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 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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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, , , 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-----()- LOSINJ--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 -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 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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The stylish new Adriatic Princess has 18 ensuite air-conditioned cabins on main and lower decks. Most are double or twin. Some triple bedded.

Each has private shower and toilet. Restaurant CROATIA and bar. Sundeck with sunbeds, shaded lounge area, chairs, freshwater showers and toilet. Free "# Port taxes are payable locally. Approx. £33 per person. National Park entrance approx. £12 payable locally. Kuna and Euros accepted for these.

Saturday: Arrival After arrival at Split airport transfer to ship. Dinner on board and overnight in Split.

Sunday: SPLIT-HVAR-KORCULA Split. Say goodbye to crew and new friends. Monday: KORCULA-BRAC-OMIS Explore. The old town of Split is part of Transfer to Split airport. (This cruise is operated Set sail towards the island of Brac, with a stop UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. Late by Elite Travel. They can make any travel enroute for swimming. Arrive on Brac, where you morning depart for Hvar, darling of the jet set! arrangements/further excursions.) can visit a stonemasonry school. Late afternoon Later set sail for Korcula with a swimming stop en continue to Omis. Optional excursion Cetina route and time to relax. Late afternoon arrival to Price from £728 per person including return river. Overnight Omis. Korcula. Overnight stay in Korcula. @ tour package £55, to include Split, Hvar, Tuesday: OMIS-SPLIT Monday: KORCULA-MLJET-SLANO Dubrovnik, Korcula & Brac. After breakfast excursion to Sibenik and Krka Breakfast on board. Cruise southwards to Mljet National Park. Before arrival in Split make a quick with a stop en route for swimming & snorkelling. DALMATIAN HIGHLIGHTS stop at Trogir. Early afternoon arrive Split. Free Arrival late afternoon to Pomena on the island CRUISE time to explore Split and visit the old town, a +>=>$ ON BOARD THE ADRIATIC PEARL UNESCO listed site, Diocletian’s Palace, or stroll ?$ 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday 22 Apr-7 Oct 17 along the seafront promenade. Overnight Split. the tourist centre of the island of Mljet with its Dinner on board. 100 square kilometre National park. (Optional DALMATIAN HIGHLIGHTS CRUISE DUBROVNIK-KORCULA-BRAC-OMIS-SPLIT-HVAR- excursion to NP and lakes). Cruise to Slano. Wednesday: SPLIT-HVAR-KORCULA Overnight in Slano. MLJET-DUBROVNIK Meals on board: breakfast and lunch, except Sail towards the island of Hvar, also known as the Tuesday: SLANO-DUBROVNIK $ sunniest island in Croatia. Famous for its endless Cruise to for swimming and enjoying the also included. _ crystal clear sea. Arrive in Dubrovnik, cruise Korcula, with a stop on the way for swimming. beneath the City Walls. Explore the city, walk The Adriatic Pearl has 18 ensuite air-conditioned Overnight Vela Luka, on Korcula. the ramparts and discover why this is one of the cabins sleeping maximum 36. Crew of nine. A most famous walled cities in Europe. Overnight stylish craft commissioned in 2012. Spacious Thursday: KORCULA-MLJET-SLANO Dubrovnik. cabins. Choice of doubles (queen-size bed), Morning departure from Korcula for the island twin beds and triples (double plus single bed). of Mljet with a stop on the way for swimming. Wednesday: DUBROVNIK-EXCURSION TO Bathroom with shower, toilet and hairdryer. Continue to the island of Mljet – one of the MONTENEGRO Elegant restaurant-salon with bar & TV. Lounge greenest islands. Famous for amazing National Coach excursion to Montenegro after breakfast. area with black leather, club style seating. Top Park with two saltwater lakes and St.Marys islet Beaches and mountains greet you upon arrival sundeck has sunbeds/chairs. Bathroom and and it’s monastery. Late afternoon depart for to the Gulf of Kotor. Guided tour of Kotor. Free showers. Towels changed every two days. Slano. Overnight Slano. time. Dinner on board. Overnight Dubrovnik. Unlimited free tea/coffee. Free fresh fruit. Free "# Q $ [ "]^ Friday: SLANO-DUBROVNIK Thursday: DUBROVNIK-ELAPHITI ISLANDS- per person. Kunas and Euros accepted for Free time to explore then later morning sail towards KORCULA payment of these. Dubrovnik. Arrive in Dubrovnik and cruise beneath Morning departure from Dubrovnik to Korcula the city walls. Free time to explore Dubrovnik. stop for swimming on one of the Elaphiti islands. Saturday: Arrival. Perhaps enjoy evening dinner in the old city? Arrival to Korcula in the afternoon. Overnight From Dubrovnik airport transfer to Gruz Overnight Dubrovnik. island of Korcula. harbour (Dubrovnik) for embarkation. Welcome drink and snack. Chance to meet Cruise Director Saturday: DUBROVNIK Friday: KORCULA-BRAC-OMIS and the crew of Adriatic Pearl. Overnight stay in Early breakfast then disembarkation and Morning departure. Sail towards Brac with a stop Dubrovnik with dinner on board. transfer to Dubrovnik airport. (This cruise is on the way for swimming. Continue to Pucisca, operated by Elite Travel. They can make travel then on to Omis, a town known for two things: Sunday: DUBROVNIK-KORCULA arrangements/further excursions.) stunning beauty of river Cetina canyon and its Early afternoon depart for the island of Korcula. historic pirates. Overnight Omis. Stop en route for swimming and relaxing at Price from £724 per person including return one of the Elaphiti islands. Lunch on board. %$ @ Saturday: OMIS-SPLIT Afternoon arrival to Korcula. Overnight Island walking tour package £55, to include Dubrovnik, Early morning departure from Omis towards of Korcula. Korcula, Brac, Split & Hvar.

