Signature Northern Croatia Cruise

Your cruise through Northern Croatia begins with your arrival into Split International Airport where your driver will welcome you and provide a transfer to the port. Check-in is from 2 pm on, but if you arrive early, you’ll be steps from the popular Riva waterfront promenade which is ideal for people-watching while enjoying a glass of wine at one of the many cafes. Once on the ship, our friendly crew will provide you with a welcome drink and you can get settled into your cabin. This evening, join us for the Welcome Dinner which includes an introduction to your captain, crew, and fellow passengers.

• Excursions Included: N/A
• Meals Included: Welcome Dinner

This morning we’ll make our departure, cruising toward ancient Sibenik which sits around a port on the mainland and has a more than thousand-year history. Enjoy lunch on board, with arrival in the early afternoon. After docking, follow our local guide for a tour through the Dalmatian hinterland where you’ll get to visit a family who produces homemade prosciutto, one of Croatia’s signature foods. Sample it along with homemade olive oils and cheeses before heading to an award-winning winery for a tour and tasting. You’ll have free time this evening for exploring highlights in Sibenik like the Gothic-Renaissance St. James Cathedral and enjoying dinner.

• Excursions Included: Prosciutto, Cheese & Olive Oil tasting Experience with Winery Visit
• Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Enjoy an extended swim stop off the shores of the heart-shaped island of Galesnjak, known as the “island of love” while cruising toward Zadar along the northern coast. Simply take a memorable dip in the crystal-clear blue waters or take advantage of the many complimentary water toys on board. After lunch, we’ll arrive at Zadar where a local guide will bring you on a guided tour that includes the historic center with its medieval walls and iconic landmarks like St. Anastasia Cathedral, Dalmatia’s largest. You’ll witness its world-famous waterfront installations too, the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun, both powered by nature.

• Excursions Included: Guided walking tour of Zadar
• Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast will be served early today as you’ll experience one of the country’s top attractions, Plitvice Lakes National Park. A guided tour brings you through the approximately 30,000-hectare park, renowned for its magnificent waterfalls, with hundreds of them laced throughout and linked to lakes in dazzling shades of blues and greens. You’ll stroll the meandering paths, boardwalks, and little bridges to marvel at the views that have become Instagram-famous. With the water so clear you can often see trout swimming around and you’ll want to keep an eye out for the wildlife. Enjoy 4-5 hours exploring the beautiful waterfalls and lush surroundings before we head back to Zadar for a three-course dinner on board.

• Excursions Included: Guided walking tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Departing from Zadar, today we head to another national park, Telašćica, a stunning jewel at the southern tip of Dugi Otok Island with peaceful beaches and abundant flora and fauna. First, enjoy an extended swim stop in a sparkling bay to refresh and relax after a day on your feet in Plitvice. Once in the park, your cruise director will bring you to some gorgeous views that include an inland saltwater lake and soaring cliffs where you might be able to spot dolphins too. Back on board, get ready for another highlight as this evening the Captain’s Dinner will be hosted on the ship.

• Excursions Included: Guided walk through the Telašćica National Park
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Captain’s Dinner

As Telašćica fades away, we’ll cruise toward Kornati National Park, sailing through the middle of the archipelago known for its moon-like landscapes, framed by a strikingly clear turquoise sea. Docking at one of the islands, you’ll have leisurely time to explore on your own before continuing to Primosten, a picturesque town known as one of the prettiest along the Northern Dalmatian coast. Take the afternoon and evening to explore, perhaps wandering the labyrinth of the Old Town or taking the 30-minute walk on the Seawall Loop that travels around it before setting down for alfresco dining in one of the many excellent eateries.

• Excursions Included: Entrance to the Kornati National Park
• Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

On our final full cruising day, we’ll sail from Primosten, making our way along the coast to return to Split. Enjoy your last swim stop near Drvenik Island and perhaps a thrilling jet-ski ride. We’ll reach Split after lunch, and you’ll meet up with our local guide for a tour of the Old Town. Nearly half of the UNESCO-protected historic center is covered by the huge Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace which dates back to the 4th century, filled with some of the most impressively well-preserved Roman architecture in the world. Afterward, enjoy dinner independently in one of the eateries in the palace or along the waterfront.

• Excursions Included: Guided walking tour of Split
• Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

With our journey coming to an end this morning, you’ll want to have your bags packed and ready, but one last breakfast will be served on board first. This is a good time to say your farewells to the crew, captain, and new friends made as soon it will be time to disembark. Your private transfer can bring you to Split’s airport to catch your flight home, head out on further travels, or if you’d like to stay in Split, your onward local hotel.

• Excursions Included: N/A
• Meals Included: Breakfast