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Dalmatia Cruise Adventure MS Adriatic Pearl 2012 ex Dubrovnik

Price from 840.00 EUR Per person

Periods: 12.05.2012, 19.05.2012, 26.05.2012...

Basic information
- Dalmatia Cruise Adventure is an additional value cruise; a cruise in which every detail is tailored to meet high personal requirements. Excursion packages are carefully prepared in order to give you their maximum in 7 days cruise. If you choose Standard or Premium excursion package or combine both of them you will have enough time for relaxing, swimming and exploring medieval towns along South Dalmatia islands and mainland. Excursion in every destination will give you an opportunity to learn more about culture, history, costumes and gastronomy of Southern Dalmatian islands and Croatia. Moreover, it will give you an opportunity to see, feel, hear and taste Croatian way of life, its past blended with present. Brand new, rich and decorated boat with spacious air-conditioned cabins (from 12 up to 18m2), huge salon with a longue bar combined with welcoming, carefully chosen professional staff will make your stay on boat pleasurable. Mixture of natural beauties and rich cultural heritage with kind host, friendly atmosphere and high level of onboard services will make your stay pleasant, each and every day of your cruise.
  
  STANDARD EXCURSION PACKAGE:
  1.   Korcula town tour
  2.   Maritime Museum of Orebic
  3.   Pucisca stonemasonry school
  4.   Omis town tour
  5.   Split town tour
  6.   Split fish market tour
  7.   Hvar lavender presentation
  8.   Hvar town tour
  9.   Vela Luka town museum (archaeological collection)
  10. Dubrovnik town tour
  
  PREMIUM EXCURSION PACKAGE:
  11.   Cetina river boat trip to Radman mills with a snack. Omis
  12.   Excursion and wine tasting in Jako Vino cellars. Bol, Island of Brac
  13.   Zlokic olive oil factory & ethno collection with snack. Vela Luka, Island of Korcula
  14.   Barilo ethno museum with tasting of local liquers and sweets. Blato, Island of Korcula
  15.   National Park Mljet entrance fee (unguided tour)
  
  RATES INCLUDE:
  • 8 days / 7 nights cruise on route Dalmatia cruise adventure
  • Accommodation in a chosen category cabin
  • Welcome drink and gala evening
  • Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner (two main course options)
  • 1 drink during lunch and dinner (Glass of wine, beer or soft drink)
  • Afternoon coffee/tea with small snack
  • Fresh fruit all day long
  • 9 crew members
  • Entertainment program: music night, quizzes & games, presentations
  • Usage of the ship’s equipment
  • Towels change every second day
  • Bed linen change twice a week
  • Daily cabin cleaning service
  
  RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
  • Beverages from the ship’s bar only
  • Transfer from and/or to the ship
  • Tips (suggested tip from 0.5 up to 1 EUR per crew member per day)
  • Entrance to National Parks (except premium excursion package) or any other items of personal nature
  • Taxes and fees, € 30,00 per person, to be paid on board in cash
  • Laundry service
ItineraryDAY 1 • SATURDAY DUBROVNIK – KORCULA

EMBARKATION IN DUBROVNIK FROM 09:00AM UNTIL 01:00PM

Once you are on board the adventure can start. During a welcome drink, Captain's orders and safety mesures will be explained to you. Moreover, you will be introduced to the Captain, members of the staff and your tour guide. While sailing off to Korcula island you can start to mingle with your new fellow mates. The arrival in Korcula town is in late afternoon hours.
Korcula is a small town situated on the north-east end of Korcula island. The old medieval part of the town was built on a small oval peninsula. Today the town has about 3,000 inhabitants. Local legend says that a great merchant traveler Marco Polo was born in Korcula town (but do not argue with locals on this point). The town centre is dominated by the splendid Cathedral of St. Mark.
Upon your arrival to Korcula local guide will introduce you to historical town, architecture and stories of Korcula.

