CRUISING CROATIA ADRIATIC COAST in 8 days
Croatia is a diverse country stretching from the confluence of the Danube and Drava Rivers near Hurgary to its azure Adriatic shores. It boasts a rich history and culture that has evolved over millennia. This eight-day cruise along Croatia’s Adriatic coast features a luxury yacht that will exceed expectations. Fast and versatile, our ship will take you where the bigger vessels can’t go, from historic towns to secluded beaches. This itinerary, combined with David McGuffin’s expertise, is the perfect island-hopping cruise in Croatia.
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THIS CRUISE CAN BE PAIRED WITH THE BEST OF CROATIA & BUDAPEST TOUR.
| PRICE FROM | DATES | |
|---|---|---|
| $5101 + air DELUXE UPPER DECK | Apr 25-May 2, 2026 |  |
| $4232 + air CABIN LOWER DECK | Apr 25-May 2, 2026 | |
| $5101 + air DELUXE UPPER DECK | Sep 21-Oct 3, 2026 | |
| $4232 + air CABIN LOWER DECK | Sep 21-Oct 3, 2026 | |
7 Night CRUISE Overnight Ports of Call:
Split – Trogir – Vis – Hvar – Korčula – Slano – Dubrovnik
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Single Deluxe Upper Added Cost ~$2480
Single Standard Added Cost ~$1660
ITINERARY
DAY 1- SATURDAY: SPLIT
Our ship, the Mama Mia II, is docked in Split Harbor. Embarkation is possible throughout the day; however, cabins will open at 2:00 PM. Passengers arriving early may leave their luggage and visit the town of Split. Later, around 7:30 PM, we’ll have a welcome meeting where the Cruise Manager will introduce you to the crew and your fellow passengers. A welcome dinner will be served at 7:30 PM. Overnight in Split, (B,D). Your Exploring Europe group may join others on the ship, depending on the size of our EE group. The maximum is 18 cabins, approximately 36 passengers.
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DAY 2- SUNDAY: SPLIT –TROGIR
Following breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Split. The world-famous Palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian is nestled into the medieval city center. Over 1700 years old, Split abounds with cultural and historical sights. Many of these sites are listed as UNESCO World Heritage. We’ll sail for Trogir at noon, and lunch will be served on board. Later, enjoy the first of many swim stops en route, arriving at Trogir in the afternoon. This town is packed with palaces, churches, monasteries, and towers. We’ll meet a local guide for a city walking tour and orientation. Then, you’ll have the afternoon and evening to enjoy more of the town on your own. Overnight in Trogir. (B, L)
DAY 3- MONDAY: TROGIR–BOL –VIS
Today, we’ll sail for Bol, best known for its Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape) beach, which ranks as one of the most beautiful European beaches. Stopping in Bol, enjoy this lovely little Dalmatian town. Continuing our journey, enjoy lunch en route to Vis. Vis has been protected from excess tourism and retained its pristine beaches, ecological agriculture, and traditional architecture. Enjoy the afternoon and evening, exploring the town’s picturesque stone streets, beaches, and taverns. Overnight in Vis Town, (B, L)
DAY 4- TUESDAY: VIS –BIŠEVOBLUE CAVE –HVAR
We’ll cruise to the Island of Biševo and visit the Blue Cave, a famous natural attraction (weather and water level permitting). After a swim stop and lunch on board, we’ll continue cruising along many coves and bays towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island. In Hvar, you’ll meet a local guide for a walking tour, introducing you to its history, culture, and way of life. Afterward, you’ll have an evening on your own to explore and dine in one of the many restaurants and taverns. Overnight in Hvar Historical Town, (B, L)
DAY 5- WEDNESDAY: HVAR –KORČULA
We’ll start our morning departure towards the Island of Korčula. Enjoy a mid-morning swim stop followed by lunch onboard. After arriving in Korčula town, a local guide will take you for a tour. You’ll have the rest of the evening free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice. Overnight in Korčula Historical Town, (B, L)
DAY 6- THURSDAY: KORČULA–NATIONAL PARK MLJET–SLANO
Sailing from Korčula, we’ll visit Mljet National Park. You’ll have time to explore the park, walk around lakes, and see the Islet of St. Mary. You may even get in a swim in one of the lakes. Returning to the boat, we’ll have lunch and cruise to Slano, located on the mainland. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach, dense pine forest, and olive groves. Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner on board this evening and live music entertainment. Overnight in Slano (B, L, D)
DAY 7- FRIDAY: SLANO–DUBROVNIK CITY WALLS
Departing to Dubrovnik, you’ll cruise past the Elafitski Islands and enjoy lunch on board. Later, cruise along Dubrovnik’s city walls and fortifications, where you can take unforgettable photos of breathtaking Dubrovnik. Then, after disembarking in the Old Town, a local guide will show you the most famous sights of Dubrovnik. Later, you’ll have time to explore the city, walk the City Walls, or take the cable car to Mount Srđand for a panoramic view of the city and the harbor. Later, you’ll return to your ship by coach. Overnight in Dubrovnik, (B, L)
DAY 8- SATURDAY: DUBROVNIK
There are no scheduled activities today other than breakfast. Your Exploring Europe guide and the ship’s crew are available to help you on your way.
