Dalmatia Cruise Adventure
Onboard MS Adriatic Pearl New 2012
| Duration: | 8 days / 7 nights |
| Routing: | Dubrovnik – Korčula – Orebić – Povlja Bay – Pučišća (Island Of Brač) – Omiš – Split – Bol (Island Of Brač) – Hvar – Gradina Bay – Vela Luka (Island Of Korčula) – Blato – Smokvica – Pomena (Island Of Mljet) – Lopud Island – Dubrovnik |
SPECIAL OFFER
2012 Earlybird – Receive a Free Premium Excursion Package worth $106 per person when you book and pay your cruise cabin in full by 31 May 2012. Offer is valid on new bookings only and subject to availability. Contact us for more details and full booking terms on this 2012 Earlybird Special
Cruise Includes:•8 days/7 nights cruise in chosen category cabin |
Cruise Does Not Include:•Entrance to National Parks: €15 per person (except premium excursion package) or any other items of personal nature |
Standard Excursion Package Included:•Korčula town tour |
Additional Premium Excursion Package:NZ$106 Includes 5 excursions (can be pre-purchased) |
Vessel Description:
MS Adriatic Pearl is classified 5*, 41 m long, 8.5 m with cruising speed of 10 knot. Capacity: 36 persons. She has 18 cabins on the main and lower decks, all air-conditioned, with queen-size bed or twin beds with possibility for an additional bed, cupboard, cabinet and window or porthole, bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin. It has an air-conditioned salon-restaurant on the upper deck (for 40 persons) with bar and LCD TV, two sun decks, one of which has sun beds and tables. It also has two outside toilet with showers. Wireless Internet available free of charge on the upper deck and the open parts of the boat.
| Under Deck (8 cabins):
2 twin cabins |
Main Deck (10 cabins): 3 twin cabins |
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| Per Person NZ$ Includes: 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners Standard Excursion Package Cruise Code: 2012-ADR-PEA | Under Deck private ensuite | Main Deck private ensuite |
| May 12, 19, 26 | 1,599 twin 2,050 single 1,147 third person | 1,689 twin 2,168 single 1,210 third person |
| Jun 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Sep 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Oct 06 | 1,797 twin 2,477 single 1,285 third person | 1,975 twin 2,729 single 1,410 third person |
| Jul 07, 14, 21, 28 Aug 04, 11, 18, 25 | 1,975 twin 2,918 single 1,410 third person | 2,154 twin 3,187 single 1,535 third person |
Important Notice: Taxes & Fees €30 per person to be paid onboard
Important Information:
•Check in on SATURDAYS from 9:00am until 1:00pm from Dubrovnik
•Beach towels can be rented for €3 per week
•The Captain reserves the right to change the route in the case of bad weather conditions or emergency
•Guests must abide by the Ships Rules
•All extra offered guided tours, will be offered for group of minimum 20 people
•This cruise may not be suitable for persons with restricted mobility
•Every effort will be made to adhere to the itinerary as stated; however, due to the schedule changes beyond organiser’s control, the operator reserves the right, without prior notice, to change routing or alter shore excursions
CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1, Saturday: Dubrovnik – Korčula
Embarkation in Dubrovnik from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Once you are on board the adventure can start. During a welcome drink, Captain’s orders and safety measures will be explained to you. Moreover, you will be introduced to the Captain, members of the staff and your tour guide. While sailing off to Korčula Island you can start to mingle with your new fellow mates. The arrival in Korčula town is in late afternoon hours.
Korčula is a small town situated on the north-east end of Korčula Island. The old medieval part of the town was built on a small oval peninsula. Today the town has about 3,000 inhabitants. Local legend says that a great merchant traveler Marco Polo was born in Korčula town (but do not argue with locals on this point). The town centre is dominated by the splendid Cathedral of St Mark.
Upon your arrival to Korčula local guide will introduce you to historical town, architecture and stories of Korčula.
