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

  • Diocletian's Palace (Day 2)
  • A farm-to-table dinner on Peljesac (Day 3)
  • Mljet National Park (Day 4)
  • Dubrovnik and Mount Srd (Day 5)
  • Korcula (Day 6)
  • Trogir (Day 8)

Your route

10 stops from Split to Split

9-day route: Split – Hvar – Peljesac – Mljet – Dubrovnik – Korcula – Brac – Trogir – Split
  1. Split Day 1
  2. Hvar Day 2
  3. Kuna Day 3
  4. Trstenik Day 3
  5. Mljet Day 4
  6. Dubrovnik Days 4–5
  7. Korčula Day 6
  8. Brač Day 7
  9. Trogir Day 8
  10. 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
The Riva promenade in Split

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days from Split, Croatia to Split, Croatia

  1. Day 1 · Split Split

    Welcome to Croatia.

    Hotel
    Cornaro Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Diocletian's Palace, Hvar Split & Hvar

    Set sail.

    Hotel
    MV Futura or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  3. Day 3 · Peljesac Peninsula, Kuna Peljeska Peljesac

    A farm-to-table dinner.

    Hotel
    MV Futura or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Mljet National Park, Dubrovnik Mljet & Dubrovnik

    Saltwater lakes.

    Hotel
    MV Futura or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Dubrovnik, Mount Srd Dubrovnik

    The old town.

    Hotel
    MV Futura or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Korcula Korcula

    Marco Polo's island.

    Hotel
    MV Futura or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Day 7 · Brac Brac

    A Captain's dinner.

    Hotel
    MV Futura or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Trogir Trogir

    An island town.

    Hotel
    MV Futura or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  9. Day 9 · Split Split

    Leave the ship.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The waterfront of Hvar town

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
Dubrovnik's old town from above

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

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: Days 2–4 and 6–8 · Dinner: Days 3–4 and 7
A turquoise inlet on the coast of southern Dalmatia

In pictures

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.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

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
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