CRUISES The breathtakingly beautiful Croatian Adriatic
M/S FUTURA II
All of our cruises are casual cruises. It’s all on board the M/S Futura II, a well appointed, about relaxing. No Ritz of the Seas, no ball SO – WHAT’S IT LIKE? state of the art motor cruiser. See opposite gowns. Leave your dinner jacket and tiara at page 123 for full details. home. Not needed here. Casual clothes and Get ready to be overwhelmed. The Croatian a relaxed attitude are order of the Adriatic! coast and her islands are beautiful beyond CRUISES FROM OPATIJA, FROM belief. The sea and everything and anything Be aware that a motor sailer is not a giant cruise SPLIT, FROM TROGIR & FROM “maritime” is part of the Croatian soul. Locals ship. We show dimensions as appropriate. DUBROVNIK constantly talk about their boats, telling tales Don’t expect enormous cabins or designer of the sea and so on. shower gels! Bring beach towel. Cabin towels Very relaxed cruises. Similar to the gulet provided. If you love massive, ocean going It is the mix of a dramatic coastline with cruises that operate around the coast of cruise liners with pools and spas, this is not over 1000 islands, the pristine state of the Turkey. “Casual” is the key word and we offer for you! sea itself (Blue Flag International and the late four itineraries, all offering plenty of time Jean Jacques Cousteau are worthy referees!) for swimming, snorkelling and taking in the Port and local taxes are payable locally. Details and the vivid colours – one moment deep sights. See pages 124 to 126 for full details. with each cruise. sapphire blue, the next a kind of turquoise- We believe that these casual cruises are Included meals on board are breakfast and aquamarine. This makes the Croatian Adriatic perfect for couples and groups of friends. lunch (unless shown otherwise on the relevant so very special. Tiny ports, hidden coves, Please carefully read the description of the cruise programme. See pages 123 to 126). This wonderful panoramas, historic cities and craft at the beginning of each itinerary on leaves you free to enjoy restaurant evening unspoilt locations. pages 124 to 126. dining shore-side. From fast food, local bistro New for 2017 is the luxury vessel Agape Rose You don’t need “sea legs” or any special skills. or something a little smarter. Usually we arrive cruising from Trogir to Dubrovnik (or from Enjoy our great selection of casual cruises: at the next stop between 4-6pm. Dubrovnik to Split) see page 126. Our partners in Croatia may occasionally have DELUXE CRUISE FROM SPLIT to change a craft. Any alternative will normally be of the same or superior standard unless Since we introduced this a few years ago our operational or weather conditions prevent client feedback has been great. This is a seven this. (This has happened only twice since our night cruise starting and ending in Split taking Croatia programme began in 2011). in the stunning Dalmatian islands and coast
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Croatia 2017-All_V30.indd 122 08/09/2016 17:34 DELUXE CRUISE ON BOARD THE M/S FUTURA II DELUXE CRUISE DELUXE
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SEVEN NIGHTS FROM SPLIT FROM YOUR SEVEN NIGHT CRUISE AT A GLANCE: JUST SOME OF £1374 PER PERSON INCLUDES THE STOPS ON THIS DELUXE CRUISE INCLUDING THE BREAKTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL • Return transfers from Split airport to Split ISLANDS OF BRAC, HVAR, MLJET, KORCULA AND harbour (may be on shared basis) Split city of white stone, history, THE STUNNING CITIES OF SPLIT AND DUBROVNIK • Welcome cocktail Diocletian’s Palace, boutique • Accommodation based on two sharing shopping The breathtaking beauty of the Croatian Adriatic and • Half board: English breakfast and three course Korcula walled town with towers, strong her glorious coastline are well known. With over 1,000 lunch with one drink with lunch and one litre maritime history islands glittering in a deep sapphire sea, pine trees that of water each day Mljet green wooded island, stunning grow down to the shore, fabulous beaches and pretty, • Captain’s dinner with live music coves, tranquillity unspoilt seaside villages, this is the stuff of movies. • English speaking tour manager Dubrovnik unique, world-famous walled • Guided sightseeing in Dubrovnik, Hvar, city on the sea – nothing like it We introduced this fantastic cruise four years ago and Korcula and Split anywhere! it has proved a real success. Many repeat guests. This • Evening cruise along the old town city walls Peljesac pretty secluded spots on the of Dubrovnik beautiful Peljesac peninsula our opinion it is one of the most luxurious of any casual • Dubrovnik cable car trip to Mount Srdj Hvar darling of the jet-set, beautiful cruises operating in the Croatian Adriatic. High levels of • Entrance fee to Mljet National Park, on the waterfront and gleaming stone service on a stylish vessel. Our deluxe cruises are aboard island of Mljet piazzas a stylish new craft – the M/S Futura II, built in 2016. • Croatian wine and appetiser tasting in Bol Bol famed V-shaped Zlatni Rat beach • Croatian Village party on the island of Brac and lovely • Daily cabin service waterfront town. M/S FUTURA II • Visitors’ tax & port fees • Porterage The captain knows all the best spots to stop for swimming Is a state of the art motor cruiser built in 2016. 18 cabins. • " # $ in secret coves and hidden bays. (Note: the captain has Maximum of 36 guests. discretion to change the itinerary for operational or All images shown are of sister vessel MS Futura. Futura weather reasons). Please note this cruise operates from Seven crew members look after you in style, Sundeck Saturday to Saturday. Occasionally, the craft may have with sunbeds and freshwater shower. Cabins are air- to change to another deluxe vessel. conditioned with ensuite bathrooms, hairdryer and safe. Cabins are on the main and lower decks with a choice of A seven night cruise in May costs from £1374 per person twin and double beds.