Standard excursion package: Korcula town tour
Overnight in Korcula

DAY 2 • SUNDAY KORCULA – OREBIC – POVLJA BAY– PUCISCA (ISLAND OF BRAC)

Departure for a spetacular trip between Peljesac peninsula, Hvar island and Makarska riviera to the island of Brac. After breakfast we will make a short stop on Peljesac peninsula, in Orebic town, situated on the opposite side of Korcula town. Our visit will include Maritime Museum of Orebic, due to the fact that town is known as a birth place of many Croatian Captains. We will continue our journey towards Pucisca with a stop for a refreshing swim in Povlja bay.
Pucisca is the island's biggest village and it is settled on the north side of the island of Brac. Authentic Mediterranean architecture, rustic ambiance, village location inside a deep fiord; shiny and white stone facades rising amphitheatrically uphill the hummocks, makes this place so unique and worth seeing.
Pucisca carries the mark of a stone. It was built on the stone, and the majority of the inhabitants live from it. The three nearby quarries of Punta, Veselje, and Kupinovo have produced a stone that has been used to build limestone columns of the White House in Washington DC, Parliament house in Vienna and many other famous buildings all over the world. Love of stone continues until nowadays. Stonemasonry school in Pucisca, one of the oldest in the world, founded in 1906, supports the skills of an authentic roman stone dressing, that makes it unique in the world. By listening, respecting and loving the stone, students create pieces of work that one is be able to see in their workshop.

Standard excursion package: Maritime Museum of Orebic, Stonemasonry school in Pucisca
Overnight in Pucisca

DAY 3 • MONDAY PUCISCA – OMIS – SPLIT

After few days of island cruising, we will stop in mainland towns. In the morning hours, we will arrive in Omis, a pirate town where you can join us for a stunning river boat ride on Cetina river, a river that flows into Adriatic. After short Omis town tour, Cetina boat excursion will take place from Omis 6 km up the river to the picknic area of Radman mills where your host will welcome you with a drink and local snacks. Enjoy the food, nature and a boat ride around an impressive Cetina Canyon surronded by mountains.
In late afternoon hours we will arrive in Split where a town tour led by a local guide will start.
Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the center of Split Dalmatian County. It is traditionally considered to be over 1,700 years old. Since 1979 the historic centre of Split has been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. It is the economic, administrative, educational, sport and tourist centre of Dalmatia. Many of Split’s historical and cultural buildings can be found within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace. In addition, numerous museums, the National Theatre, old churches and other archeological sites in Split region make this city an important cultural attraction.

Standard excursion package: Omis town tour, Split town tour
Additional excursion: Cetina river boat trip to Radman mills with snack - 18 EUR
Overnight in Split

DAY 4 • TUESDAY SPLIT – BOL (ISLAND OF BRAC) – HVAR

Back on island hopping. In early hours, before leaving Split, you will be given an unique opportunity to accompany the boat Chef to the fish market to pick up ingrediens and fresh fish for a daily meal.
The itinerary includes stop for swimming on the island of Brač. You will visit Bol, the most famous sandy beach in Croatia situated on the opposite side of Pucisca town. In Bol you can join us for a few glasses of good quality wine in awarded winery Jako vino. Moreover, you will be offered with tasteful canapé bites made of olives, anchovies and cheese. You will be introduced to wine production in Croatia and on Dalmatian islands. After lunch we will continue sailing towards the sunniest island in Croatia – the island of Hvar.
Hvar is a unique fusion of luxurious Mediterranean nature, rich culture and historical heritage. Its name derives from the Greek name Pharos, today's Stari Grad (Old Town). Hvar became the island’s centre in the 13th century. The island gained glory and power during Middle Ages being an important port within the Venetian naval empire. Today, it is the centre of the island’s tourism and one of the favourite destinations in the Dalmatian Riviera.
Upon your arrival to Hvar, a local guide and a producer of aromatical oils will make a short lavender oil presentation and walk you throughout the city introducing you to history, culture and way of life on this island.

Standard excursion package: Split fish market tour, Lavender presentation, Hvar town tour
Additional excursion: Wine tasting with canapé in Jako Vino winery in Bol - 18 EUR
Overnight in Hvar

DAY 5 • WEDNESDAY HVAR – GRADINA BAY – VELA LUKA (ISLAND OF KORCULA)

Wednesday is reserved for swimming. Before our arrival to Vela Luka (Big Port) we will stop for swimming and relaxation in a beautiful Gradina bay near the town of Vela Luka. Arrival in Vela Luka town will be in the afternoon hours.
On the western part of Korcula island you will find Vela Luka town that is situated in a deep and large bay, surrounded by many coves. Shores are covered with vineyards, olive trees, figs and pine trees that gently slope into the sea. Vela Luka is the second largest town on the Adriatic islands. It is a safe anchorage and harbour for boaters. Vela Luka is also famous for olive oil production where almost every inhabitant produces extra-virgin olive oil.
In late afternoon, upon your arrival, the custodian of Vela Luka's town museum will introduce you to a prehistoric life in this area by showing you findings of Vela Spila (Big Cave) that is considerd one of the oldest in this part of Mediterranean.
After dinner you will in enjoy gala evening with live music.

