Epic landscapes, centuries-old traditions, and an easygoing Adriatic rhythm — this voyage captures the best of Croatia by sea. Sail from elegant Opatija to iconic Dubrovnik aboard modern, lavishly designed vessels, featuring spacious, fully air-conditioned en-suite cabins. Glide along a spectacular coastline and through two river estuaries, pausing for swims in crystal-clear waters and time on expansive decks. Ashore, explore charming historic towns, sample local wines, and indulge in gourmet experiences — all included in your journey. This is Croatia at its most captivating: island-hopping, culture-soaking, and delightfully unhurried.
Guided walking tours of Rab, Zadar, Trogir, Korčula, and Dubrovnik
Wine tasting and light tapas lunch in a local winery
A visit to the impressive Krka National Park
Rab cake tasting
The 9th century St. Donat Church
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Departure at 13:00h towards Rab, famously known as the island of love, with its charming old town of the same name. Join a guided walking tour to explore the medieval city walls, the iconic four bell towers, and a delightful mix of palaces, churches, and lively squares. There’s a distinct Montmartre vibe, with local artists painting and exhibiting their work in the open air. After the tour, enjoy a tasting of the legendary Rab cake, a secret recipe originally created by local nuns for a visiting Pope. Overnight in Rab.
After breakfast, set sail for Zadar, Croatia’s oldest university town, rich in world-class heritage. Here, history stares you in the face—from the Roman Forum of the 1st century, to the 9th-century St. Donat church, the city’s most iconic symbol. Explore the mighty city walls, over 30 churches, and the many museums and palaces that line the old town. Zadar has also embraced the modern era with the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun, two award-winning installations on the seafront. Don’t miss the spectacular sunset show, best viewed from the promenade. Guided city tour included. Overnight in Zadar.
Wine and waterfalls! Cruise to Skradin, then hop aboard a coach to a local winery for a delightful wine tasting paired with a light tapas-style lunch. Afterwards, visit the stunning Krka National Park, home to the spectacular Skradinski Buk, the most famous of the waterfalls. With 17 cascades spanning up to 100 meters in width and drops totalling 45.7 meters, it’s nature’s drama at its finest. In the afternoon, sail to Šibenik, nestled in the heart of Croatia’s Adriatic coast. Explore the glorious old town, dotted with cultural treasures, including the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St. James—a true Gothic-Renaissance masterpiece. Dinner on board and overnight in Šibenik.
Cruise south to Trogir, one of Croatia’s most picturesque coastal towns and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This small island, linked to the mainland by bridges, is a living museum of stone—its medieval streets winding past Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance facades. Join a guided walking tour through the historical center and discover landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. Lawrence and the Kamerlengo Fortress. Later, enjoy some free time to wander the lively promenade, where cafés and boats buzz with local energy. In the evening, gather onboard for the Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment—an evening of good food, music, and celebration beneath Trogir’s timeless skyline. Overnight in Trogir.
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Cruise to Hvar, an island where lavender fields, Venetian architecture, and Adriatic charm blend into one unforgettable setting. Arrive in Hvar Town, a lively harbor watched over by a centuries-old fortress and lined with graceful stone facades. Explore its cobblestoned streets, visit the Renaissance Cathedral and the oldest public theatre in Europe, or climb to the Fortica fortress for panoramic views of the Pakleni Islands shimmering below. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure—perhaps discover hidden beaches, sip local wine in a seaside café, or simply take in the island’s effortless rhythm. Overnight in Hvar.
Departure towards Korčula, the island famed as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Enjoy a swim stop and lunch on board en route. Often called a miniature Dubrovnik, Korčula Town is enclosed in medieval stone ramparts and towers, exuding charm and history.
Join a local guide for a tour of the old town, whose streets are laid out in a clever fishbone pattern—a design choice with a fascinating story you’ll hear during your walk. Afterwards, soak in the island vibe in one of the konobas, wine bars, or cocktail lounges.
Overnight in Korčula.
