Vessels – Croatia Cruise from Split to Split

A fleet consisting of 10 new ships operating on the Adriatic islands and coast between Split and Dubrovnik (also the embarkation ports).
All of them are constructed in Croatian shipyards, complying latest standards in the cruise industry.
There are two categories of vessel in the fleet, Deluxe and Deluxe Superior offering the very best in comfort and design, similar in standard, they vary only in small details.

DELUXE VESSEL: M/S CAPTAIN BOTA

Year of construction: July 2015
Hull: Steel boat
Length over all: 40,60 m
Beam: 8,10 m
Draft: 2,90 m
Displacement: 369.000 kg
Engine: 2 x 350 HP Scania
Generators: 3
Max speed: 12 knots
Cruising speed: 9,00 knots
Fuel tank: 10.500 liters
Water tank: 58.000 liters
Cabins/berths: 19/39
Number of crew: 6
Flag: Croatian
Nationality of officers: Croatian

Cabins adhere to new standards, each cabin has independent air-conditioning, central ventilation system, satellite TV, safe deposit box, smoke and fire alarm,
internal radio system (also for announcements from captain or tour leader), lifejackets, cupboard, cabinet, small table with chair and porthole or window.
Bathrooms are equipped with toilette, shower, wash basin, hairdryer and cosmetic package. Luggage storage space is under the bed.

Lower Deck Cabins

Eight cabins are with double or twin beds and one has a third bed (200 x 80 cm). Cabin size 14-16 m2.
These cabins are equivalent or larger to other cabins in terms of comfort, they are situated under the main deck where movement is minimized,
and there is less noise from outside. Cabins have entrance doors from the inside of the ship and have two portholes that cannot be opened due
to security reasons, there is a perfect dual ventilation system and air-conditioning in the cabins.

Main Deck Cabins

Ten cabins are with double or twin beds, one has a third bed (200 x 80 cm). Cabin size 13-15 m2.
Cabins have entrance doors from outside and have windows.

M/S Captain Bota – Deck plan

DELUXE SUPERIOR VESSELS: M/S SAN SPIRITO and M/S INVICTUS

Year of Construction: April 2020
Hull: Steel boat
Length over all: 41,40 m
Beam: 8,20 m
Engine: 2 x 345 HP
Generators: 3
Cruising speed: 9 knots
Cabins: 18 + 1
-10 cabins on Main deck with windows (twin or double cabin configuration, one cabin with extra bed)
– 8 cabins on Lower deck with 2 portholes (twin or double cabin configuration, one cabin with extra bed)
Cabin sizes: 11-13 m2
Flag: Croatian
Officers and staff nationality: Croatian

M/S San Spirito and M/S Invictus are luxury yacht-type vessels, boasting the latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Closed Circuit Video surveillance, complete navigation equipment, fire alarm, smoke detectors, life rafts and tenders are there for your personal safety.

Public areas include an extra-large fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant on the upper deck with separate bar and lounge area, big screen LCD TV, corner table for buffet breakfast, wireless Internet, loud-speakers and audio-system for announcements by the Captain or cruise manager, along with beautiful large panoramic windows.

Outside, you’ll find a fully covered terrace with sitting area, tables and chairs. There is a platform for swimming and 2 ladders with handholds, to enable easy water access. The ship also has two outdoor showers and public toilets.

On the high deck, all the passengers can relax on the 390m2 sun deck with sunbeds. The sundeck is partly shaded for clients’ comfort. Here you can also enjoy our elegant Rooftop Jacuzzi, designed to ensure an unforgettable cruise.

Passenger cabins are situated on two decks.
All guest cabins are very comfortable and fully air-conditioned, with an independent ventilation system enabling fresh air all the time. Each cabin is conveniently designed, with a modern private en-suite wc/shower.

