Croatia Coastal Cruising

Day 1  Dubrovnik  
Start your journey with a complimentary arrival transfer. Your adventure begins this evening, when you will be welcomed aboard the Aurora cruise ship and introduced to your crew and fellow travellers. Enjoy a drink and get to know each other before your first dinner on the ship this evening. Later, perhaps relax with a glass of wine on the deck and take in the sounds of waves lapping at rugged cliffs.  

Day 2  Dubrovnik to Korcula  
After breakfast set sail for Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo, with lunch on board and if time permits, a quick swim en route. In the afternoon, embark on an orientation walk before enjoying an evening to explore at your own pace.

Day 3  Korcula to Opuzen  
Enjoy breakfast on board and a morning swim in beautiful clear turquoise waters near the small island of Badija. Enjoy lunch and then in the afternoon jump into a small boat for a leisurely cruise through the surrounding wetlands. Arrive at a beautiful local restaurant overlooking the river and sample some local dishes.  

Day 4  Opuzen to Trpanj  
Make your way to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Take a guided walk through the town, visiting a local coffee shop where you will see how Bosnian coffee is made. Afterwards enjoy some free time to explore the town further and have lunch at your leisure. In the afternoon, sail to Trpanj and transfer to Matusko winery for a tasting before returning to your ship for a multi-course dinner with the captain.  

Day 5  Trpanj to Hvar  
Sail to the island of Hvar and take a private transfer to a local farm for some local produce tasting, then drive to Hvar town. Explore on a walk with your tour leader before continuing to Starigrad in the evening.  

Day 6  Hvar to Split  
Spend the morning sailing, arriving in Split in the early afternoon. You will meet a local guide who will take you on a walk around Split, then the afternoon is yours to enjoy some free time to explore the beautiful alleyways and squares of the old city.

Day 7  Krka National Park  
After breakfast on board, explore Split’s old city. Enjoy lunch, then take a private transfer to Krka National Park. Here you will board a smaller boat to explore within the park. Visit for which this park is renowned. Afterwards, return by bus to Split, in time for a final dinner on board the Aurora.  

Day 8  Split  
Your small ship adventure cruise along the Dalmatian coast ends after breakfast this morning.