Itinerary specifics are subject to change.
INCLUSIONS
An English-speaking cruise manager on board
A full-time Exploring Europe guide on board
8 crew members
7 nights cruise in preferred category cabin (on deck or below deck)
Complimentary fresh fruit is available daily
Welcome reception and welcome dinner with three courses meals.
Buffet breakfast daily
6 lunches with three courses
Captain’s dinner with live music
Water is included with all group meals. Sodas, wine, beer, and other drinks are your responsibility.
Tea/coffee machine at disposal all-day
Water dispenser
Professional guides for the city tours of Split, Trogir, Hvar, Korčula, and Dubrovnik.
Entrance fees to Biševo Blue Cave
Mljet National Park entrance fees
Wireless headset system for guided sightseeing
Time on your own, during the afternoon and evening in Trogir, Vis, Hvar, and Korčula
Towels changed every second day & linen changed in the middle of the week.
Beach towel
Daily cabin cleaning service
Free Wi-Fi on board
CCTV Security Cameras on board
Elegance Rooftop Jacuzzi (Sun deck)
Credit card payment facilities
All tips and gratuities to crew, guides, and drivers.
David’s destination guides and tour information are electronically delivered daily.
Free luggage tags and David’s custom-designed drawstring backpacks.
Our unconditional tour price guarantee, once locked in, it will never change.
$50 Tour Alumni discount for each David McGuffin tour you’ve taken prior to this travel year.
EXCLUSIONS
Comprehensive Trip insurance. We strongly recommend comprehensive insurance for tour.
Fee for passports.
Beer, wine, spirits, and soda during the tour.
Laundry, phone, internet, and personal items
Extras and optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The following payment terms and conditions are added in addition to our standard terms and conditions referenced below.
Keeping in mind this is a chartered cruise, our typical Exploring Europe Terms and Conditions have been modified to match those of the cruise organizer, ship, and Captain.
A $400 deposit is required at sign-up. This deposit is non-refundable after seven (7) days.
Final payment is due 90 days before the cruise departure date.
Cancel 35-22 days prior to departure = 35% of total cost penalty
Cancel 21-15 days prior to departure = 50% of total cost penalty
Cancel 14-0 days prior to departure = 100% of the total cost penalty.
David McGuffin strongly recommends you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover all elements of this tour package (land tour, cruise, and airfare). Information here: https://davidmcguffin.com/travel-insurance/
CANCELLATION POLICY
Keeping in mind this is a chartered cruise, our typical Exploring Europe Terms and Conditions have been modified to match those of the cruise organizer, ship, and Captain.
A $400 deposit is required at sign-up. This deposit is non-refundable after seven (7) days.
Final payment is due 90 days before the cruise departure date (June 30, 2024)
Cancel 35-22 days prior to departure = 35% of total cost penalty
Cancel 21-15 days prior to departure = 50% of total cost penalty
Cancel 14-0 days prior to departure = 100% of the total cost penalty.
David McGuffin strongly recommends you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover all elements of this tour package (land tour, cruise, and airfare). Information here: https://davidmcguffin.com/travel-insurance/
See our complete Terms and Conditions here.
Cancellations will be effective when the written notification is received at David McGuffin›s Exploring Europe by mail, e-mail, or fax.
SIGN UP BY EMAIL OR POST
If you do not want to sign up online:
You may download a tour application and send it to us with payment.
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You may return it by:
- FAX 1-800-570-1351
- Email – info@davidmcguffin.com
- email – take a photo of the form with your smartphone and attach it to an email
- TXT – take a photo with your smartphone and TXT to 904-612-8149
KEY TO WALKING & ACTIVITY
Light – Walking done on level surfaces with some hills and elevation gains. Two miles or less of required walking during the day.
Moderate – Walking done on paved and gravel paths and cobbled city sidewalks. To enjoy the full tour experience, some uphill and downhill walking is expected, as is standing while viewing sights or museums. Four to six miles of walking per day.
Strenuous – Walking done on rugged and rocky paths and city-cobbled sidewalks. There will be steps and stairs. Up to three hours standing in museums or experience sites. Up to eight miles of walking per day.