All cabins are equipped with the following amenities: independent air conditioning, satellite LCD TV, table and chair, mirror, night lamps, safe deposit box, radio, hairdryer, 220 V electric supply, lifejacket, wardrobe, luggage space under bed, as well as with the latest safety and fire alarm systems, along with a sound system for notifications from the cruise manager.

Lower deck cabins have two portholes and a dual ventilation system.
Main deck cabins have a cabin window and a porthole in the bathroom.
All cabins are soundproofed and have a fireproof door.

M/S SAN SPIRITO

M/S San Spirito – Deck Plan

M/S INVICTUS

M/S Invictus – Deck plan

Price and Departure Dates 2023 – Croatia Cruise from Split to Split

Price per person, in Euros, in Dbl/Twin Cabin

Price does not include Port & Tourist tax and fees € 40 per person/per week
to be paid locally in cash

Supplements & Discounts:

Single Use of Twin/Dbl cabin supplement (on request)  +50%
3rd adult sharing cabin (subject to availability) discount -30%
Child (age 3-11) in cabin with 1 adult discount -30%
Child (age 3-11) in cabin with 2 adults (subject to availability) discount – 50%

Prices Includes:

• 7 nights cruise in a preferred category cabin
• Daily buffet breakfast
• 6 lunches with 3 courses
• Welcome dinner with 3 courses
• Captain’s dinner
• Complimentary fresh fruit available daily
• Professional English-speaking guide for city tours of Hvar, Dubrovnik (with transfers), Korčula and Split
• Wireless headset system for sightseeing (city tours)
• Towels changed every second day & linen changed in the middle of the week
• Beach towel
• Daily cabin cleaning service
• Water dispenser
• Free unlimited Wi-Fi on board
• CCTV Security Cameras on board
• Elegance rooftop Jacuzzi (sun deck)
• English speaking cruise manager on board
• 7 crew members
• Credit card payment facilities

Not Included

• Flights
• Arrival and Departure transfers
• Port and tourist taxes and fees, € 40,00 per person per week, to be paid on board in cash
• Entrance to the Mljet National Park, approx. €15-20 per person to be paid on entry
• Gratuities/tips for crew and local guides
• Optional excursion from Split to Krka National Park or to Trogir
• Meals other than those included
• Drinks

Itinerary – Croatia Cruise from Split to Split

Route Split to Split

DAY 1 / SATURDAY : SPLIT ARRIVAL

Join your Cruise vessel in Split harbour after 14:00 hrs. Passengers arriving before 14:00 hrs can leave luggage on board.
At 19:00 hrs we’ll have a welcome meeting where your Cruise manager will introduce you to the crew and your fellow passengers.
Welcome dinner will be served on-board at 19.30 hrs.

Overnight in Split
Meals: (D)

DAY 2 / SUNDAY : SPLIT – BOL – HVAR

We start our day with morning departure towards Bol, said to have the best beach for swimming in Croatia named Zlatni Rat. (Golden Cape). We will stop in Bol and enjoy this nice Dalmatian town for a walk, or to have a cup of coffee and take a swim until lunch is served on board. After lunch we will continue cruising towards the sunniest island of Croatia – the island of Hvar – along the many coves and bays on the way. Hvar is one of the most popular, attractive tourist destinations and known as a meeting point for the international jet set. Upon our evening arrival at Hvar, a local guide will walk you through the town introducing you to its history and culture.

You have the evening free in Hvar to explore and dine around in one of numerous family owned restaurants.

Overnight in Hvar
Meals: (B, L)

DAY 3 / MONDAY : HVAR – NATIONAL PARK MLJET

Morning departure towards the island of Mljet with a swim stop along a way. Lunch will be served on board while cruising to Mljet National Park. Upon arrival, you will have a free afternoon to explore the park (entrance fees are not included), and to walk around the lakes and Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century. Tonight we will have the Captain’s dinner on board.

