KL3A Croatian Wilderness 2012
| Duration: | 8 days / 7 nights |
| Routing: | Split – Omiš/Pučišća – Korčula – Lastovo – Ravnik (Green Cave) – Komiža/Vis – Biševo (Blue Cave) – Starigrad (Hvar) – Bol (Brač) – Split |
Cruising with vintage motor-sailing ships along the magnificent Dalmatian coastline & islands
For this trip all you will need is a few T-shirts and a swimming costume to spend seven unforgettable days sailing on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another. Relax and let the captain and his crew (especially the cook) take care of you. During the day you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the underworld of the Adriatic Sea. The evenings you have free to find a good restaurant or discover old churches or other historical monuments…
A Category Vessels
offer extra privacy and comfort with the convenience of your own cabin and private en suite. Boat sizes vary with most carrying between 20 – 40 people.
Must Do…•Bring your own towels for swimming |
Includes…•Accommodation in twin cabins (bunks) with en suite |
Optional Guided Sightseeing (in English):•Day 2: Korčula €10 |
Optional Excursions (approx):•Day 1: White Water Rafting: €30 |
Category A Important Information:
•Departures from SPLIT on SATURDAYS at 1.00pm (check in 11.00am)
•A Category cabins are without A/C
•Most cabins are bunk beds (below and on deck), double beds on request basis but not guaranteed
•On Deck Cabins are situated on main and top deck
•Compact Cabins with clean bed linen
•Two towels for personal use supplied
•Towels can be rented for €3 & beach towels €5 per week
•Ships vary in size with most carrying between 20 – 40 passengers
•The Captain reserves the right to change the route in the case of bad weather or other conditions
•Guests must abide by the Ships Rules (copy onboard)
•Cash bar available on board. Drinks cannot be brought onboard
•Departures are guaranteed, but Cruise Company reserves the right to cancel departures with less than 10 participants
•Meal & Drink Supplements are available and can be requested in advance
•Group Prices Available – minimum numbers apply
•This cruise is not suitable for persons with restricted mobility, young children and those unable to swim
•Please note that most arrival times into ports are in the late afternoon. Times to be advised during cruise
•‘Travel Friend’ option available on request – great for singles wanting to share
Every effort is made to accommodate single travellers wishing to share a bunk cabin with another person of the same gender
| Per Person NZ$ Includes: 7 Continental Breakfasts & 7 Lunches Cruise Code: 2012-KL3A | Category A Under Deck private ensuite | Category A On Deck private ensuite |
| May 26 | 856 twin 1,284 single 600 third person 428 child (9 & under) | 972 twin 1,457 single 680 third person 486 child (9 & under) |
| Sep 08 | 1,029 twin 1,544 single 721 third person 515 child (9 & under) | 1,125 twin 1,688 single 788 third person 563 child (9 & under) |
| Jun 30 | 1,125 twin 1,688 single 788 third person 563 child (9 & under) | 1,222 twin 1,832 single 855 third person 611 child (9 & under) |
| Aug 11 | 1,183 twin 1,775 single 828 third person 592 child (9 & under) | 1,289 twin 1,933 single 902 third person 645 child (9 & under) |
Supplements Payable upon Embarkation Per Person EUR:
Visitor & Port Taxes €20
National Park Entrance €10 – 15 (price varies with season & park)
CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1, Saturday: Split – Omiš or Pučišća
Departure is from Split harbour at 1.00pm. Cruise along the Dalmatian coast towards Omiš. In the afternoon enjoy a swim break. We continue our cruise to the town Omiš or Pučišća on the Island of Brač. Omiš is a picturesque town surrounded with steep rocky mountain cliffs, where the river Cetina flows into the Adriatic Sea. Here you can try WHITE WATER rafting on the streams of the Cetina river, climb on the old fortress above the town, play volleyball on the beach or just take a walk through the old town of Omiš and discover the glorious and long history through the many historical monuments. Pučišća is typical Mediterranean place, situated on the northern side on the Island of Brač at the bottom of the deep bay. It is a cradle for the world famous stone of Brač, and there you can find one of only few stone-masonry workshops in Europe. In Pučišća you can enjoy the crystal clean sea, beautiful nature, domestic food, wine and olive oil. (L)
Day 2, Sunday: Omiš or Pučišća – Island Of Korčula