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Opatija It’s the perfect way to discover the Croatian KVARNER BAY OF ISLANDS Adriatic. Lots of swimming and relaxing. ON BOARD THE MORENA OR SIMILAR 10 nights, Friday to Monday, 7 nights on cruise and 3 Both Adriatic Paradise Cruise and Dalmatian nights at a hotel on the Opatija Riviera, 6 May-14 Oct 17 Highlights Cruise are seven night cruises within the Dalmatia region. Kvarner Bay of Islands OPATIJA-KRK-RAB-ZADAR-MOLAT-(Ilovik)- LOSINJ-CRES-OPATIJA Cruise is a ten night trip featuring a seven night Meals on board: breakfast and lunch. Captains Split cruise within the Kvarner region with a three dinner one evening & Zadar sightseeing included. night hotel stay on the Opatija Riviera. The Morena has 16 air-conditioned cabins. Important to note: A+ category (designated by operator Katerina Dubrovnik • Towels are changed once weekly unless Line). Built in 2008. Stylish, comfortable craft. Six The parish church is from 1632. About twenttwentyy stated otherwise. Bring your own beach crew. Spacious cabins with private shower and Glagolitic scripts from the 16th-19th century are towel from home; toilet. Twin or doubles. Few triples occasionally kept in the parsonage. Captains dinner on board available. Restaurant and bar. Sundeck with and overnight. • When the vessel refuels, you may smell fuel. sunbeds/deck chairs. Freshwater shower and Don’t stay in cabin. Go on deck for fresh-air; toilet. Port taxes payable locally. Approx. £20 per Wednesday: ISLAND OF MOLAT or OLIB-ILOVIK- person. Kuna and Euros accepted for these. ISLAND OF LOSINJ • Sometimes several boats dock together. You After breakfast and morning swim, sail to the may have to step across an adjacent craft; Friday: Arrival % After arrival at Trieste airport, transfer to a four for the island of Mali Losinj (lunch en route). One • Storage space in cabins is limited. Best to star hotel on the Opatija Riviera on B/B basis take soft luggage rather than hard cases; of the most popular islands on the northern (allocated on arrival). Free evening to explore. Adriatic due to the abundance of pine trees and • Cabins are always smaller than hotel rooms; clear waters. Dolphin colony lives here. We may Saturday: OPATIJA-ISLAND OF KRK get lucky! Overnight in Mali Losinj. • Meals: breakfast is usually continental Transfer to the ship late morning. Departure style, with hams and cheeses. Lunch is from Opatija harbour at 13:00. After lunch Thursday: ISLAND OF LOSINJ-ISLAND OF CRES Mediterranean, three courses, simple and stop to swim then continue to the island of Krk. After a morning swim leave for Cres. This long There are hundreds of hidden bays and beaches. fresh. No celebrity chefs! Full board option and narrow island is covered with olive groves, Overnight in the harbour of Krk. Explore the oak, beech and pine forests. Cres and Mali Losinj (includes evening dinner on board) available historic old town. Tiny alleys, cobbled streets. on Kvarner Bay of Islands, Adriatic Paradise used to be one island. A channel dug by the Romans now separates them. Spend the night in and Dalmatian Highlights cruises. Sunday: ISLAND OF KRK-ISLAND OF RAB the harbour of the pretty medieval city of Cres. After breakfast sail to the Island of Rab. Known as the “island of love”. The small town of Rab, is Friday: ISLAND OF CRES-OPATIJA encircled by medieval walls. Romanesque church After breakfast leave for Opatija. En route you towers, churches, palaces and stone streets. can enjoy the beautiful view of famous Opatija Enjoy street galleries and squares. Many painters Riviera. Arrival in the late afternoon. and artists exhibit their works. Overnight Rab. For your last night on the ship why not have a Monday: ISLAND OF RAB-ZADAR farewell get together with new friends or take After breakfast cruise from Rab along the island a stroll along the famous Lungomare seafront of Pag with a swim stop on tiny island of Maun. ' K Continue towards Zadar in the afternoon known for good seafood restaurants. where we spend the night in port. For centuries the metropolis of Dalmatia, Zadar has been a Saturday: OPATIJA city of rich monumental heritage. The town is After breakfast say goodbye to the crew. full of great restaurants – don’t miss the famous Transfer to your hotel on the Opatija Riviera Zadar Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun and overnight (this cruise is operated by Katarina on the seafront. Line.
Tuesday: ZADAR-ISLAND MOLAT or OLIB Sunday: OPATIJA Early departure for Island of Molat or island Free day. Overnight Opatija hotel. Olib (depending on available space in the small harbours). Molat island is situated in the northern Monday: Departure part of Zadar’s archipelago. Olib is a hideaway Transfer from your hotel to Trieste airport. place. No cars, just a tractor or two. The island has many beautiful beaches. When you come Price from £875 per person including return ashore you’ll see the beautiful sandy beach from Stansted to Trieste (in Italy) near the port. The village is small but wide. with Ryanair.
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Croatia 2017-All_V30.indd 124 08/09/2016 17:34 ADRIATIC PARADISE CRUISE ON BOARD THE ADRIATIC PRINCESS 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday 3 Jun-7 Oct 17
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