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Croatia Cruise Adventure

2 nights in Split & a 7 night cruise with Diocletian's Palace, medieval Dubrovnik, Trstenik & Korcula; optional extension to Zagreb & Plitvice Lakes

Overview

from$4399Tour + Flights from$3399Tour Only 11days
price per person, double occupancy,* based on Aug 7, 2025 departure from NYC
$300 Instant Savings. Expires Mar 27, 2025.*   All prices reflect savings.
Style Value VacationTravel in larger groups than our Small Group tours, but at fantastic value prices. These group tour packages are operated by our carefully selected partners and may be shared with other English speaking passengers ensuring guaranteed departures. More of these packages
Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout
Departures June – August 2025
Themes ActiveSmall Ship Cruises
Activity Level Recreational
What to Expect This moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. The optional pre-tour involves a significant amount of walking or hiking, often on uneven terrain, requiring a high level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the trip.
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Croatia offers gorgeous scenery, historic cities, impressive architecture, charming villages, great food and wine, and plenty of outdoor activities. It is quickly becoming one of the most desirable destinations for travelers seeking a European destination with a twist. You will spend two nights in Split, one before and another after your Adriatic Sea cruise.

Enjoy special features on board your cruise, including a Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment and a scenic dinner on deck overlooking Dubrovnik’s medieval city walls. Swim in secluded bays along the Adriatic coast, savor Croatia’s world-renowned red wines on the Pelješac Peninsula, and experience a wine tasting on the island of Brač. Explore the breathtaking Mljet National Park, stroll through the medieval Old Town of Korčula, and take guided walking tours in Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, and more. Evenings are spent docked in picturesque port towns, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy local restaurants and vibrant waterfront nightlife.

Want more? Join our pre-tour extension to the capital city of Zagreb and picturesque Plitvice Lakes.

Package includes

  • Flights
  • Cruise
  • Transfers
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Guides
  • Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) on scheduled carriers including taxes & fees
  • All ground transportation and transfers
  • 2 nights accommodations in superior hotel in Split (pre & post cruise)
  • 7 nights accommodations in lower deck deluxe cabin
  • 18 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, & 4 specialty dinners
  • Welcome reception & cocktail; dinner cruise in Dubrovnik; Captains dinner with live entertainment
  • Mineral water on board
  • Croatian wine tasting
  • Shore excursions including local guides and entrance fees
  • Professional, English-speaking cruise manager on board cruise
  • Visitor’s tax & port fees

Optional add-ons

  • Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
  • Zagreb & Plitvice Lakes optional pre-tour extension

Why you'll love it

  • Spend 7 nights in a deluxe cabin aboard your Adriatic Sea cruise.
  • Marvel at the ancient Roman architecture of Split during your guided walking tour.
  • Explpre Korčula’s medieval Old Town, the legendary birthplace of Marco Polo.
  • See the famous salt lakes of Mljet National Park.
  • Ascend Srd Mountain by cable car for breathtaking views of Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti Islands.
  • Savor a Captain’s Dinner on board, complete with live entertainment and local cuisine.
  • Indulge in a heritage dinner on the Pelješac Peninsula, paired with tastings of Croatia’s world-renowned red wines.
  • Walk along the famous Zlatni Rat beach, one of Europe’s most beautiful coastal landscapes.
  • Experience a wine tasting in Brač, sampling locally produced wines in a stunning island setting.

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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

