A fabulous tapestry of blue and green will amaze every traveller while cruising and exploring the stunning Adriatic coastline and islands. The intermingling of various influences in the past has crystallised Croatia's spectacular scenery. Small coves where bathers drift on crystal-blue waters, historical towns and sites, the natural sublimity of national parks, and so much more, words can hardly express. A delightful experience to remember forever!
Pula's Roman Amphithetre
Kornati & Brijuni National Parks
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Transfer from Split Airport to Marina Baotić near Trogir, where your vessel will be docked. Check-in is available from 14:00 onwards. After settling in, depart for Trogir at 15:30 for a guided tour of this magnificent ancient town at 16:00, followed by leisure time to explore its charming streets. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trogir is renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, narrow cobbled alleys, and stunning waterfront promenade. Return transfer from Trogir’s main bus station to Marina Baotić is scheduled for 18:30, followed by a welcome cocktail, crew introductions, and a delightful dinner. Marina Baotić is well-equipped with various amenities, ensuring a relaxing evening and overnight stay.
After breakfast, departure towards the island Brač, to visit the most famous Croatian beach, Zlatni Rat – a beautiful, horn-shaped sandy beach that constantly changes shape due to wind, current and waves. After lunch, set sail for Hvar, an island covered in vibrant and fragrant lavender fields and olive groves. Upon arrival at Stari Grad, join the guided tour to explore this unique town. The famous Stari Grad Field is the oldest in Croatia and the best-preserved example of an ancient Greek system of agriculture. Together with the old town, it is a part of the world heritage protected by UNESCO. Overnight in one of the ports of Stari Grad, the main or ferry port (2 km away), depending on availability in the port.
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In the morning, enjoy breakfast and then relax on deck while navigating towards the coast. Swim stop, followed by lunch on board as the cruise continues towards Primošten, a small, picturesque town situated between Šibenik and Trogir, in the central part of the Adriatic coast and surrounded by seven other islets. Take a walk to explore Primošten. Late afternoon transfer inland for an authentic heritage dinner. Overnight in Primošten.
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Early morning departure to the Kornati National Park, which consists of around 100 islands, islets and reefs. In addition to this, the continental part includes ¼ of the surface of the park, while the rest belongs to the marine ecosystem. Enjoy the ruins of the ancient Illyrian fortress, Roman villas, the old Christian church of St Mary and medieval fortresses and settlements. Some of the reefs are sometimes up to 100 m deep in the sea. Afterwards, the cruise continues towards Zadar, for centuries the capital of Dalmatia and the oldest university town in Croatia. Join a guided tour of the city. Zadar is well known for its rich historical heritage of world importance, visible at every step: the Roman Forum from the 1st century, St Donat church from the 9th century - the most famous medieval basilica and the symbol of the city, mighty city walls with a bow and a representative city gate from the 16th century, the Museum of ancient glass, over 30 churches in the old town, many palaces and villas, as well as the famous, contemporary Sea Organs and “Greeting to the Sun” light installation. Overnight in the port of Zadar.
Wake early to admire this morning's sunrise over the Adriatic as you enjoy a hearty breakfast. Today's destination is the island of Lošinj, known as the “sunshine island” with an abundance of pines, wildflowers and herbs. Losinj is one of the most popular islands on the northern Adriatic because of its hidden coves and cool Mediterranean vibe. On arrival to Mali Lošinj, visit the Museum of Apoxyomenos. The museum is dedicated to the ancient bronze statue of an athlete found in the sea near the island. Time at leisure to explore this fragrant island: walk up to the Lošinj Aromatic Garden or to the smaller town of Veli Lošinj, both easy to reach on foot. Overnight in Mali Lošinj.
While enjoying the breakfast on board, cruise north towards Brijuni, which consists of 14 islands and islets, among which the biggest is Veliki Brijun. Except for its beautiful nature, the archipelago has numerous dinosaur footprints. Lunch on board, followed by the Brijuni National Park visit. Explore this oasis of magnificent harmony between man, animal and plant life. Afternoon cruise towards Pula. Upon arrival, time at leisure to explore the city that has existed for three thousand years. Settled in the prehistoric era and valued for its strategic location, Pula has been occupied, destroyed and rebuilt numerous times. The Arena in Pula is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers entirely preserved. In the evening, Captain's dinner on board with live entertainment. Overnight in Pula.
Today's destination is Opatija, the Pearl of Adriatic. The elegant tourist destination, lies at the foot of Učka mountain, with the longest tradition of tourism in Croatia. Upon arrival, an experienced guide will introduce the magnificent history of Opatija and show the most precious monuments during a guided walking tour, followed by the choco tasting. Evening at leisure to explore, take a stroll on the amazing seaside promenade and enjoy the excellent gastronomic offer in one of the many top-quality restaurants in Opatija. Overnight in the port of Opatija.
A tasty breakfast before bidding farewell to the crew. Check-out by 9:00.
(B) 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.
Aurelia
| Launched | 2020 |
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Aurelia ran her first cruises in 2020. 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.
Cabins
19 modern, en-suite cabins, sound-proofed for your comfort of which 9 VIP upper deck cabins each with their own private balcony
All cabins have air-conditioning and an en-suite W/C and shower. Cabins are equipped with wardrobes, deposit box, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobe, slippers etc.
• 9 cabins on upper deck each with private balcony
• 2 main deck cabins and 8 lower deck cabins
• Additional tour manager cabin on lower deck
Included services: airport transfers, buffet breakfasts and four course lunches, drink with lunch, 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.
Deck plans are for illustrative purposes only – The actual ship and cabin layout 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.
Nautilus
| Launched | 2019 |
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MS Nautilus luxury Croatia cruise ship 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.
19 Cabins:
Upper deck: 1 double/twin
Main deck: 4 Double & 5 Double / Twin
Lower deck: 1 Double, 1 Single, 6 Double / Twin, 1 Triple
Deck plans are for illustrative purposes only – The actual ship and cabin layout may differ.
Includes
Shared Split airport - port transfer at a prescheduled time on the first day of the cruise only
A 7-night cruise in an air-conditioned 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
Abundance of fruit daily
Professional tour manager
Luggage handling
Daily cabin service and towel change
Midweek bed linen change
Wi-Fi onboard
Heritage dinner near Primošten
Choco tasting in Opatija
Guided walking tours in English of towns Trogir, Stari Grad, Zadar & Opatija
Return transfer to Trogir from Marina Baotić
Kornati and Brijuni National Park entrance fees
Museum of Apoxyomenos entrance fee
Excludes
Port Fees to be paid on board EUR60 pp
Gratuities
Drinks from the bar
Flights
Bosnia and Herzegovina Discover From Sarajevo 2026
£890.00
Croatian Riviera - From
£1220.00
From Venice to Opatija, Plitvice Lakes to Split 2026
£895.00
Slovenian Gateway From Ljubljana to Split - 2026
£995.00
Split, Plitvice and Zagreb post cruise extension 2026
£495.00
Venice via Istria From Opatija 2026
£1195.00
Zagreb & Plitvice Extension 2026
£820.00
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