By the time you reach the deck area in the morning, Omiš/Pučišća will already be behind you. After a morning swim in a crystal blue sea, we cruise toward Korčula; the birthplace of Marco Polo. Lunch on board will be served either on the tip of the Pelješac Peninsula (near Lovište) or in the quiet bay of Kneža on Island of Korčula. Afternoon arrival in Korčula. According to legend, Korčula was found by Trojan hero Anthenor in the 12th century BC. On this island you can find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else. An optional sightseeing tour is available. For the evening hours we recommend you to visit one of the numerous konobas of Korčula or enjoy the nearness bars. Overnight in port. (B, L)
Day 3, Monday: Island Of Korčula – Island Of Lastovo
As a prelude to more cruising we suggest a short walk through the open market in Korčula where you can buy fresh fruit to enjoy during the day. We continue our cruise towards Lastovo; the furthest, inhabited island in Dalmatia, because of what the Romans called it the Imperial Island. Docked in port of Ubli, one has the opportunity to visit protected parks of nature and enjoy in the virgin nature, or visit the biggest place on the island – Lastovo, enjoy the walk through the alleys of old town. Island Lastovo is surrounded by many smaller islands, with plenty of bays suitable for snorkelling, but is also known for many little churches and unusual chimneys. (B, L)
Day 4, Tuesday: Island Of Lastovo – Ravnik (Green Cave) – Island Of Vis
Early in the morning we depart toward the Island of Vis, which was closed for many years to tourists. Vis was, because of its unique geographical position, a strategic harbour for the navy. Because of this isolation, Vis has a special charm of the ‘Mediterranean as it once was’ which makes it really interesting to see. Near Vis, there is the little island Ravnik, where Green Cave is situated. It was named after the unusual light that reflects in the sea from the hole on the top of the cave. If you are willing to, you can take a swim. Depending on the weather conditions, we sail further to the town of Komiža or Vis for the overnight. Komiža is a typical Mediterranean place on the western part of the island, where the fishery of the eastern part of the Adriatic coast was born. Enjoy the walk through the tight alleys and rich heritage, or maybe on one of the pebble beach’s with fresh water springs, that stretch along the whole eastern side of the Komiža bay. The town of Vis is situated on the northern side of the island, and it was developed near the remains of the ancient Issa, first urban centre in Croatia, formed by the Greeks in 4th century B.C. If you are interested, you can visit the remains of the Roman terms, City museum or take a walk enjoying the view on the beautiful village Rustica situated along the coast. (B, L)
Day 5, Wednesday: Komiza/Vis – Biševo (Blue Cave) – Starigrad, Island Of Hvar
Early in the morning we sail towards the little Island of Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a beautiful natural phenomenon. As weather conditions can sometimes be very unpredictable, the possibility of your visit will depend on the conditions, however you will be notified about this by your captain/crew. After a short visit of the town Komiža/Vis (the one that we didn’t spend the previous night in), we continue our sail towards Starigrad on the Island of Hvar, which is the sunniest Adriatic island. Use your free afternoon to explore this unique town, the oldest in Croatia and the best preserved ancient Greek dividing up of land on the whole Mediterranean, together with the city core is a part of World heritage protected by UNESCO. (B, L)
Day 6, Thursday: Starigrad, Island Of Hvar – Bol, Island Of Brač
After breakfast we cruise towards the beautiful island of Brac and famous town of Bol. Swimming is planned at some of the most famous beaches in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol (the Golden Cape – its gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change in shape) Bol is typical fisherman’s town turned into a popular tourist destination. Here we spend the night and have the opportunity to enjoy excellent fresh fish and other delicates of this unique island. (B, L)
Day 7, Friday: Bol, Island Of Brač – Split
The last day is spent mostly swimming in different bays of the island Šolta or the neighbouring Island of Brač. In the late afternoon hours we arrive back to Split, the second largest Croatian town and the capital of the region of Dalmatia. Split is a city under UNESCO protection, and its historical and cultural monuments belong not only to its inhabitants, but also to everyone who want to capture a piece of its thousand years old beauty. We offer you the possibility of joining our guided tour of the old city core (Diocletian’s palace) with an English speaking guide. (B, L)
Day 8, Saturday: Split
Early breakfast after which it is time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends. (B)