Instant Savings: Get $300 off if you book by Mar. 27, 2025!
Dates & Prices, with flights
per person, double occupancy*, including Instant Savings discounts
2025 DEPARTURES
Dates Regular
Price
Instant
Savings
Your
Price
Departs U.S.: Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Finishes: Sun, May 4, 2025
Apr 24 – May 4
$4599 Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Thu, May 8, 2025
Finishes: Sun, May 18, 2025
May 8 – May 18
$4599 Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Thu, May 29, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Jun 8, 2025
May 29 – Jun 8
$4999 Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Jun 22, 2025
Book by Thu, Mar 27, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings!
Jun 12 – Jun 22
$5099 –$300 $4799 Select
Departs U.S.: Thu, Jun 26, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Jul 6, 2025
Book by Thu, Mar 27, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings!
Jun 26 – Jul 6
$5149 –$300 $4849 Select
Departs U.S.: Thu, Aug 7, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Aug 17, 2025
Book by Thu, Mar 27, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings!
Aug 7 – Aug 17
$4699 –$300 $4399 Select
Departs U.S.: Thu, Aug 28, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Sep 7, 2025
Aug 28 – Sep 7
$5349 Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Thu, Sep 11, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Sep 21, 2025
Sep 11 – Sep 21
$4899 Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Thu, Oct 2, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Oct 12, 2025
Oct 2 – Oct 12
$4049 Sold Out
Dates & Prices, tour only
per person, double occupancy*, including Instant Savings discounts
2025 DEPARTURES
Dates Regular
Price
Instant
Savings
Your
Price
Starts: Fri, Apr 25, 2025
Finishes: Sun, May 4, 2025
Apr 25 – May 4
$3599 Sold Out
Starts: Fri, May 9, 2025
Finishes: Sun, May 18, 2025
May 9 – May 18
$3599 Sold Out
Starts: Fri, May 30, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Jun 8, 2025
May 30 – Jun 8
$3999 Sold Out
Starts: Fri, Jun 13, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Jun 22, 2025
Book by Thu, Mar 27, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings!
Jun 13 – Jun 22
$4099 –$300 $3799 Select
Starts: Fri, Jun 27, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Jul 6, 2025
Book by Thu, Mar 27, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings!
Jun 27 – Jul 6
$4149 –$300 $3849 Select
Starts: Fri, Aug 8, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Aug 17, 2025
Book by Thu, Mar 27, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings!
Aug 8 – Aug 17
$3699 –$300 $3399 Select
Starts: Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Sep 7, 2025
Aug 29 – Sep 7
$4349 Sold Out
Starts: Fri, Sep 12, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Sep 21, 2025
Sep 12 – Sep 21
$3899 Sold Out
Starts: Fri, Oct 3, 2025
Finishes: Sun, Oct 12, 2025
Oct 3 – Oct 12
$3049 Sold Out

If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?

Options & Fees

Croatia Cruise Adventure
Room/Cabin Category Selection
Lower Deck, Double Occupancy
Jun 12, 2025;  Jun 26, 2025;  Aug 28, 2025 unavailable
All other dates included
Lower Deck, Single Occupancy
May 8, 2025 $1199
Apr 24, 2025 $1279
Oct 2, 2025 $1299
Sep 11, 2025 $1599
Jun 12, 2025;  Jun 26, 2025;  Aug 28, 2025 unavailable
All other dates $1349
Main Deck, Double Occupancy
May 8, 2025;  Aug 28, 2025 unavailable
All other dates $299
Main Deck, Single Occupancy
Oct 2, 2025 $1649
Sep 11, 2025 $1999
May 8, 2025;  Aug 28, 2025 unavailable
All other dates $1749
Zagreb & Plitvice Lakes Pre-Cruise Extension
Zagreb & Plitvice Lakes Pre-Cruise Extension
Aug 7, 2025 $599
Sep 11, 2025 $649
Oct 2, 2025 $699
All other dates $549
Rooming Selection
Double Occupancy included
Single Occupancy
Apr 24, 2025;  May 8, 2025;  Aug 28, 2025 $349
All other dates $289

So that we can offer you the best deals, our packages are, like most hotels and cruises, priced based on double occupancy rooms or cabins. We charge solo travelers an extra fee to cover the extra costs of single occupancy rooms or cabins. (Consider: if you booked a $200/night hotel room solo, you would pay the $200 yourself; but if a couple booked the same room, each one would pay only $100.) But you only pay extra for the rooms or cabins, nothing else, including meals, sightseeing, tips, etc. Why are single rooms more?

Flights & Departure Cities

Departure Airports
New York City (NYC)1 included

1. NYC departures will be from either JFK or EWR based upon availability.

This package includes round-trip flights from the city listed above.

Want to fly from another city? We can arrange flights from most major cities. Ask us for a quote for flights from your preferred city when (or after) you book, and we'll get back to you with the price and availability within 3 business days. Of course, you can also book your own flights. More information

Detailed Itinerary

Note: Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian ports, Katarina Line ships are moored side-by-side, making it necessary for the clients to cross from one ship to another with gaps in between ships in order to get to the shore. In such cases clients need to take special care when crossing and do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those needing or requesting it.