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There’s no better way to approach your final destination, Dubrovnik, than from the sea. One of the few fully walled cities right on the water, its grandeur is best appreciated as you cruise alongside the majestic ramparts. Lunch is served on deck before arriving at Gruž Harbour. Once moored, transfer to the Old Town for a guided walking tour. In your free time, take the cable car to Mt. Srđ (ticket included) for panoramic views of the city and the Elaphiti Islands. Or, explore museums such as Sponza Palace or the Rector’s Palace. If you’re up for it, walk the full 1,940-meter-long city walls, an unforgettable experience. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
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Gather for one final breakfast on the vessel before disembarkation.
Legend: B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner, T – tasting, CD – Captain`s dinner
Please note that this is a proposed itinerary and that the captain reserves the right make changes to the itinerary due to weather conditions or in the interests of passenger safety and comfort.
Aquamarin
| Length | 45 metres |
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| Cabins | 19 |
| Max capacity | 38 |
MV Aquamarin is a luxury vessel that was launched in 2017 and is more like a floating boutique hotel than a cruise ship. She has 19 double and twin cabins that can accommodate 38 passengers. She has 8 lower deck cabins and 11 main deck cabins, all with en-suite shower and W/C, and air conditioning, wardrobe, safe, TV (no one ever watches!), hairdryer, table and chair.
Aquamarin is 43 metres long and 8.5 metres wide, and was built specifically for cruising the Croatian Islands. She has a large sun deck, spacious dining room and lounge and a swimming platform at the rear. Aquamarin was designed to be able to access the small ports and harbours of Croatia's Adriatic coast and islands that are out ouf bounds to even medium size cruise ships.
Features
- Swimming platform for easy access
- Exceptional personal service from the crew
- Spacious air-conditioned dining room and bar area
- Enticing jacuzzi on the top deck with sun loungers
- Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the vessel
- Leisure equipment: Dinghy for up to 8 people, 36 sunbeds, snorkelling equipment, pool noodles, swimming rings
Lower deck cabins are the largest, measuring 15-16 sq. metres. Main deck cabins are 14-15 sq. metres.Upper deck cabins measure around 13 Sq. metres.
Click here to see PDF details of Aquamarin
Deck plans are for illustrative purposes only – The actual ship and cabin layout may differ.
Avangard
The MV Avangard, sister ship of MV Futura, is a deluxe vessel launched in 2017. Designed and built in Croatia purely to crusie the Croatian Coast, Avangard is designed for comfort, and with the latest trends in small ship construction, Avangard offers the best possible Croatia cruise experience.
With the length of 50m and width of 8,7m, MV Avangard offers a maximum capacity of 36 passengers in 18 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests. She is amongst the largest vessels allowed into Croatia's many small ports and harbours.
A fully air-conditioned upper deck dining room can accommodate all passengers at once, yet offer a great degree of privacy for each guest. The restaurant includes the bar area with LCD TV, with a corner table for buffet breakfast. A portion of the dining area extends outdoors as a lounge area, offering sweeping panoramic views of the surroundings. Free wireless internet access (Wi-Fi), hot tub..
Cabins
The modern cabins are fully equipped with A/C, safe deposit box, and en-suite bathrooms with toilet, shower, washbasin and hair dryer.
- 10 main deck cabins
- 8 lower deck cabins
Twin bed cabins have the possibility to be put together as a double bed.
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Deck plans are for illustrative purposes only – The actual ship and cabin layout may differ.