Standard excursion package: Visit to Vela Luka town museum (archeological collection)
Overnight in Vela Luka

DAY 6 • THURSDAY VELA LUKA – BLATO – SMOKVICA – POMENA (ISLAND OF MLJET)

On Thursday you can expect a busy morning. After breakfast you will have a coach tour through the inland part of the island. First we will make a stop in Zlokic olive oil factory for tasting olive oil and homemade products. After the tour we will proceed to town of Blato to visit Barilo ethno museum. Folk museum & ethno house Barilo treasure a collection of variety of artefacts and objects from peasant life on island's villages. Visit includes tasting of local liquers and traditional sweets. Before leaving solid ground we will make a stop in Smokvica town for a walk or a drink and than the boat will pick you up from Brna bay up to sail again towards the island of Mljet. In case of bad weather, the embarkation will be on the northen part of island in Prigradica bay.
On the northwest part of the Mljet island you can find National Park that was founded on 11.11.1960 as the oldest National Park in Croatia. This part is well known in the whole world thanks to its natural wonders such as Small and Big Lakes. In the middle of the Big Lake there is a monastery and St. Mary’s Church built in the 12th century by the Benedictines from Monte Gargano, Italy. The church has changed its appearance trough times under different cultural changes, from the Renaissance to Baroque. However, the central part remained Romanic.

Additional excursion: Island of Korcula coach tour: Zlokic olive oil factory – 8 EUR, Folk museum & ethno house Barilo – 8 EUR
Optional excursion: Mljet National Park (entrance fee 90 KN/15 EUR to be paid on the spot)
Overnight in Mljet

DAY 7 • FRIDAY POMENA – LOPUD ISLAND – DUBROVNIK

A magnificent trip along the shores of Elaphiti islands consisting of serveral islands northwestern of Dubrovnik. In Dubrovnik you will have an organized town tour, but before arrival in Dubrovnik we will make a stop on Lopud island, famous for having one of the best beaches in Dubrovnik region. There you can take a swim, wonder around or simply enjoy a delightful scenery on the last day of your Croatian cruise adventure. Arrival in Dubrovnik in the afternoon.
Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities on the Croatian coast. In the middle ages the Republic of Dubrovnik was an important rival to Venice. Many buildings in the Old city centre testify of this glorious past and of the Venetian influence. Today, Dubrovnik is also a very lively city, with many things to do, both during the day and night. The coast nearby offers all sorts of activities and the town has many restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Dubrovnik is the city rich in culture and history, and for that reason, it is inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. Dubrovnik has a rich cultural life that includes Dubrovnik theatre, several cinemas as well as Dubrovnik Film Festival and Dubrovnik Summer Festival that are held every year in July and August.

Standard excursion package: Dubrovnik town tour
Overnight in Dubrovnik

DAY 8 •SATURDAY DUBROVNIK

Breakfast and disembark by 09:00 AM
It is time to say farewell to all your new friends, but only for a while. With your memories, photos and contacts you will keep sailing with us for some more time!
Choose period
- Twin , Lower deck cabin
  Outer, Two lower beds, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning
  Full board
  12.05.2012 - 19.05.2012
  
  840.00 EUR Per person
  
  More info
  Supplements
  
  Halfboard reduction (per person per week): -25.00 EUR
  
  Transfer: 25.00 EUR
  
  Standard excursion package Dalmatia cruise adventure: 35.00 EUR
  
  Premium excursion package Dalmatia cruise adventure: 55.00 EUR
- Twin , Main deck cabin
  Outer, Two lower beds, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning
  Full board
  12.05.2012 - 19.05.2012
  
  890.00 EUR Per person
  
  More info
  Supplements
  
  Halfboard reduction (per person per week): -25.00 EUR
  
  Transfer: 25.00 EUR
  
  Standard excursion package Dalmatia cruise adventure: 35.00 EUR
  
  Premium excursion package Dalmatia cruise adventure: 55.00 EUR
- Double , Lower deck cabin
  Outer, Double bed, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning
  Full board
  12.05.2012 - 19.05.2012
  
