet National Park
Sail to Mljet Island. Full day in Mljet National Park — two saltwater lakes connected to the sea. Cycle around the lakes, swim in the warm turquoise waters, visit the 12th-century Benedictine Monastery on St. Mary’s Island. Overnight in Polace Bay.
Day 5: Dubrovnik Discovery
Morning arrival in Dubrovnik. Guided tour of the UNESCO Old Town — walk the full 1,940m city walls, visit the Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery, and the famous Stradun. Afternoon free for Game of Thrones filming location hunting. Cable car to Mount Srd. Overnight in Dubrovnik port.
Day 6: Elaphiti Islands — Sipan
Escape the crowds to the Elaphiti Islands. Explore car-free Sipan Island — olive groves, Renaissance villas, and medieval churches. Swimming and kayaking in crystal-clear bays. Fresh seafood lunch at a waterfront konoba (tavern). Overnight at Sipanska Luka.
Day 7: Korcula — Return North
Cruise to Korcula Island. Guided walk through the medieval town with its distinctive fishbone street layout. Visit the alleged Marco Polo house. Free time for swimming at beautiful Lumbarda beaches with sandy seafloor (rare in Croatia). Farewell dinner.
Day 8: Disembark in Split
Morning sail back to Split. Farewell breakfast onboard. Transfer to Split airport or hotel.
Inclusions
- 7 nights premium cabin accommodation
- Half-board: breakfast + lunch or dinner daily
- English-speaking cruise manager
- Wine tasting on Peljesac
- Mljet National Park entry
- Dubrovnik city walls & cable car
- Daily swimming stops
- Port taxes
Why Southern Dalmatia
- Most scenic stretch of Croatia’s coast — fewer crowds than northern routes
- Peljesac wine country: taste wines you can’t find outside Croatia
- Mljet: arguably the most beautiful island in the Adriatic
- Dubrovnik: the undisputed jewel of the Mediterranean
- Intimate small-ship experience (max 20-38 guests)