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Y ONE WAY CRUISE FROM TROGIR Monday: SIBENIK- Thursday: KORCULA-MLJET-SLANO TO DUBROVNIK Morning at leisure then depart for Vis. A stop will Early departure to Pomena on the island Mljet. CM ON BOARD THE BRAND NEW LUXURY be made for swimming and relaxing along the Island of Mljet on its western side houses the MY AGAPE ROSE way. Afternoon arrival to Vis. An island famous National Park Mljet, known for its immense beauty 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday, 20 May-14 Oct 17 for its sandy beaches and beautiful bays. Optional and its two turquoise salty lakes surrounded by CY excursion of Vis. Overnight Vis. thick forest. Free time to explore the park, perhaps CMY SOUTH ADRIATIC CRUISE: by bike. Lunch and swimming break are followed TROGIR-SIBENIK- VIS- HVAR-SPLIT-OMIS-BRAC- K Tuesday: VIS-HVAR-SPLIT by afternoon departure to Slano. In the evening KORCULA-MLJET-SLANO-DUBROVNIK Breakfast on board and early departure to the enjoy the delicious Captain’s dinner (payable The Agape Rose has 18 ensuite air-conditioned island of Hvar, also known as the sunniest island in locally) with the crew and your fellow travellers. cabins sleeping maximum 38. A luxury craft Overnight Slano. commissioned in 2017. Spacious cabins. Choice of Early afternoon continue on to Split with lunch doubles (queen-size bed), twin beds and triples on the way on board, with a stop on the way on Friday: SLANO-DUBROVNIK (double plus single bed) on lower, main and upper the island of Brac for swimming. Arrive in Split Free time in the morning, then cruise to Dubrovnik. deck. Bathroom with shower, toilet and hairdryer. Arrive in Dubrovnik and cruise beneath the Elegant restaurant-salon. Well stocked bar and numerous archaeological, historical and cultural city walls. Free time to explore Dubrovnik, this TV. A shaded lounge area with sofas and tables. sites. Overnight Split. fascinating world-known landmark, an ancient Top sundeck has sunbeds/chairs. Bathroom and showers. Towels changed three times a week. Wednesday: SPLIT-OMIS-BRAC-KORCULA Dubrovnik was for centuries a standalone Republic Unlimited free tea/coffee. Free fresh fruit. Free Wi- Early departure to Omis, a small town built below and the only power able to compete with the steep mountains at the mouth of river Cetina. Venetians. Why not take the cable-car to the top £34 per person. Kunas and Euros accepted for Free time to explore. Departure to Pucisca - island of the hill overlooking Dubrovnik for wonderful payment of these. of Brac around noon. Lunch will be served along photo opportunities? Perhaps enjoy evening the way. Pucisca is nestled in a beautiful bay on dinner in the old city? Overnight Dubrovnik. Saturday: Arrival. the island of Brac, surrounded by stone quarries From Split airport transfer to Trogir for that provide some of the whitest and best quality Saturday: DUBROVNIK embarkation. Welcome drink and snack. Meet Early breakfast then disembarkation and transfer Cruise Director and crew of the new Agape Rose. of this snow-white stone decorate the façade of to Dubrovnik airport or continue your holiday. Overnight stay in Trogir with dinner on board. the White House and other landmarks all over (This cruise is operated by Elite Travel. They can the world. After docking at Pucisca, you can join make travel arrangements/further excursions.) Sunday: TROGIR-SKRADIN-SIBENIK the optional short visit to a stonemasonry school Late morning depart for Skradin with time to nearby where you will learn of the Brac limestone, explore Krka National Park (entrance fee not their centuries-old tradition of stonemasonry and from Gatwick to Split and back from Dubrovnik. included). Afternoon departure to Sibenik, a town the unconventional tools they use. Departure Optional walking tour package available £55, to which successfully combines famous history and to Korcula. Cakes and coffee will be served. include Trogir, Sibenik, Hvar, Split, Brac, Korcula natural beauties. Overnight Sibenik. Afternoon arrival to Korcula. Overnight in Korcula. and Dubrovnik. This cruise can also be done in reverse - starting in Dubrovnik and ending in Split - please ask.

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