  840.00 EUR Per person
  
  More info
  Supplements
  
  Halfboard reduction (per person per week): -25.00 EUR
  
  Transfer: 25.00 EUR
  
  Standard excursion package Dalmatia cruise adventure: 35.00 EUR
  
  Premium excursion package Dalmatia cruise adventure: 55.00 EUR
- Double bed + third lower bed, Lower deck cabin
  Outer, Double + 3rd lower bed, Air conditioning
  Full board
  12.05.2012 - 19.05.2012
  
  840.00 EUR Per person
  
  Book More info
  Supplements
  
  Halfboard reduction (per person per week): -25.00 EUR
  
  Transfer: 25.00 EUR
  
  Standard excursion package Dalmatia cruise adventure: 35.00 EUR
  
  Premium excursion package Dalmatia cruise adventure: 55.00 EUR
- Double bed , Main deck cabin
  Outer, Double bed, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning
  Full board
  12.05.2012 - 19.05.2012
  
  890.00 EUR Per person
  
  More info
  Supplements
  
  Halfboard reduction (per person per week): -25.00 EUR
  
  Transfer: 25.00 EUR
  
  Standard excursion package Dalmatia cruise adventure: 35.00 EUR
  
  Premium excursion package Dalmatia cruise adventure: 55.00 EUR

Basic

per person	Min. persons	Min. days	12.05. - 19.05. 19.05. - 26.05. 26.05. - 02.06. 06.10. - 13.10.	02.06. - 09.06. 09.06. - 16.06. 16.06. - 23.06. 23.06. - 30.06. 30.06. - 07.07. 01.09. - 08.09. 08.09. - 15.09. 15.09. - 22.09. 22.09. - 29.09. 29.09. - 06.10.	07.07. - 14.07. 14.07. - 21.07. 21.07. - 28.07. 28.07. - 04.08. 04.08. - 11.08. 11.08. - 18.08. 18.08. - 25.08. 25.08. - 01.09.
1. Cabin Twin Full board Outer, Lower deck cabin, Two lower beds, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning	1	1	1,092.00	1,330.00	1,575.00
	2	1	840.00	950.00	1,050.00
2. Cabin Twin Full board Outer, Main deck cabin, Two lower beds, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning	1	1	1,157.00	1,470.00	1,725.00
	2	1	890.00	1,050.00	1,150.00
3. Cabin Double Full board Outer, Lower deck cabin, Double bed, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning	1	1	1,092.00	1,330.00	1,575.00
	2	1	840.00	950.00	1,050.00
4. Cabin Double bed + third lower bed Full board Outer, Lower deck cabin, Double + 3rd lower bed, Air conditioning	2	1	840.00	950.00	1,050.00
5. Cabin Double bed Full board Outer, Main deck cabin, Double bed, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning	1	1	1,157.00	1,470.00	1,725.00
	2	1	890.00	1,050.00	1,150.00

Supplements

per person	Min. days	Max. days	12.05. - 19.05. 19.05. - 26.05. 26.05. - 02.06. 06.10. - 13.10.	02.06. - 09.06. 09.06. - 16.06. 16.06. - 23.06. 23.06. - 30.06. 30.06. - 07.07. 01.09. - 08.09. 08.09. - 15.09. 15.09. - 22.09. 22.09. - 29.09. 29.09. - 06.10.	07.07. - 14.07. 14.07. - 21.07. 21.07. - 28.07. 28.07. - 04.08. 04.08. - 11.08. 11.08. - 18.08. 18.08. - 25.08. 25.08. - 01.09.
Halfboard reduction (per person per week)	1	7	- 25.00	- 25.00	- 25.00

Discounts

per person/night	12.05. - 19.05. 19.05. - 26.05. 26.05. - 02.06. 06.10. - 13.10.	02.06. - 09.06. 09.06. - 16.06. 16.06. - 23.06. 23.06. - 30.06. 30.06. - 07.07. 01.09. - 08.09. 08.09. - 15.09. 15.09. - 22.09. 22.09. - 29.09. 29.09. - 06.10.	07.07. - 14.07. 14.07. - 21.07. 21.07. - 28.07. 28.07. - 04.08. 04.08. - 11.08. 11.08. - 18.08. 18.08. - 25.08. 25.08. - 01.09.
Discount for 3. person from 3 y (valid for: 4)	- 30.00 %	- 30.00 %	- 30.00 %