Standard Excursion Package: Korčula town tour
Day 2, Sunday: Korčula – Orebić – Povlja Bay – Pučišća (Island Of Brač)
Departure for a spectacular trip between Pelješac peninsula, Hvar Island and Makarska Riviera to the island of Brač. After breakfast we will make a short stop on Pelješac peninsula, in Orebić town, situated on the opposite side of Korčula town. Our visit will include Maritime Museum of Orebić, due to the fact that town is known as a birth place of many Croatian Captains. We will continue our journey towards Pučišća with a stop for a refreshing swim in Povlja bay.
Pučišća is the island’s biggest village and it is settled on the north side of the island of Brač. Authentic Mediterranean architecture, rustic ambiance, village location inside a deep fiord; shiny and white stone facades rising amphitheatrically uphill the hummocks, makes this place so unique and worth seeing.
Pučišća carries the mark of a stone. It was built on the stone, and the majority of the inhabitants live from it. The three nearby quarries of Punta, Veselje, and Kupinovo have produced a stone that has been used to build limestone columns of the White House in Washington DC, Parliament house in Vienna and many other famous buildings all over the world. Love of stone continues until nowadays. Stonemasonry School in Pučišća, one of the oldest in the world, founded in 1906, supports the skills of an authentic roman stone dressing that makes it unique in the world. By listening, respecting and loving the stone, students create pieces of work that one can be seen in their workshop.
Standard Excursion Package: Maritime Museum of Orebić, Stonemasonry school in Pučišća
Day 3, Monday: Pučišća – Omiš – Split
After few days of island cruising, we will stop in mainland towns. In the morning hours, we will arrive in Omiš, a pirate town where you can join us for a stunning river boat ride on Cetina River, a river that flows into Adriatic. After short Omiš town tour, Cetina boat excursion will take place from Omiš 6 km up the river to the picnic area of Radman mills where your host will welcome you with a drink and local snacks. Enjoy the food, nature and a boat ride around an impressive Cetina Canyon surrounded by mountains.
In late afternoon hours we will arrive in Split where a town tour led by a local guide will start.
Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the center of Split Dalmatian County. It is traditionally considered to be over 1,700 years old. Since 1979 the historic centre of Split has been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. It is the economic, administrative, educational, sport and tourist centre of Dalmatia. Many of Split’s historical and cultural buildings can be found within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace. In addition, numerous museums, the National Theatre, old churches and other archeological sites in Split region make this city an important cultural attraction.
Standard Excursion Package: Omiš town tour, Split town tour
Additional Excursion: Cetina river boat trip to Radman mills with snack – 18 EUR
Day 4, Tuesday: Split – Bol (Island Of Brač) – Hvar
In early morning, before leaving Split, you will be given a unique opportunity to accompany the boat Chef to the fish market to pick up ingredients and fresh fish for a daily meal.
The itinerary includes stop for swimming on the island of Brač. You will visit Bol, the most famous sandy beach in Croatia situated on the opposite side of Pučišća town. In Bol you can join us for a few glasses of good quality wine in awarded winery Jako vino. Moreover, you will be offered with tasteful canapé bites made of olives, anchovies and cheese. You will be introduced to wine production in Croatia and on Dalmatian islands. After lunch we will continue sailing towards the sunniest island in Croatia – the island of Hvar.
Hvar is a unique fusion of luxurious Mediterranean nature, rich culture and historical heritage. Its name derives from the Greek name Pharos, today’s Stari Grad (Old Town). Hvar became the island’s centre in the 13th century.
The island gained glory and power during Middle Ages being an important port within the Venetian naval empire. Today, it is the centre of the island’s tourism and one of the favourite destinations in the Dalmatian Riviera.
Upon your arrival to Hvar, a local guide and a producer of aromatical oils will make a short lavender oil presentation and walk you throughout the city introducing you to history, culture and way of life on this island.
