Croatia Coast With Montenegro

Arrive in Montenegro and transfer to Kotor. After settling in to your small ship, meet your fellow travellers and Cruise Director during a Captain’s Welcome Dinner.

Stay: Nine Nights, aboard the Princess Eleganza

Explore Kotor's Old Town before cruising along the stunning Bay of Kotor. Stop at Perast, a coastal village overlooking the iconic island church of Ostrvo, en route to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, watch the city’s impressive fortifications light up after sunset.

Spend the morning on a guided walk through the unrivalled ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, the medieval Old Town of Dubrovnik. Your tour of Dubrovnik’s World Heritage-listed fortress begins at the impressive Pile Gate, which has stood guard at the entry to this unique walled city for centuries. Within the ancient fortifications, wander through narrow limestone alleys and marble paved boulevards to see the grand Gothic-Renaissance Rector’s Palace, the Dominican and Franciscan monasteries, and the inspiring Sponza Palace before returning to your ship for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Today, stop at the idyllic island of Badija for a swim in the warm azure waters of the Adriatic Sea. Continue to Korčula where your ship will be docked overnight. With the evening at leisure, enjoy the chance to dine in one of the local restaurants on the waterfront esplanade of Korčula.

INSIDER EXPERIENCE
On arrival at the Croatian island of Vis, disembark to explore this remote and largely untouched natural beauty during a scenic drive around the island.

This morning, enjoy free time to get to know Korčula, the birthplace of the famed explorer Marco Polo. Perhaps spend your time exploring the city’s maze of cobblestone medieval streets and elegant squares flanked by palaces of the old nobility. Return to your ship for lunch, then head to Vis for your Insider Experience. Tonight, a delicious dinner awaits on board as we moor overnight.

Set sail as the sun rises and arrive into Split as you enjoy breakfast with a view over one of the Adriatic’s most vibrant port cities. Let your guide take you on a walking tour through the city, stopping to delve into the rich history of Diocletian’s Palace. Reboard your ship and enjoy lunch as you cruise to Šibenik. On arrival in this charming city, take a walk through the white-walled Old Town with your guide, visiting the Cathedral of St James and the impressive St Michael’s Fortress. Enjoy the expansive views of Šibenik Bay and neighbouring islands from the fortress’s open-air theatre, which has been modernised to host summer plays and concerts. Your ship remains in port overnight so you can enjoy the flexibility to choose between having dinner on board or heading into town to a local restaurant.

INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Spend the morning exploring the dramatic waterfalls of Krka National Park.

Šibenik is known as the gateway to the magical Krka National Park, where you will get to enjoy your Insider Experience today. Return to your ship for lunch and set sail this afternoon for Zadar, an ancient port city that at one stage rivalled Venice as the most influential city on the Adriatic Coast. Arrive in the early evening and enjoy free time to explore independently.

Wake this morning and enjoy breakfast with fantastic views over the ancient Adriatic city of Zadar before setting out on a walking tour, visiting the 9th-century circular Church of St Donatus, and the 13th-century Romanesque cathedral. Set sail as your lunch is served, stopping at the island of Pag for a swim before heading to Rab Island. The evening is free to wander the white-walled harbour foreshore, enjoying dinner at a local restaurant overlooking the vibrant port marina.

Enjoy a guided walk through the picturesque Old Town of Rab, a perfectly preserved late medieval Adriatic settlement squeezed into a slender peninsula. Later on, anchor at the island of Krk where you can take a refreshing swim in the inviting Adriatic. Cruise to Opatija, arriving during the early afternoon for a guided walk through the town. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, before joining your new-found friends for a special Captain’s Farewell Dinner this evening aboard your ship.

Disembark your ship and transfer to Zagreb airport for your flight.