Overnight in Mljet National Park
Meals: (B, L, CD)

DAY 4 / TUESDAY : NATIONAL PARK MLJET – DUBROVNIK

After breakfast we depart for a pleasant cruise along the shores of Mljet and the Elaphite islands where we will have a swim stop and lunch, arriving to Dubrovnik in the afternoon. Our own local guide and coach will come to the Pier to collect the group to visit the historical centre of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO’s World Heritage site. Here, your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After the city tour you will have free time to explore the city independently, visit the City Walls or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ. You will see why this city is called the Pearl of the Adriatic.
A return coach transfer is scheduled in the evening or you can return on your own.

Overnight in Dubrovnik
Meals: (B, L)

Makarska Port Town

DAY 5 / WEDNESDAY : DUBROVNIK – KORČULA

After breakfast we will start our cruise to Korčula Island with a swim stop, lunch on board and afternoon arrival to Korčula town, on Korčula Island. Korčula is known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, the famous explorer. Our local guide will walk us through the narrow, cobbled streets and will show you the city highlights. The rest of the evening is free to explore independently, you may wish to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants or tavernas of your choice.

Overnight in Korčula
Meals: (B, L)

DAY 6 / THURSDAY : KORČULA – MAKARSKA

Today, our voyage continues towards Makarska with a refreshing swim stop on our way, passing by the picturesque Pelješac Peninsula, green with the olive and pine groves, vineyards and the low bush forests on the Eastern side of Hvar Island. We serve lunch on board “en route” followed by our afternoon arrival to Makarska on the mainland, famous for its long beaches and nightlife, where we will spend the night.

Overnight in Makarska
Meals: (B, L)

DAY 7 / FRIDAY : MAKARSKA – PUČIŠĆA – SPLIT

After breakfast, we’ll cruise across the Brač Channel towards Pučišća, the biggest settlement on the island of Brač. Sitting inside a deep fjord, Pučišća boasts authentic Mediterranean architecture whose shiny white stone facades rise uphill to form a stunning amphitheatre. Pučišća is renown for its quarries, whose stone was used to build limestone columns of the White House in Washington DC, the Vienna Parliament and many other well-known buildings around the world. After a relaxed stroll around Pučišća, we’ll lunch on board while cruising to Split, our first and last stop. Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. Over 1700 years old, Split abounds with cultural and historical sights, the most important being the famous Diocletian Palace, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. Our local guide will take us on a tour of Split, walking us through the historical palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian.

On returning to Split we will have an orientation Split City tour before we return on board. (Reserve and pay locally).

Optional afternoon excursion to National Park Krka or to Trogir ( UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage town)
In the afternoon there is the opportunity to take an optional excursion to Krka National Park with its longest waterfall of Skradinski Buk, one of the best known natural beauties of Croatia or to Trogir, a wonderful city with 2300 years of tradition, a living town-museum in the very meaning of the world with its rich culture developed under the influence of Greeks, Romans and Venetians.

Overnight in Split
Meals: (B, L)

DAY 8 / SATURDAY : SPLIT

After breakfast, the time has come to say farewell to your friendly crew and fellow passengers.

Meals: (B)

Notes – Croatia Cruise from Split

• All itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice.
• Vessels are very similar, so we reserve the right to change the ship. Notification will be sent at least 60 days before departure.
• In case of bad weather conditions or any other unforeseen circumstances, the captain reserves the right to change the itinerary for the comfort and safety of the passengers.
• Guests are obliged to follow the ship’s rules and regulations, found in written form onboard, especially in regard to bringing drinks on board (prohibited).
• In case of inappropriate behaviour the captain reserves the right to ask guests to disembark.
• Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian ports, ships are moored side by side, making it necessary for guests to cross from one ship to another, with gaps in between ships, in order to get to the shore. In such cases guests need to take special care when crossing and do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those requesting it.
• The Cruise is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
• Airport information:
  Split Airport (SPU)
• Cruise tour code: STACA1

How to Book and Pay

• 300 Euros non-refundable deposit per person
• Balance due 70 days prior to arrival