Standard Excursion Package: Split fish market tour, Lavender presentation, Hvar town tour
Additional Excursion: Wine tasting with canapé in Jako Vino winery in Bol – 18 EUR
Day 5, Wednesday: Hvar – Gradina Bay – Vela Luka (Island Of Korčula)
Wednesday is reserved for swimming. Before our arrival to Vela Luka (Big Port) we will stop for swimming and relaxation in a beautiful Gradina bay near the town of Vela Luka. Arrival in Vela Luka town will be in the afternoon hours.
On the western part of Korčula Island you will find Vela Luka town that is situated in a deep and large bay, surrounded by many coves. Shores are covered with vineyards, olive trees, figs and pine trees that gently slope into the sea. Vela Luka is the second largest town on the Adriatic islands. It is a safe anchorage and harbour for boaters. Vela Luka is also famous for olive oil production where almost every inhabitant produces extra-virgin olive oil.
In late afternoon, upon your arrival, the custodian of Vela Luka’s town museum will introduce you to a prehistoric life in this area by showing you findings of Vela Spila (Big Cave) that is considered one of the oldest in this part of Mediterranean.
After dinner you will in enjoy gala evening with live music.
Standard Excursion Package: Visit to Vela Luka town museum (archeological collection)
Day 6, Thursday: Vela Luka – Blato – Smokvica – Pomena (Island Of Mljet)
On Thursday you can expect a busy morning. After breakfast you will have a coach tour through the inland part of the island. First we will make a stop in Zlokić olive oil factory for tasting olive oil and homemade products. After the tour we will proceed to town of Blato to visit Barilo ethno museum. Folk museum & ethno house Barilo treasure a collection of variety of artifacts and objects from peasant life on island’s villages. Visit includes tasting of local liquors and traditional sweets. Before leaving solid ground we will make a stop in Smokvica town for a walk or a drink and then the boat will pick you up from Brna bay up to sail again towards the island of Mljet. In case of bad weather, the embarkation will be on the northern part of island in Prigradica bay.
On the northwest part of the Mljet Island you can find the National Park that was founded on 11.11.1960 as the oldest National Park in Croatia. This part is well known in the whole world thanks to its natural wonders such as Small and Big Lakes. In the middle of the Big Lake there is a monastery and St. Mary’s Church built in the 12th century by the Benedictines from Monte Gargano, Italy. The church has changed its appearance trough times under different cultural changes, from the Renaissance to Baroque. However, the central part remained Romanic.
Additional Excursion: Island of Korčula coach tour: Zlokić olive oil factory – 8 EUR, Folk museum & ethno house Barilo – 8 EUR
Optional Excursion: Mljet National Park (entrance fee 90 KN/15 EUR to be paid on the spot)
Day 7, Friday: Pomena – Lopud Island – Dubrovnik
A magnificent trip along the shores of Elaphiti Islands consisting of several islands northwestern of Dubrovnik. In Dubrovnik you will have an organized town tour, but before arrival in Dubrovnik we will make a stop on Lopud Island, famous for having one of the best beaches in Dubrovnik region. There you can take a swim, wonder around or simply enjoy the delightful scenery on the last day of your Croatian cruise adventure. Arrival in Dubrovnik in the afternoon.
Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities on the Croatian coast. In the middle ages the Republic of Dubrovnik was an important rival to Venice. Many buildings in the Old city centre testify of this glorious past and of the Venetian influence. Today, Dubrovnik is also a very lively city, with many things to do, both during the day and night. The coast nearby offers all sorts of activities and the town has many restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Dubrovnik is the city rich in culture and history, and for that reason, it is inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. Dubrovnik has a rich cultural life that includes Dubrovnik theatre, several cinemas as well as Dubrovnik Film Festival and Dubrovnik Summer Festival that are held every year in July and August.
Standard Excursion Package: Dubrovnik town tour
Day 8, Saturday: Dubrovnik
Breakfast and disembark by 09:00 am.
It is time to say farewell to all your new friends, but only for a while. With your memories, photos and contacts you will keep sailing with us for some more time!
