Over 100 amazing cruises in Cruise from to Dubrovnik with Ave Maria

4.7 Date From October to October (based on 4251 reviews)

Duration 8 days / 7 nighs Price from 2,070 EUR

Category Deluxe 1,656 EUR save up to 20% Ship Ave Maria details

Technical specification

Year of construction: 2018 | Length: 49.00m | Beam: 8.80m | Cruising speed: 18 | Cabins: 19 | Cabin sizes: N/A | Flag: Croatian Itinerary & includes for 2021.

Day 1 - Saturday Dubrovnik

Dinner

Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik harbour for check in from 14.00h onwards. After settling in, transfer to the city gates for a guided tour. The special charm of this ancient town are the buildings that have remained from the time of the old Dubrovnik Republic. Many of the monuments belong to the modest Renaissance architecture with some traces of Gothic style. Take the cable car from the Old Town to Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and of the Elaphiti Islands. Return transfer to the ship for a welcome dinner & cocktail reception. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

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Day 2 - Sunday Dubrovnik, Korčula

Breakfast, Lunch, Wine tasting

Departure towards Korčula island best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. While wandering along the herringbone pattern on this Island one can find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else. Early afternoon panorama drive through vineyards to visit the famous sandy beach Lumbarda and wine tasting in a well know local winery with grappa and snacks. Overnight in Korčula.

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Day 3 - Monday Korčula, Hvar

Breakfast, Lunch, Wine tasting

Early departure towards Hvar the longest island in the Adriatic to visit the local farm and enjoy their wine, olive oil and traditional homemade products. See the Lavender museum and distillery with a presentation of a lavender history on the island Hvar. Transfer back to Hvar, for afternoon guided tour. Here one can find the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower; the oldest community theatre in Europe was founded here in 1612. Hvar offers plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes that are open long into the night and is often referred to as the sunshine island. Overnight on Hvar.

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Day 4 - Tuesday Hvar, Biševo (Blue Cave),

Breakfast, Lunch, Wine tasting, Dinner

Early morning cruise towards the small island Biševo to visit the Blue cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon (entrances to be paid on the spot – approx. 14 EUR). Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public for years. Due to this isolation, Vis retains a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it really interesting to visit. Situated on the northern side of the island, Vis has developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban centre in Croatia. Enjoy the wine tasting at a local family owned winery with a long wine making tradition. Dinner on board. Overnight in the port of Vis.

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Day 5 - Wednesday Pelješac

Breakfast, Lunch, Wine tasting, Dinner

Morning departure towards the Pelješac peninsula, well known for its excellent wine. Lunch onboard and early afternoon transfer to famous Korta Katarina winery, for a guided tour of the production followed with wine tasting. Continuation to family owned Boutique Winery Mikulić in Orebić. Get to know the small family owned winery and traditional wine making process and enjoy the wine tasting of award winning Croatian wines followed with dinner. Late transfer back to the ship. Overnight on Pelješac peninsula.

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Day 6 - Thursday Pelješac, , Slano

Breakfast, Wine tasting, Captain's dinner

Departure after breakfast towards Trstenik. Transfer to the Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putniković, where the visitors are introduced to the traditional process of wine making, from vineyards to barrels, the historical development of the vines and finally the wine collection, followed by high-quality wine tasting with snacks. Then on to Ston, small village, once fortified, famous for its oysters. After exploring the town’s vast medieval ramparts, heading towards Europe's oldest saltworks known as the trademark of Ston, a short coastal walk leads us to an oyster farm to learn more about oysters and a special tasting of this delicacy. Transfer to Slano for the Captain’s dinner with live entertainment.

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Day 7 - Friday Slano, Dubrovnik

Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy one more day in the most unique town on the Adriatic, Dubrovnik. However, before mooring at Dubrovnik harbour cruise alongside the old Dubrovnik city walls. Enjoy afternoon in Dubrovnik at leisure. We recommend a walk on top of the 1940 m long city walls.

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Day 8 - Saturday Dubrovnik

Breakfast

Breakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends! Check out by 9.00 am.