Adriatic Coastal Cruise

Arrive in Dubrovnik and transfer to your Travelmarvel Coastal Cruising ship, the Princess Eleganza. Unpack and settle into your cabin, ready for exploration of the Adriatic Coast. Later, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Dinner and meet your fellow travellers and Cruise Director.

Spend the morning exploring Dubrovnik’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town on a guided walk. Begin at the impressive Pile Gate and wander through narrow limestone alleys, past the Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace, and the Dominican and Franciscan Monasteries. After returning to your ship for lunch, set sail for Korčula. Here, enjoy a guided tour through its maze of cobblestone streets and elegant squares, lined with palaces from the old nobility. While less well-known than Dubrovnik, Korčula offers an equally captivating experience. The evening is at leisure, perfect for dining along the scenic waterfront esplanade.

Cruise to the Croatian island of Vis, where you'll disembark to explore its remote, untouched beauty on a scenic drive around the island. Then, sail to Split, one of the Adriatic’s most vibrant port cities. Your guide will take you on a walking tour of Diocletian’s Palace, built by the Roman Emperor for his retirement in AD 305. The palace's Old Town is enclosed within its walls, making it the only Roman palace still continuously inhabited since Roman times. Your ship stays overnight in port, giving you the chance to explore Split at your leisure after dinner onboard.

Set sail for Šibenik, stopping for a swim along the way. Šibenik is known as the gateway to the magical Krka National Park, and today you will explore its many natural wonders. Your ship remains in port overnight here in Šibenik, so you can enjoy the flexibility to choose between having dinner on board or heading into town to a local restaurant.

Insider Experience – Krka National Park

At Krka National Park, you will spend the afternoon at the dramatic waterfalls this area is famous for. Wander along wooden boardwalks and bridges at Skradinski Buk, an azure natural pool with high waterfalls at one end and serene cascades at the other.

This morning, take a walk through the remarkably well-preserved white-walled Šibenik Old Town with your guides Return to your ship and set sail 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 join a guided tour of this historic city. Enjoy dinner ashore tonight as your ship stays moored close to an array of charming restaurants and bars, rubbing shoulders with the local anglers that today hauled in the fresh seafood you may well dine on this evening.

Wake this morning and enjoy a relaxing day sailing to the island of Rab. This afternoon you are free to wander the white-walled harbour foreshore. Later, perhaps enjoy dinner at a local restaurant overlooking the vibrant port marina.

This morning anchor at the island of Krk, where you can take a refreshing swim in the inviting Adriatic. Cruise to Opatija, where you’ll enjoy your afternoon at leisure. Join your new-found friends for a special Captain’s Farewell Dinner this evening aboard your ship.

Disembark your ship and transfer by coach to Zagreb airport for your onward flight.