DAY 1 • SATURDAY • DUBROVNIK

M/S MAMA MARIJA will be docked in Dubrovnik Gruž harbour where you can board during the entire day. Welcome meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. where you will be introduced by our Cruise director to the Captain, our crew and of course your future fellow passengers with whom you will spend a week on board. Welcome dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.
The embarkation will be possible throughout the day; passengers arriving in the morning cannot enter their cabins before 1:00 p.m. but they can leave luggage on board. Captain will wait for all passengers arriving late at night and these guests will be provided with dinner.

Overnight in Dubrovnik, (D)

DAY 2 • SUNDAY • DUBROVNIK – ŠIPAN ISLAND OR SLANO

After breakfast our English speaking guide and coach will come to the pier. After an organized transfer we will arrive to the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After city tour you will be left on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ.
You will see why this city is called the Pearl of the Adriatic.
We will not have lunch included on this day so that you have more time in Dubrovnik.
Return coach transfer is scheduled between 15:00 and 16:00 hours (time to be confirmed on the spot) and will start our cruise to Šipan Island where we shell anchor in a small picturesque peaceful fishermen’s village of Šipanska Luka. In case dock and lock schedules or weather conditions prevent us from anchoring in Šipanska Luka we shell cruise to Slano, located on the mainland.
We will have dinner on board tonight.

Overnight in Šipanska Luka or Slano on the mainland, (B,D,)

DAY 3 • MONDAY • ŠIPAN ISLAND OR SLANO – NATIONAL PARK MLJET – KORČULA

We start our day with morning departure towards the Mljet National Park. You will have just enough time to explore park, to walk around the Great and Small Lake and Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century and, of course, to take a swim in the heart of National Park. Entrance fees to National Park Mljet are included. Lunch on board and cruise toward the island of Korčula. In the afternoon arrive to Korčula town, on Korčula Island, city known as a birthplace of Marko Polo, the famous explorer. Our English speaking guide will do Korčula City tour, and walk us through narrow and cobbled streets. The rest of the evening is free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice.

Overnight in Korčula Historical Town, (B,L)

DAY 4 • TUESDAY • KORČULA – VIS

Morning cruise to Vis Island where we expect to come after lunch with swim stop. Vis is a pearl among Croatian Adriatic islands, left untouched by the development of tourism for so many years – due to its strategic location on the open sea, it served as a military zone for many years.
Beautiful beaches, and preserved nature, ecological agriculture and preserved traditional architecture are unique advantages of this unique Croatian island where we will spend afternoon.

Overnight in Vis Town, (B,L)

DAY 5 • WEDNESDAY • VIS – BIŠEVO BLUE CAVE – HVAR

Today is cruise to Island Bisevo with its Blue cave. The cave has its own natural entrance which is located below sea level, which required that it visitors dive deeply only to resurface into the cave’s mysterious blue depths. This natural phenomenon creates a magical effect of deep blue and shiny silver, mystifying her visitors.
However, sometimes High Waves prevent the entrance to Blue Cave, which is something we shall not know before the morning designated for our visit. In case we can‘t enter Blue Cave due to such sea conditions, you will get a full ticket refund.
After swimm stop and lunch we will continue cruising towards the sunniest island of Croatia – the island of Hvar, along of the many coves and bays on the way. Hvar is one of the most popular, very attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point for the international jet set.
Upon your afternoon arrival at Hvar, a local English speaking guide will walk you throughout the town introducing you to the history, culture and way of life on this island and explain how lavender was traditionally farmed on the Island of Hvar for centuries. Have an evening in Hvar free on your own to explore and dine around in one of numerous family owned restaurants.

Overnight in Hvar Historical Town, (B,L)

DAY 6 • TUESDAY • HVAR – BOL – TROGIR

We start our day with morning departure towards Bol, said to have the best beach for swimming in Croatia named Zlatni Rat. (Golden cape). We will stop in Bol and enjoy this nice Dalmatian town for a walk, or to have a cup of coffee and take a swim till lunch is served on board. After lunch we will continue cruising towards Trogir, small town that is on the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. In the afternoon you will arrive to this small town-museum, with its stone-houses, palaces, churches, monasteries, towers, walls and especially the main attraction in Trogir – the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, probably the finest example of sacral architecture in Croatia. Professional English speaking guide will do Trogir city tour.
We will have Captain’s dinner that evening on board with live music entertainment.

Overnight in Trogir Historical Town, (B,L, Captain’s Dinner with live music)

DAY 7 • FRIDAY • TROGIR – SPLIT

Morning cruise to Split, our last port on this cruise, with swim stop along the way. Lunch and afternoon Split City tour. Our English speaking guide will show us Split historical Diocletian’s Palace.
Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the seat of the Split and Dalmatia County. It is traditionally considered to be over 1,700 years old. Since 1979 the historic centre of Split has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. The historical and cultural buildings are located inside the walls of the Diocletian’s Palace.
After city tour you will be left on your own to explore the city and have intimate farewell dinner on your own.

Overnight in Split Historical Town, (B,L,)

DAY 8 • SATURDAY • SPLIT

It is time to say farewell to all your new friends after having breakfast. (B)

CRUISE RATES PER PERSON IN EURO, GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

Rates include

• English speaking cruise manager on board
• 7 crew members
• 7 nights cruise in a preferred category cabin
• Complimentary fresh fruit available daily
• Welcome reception and dinner with 3 course meals
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 5 lunches with 3 courses + 1 dinner
• Captain’s dinner with live music
• Afternoon tea with cake(biscuits)
• Water package(2 x 0.5 litres of water per day and person)
• Professional English speaking guide for city tour of Dubrovnik with return transfer to Old Town
• National park Mljet entrance fees
• Professional English speaking guide for a city tour of Korčula
• Entrance fees to Biševo Blue cave
• Professional English speaking guide for a city tour of Hvar
• Professional English speaking guide for a city tour of Trogir
• Professional English speaking guide for a city tour of Split
• Wireless headset system for sightseeing’s (City Tours)
• Towels changed every second day & linen changed in the middle of the week
• Beach towels
• Daily cabin cleaning service
• Free unlimited Wi-Fi on board
• CCTV Security Cameras on board
• Elegance Rooftop Jacuzzi (Sun deck)

Rates do not include

• Port and tourist taxes and fees, € 40,00 per person/per week, to be paid on board in cash
• Private car transfers can be organized on request

CANCELLATION POLICY

Upon a received confirmation of reservation, a deposit amounting to 300 EUR per person is required (non-refundable) along with a final of payment of the balance to be paid not later than 60 days prior to the cruise.