Day 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight

  • Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Split, Croatia

Day 2 Split

  • Transfer to your hotel
  • Spend the balance of the day at leisure

Cornaro Hotel or similar

Day 3 Split

  • Transfer to Split harbor to board the MV Admiral (or similar)
  • Set out on a guided walking tour of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Enjoy a welcome reception and cocktail with your fellow cruising companions

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Diocletian Palace, Split

After a relaxing morning, transfer from your hotel to Split Harbor to board the MV Admiral (or similar). After you settle into your cabin, enjoy a guided walking tour of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the magnificent ancient Roman architecture, including the impressive Diocletian Palace, before returning to the ship. This evening, enjoy a welcome reception and cocktail with your fellow cruising companions. Spend the night docked in Split Harbor.

Day 4 Split – Korčula

  • Take a guided walking tour of Korčula’s medieval Old Town
  • Stop for a swim in a secluded bay en route
  • Enjoy the evening at leisure to explore Korčula’s lively waterfront

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary
Korčula Photo by Cord Walter

Depart from Split this morning and cruise toward the island of Korčula, best known as the birthplace of the legendary explorer Marco Polo. Along the way, stop for a swim in one of the secluded bays, followed by lunch on board. Arrive early afternoon and set out on a guided walking tour of the Old Town, a medieval gem fortified by stone walls. Stroll through its unique herringbone-patterned streets, uncovering tales and legends that bring the island’s rich history to life. The evening is yours to explore—indulge in a gourmet dinner at one of the many waterfront restaurants or soak up the lively atmosphere in a local bar or club.

Day 5 Korčula – Mljet – Dubrovnik

  • Visit Mljet National Park and its famous salt lakes
  • Take a boat ride to St. Mary’s Island to see a 12th-century monastery
  • Spend the evening at leisure in Dubrovnik’s Old Town

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary
St. Mary Isle, Mljet

Sail further south this morning to the unspoiled island of Mljet, home to one of Croatia’s most stunning national parks. Join a guided walk through Mljet National Park and visit the famous saltwater lakes. Board a small boat to St. Mary’s Island, where a 12th-century Benedictine monastery and ancient abbey sit surrounded by tranquil waters. 

Return to the ship for lunch before setting course for Dubrovnik. Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy free time to explore this breathtaking coastal city at your own pace. Stroll along the Stradun, find a cozy café, or admire the medieval cityscape.

Day 6 Dubrovnik

  • Ride the cable car up Srđ Mountain for stunning panoramic views
  • Walk the medieval city walls and explore the limestone streets
  • Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment on board

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Dubrovnik rooftops Photo by Jonathan Smith on Unsplash

After breakfast, set out for a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through the marble-paved streets, past historic palaces and bustling squares. Then, take a cable car ride up Srđ Mountain, where breathtaking panoramic views stretch over the city walls and the Elaphiti Islands beyond. The afternoon is free to explore—walk along the impressive 1,940-meter-long city walls, browse charming boutiques, or relax in a café along the Stradun. 

This evening, enjoy the Captain’s Dinner on board, complete with live entertainment, a celebration of your unforgettable journey through Croatia’s coast.

Day 7 Dubrovnik – Pelješac Peninsula

  • Stop for a swim at one of the Elaphiti Islands
  • Visit a local farm and enjoy a traditional heritage dinner
  • Taste renowned Croatian red wines from the Pelješac region

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Aerial view of Elaphiti Islands

Depart early this morning for the Pelješac Peninsula, a region famed for its vineyards and world-renowned red wines, Dingač and Postup. Along the way, stop at one of the Elaphiti Islands for a swim in the crystal-clear Adriatic waters. 

Arrive at Pelješac in the afternoon and venture inland to explore the rustic countryside. Visit a local farm, where you’ll indulge in a heritage dinner featuring traditional Croatian delicacies prepared with fresh, locally grown ingredients. 

Return to the ship late in the evening for a well-earned rest.