Croatian Deluxe Ships
| Length | 42.8 to 47 metres |
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| Built | 2011 - 2017 |
Vessel Type: Small Ship
Lenght: 42.8 meters to 47 meters
Passenger Capacity: 34 to 44
Built: 2011 - 2017
Deluxe ships are modern and state of the art ships 42 to 47 meters in length. Spacious sun deck includes a hot tub and sun beds to enjoy wonderful Adriatic scenery. Deluxe vessels feature spacious, lavishly designed, air-conditioned en-suite cabins with double or twin beds, safety deposit box, bathroom toiletries, hair dryer, cupboard & wardrobe cabinet. Cabins are 12 to 17m2 in size. Included services: airport transfers, buffet breakfasts and three course lunches, Captain's dinner with live music, additional dinner in a typical Croatian setting, sightseeings, English speaking tour manager, various entrance fees, various tastings, Visitors' tax & port fees, luggage handling, daily cabin service
Katarina
Launched in 2019. 19 cabins in total: 1 cabin on upper deck, 10 cabins on main deck and 8 cabins on lower deck. Lenght 45m, width 8.4m. To read more about this ship, click Luxury Croatia cruise ship Katarina.
Admiral
Brand new addition to our fleet is a stunning 43 meters long and almost 9 meters wide Deluxe vessel. Built in 2015 with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities Admiral offers a maximum capacity of 39 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins and 1 single cabin, hot tub and a salon on the upper deck, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests. To read more - click Luxury Croatia cruise ship Admiral
Aquamarin
MV Aquamarin, sister ship of MV Admiral, is a deluxe vessel had her maiden voyage in 2017. To read more about Aquamarin click Luxury cruise ship Aquamarin
Fantazija
MV FANTAZIJA is a new DELUXE category vessel 42.8 m long and 8.84 m wide, constructed in 2015.
My Way
Length - 44,45 m, Width - 8,15 m, Built - 2017
President
Newly built luxurious ship, with spacious cabins, twin or double beds. All cabins with own bathrooms, and with air-condition, sundecks and restaurant area.
San Antonio
Length - 44,70 m, Width - 8,60 m, Built - 2017
Pictures shown below are from various ships in fleet, actual layout of cabins and ship may differ.
Croatian Deluxe Superior Ships
| Length | Minimum 47 metres |
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Deluxe superior ships are the newest, smartest and largest vessels that are allowed into the small ports and harbours on Croatia's Adriatic Coast and islands - The best vessels that exist on the Adriatic sea built with high quality materials of solid wood, glass, marble, stainless steel and similar. Minimum 47 meters in length, newly built or refurbished with hot tubs and spacious, superbly designed, air-conditioned en-suite cabins with double or twin beds, 15 to 20 metres in size.
Cabins are equipped with wardrobes, deposit box, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobe, slippers etc.
Included services: airport transfers, buffet breakfasts and three course lunches, Captain's dinner with live music, dinner in a typical Croatian setting, sightseeings, English speaking tour manager, various entrance fees, various tastings, Visitors' tax & port fees, luggage handling, daily cabin service
Nautilus
Launched in 2019. There are 19 cabins on board. There is a spacious dining room on the main deck where you can enjoy your breakfast and lunch and a sun deck to admire the amazing views from. There is a jacuzzi pool on the sun deck, and a large swim platform to the rear of the vessel. While cruising on Nautilus you will swim every day and eat ashore every night in one of the many restaurants that line the sterets of the small ports and harbours that we stay in.
More details of MV Nautilus - Luxury Croatia cruise ship
Rhapsody
MS Rhapsody is a small luxury ship built for the 2021 season. She can accommodate up to 36 passengers in 8 lower deck cabins and 11 upper deck cabins with balconies. All cabins are air conditioned with either port holes (lower deck) or windows (upper deck), private facilities, safe as well as LCD TV. There is an airconditioned restaurant/bar with panoramic windows, a swimming platform and a sundeck with lounge chairs and a Jacuzzi.
Rhapsody is one of the largest vessel allowed into the small ports and harbours that dot the coast of Croatia. But at 50m she is still tiny by ship standards, and her sleek lines and beautiful design means shi will stand out in any harbour.
