Guaranteed 2027 departures
2027 Croatia Small Ship Cruise from Dubrovnik to Split aboard M/S Elixir
Discover Dubrovnik, Slano, Mljet, Korčula, Vis, the Blue Cave, Hvar, Bol, Pučišća, Split and Omiš on an intimate 8-day, 7-night Adriatic cruise aboard M/S Elixir.
- Duration8 days / 7 nights
- DepartureSaturdays from Dubrovnik
- SeasonMay-October 2027
- Price from€1,290 per person
Dubrovnik → Slano → Mljet National Park → Korčula → Vis → Biševo (Blue Cave) → Hvar → Bol → Pučišća → Split → Omiš → Split
Cruise highlights
2027 departures and prices
Guaranteed Saturday departures from Dubrovnik. Rates are per person for a 7-night cruise, in euros.
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| Cabin / departure | May 1 | May 15 | May 29 Jun 12, 26 | Jul 10, 24 Aug 7, 21 | Sep 4, 18 Sold out | Oct 2 | Oct 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Deck cabin | €1,290 | €1,790 | €2,190 | €1,990 | €2,190 | €1,790 | €1,490 |
| Main Deck cabin | €1,790 | €2,390 | €2,790 | €2,590 | €2,790 | €2,390 | €1,990 |
| Early Bird Discount* | -10% | -10% | -5% | -20% | -5% | -10% | -10% |
| Enquire | Check date | Check date | Check dates | Check dates | Sold out | Check date | Check date |
- Lower Deck
- €1,990
- Main Deck
- €2,590
- Early Bird
- -20%
- Lower Deck
- €2,190
- Main Deck
- €2,790
- Early Bird
- -5%
*Early Bird Discount is valid for bookings made by November 1, 2026.
Solo-use supplement
Cruise route and itinerary
Embark in Dubrovnik and cruise north through Slano, Mljet, Korčula, Vis, Biševo, Hvar, Bol and Pučišća before visiting Split and spending the final night in Omiš. A complimentary transfer takes you from Omiš to Split on the final morning.
Detailed 8-day itinerary
Select a day to see the complete program. The first day is open by default.
Day 1 / Saturday: Dubrovnik – embarkation
M/S Elixir will be docked in Dubrovnik’s Gruž harbour, and embarkation is possible throughout the day. Cabins are available from 14:00, while guests arriving earlier may leave their luggage on board. If the vessel is not in port until the evening, luggage storage and an excursion will be arranged.
At 19:00, the Cruise Manager will introduce the crew and your fellow passengers during a welcome meeting. A three-course welcome dinner will be served at 19:30. Late-arriving guests will be met and offered a snack when advance notice is given.
Overnight in Dubrovnik. Meal: Dinner.
Day 2 / Sunday: Dubrovnik → Slano
After breakfast, an English-speaking guide and coach will meet you at the pier for a tour of Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed historic centre and its most important sights. Return coach transfer is scheduled between 12:00 and 13:00.
Lunch will be served on board as the ship sails to Slano, a picturesque town on the Dubrovnik Riviera with a beach, pine forest and olive groves. An optional excursion to Ston, known for its walls, saltworks and shellfish farms, will be available. Reservations and payment are made on the spot.
Overnight in Slano. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Day 3 / Monday: Slano → Mljet National Park → Korčula
Cruise to Mljet, where you can explore the Great and Small Lakes, visit St. Mary’s Islet and its 12th-century Benedictine Monastery, or swim in the national park. The entrance fee is not included and can be purchased on site.
Lunch will be served on board while sailing to Korčula. After the afternoon arrival, an English-speaking guide will lead a walking tour through the historic town’s narrow, cobbled streets. The evening is free for dinner at a local restaurant of your choice.
Overnight in Korčula Historical Town. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Day 4 / Tuesday: Korčula → Vis
Cruise to Vis in the morning, with lunch on board and a swim stop en route. Arrival is scheduled for the afternoon. Vis’s history as a strategic military stronghold protected it from excessive tourism development, helping it preserve its beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture.
Spend the afternoon exploring the town’s stone streets, beaches and taverns. An optional Vis Island excursion, including a visit to the fishermen’s village of Komiža, will be available. Reservations and payment are made on the spot.
Overnight in Vis Town. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Day 5 / Wednesday: Vis → Biševo Blue Cave → Hvar
Cruise to Biševo and its famous Blue Cave, a sea cave accessible only by boat. High waves may prevent entry, and conditions cannot be confirmed in advance. For this reason, the entrance fee is payable on the spot.
After a swim stop and lunch on board, continue towards Hvar. Upon arrival, a local English-speaking guide will lead a walking tour and introduce the town’s history, culture and island way of life. The evening is free for exploring and dinner at one of Hvar’s family-owned restaurants or traditional taverns.
