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Island Hopping the Dalmatian Coast via Luxury Yacht
February 18, 2015
Croatia Island Hopper Cruise aboard the
Futura, Prestige, President
or
M/V Admiral
(all very similar in size and amenities) is the only deluxe, small ship cruise on a fully crewed yacht (including expert guides) that focuses exclusively on the 1,100-mile Dalmatian Coast. (Other cruises simply stop in the region as part of a larger Adriatic or Mediterranean itinerary or are only available as a full boat charter with no crew and little guidance.)
“The nature of our Island Hopper itinerary is. yes, to explore the history and culture of Croatia but also to enjoy swimming, hiking in the countryside, kayaking and bicycling,” said Todd Smith,
AdventureSmith Explorations
Founder and President.
This eight-day/seven-night cruise starts at $1,440 per person, double. The rates (nearly all-inclusive) and dining schedule offer leeway to enjoy regional cuisines and wines over lunches and dinners while strolling through towns, Smith said.
“This is affordable luxury in Croatia. Our combination of deluxe accommodations, superior service and expert guides is rare, especially for prices starting at under $1,500 per person,” Smith said. The rate includes accommodations, daily buffet breakfast and lunch or dinner; a beverage with lunch; drinking water; services of a professional tour manager; guided walking tours; fees for bus transfers and cable cars; visitor taxes, port and national park fees; luggage handling; daily cabin service and free Wi-Fi on board.
The cruise begins and ends in Split with on Day 1 a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. A welcome reception and briefing greet guests on their return from visiting Roman ruins. Day 2 is an excursion to Marco Polo's birthplace, Korcula Island, where appetizers and local vintages are sampled on the tail end of an excursion.
Dubrovnik, the jewel of the Adriatic, is Day 3's destination after stretching legs in Mljet National Park and on St Mary Isle. Unlike other ships that spend a hurried half day inside Old Town's walls, Island Hopper guests enjoy a dinner cruise along the shore followed by a guided tour and full day in this historic port. (Smith also recommends a pre or post cruise trip extension to fully appreciate Dubrovnik's charm.)
Day 5 brings guests to the Peljesac Peninsula, a region known for wines. Here guests enjoy Croatian specialties over a dinner in a rural village. Jet-set Hvar, known for lavish lavender fields and such beauties as a Renaissance cathedral, comes on Day 6 followed on Day 7 by the final stop on the Island of Brac and at the town of Bol. Fishermen and tourists blend together here before the Captain's farewell dinner on board and the journey back to Split.
AdventureSmith Explorations offers additional cruises on European waters thanks to an expanding inventory of small ships at its disposal. Two examples are a tour called
Classical Greece
aboard the 49-guest
Harmony V
that embodies the best of spring in the islands and on the Mediterranean. The per person double rate for this eight-day cruise is from $2,790. Another is a nine-day luxury cruise of the
Cyclades aboard Sea Cloud
with an exclusive charter of this historic windjammer. The per person double rate is from $8,790.
For more details on 2015 cruises in the Mediterranean and on the Adriatic, please see:
https://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/top-small-ship-cruises-for-spring-2015
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