More details of the Croatian cruise ship Rhapsody
Aurelia
Launched in 2020, Aurelia has 9 upper deck cabins with balconies, 2 main deck cabins with windows and 8 lower deck cabins. Click Aurelia Croatia cruise ship for more details. She has been designed and built purely to cruise the coast of Croatia. Built in Croatia, and captained and run by a Croatian crew, she is small enough to be allowed into the small ports and harbours of the Croatian coast and islands, yet largely enough to be able to carry 38 passengers in great comfort.
Markan
MV Markan is the sistership of MV Infinity and had her maiden voyage in 2018. There are 19 cabins from which 9 are VIP cabins with a balcony. Markan Croatia cruise ship.
Ave Maria
The MV Ave Maria (Everglow) sister ship of MV Infinity, is the new deluxe superior vessel with maiden voyage in 2018. With supreme technology, comfort, and latest trends in small ship construction, Ave Maria will offer the best possible Croatia cruise experience. Maximum capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests. Click Ave Maria Croatia cruise ship for more details.
Adriatic Sun
MV Adriatic Sun is a deluxe superior vessel with her maiden voyage in 2018. Click Adriatic Sun Croatia cruise ship for more details.
Avangard
The MV Avangard sister ship of MV Futura, is the a deluxe vessel that made her maiden voyage in 2017. With supreme technology, comfort, and latest trends in small ship construction, Avangard will offer the best possible Croatia cruise experience. MV Avangard offers a maximum capacity of 36 passengers in 18 twin or double cabins, Bathrooms are equipped with toilet, shower, washbasin and hair dryer. A fully air-conditioned upper deck dining room can accommodate all passengers at once, yet offer a great degree of privacy for each guest. The restaurant includes the bar area with LCD TV, with a corner table for buffet breakfast. A portion of the dining area extends outdoors as a lounge area, offering sweeping panoramic views of the surroundings. Free wireless internet access (Wi-Fi), hot tub. Read more about Avangard Luxury Croatia Cruise Ship.
Black Swan
Black Swan is a luxury vessel 48,40 m long and 8,60 m wide with 38 beds in 18 modernly decorated cabins. Guests can choose between five cabins on upper deck with panoramic windows, five cabins on main deck with panoramic windows and eight spacious cabins in lower deck. Air conditioned cabins are air condition, with TV, ventilation, safety deposit box, SOS alarm, smoke detectors, emergency lights and audio system for announcements and light music. Nine cabins have twin/double bed possibility, four cabins are with double beds, three cabins with twin beds and two cabins are triples. A VIP cabin is located at the front of the main deck area. Additional cabin available on upper deck for the tour manager. Read about Black Swan Croatia cruise ship.
Futura
The MV Futura is a 47m (156 ft) long, 9m (30 ft) wide luxury vessel, with a cruising speed of nine nautical miles. Built in 2013 with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities Futura offers maximum capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests. Cabins built by up-to-date standards, fully equipped with A/C, safe deposit box, fire alarm and audio system for announcements by the captain or Tour Director. In addition each cabin has life jackets, desk and tabouret, wardrobe, night stand, small sofa and a porthole window. Bathrooms are equipped with toilet, shower, wash basin and hair dryer. Some cabins have indoor passage access to the bar and restaurant area. A fully air-conditioned upper deck dining room can accommodate all passengers at once, yet offer a great degree of privacy for each guest. The restaurant includes bar area with LCD TV, with a corner table for buffet breakfast while each table has an easy-access chair. A portion of the dining area extends outdoors as a lounge area, offering sweeping panoramic views of the surroundings. Free wireless internet access (Wi-Fi). The kitchen is built up to the latest HACCP standards and the lounging sundeck has a total surface of 200m2 (2152 sq ft), partially offering sun-shade cover, providing deck-beds for all passengers and a Jacuzzi. The covered part of the upper deck is spacious enough to accommodate all passengers, tables, chairs with available public lavatory. The vessel has a rear access platform to the sea as well as ladders for easy access to the water. In addition, the vessel offers two outdoor showers and 3 deck lavatories. Read more about MV Futura Croatia cruise ship.
