Guaranteed 2027 departures

2027 Croatia Small Ship Cruise from Dubrovnik to Trogir aboard M/S Mama Marija

Discover Dubrovnik, Mljet, Korčula, Vis, Hvar, Brač, Split and Trogir on an intimate 8-day, 7-night Adriatic cruise aboard the modern, family-run M/S Mama Marija.

  • Duration8 days / 7 nights
  • DepartureSaturdays from Dubrovnik
  • SeasonApril-October 2027
  • Price from€1,690 per person

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

Aerial view of M/S Mama Marija cruising along the Croatian coast

Cruise highlights

Five guided city tours Explore Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar, Split and Trogir with professional English-speaking guides.
Mljet National Park included Visit the Great and Small Lakes and the 12th-century Benedictine Monastery on St. Mary’s Islet.
Island-hopping itinerary Visit Mljet, Korčula, Vis, Biševo, Hvar and Brač, with scenic swim stops along the route.
Meals included Enjoy daily buffet breakfast, six three-course lunches, a welcome dinner and a Captain’s Dinner.
Comfort on board Relax on the spacious sun deck, in the rooftop jacuzzi 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 / departure Apr 24 Sold out May 8 Sold out May 22 Sold out Jun 5, 19
Jul 3
Sold out
Jul 17 Sold out Jul 31
Aug 14
Aug 28
Sep 11, 25
Sold out
Oct 9 Sold out
Lower Deck cabin€1,690€1,890€2,350€2,750€2,550€2,750€1,890
Main Deck cabin€2,090€2,490€2,950€3,350€3,150€3,350€2,490
Early Bird Discount*-10%-10%-10%-5%-20%-5%-10%
EnquireSold outSold outSold outSold outCheck available datesSold outSold out
April 24, 2027 Sold out
Lower Deck
€1,690
Main Deck
€2,090
Early Bird
-10%
Departure sold out
May 8, 2027 Sold out
Lower Deck
€1,890
Main Deck
€2,490
Early Bird
-10%
Departure sold out
May 22, 2027 Sold out
Lower Deck
€2,350
Main Deck
€2,950
Early Bird
-10%
Departure sold out
June 5 & 19, July 3, 2027 Sold out
Lower Deck
€2,750
Main Deck
€3,350
Early Bird
-5%
All departures sold out
July 17, 2027 Sold out July 31, August 14, 2027
Lower Deck
€2,550
Main Deck
€3,150
Early Bird
-20%
Check available departures
August 28, September 11 & 25, 2027 Sold out
Lower Deck
€2,750
Main Deck
€3,350
Early Bird
-5%
All departures sold out
October 9, 2027 Sold out
Lower Deck
€1,890
Main Deck
€2,490
Early Bird
-10%
Departure sold out

*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 and the islands of Mljet, Korčula, Vis, Biševo, Hvar and Brač before visiting Split and finishing in Trogir.

Map of the M/S Mama Marija cruise route from Dubrovnik via Slano, Mljet, Korčula, Vis, Hvar and Split to Trogir

Detailed 8-day itinerary

Select a day to see the complete program. The first day is open by default.

Day 1 / Saturday: Dubrovnik – embarkation

The ship will be docked in Dubrovnik Gruž harbor, and embarkation is possible throughout the day. Passengers arriving in the morning will not be able to access their cabins before 14:00 but may leave their luggage on board. If the ship 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. Welcome dinner will be served at 19:30. Guests arriving late at night will be met by the crew and offered a snack, provided advance notice has been given.

Overnight in Dubrovnik. Meals: 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. Discover the most important sights of the city known as the Pearl of the Adriatic. The return coach transfer is scheduled between 12:00 and 13:00.

Lunch will be served on board as the ship sails to Slano on the mainland. Slano is a picturesque place on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach, dense pine forest and olive groves.

An optional excursion to Ston will be available. This fortified town is known for its five-kilometre walls, historic saltworks and oyster and mussel farms. Reservations and payment are made on the spot.

Overnight in Slano. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Day 3 / Monday: Slano → Mljet National Park → Korčula

Depart for Mljet National Park in the morning. Explore the Great and Small Lakes, visit St. Mary’s Islet and its 12th-century Benedictine Monastery, or swim in the heart of the national park. Entrance to Mljet National Park is included.

