Guaranteed 2027 departures

2027 Croatia Small Ship Cruise from Dubrovnik to Split aboard M/S Splendid

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 Splendid.

  • Duration8 days / 7 nights
  • DepartureSaturdays from Dubrovnik
  • SeasonMay-October 2027
  • Price from€1,190 per person

Dubrovnik → Slano → Mljet National Park → Korčula → Vis → Biševo (Blue Cave) → Hvar → Bol → Pučišća → Split → Omiš → Split

M/S Splendid small ship cruising along the Croatian coast

Cruise highlights

Four guided city tours Explore Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar and Split with professional English-speaking guides.
Mljet National Park visit Explore the Great and Small Lakes and St. Mary’s Islet; the entrance fee is paid separately.
Island-hopping itinerary Visit Brač, Hvar, Biševo, Vis, Korčula and Mljet, with daily swim stops in secluded bays.
Meals included Enjoy daily buffet breakfast, six three-course lunches, a welcome dinner and a Captain’s Dinner.
Comfort on board Relax on the sun deck, in the rooftop jacuzzi, on the covered terrace or by the swimming platform.
Small-ship experience Reach island ports, historic towns and hidden Adriatic bays inaccessible to large cruise ships.

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 / departureMay 1May 15 May 29 Sold out Jun 12, 26Jul 10, 24
Aug 7, 21
Sep 4, 18Oct 2Oct 16
Lower Deck cabin€1,190€1,450€1,750€1,550€1,750€1,450€1,390
Main Deck cabin€1,390€1,790€2,050€1,850€2,050€1,790€1,490
Upper Deck cabin€1,490€2,050€2,350€2,150€2,350€2,050€1,590
Early Bird Discount*-10%-10%-5%-20%-5%-10%-10%
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May 1, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,190
Main Deck
€1,390
Upper Deck
€1,490
Early Bird
-10%
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May 15, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,450
Main Deck
€1,790
Upper Deck
€2,050
Early Bird
-10%
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May 29, 2027 Sold out June 12 & 26, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,750
Main Deck
€2,050
Upper Deck
€2,350
Early Bird
-5%
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July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,550
Main Deck
€1,850
Upper Deck
€2,150
Early Bird
-20%
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September 4 & 18, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,750
Main Deck
€2,050
Upper Deck
€2,350
Early Bird
-5%
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October 2, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,450
Main Deck
€1,790
Upper Deck
€2,050
Early Bird
-10%
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October 16, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,390
Main Deck
€1,490
Upper Deck
€1,590
Early Bird
-10%
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*Early Bird Discount is valid for bookings made by November 1, 2026.

Solo-use supplement

Solo use on request: +50% for every 2027 departure period.
Additional discounts: third adult sharing a cabin: 30% off; child age 3-11 sharing with one adult: 30% off; child age 3-11 sharing with two adults: 50% off.

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.

Map of the M/S Splendid cruise route from Dubrovnik via Slano, Mljet, Korčula, Vis, Biševo, Hvar, Bol, Pučišća and Omiš to Split

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 Splendid 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 Splendid

Constructed in Croatia in May 2014, M/S Splendid is an elegant small cruise ship designed for comfortable Adriatic cruising. Its compact dimensions allow it to enter island ports and hidden bays that larger vessels cannot reach.

All guest cabins are air-conditioned and include independent ventilation, a private shower and WC, safe, hairdryer, wardrobe and luggage storage. Public areas include a 72 m² air-conditioned salon-restaurant, a 38 m² covered Main Deck terrace, a 60 m² covered Upper Deck terrace, a 180 m² sun deck with rooftop jacuzzi and an extra-large swimming platform with two ladders and two showers.

BuiltMay 2014
Length38.50 m
Beam8.00 m
Cruising speed8.50 knots
Cabins / berths18 / 42
Sun deck180 m² with jacuzzi

Cabins aboard M/S Splendid

Lower Deck Cabins

Eight cabins below the Main Deck, each convertible between twin and double bed configurations. The cabins have fixed portholes, independent ventilation and air conditioning.

Main Deck Cabins

Four cabins convertible between twin and double bed configurations. A third bunk bed can be added on request, and a solo-use cabin is also available on this deck.

Upper Deck Cabins

Six cabins convertible between twin and double bed configurations, situated on the Upper Deck close to the covered outdoor terrace.

Cabin Comfort

Every cabin has independent air conditioning, central ventilation, safe, smoke and fire alarm, internal radio, lifejackets, storage, 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
Operational notes: The vessels are very similar, and the operator reserves the right to change the vessel in the event of a charter. Notification will be sent at least 30 days before departure. The captain also reserves the right to modify the itinerary depending on weather conditions and other cruise-related factors.

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 Splendid 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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