Infinity
The MV INFINITY is a 49m (161 ft) long, 8.8 m (28 ft) wide luxury vessel, with a cruising speed of nine nautical miles. Built in 2015 with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Maximum capacity of 38 passengers in 19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests. Modern cabins, fully equipped with air condition, safe deposit box, fire alarm, emergency lights and audio system for announcements by the captain or Tour Director. In addition each cabin has life jackets, desk and tabouret, wardrobe, night stand, small sofa and a porthole window. Bathrooms equipped with toilet, shower, wash basin and hair dryer. All cabins have indoor passage access to the bar and restaurant area (except two main deck cabins that are connected to restaurant via deck). Spacious fully air-conditioned main deck dining room offering privacy for each guest including bar area with LCD TV, a corner buffet breakfast table and lounge area on the rear of the upper deck. Kitchen built up to the latest HACCP standards. Large sundeck that has a total surface of 250 m2 (2690 sq ft) with partial sun-shade cover of 70 m2 (753 sq ft) and comfortable deck-beds for all passengers all with easy access to Jacuzzi tub. The vessel has a rear platform to the sea with ladders for easy access into the water and offers two outdoor showers and two deck lavatories. Read about MV Infinity luxury Croatia cruise ship.
Maritimo
Deluxe vessel MV Maritimo will have its maiden voyage in 2017. With 19 comfortable cabins, deck Jacuzzi and all modern amenities, Maritimo offers the supreme experience of Croatia small ship cruising.
More details of Croatia luxury cruise ship Maritimo.
Pictures shown below are from various ships in fleet, actual layout of cabins and ship may differ.
Please Note: the deckplan below is an example only (Avangard) and may vary from your ship.
Maritimo
| Length | 48 metres |
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Deluxe Superior vessel MV Maritimo had its maiden voyage in 2017. With 19 comfortable cabins, sun deck Jacuzzi and all modern amenities, Maritimo offers the a fine experience of Croatia small ship cruising. Maritimo is 48 metres long and has 11 main deck cabins, 6 double/twin cabin on the lower deck and 2 x lower deck triple cabins. All cabins have en-suite shower and W/C and air conditioning.
Maritimo has a large dining & lounge salon, a very large sun deck and a rear covered lounge area, as well as a swim platform to facilitate the daily swim stops.
Maritimo was built in Croatia purely to cruise the Croatian coastline. Captained and crewed by Croatian's you will get royally looked after by the proud staff.
Maritimo offers luxury and comfort on her 1 week cruises along the Croatian coastline.
Maritimo has a large indoor lounge and dining room, and plenty of outdoor seating and a large sundeck with loungers and hot tub. Breakfast is included every day and a four course lunch is available on mpst days too. In between you will stop for an hour or two for a swim in a small secluded bay or inlet.
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Deck plans are for illustrative purposes only – The actual ship and cabin layout may differ.
Includes
Shared departure Dubrovnik airport transfer at prescheduled times on the last day of cruise only
7-night cruise in an cabin with en-suite bathroom
Welcome reception & cocktail
Daily buffet breakfast
Three-course lunch daily + cheese and salad bar
Captain's dinner with live entertainment
Water from the water fountain
Coffee and tea after lunch
Olive oil and wine tasting on board
Abundant fresh fruit
Professional Tour manager
Luggage handling
Daily cabin service and towel change
Midweek bed linen change
Wi-Fi onboard
Guided walking tours in English of towns: Rab, Zadar, Trogir, Korčula & Dubrovnik
Wine tasting & light tapas lunch in the local winery with bus transfer included from Skradin
Rab cake tasting in Rab
Krka National Park entrance fee
One-way bus transfer from Dubrovnik port to the Old Town
Dubrovnik cable car fee
Excludes
Arrival transfers: various possibilities: Rijeka, Pula, Zagreb, Trieste, Ljubljana, Venice price on request
Korčula village dinner experience: € 43 per person / Lamb peka option € 57 per person
Port Fees to be paid on board EUR60 pp