Day 8 Pelješac – Hvar

  • Sail the turquoise waters of the Pakleni Islands
  • Hike up to Fortica Fortress for breathtaking views over Hvar
  • Spend the evening at leisure in Hvar’s lively Old Town

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary
Panoramic view of Hvar

Sail toward the island of Hvar, one of the sunniest and most vibrant destinations in the Adriatic. Stop along the way for lunch on the small island of Šćedro, followed by a swim in the turquoise waters surrounding the Pakleni Islands. Arrive in Hvar Town in the afternoon, where historic landmarks and lively cafés line the streets. Discover its Renaissance-era cathedral and visit Europe’s oldest community theater, dating back to 1612. For stunning views over the harbor, hike up to Fortica Fortress, where you can admire the panorama of Hvar and the Pakleni Islands below. 

This evening, explore Hvar’s lively nightlife, with various restaurants, bars, and cafés open late into the night.

Day 9 Hvar – Bol – Milna or Pučišća

  • Walk along the famous Zlatni Rat beach, the Golden Cape
  • Enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery in Brač
  • Spend the evening at leisure in Milna or Pučišća

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary
Zlatni Rat, Bol

This morning, cruise toward the island of Brač and the charming seaside town of Bol, home to one of Croatia’s most iconic beaches, Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape). Spend time walking along the scenic promenade or take a swim in the clear blue waters of this ever-changing gravel promontory shaped by wind and waves. After lunch on board, enjoy free time to explore the town before heading to a local winery for a tasting of Brač’s renowned wines. 

Later in the afternoon, sail to Milna or Pučišća, where you’ll dock for the night.

Day 10 Milna or Pučišća & Split

  • Depart for Split and transfer to your hotel
  • Spend the balance of the day at leisure

Cornaro Hotel or similar Breakfast

Day 11 Split/USA

  • Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA

Breakfast

Note: Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian ports, Katarina Line ships are moored side-by-side, making it necessary for the clients to cross from one ship to another with gaps in between ships in order to get to the shore. In such cases clients need to take special care when crossing and do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those needing or requesting it.

Zagreb & Plitvice Lakes Pre-cruise Extension

Take advantage of your already-included international airfare and spend three more exciting days in Croatia. You will leave the USA 2 days earlier than the dates listed on the Dates & Prices tab. You will join the main tour on Day 2 of the above itinerary.

Day 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight

  • Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Zagreb, Croatia

Day 2 Zagreb

  • After clearing customs, transfer to your hotel
  • Spend the balance of the day at leisure

Hotel Dubrovnik or similar

Day 3 Zagreb

  • Meet your guide for a walking tour of Zagreb
  • Spend the balance of the day at leisure

Hotel Dubrovnik or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Croatian National Theater, Zagreb

After breakfast, meet your tour guide for a morning walking tour of Zagreb. Stroll through the historic Upper Town and visit St. Mark’s Church, the Zagreb Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, and the Lotršcak Tower. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 4 Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes & Split

  • Take an unforgettable hike though Plitvice Lakes
  • Enjoy a boat ride over the emerald-green Kozjak Lake

Cornaro Hotel or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Plitvice Lakes

This morning, depart for Croatia’s oldest and most beautiful national park, the Plitvice Lakes. Enjoy an unforgettable hike through the park, consisting of 16 lakes interconnected by a series of waterfalls. Then, take a boat ride over the emerald-green Kozjak Lake. We recommend a good pair of walking shoes for your approximately 3 hour hike. Later, drive to Split and check-in at your hotel.

See Day 2 of the tour itinerary for the continuation of your touring program.

Hotels & Ship

Hotels

Cornaro Hotel
Deluxe

As an urban lifestyle hotel in the city center, the Cornaro Hotel reflects the vibrant atmosphere and pulsing rhythm of the ancient city of Split, just minutes from popular attractions like Gregory of Nin, Bacivice Beach, and Marjan Hill. The combination of a remarkable staff and exceptional location creates a memorable experience.

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Hotel Dubrovnik
Hotel Dubrovnik
First Class

Hotel Dubrovnik provides a friendly environment with the charm of the old city. Situated on the main Zagreb square called "Trg Ban J. Jelacic". This ideal location can serve as your gateway to the very heart of the city. At your doorstep you will find the most important cultural, government, and business institutions, the main shopping area, the open-air market, lively cafes and taverns, historical upper town and parks and promenades.

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In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.

Cruise Ship

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships
Katarina Line Deluxe Ships

Built with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, the Deluxe Ships in Katarina Line's fleet offer a maximum capacity of 34-40 passengers in 18-21 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests.

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