Overnight in Hvar Historical Town. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Day 6 / Thursday: Hvar → Bol → Pučišća
Depart for Bol in the morning. Bol is known for Zlatni Rat, or Golden Cape, one of Europe’s finest beaches. Enjoy time for a walk, coffee or swim before lunch is served on board.
Continue towards Pučišća with refreshing swim stops en route. Pučišća, the largest village on Brač, is known for its steep-sided natural harbour, Mediterranean architecture and Croatia’s only stonemasonry school. Captain’s Dinner will be served on board in the evening.
Overnight in Pučišća. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and Captain’s Dinner.
Day 7 / Friday: Pučišća → Split → Omiš
Depart for Split, where an English-speaking guide will lead a tour through the UNESCO-listed historic centre and Diocletian’s Palace.
After the tour, lunch will be served on board while cruising to Omiš, an ancient town known for its walls, fortresses, stone churches and pirate history. The evening is at leisure.
Overnight in Omiš. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Day 8 / Saturday: Omiš → Split – disembarkation
After breakfast, a complimentary transfer will take guests from Omiš to Split city centre. Arrival in Split is scheduled for approximately 09:00, marking the end of the cruise.
Meal: Breakfast.
What’s included
Included
- Experienced captain and English-speaking crew
- Professional English-speaking Cruise Director
- Eight crew members
- Seven nights in your selected cabin category
- Welcome reception and three-course welcome dinner
- Daily rich buffet breakfast
- Six three-course set lunches
- Captain’s Dinner
- Unlimited filtered water
- Complimentary fresh fruit available daily
- Bathroom towels changed every second day
- Bed linen changed in the middle of the week
- Beach towel
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Guided tours of Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar and Split
- Coach transfer to Dubrovnik Old Town and back
- Wireless headsets for guided walking tours
- CCTV security cameras on board
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- Credit card payment facilities
- Elegance Rooftop Jacuzzi on the sun deck
- Daily swim stops from the stern in secluded bays
Not included
- Port and tourist taxes and fees: €60 per person per week, payable on board in cash
- Optional Ston excursion
- Optional Vis Island Tour excursion
- Entrance fee to the Biševo Blue Cave
- Entrance fee to Mljet National Park
- Private car transfers, which can be arranged on request
About M/S Elixir
Built in 2015 and refitted in 2025, M/S Elixir is a stylish boutique vessel designed for comfortable small-ship cruising along the Croatian coast. Its compact dimensions allow it to enter island ports and Adriatic bays that larger vessels cannot reach.
All guest cabins are air-conditioned and include independent ventilation, a private shower and WC, satellite LCD TV, safe, hairdryer, wardrobe and luggage storage. Public areas include an air-conditioned salon-restaurant of more than 100 m², a covered terrace of more than 70 m², a 250 m² sun deck with jacuzzi and a swimming platform with two ladders and two showers.
Cabins aboard M/S Elixir
Lower Deck Cabins
Eight cabins in the hull with twin or double bed configurations. One cabin can accommodate a third guest, and each cabin has two fixed portholes.
Main Deck Cabins
Ten cabins with twin or double bed configurations. One Main Deck cabin can accommodate a third guest.
Cabin Comfort
Every cabin has air conditioning, independent ventilation, satellite TV, safe, wardrobe and storage, lifejackets, hairdryer and a private shower and WC.
Payment and cancellation
Payment terms
- A non-refundable deposit of €300 per person is required upon confirmation.
- The remaining balance must be paid no later than 60 days before the cruise.
Cancellation policy
- 35% of the total cruise rate: 35-22 days before the cruise
- 50% of the total cruise rate: 21-15 days before the cruise
- 100% of the total cruise rate: 14-0 days before the cruise
Frequently asked questions
Where does the cruise start and finish?
The cruise starts in Dubrovnik on Saturday. The final overnight is in Omiš, and a complimentary transfer brings guests to Split city centre at approximately 09:00 on the following Saturday.
When can I board M/S Elixir in Dubrovnik?
Embarkation in Dubrovnik’s Gruž harbour is possible throughout Saturday. Cabins are available from 14:00, while luggage may be left on board earlier. The welcome meeting begins at 19:00 and dinner is served at 19:30.
Is the entrance to Mljet National Park included?
No. Entrance to Mljet National Park is paid separately on site.
Is the Biševo Blue Cave entrance included?
No. The entrance fee is paid on the spot because sea conditions may prevent the visit and cannot be confirmed in advance.
Are port and tourist taxes included?
No. Port and tourist taxes and fees are €60 per person per week and must be paid on board in cash.
Can the scheduled vessel or itinerary change?
In the event of a charter, the operator may change the vessel and will provide at least 30 days’ notice. The captain may also adjust the itinerary when weather or other cruise-related conditions require it.
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