Dalmatian Elegance: Small-Ship Cruise from Split – 9 Days
Hvar, Peljesac, Mljet, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Brac and Trogir on a small ship of up to forty guests.
Tour overview
This 9-day journey cruises the Dalmatian coast on a small ship carrying no more than forty guests. A cruise manager accompanies you on board, with local experts ashore. You stay one night in a hotel in Split and seven nights in a lower-deck deluxe cabin, with breakfast daily and many lunches and dinners on board.
After a night in Split you explore Diocletian's Palace with a local expert and sail to Hvar. On the Peljesac Peninsula, known for its vineyards, you enjoy a farm-to-table dinner at a family estate, then visit Mljet National Park with its saltwater lakes.
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In Dubrovnik you join a walking tour of the old town and ride the cable car up Mount Srd. Sailing north, you stop at Korcula, Brac and the island town of Trogir, with swim stops along the way and a Captain's dinner before returning to Split.
The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want to explore the Croatian islands at a relaxed pace.
Trip highlights
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Diocletian's Palace (Day 2)
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A farm-to-table dinner on Peljesac (Day 3)
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Mljet National Park (Day 4)
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Dubrovnik and Mount Srd (Day 5)
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Korcula (Day 6)
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Trogir (Day 8)
Your route
10 stops from Split to Split
- Split Day 1
- Hvar Day 2
- Kuna Day 3
- Trstenik Day 3
- Mljet Day 4
- Dubrovnik Days 4–5
- Korčula Day 6
- Brač Day 7
- Trogir Day 8
- Split Day 9
Why choose this tour
A small ship with relaxed starts. Six islands and two UNESCO towns.
Best suited to
- Cruise lovers
- Travellers who value comfort
- Food and wine lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Split, Croatia to Split, Croatia
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Day 1 · Split Split
Welcome to Croatia.
- Hotel
- Cornaro Hotel
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Day 2 · Diocletian's Palace, Hvar Split & Hvar
Set sail.
- Hotel
- MV Futura or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3 · Peljesac Peninsula, Kuna Peljeska Peljesac
A farm-to-table dinner.
- Hotel
- MV Futura or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Mljet National Park, Dubrovnik Mljet & Dubrovnik
Saltwater lakes.
- Hotel
- MV Futura or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Dubrovnik, Mount Srd Dubrovnik
The old town.
- Hotel
- MV Futura or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Korcula Korcula
Marco Polo's island.
- Hotel
- MV Futura or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Brac Brac
A Captain's dinner.
- Hotel
- MV Futura or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Trogir Trogir
An island town.
- Hotel
- MV Futura or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 9 · Split Split
Leave the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Split (1 night) Cornaro Hotel
- Dalmatian coast (7 nights) MV Futura or similar (lower deck deluxe cabin)
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 1 hotel night and a 7-night cruise
- Meals 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners
- Scheduled airport transfers
- Diocletian's Palace with a local expert
- Mljet National Park and Dubrovnik cable car
- Farm-to-table dinner and Captain's dinner
- Cruise manager on board
Not included
- Flights
- Optional experiences
- Meals not included 1 lunch and 5 dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You dislike small ships
- You want an active holiday
- You want a budget trip
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £3,195 per person, twin share, tour only. 16 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Croatia?
No, UK citizens can visit Croatia visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.
How big is the ship?
A small ship carrying no more than forty guests.
What is the cabin?
A lower-deck deluxe cabin with a porthole.
What is a relaxed start?
A later departure on most mornings.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes, scheduled transfers on the first and last days.
Who looks after the group?
A cruise manager on board, with local experts ashore.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary