Guaranteed 2027 departures

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

Discover Omiš, Brač, Bol, Hvar, the Blue Cave, Vis, Korčula, Mljet and Dubrovnik on an intimate 8-day, 7-night Adriatic cruise aboard M/S Splendid.

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

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

M/S Splendid small ship cruising along the Croatian coast

Cruise highlights

Four guided city tours Explore Split, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik 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 Split. Rates are per person for a 7-night cruise, in euros. Last updated: July 31, 2026.

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Cabin / departureApr 24May 8May 22Jun 5, 19
Jul 3
Jul 17, 31
Aug 14
Aug 28
Sep 11, 25
Oct 9
Lower Deck cabin€1,190€1,390€1,450€1,750€1,550€1,750€1,390
Main Deck cabin€1,390€1,490€1,790€2,050€1,850€2,050€1,490
Upper Deck cabin€1,490€1,590€2,050€2,350€2,150€2,350€1,590
Early Bird Discount*-10%-10%-10%-5%-20%-5%-10%
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April 24, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,190
Main Deck
€1,390
Upper Deck
€1,490
Early Bird
-10%
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May 8, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,390
Main Deck
€1,490
Upper Deck
€1,590
Early Bird
-10%
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May 22, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,450
Main Deck
€1,790
Upper Deck
€2,050
Early Bird
-10%
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June 5, 19 & July 3, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,750
Main Deck
€2,050
Upper Deck
€2,350
Early Bird
-5%
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July 17, 31 & August 14, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,550
Main Deck
€1,850
Upper Deck
€2,150
Early Bird
-20%
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August 28, September 11 & 25, 2027
Lower Deck
€1,750
Main Deck
€2,050
Upper Deck
€2,350
Early Bird
-5%
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October 9, 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 Split and cruise south through Omiš, Brač, Hvar, Biševo, Vis, Korčula, Mljet and Slano before reaching Dubrovnik.

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

Detailed 8-day itinerary

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

Day 1 / Saturday: Split → Omiš

The ship will approach Split harbour at 14:30 for embarkation. Luggage will be stored on board, and at 15:00 an English-speaking guide will lead a city tour of Split through the historic Diocletian’s Palace. Guests who prefer may remain on board while the group visits Split.

After the city tour, at approximately 17:00, embark and cruise to Omiš, an ancient town known for its city walls, fortresses, stone churches and pirate history. Guests unable to arrive in Split by 17:00 may travel independently to Omiš and embark there.

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 Omiš. Meals: Dinner.

Day 2 / Sunday: Omiš → Pučišća (Brač Island)

Cruise across the Brač Channel in the morning, with a swim stop in one of the island’s secluded bays. Lunch will be served on board before continuing to Pučišća, the largest village on the island of Brač.

Pučišća is known for its steep-sided natural harbour, authentic Mediterranean architecture and long stonemasonry tradition. Stone from its quarry was used for the White House columns and the Vienna Parliament, and the town is home to Croatia’s only stonemasonry school.

Overnight in Pučišća. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Day 3 / Monday: Pučišća → Bol → Hvar

Depart for Bol in the morning. Bol is best known for Zlatni Rat, or Golden Cape, one of Europe’s most celebrated beaches. Enjoy time for a walk, coffee or swim in this charming Dalmatian town before lunch is served on board.

Continue through idyllic coves and bays towards Hvar after lunch. Upon the evening arrival, a local English-speaking guide will introduce the town’s history, culture and island way of life. The rest of the evening is free for exploring and dinner in one of Hvar’s family-owned restaurants or taverns.

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

Day 4 / Tuesday: Hvar → Biševo Blue Cave → Vis

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.

Continue to Vis after lunch, arriving in the afternoon. Centuries as a strategic military stronghold protected Vis 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 local taverns.

An optional Vis Island excursion, including 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 → Korčula

Depart for the island of Korčula in the morning, with a swim stop in a pristine bay before lunch on board. Arrive in Korčula Town during the afternoon.

Known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, Korčula is celebrated for its rich history and atmospheric network of narrow, cobbled streets. An English-speaking guide will lead a walking tour, after which the evening is free for dinner at a local restaurant of your choice.

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

Day 6 / Thursday: Korčula → Mljet National Park → Slano

Cruise from Korčula to 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 not included.

Return to the ship for lunch and continue to Slano on the mainland. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach, pine forest, olive groves and a long cultural tradition. Captain’s Dinner will be served on board in the evening.

Overnight in Slano. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and Captain’s Dinner.

Day 7 / Friday: Slano → Dubrovnik

Depart for Dubrovnik in the morning along the Elaphiti Islands, with a short swim stop and lunch on board before arrival.

An English-speaking guide and coach will meet you at the pier for a tour of the UNESCO-listed historic centre and Dubrovnik’s most important sights.

After the tour, enjoy free time to explore, walk the city walls or take the cable car to Mount Srđ. A return coach transfer is scheduled for the evening, although guests may return to the ship independently.

Overnight in Dubrovnik. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Day 8 / Saturday: Dubrovnik – disembarkation

After breakfast, it is time to check out and 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
  • Seven 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 Split, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik
  • 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 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 Split on Saturday and finishes in Dubrovnik on the following Saturday. The final overnight is in Dubrovnik.

When can I board M/S Splendid in Split?

The ship approaches Split harbour at 14:30. Luggage is stored on board before the guided Split city tour at 15:00, and the cruise departs for Omiš after the tour at approximately 17:00. Guests arriving later may embark independently in Omiš.

Is the entrance to Mljet National Park included?

No. Entrance to Mljet National Park is paid separately.

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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