With lunch served on board, continue to the island of Korčula, arriving in the afternoon. Korčula Town is known as the birthplace of Marco Polo and for its rich history and atmospheric network of narrow, cobbled streets.

An English-speaking guide will lead a walking tour of Korčula Town. The rest of 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 the island of Vis in the morning, with lunch on board and a swim stop en route. Arrival in Vis is scheduled for the afternoon.

As a strategic military stronghold for centuries, Vis avoided excessive tourism development and preserved its unspoilt beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture. Spend the afternoon exploring its stone streets, beaches and local 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 occasionally prevent entry, and conditions cannot be confirmed before the scheduled visit. For this reason, the entrance fee is payable on the spot.

After a swim stop and lunch on board, continue through the coves and bays towards Hvar, Croatia’s sunniest island and one of its most attractive destinations. A local English-speaking guide will introduce Hvar’s rich history, culture and way of life. The evening is free to explore and dine in one of the town’s family-owned restaurants or traditional taverns.

Overnight in Hvar Historical Town. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Day 6 / Thursday: Hvar → Bol → Milna

Cruise to Bol in the morning. Bol is best known for Zlatni Rat, or Golden Cape, regularly ranked among Europe’s most beautiful beaches. Enjoy time for a walk, coffee or a swim before lunch is served on board.

Continue to Milna after lunch. This charming seaside village on the island of Brač is known for its beautiful stone houses and peaceful atmosphere. Captain’s Dinner with live music will be served on board in the evening.

Overnight in Milna. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and Captain’s Dinner with live music.

Day 7 / Friday: Milna → Split → Trogir

Sail to Split in the morning. An English-speaking guide will lead a city tour through the world-famous Diocletian’s Palace. Split has more than 1,700 years of history, and its historic centre is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

After lunch on board, continue to Trogir, arriving in the afternoon. This UNESCO-listed town is packed with palaces, churches, monasteries and towers. A professional English-speaking guide will lead a city tour of Trogir.

After the tour, enjoy free time to explore this lively Mediterranean town and have a farewell dinner at a restaurant of your choice.

Overnight in Trogir. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Day 8 / Saturday: Trogir – disembarkation

After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to the crew and your fellow passengers.

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 with live entertainment
  • Unlimited filtered water
  • Complimentary daily tea and coffee
  • 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 Trogir, Split, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik
  • Coach transfers for the guided Dubrovnik city tour
  • Entrance to Mljet National Park
  • 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

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
  • Private car transfers, which can be arranged on request

About M/S Mama Marija

Built in Croatia for the 2018 season, M/S Mama Marija is a modern, family-run luxury small ship designed for comfortable island-hopping. Its compact size allows it to enter smaller island ports, cruise through narrow waterways and anchor in secluded Adriatic bays that large vessels cannot reach.

The air-conditioned, non-smoking cabins include private shower and WC, individually controlled air conditioning, satellite LCD TV, Wi-Fi, safe, hairdryer, wardrobe and luggage storage. Public areas include an extra-large air-conditioned salon-restaurant, bar and lounge, covered outdoor terrace, swimming platform with two ladders and two showers, and a 390 m² sun deck with loungers, shaded space and rooftop jacuzzi.

BuiltApril 2018
Length47 m including platform
Beam8.70 m
Cruising speed9 knots
Guest cabins18 cabins on two decks
Sun deck390 m² with rooftop jacuzzi

Cabins aboard M/S Mama Marija

Lower Deck Cabins

Cabins below the Main Deck have two portholes, a dual ventilation system, individually controlled air conditioning and a private en-suite bathroom.

Main Deck Cabins

Main Deck cabins have a cabin window and a porthole in the bathroom, together with individually controlled air conditioning and a private en-suite bathroom.

Cabin Comfort

Every cabin includes satellite LCD TV, Wi-Fi, safe, working table, hairdryer, wardrobe, luggage storage, lifejacket, fire alarm and 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 and finishes in Trogir on the following Saturday. The final overnight is in Trogir.

When can I board M/S Mama Marija in Dubrovnik?

Embarkation is possible throughout Saturday. Cabins are available from 14:00, but guests arriving earlier may leave their luggage on board.

Is the entrance to Mljet National Park included?

Yes. Entrance to Mljet National Park is included in the cruise price.

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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