Your Choice – No matter what your walking ability, we will help you find alternative ways to enjoy and experience all Europe has to offer. To get the most out of our tours, you should be able to operate at the light level every day with spurts of moderate and strenuous.
PRE-TOUR RESOURCES
Now that you’ve decided to join this tour, we are sure you’ll have some questions. Don’t worry. We are here to help you through each aspect of your tour from start to finish.
DAVID’S 60 SECONDS DESTINATION VIDEOS
Join David as he shares impromptu moments from his travels in the United Kingdom. Watching these short 60-second segments are a great way to experience David’s travel style and adventures. Watch David Explores Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and David Explores Central Europe.
David’s TRAVEL TALK TUESDAY almost-weekly broadcast and Video Series Blog.
Every week, when David is not traveling in Europe, he presents a LIVE broadcast on Zoom and Facebook. Check it out on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM Eastern Time.
Each Travel Talk Tuesday session is recorded. Watch them here.
DAVID’S BLOG ARTICLES
David and his team have answered many travel-related questions, and they are all tucked away on his blog. But, no need to go there. Just type in a keyword in the search box at the top or bottom of this page (it’s the gray rectangle with a small magnifying glass icon), and you will get results for your query.
PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL OR GIVE US A CALL.
We are happy to answer your travel questions and give advice and suggestions. tours@davidmcguffin.com or 800-570-1351.
PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL OR GIVE US A CALL.
We are happy to answer your travel questions and give advice and suggestions. tours@davidmcguffin.com or 800-570-1351.
Testimonials & Reviews of our Tours
Thank you so much for such a lovely trip! I certainly enjoyed your guidance and care. The manner of care that you and Charlotte gave us was outstanding in every way. I, especially, appreciated your patience in my being so slow and tiring easily. After having fallen the week before the trip, I was so nervous that I would fall again.
The tours on our day trips to Florence and the other small towns gave such a wonderful insight into the history and culture of Italy.
My favorite place was Marcampo and meeting Claudia and her mom. The cooking class and the evening wine sharing were a highlight. Volterra had so much history I've never heard before. The views were so dramatic. Your selection of good restaurants took the worry out of finding a decent place to eat which all of my meals were excellent.
Your sharing somewhere special to you made the whole experience a lifetime event for me. I felt like family. You both are so very special in just being you!! Thanking you again for such a unique experience!
First, I would like to say that the Best of Ireland 12-day tour we took from October 12-24, 2025, was really fantastic. The itinerary was perfect for the opportunity to see all the “must see” sights in Ireland. The start of the tour in Belfast is a wise choice; it gave us the opportunity to end the trip in Dublin after seeing to country which gave a better perspective of the history of the island.
The hotels were perfect in that they were located in the cities which made it possible to explore around the towns then have dinner and drinks.
Finally, and most important, our tour guide and driver, David Grey, was absolutely wonderful.
I cannot say enough kind words and accolades about David. The tour would not have been as memorable without his sense of humor, great insights and his general caring of us as guests in his country. It was an honor and a privilege to get to know David. David took the time to get to know all his guests and would ask us what our interests and needs were.
David also stopped at a few places not on the itinerary which allowed us a better insight into the country. It was great to see the bridge from the John Wayne movie, The Quiet Man, and visiting St. Brigid’s Well in Liscannor was memorable.
I mentioned to David in passing how I would like to try some poteen after having a drink in Kilkenny. David went out of his way to obtain some local poteen for all the tour guests to have a toast after our memorable Italian dinner. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
It was our great pleasure to travel with David & Charlotte for the 3rd time. Our tour which began in Budapest, Hungary ended in Dubrovnik, Croatia. This tour was atypical as we began w a bus and boarded a yacht halfway through. Budapest was nice, but the Croatian island ports were stunning. Plitvice National Park and the tour with a ranger was a highlight as well. We absorbed a remarkable amount of history and saw vineyards, a century's old winery and midieval villages. We traveled with a group of 8 friends and family which was an added bonus! It was also wonderful to be hosted on this tour by our new Croatian friends, Kruno & Suzanna! Thanks again, David!
My husband and I toured southern Ireland and Scotland. It was a celebration of our 30th anniversary. I know many have mentioned David Grey but he was amazing His flexbility , knowledge and overall character made the trip. We also enjoyed the Scotland driver- Ian who had a wonderful personality . The group dinner selections did not disappoint. Amazing food . We felt like we saw so much of both countries and enjoyed having it all planned where to go .
This was my first tour with David, likely not my last. We traversed incredible sites in Sicily. David made it easy, with informative dialogue and guides, and an outstanding driver, Paolo.
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