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Croatian Coastal Cruising - Split to Dubrovnik (Aurora)
8 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
82 reviews
8 days
Start
Split, Croatia
Finish
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Trip Code
ZSSD
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 36
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Small cruise ship, Boat, Minibus
Accommodation
Small cruise ship (7 nights)
From £1,416(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Sail up the spectacular Neretva River in a traditional wooden boat to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Taste some local olive oil at the local museum in Brac – the longest island in central Dalmatia – before exploring this gorgeous island at your own pace.
Explore the beautiful town of Mostar – check out the town’s iconic bridge and see how traditional Bosnian coffee is made followed by a sample of this delicious brew.
Spend more time exploring the beautiful Croatian coast and less time on the boat with plenty of port stops and offshore activities.
Drop anchor in the middle of port towns like Hvar or Korcula and explore straight off the boat – one of the many benefits of small-ship cruising.
Is this trip right for you?
This is a small-ship adventure cruise, which means you’ll be sailing on a motor yacht with up to 35 other people. The boat is spacious and comfortable, but it focuses more on the destination than on-board activities. Instead of a pool, we have the sea itself and you’ll stop for swim stops most days. There’s also no formal dress code to worry about. Wi-fi is available onboard.
Our boat moves under engine power rather than sailing, so all cabins will experience light engine noise when the boat is moving (and occasionally when we drop anchor). If you’re a light sleeper, it’s probably worth packing earplugs.
Unlike other ships that cruise through the night, we’ll spend our evenings docked at port. This will give you more time to dine ashore and enjoy those balmy Croatian evenings. Cruising will mostly take place during the day.
Onshore activities and excursions will involve a bit of walking. You’ll be visiting ancient sites and historical places, and at times you may have to cross cobbled streets and uneven ground, sometimes in hot conditions. If you have any concerns, please speak to your group leader before taking part.
If you’re sensitive to seasickness, talk to your doctor before the trip about medication – however, this yacht sails close to the coastline of Croatia in often sheltered areas, so choppy water is uncommon.
There are no lifts (elevators) on-board our boat, so you’ll have to navigate a few steep flights of stairs. Handrails are always available.
Itinerary
Discover the hotspots of the Croatian coast on a cruising adventure
Navigate the gorgeous coastline of Croatia in comfort on this small-ship adventure cruise from Split to Dubrovnik. Soak up the sun, sea and salty breeze as you sail through the azure waters of the Adriatic, exploring islands, rivers, beaches and towns. Start in the ancient city of Split and walk through colourful Brac, before setting sail southbound. Drop anchor in Hvar and venture up the River Neretva. Check out the beautiful town of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, wander through the romantic Old Town of Korcula and enjoy tastings at a local winery, then dock in the walled city of Dubrovnik – whether you’re a Game of Thrones fan or just looking for a beautiful place to explore, this is the perfect city to end in (and stay longer, if you can)!
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Small cruise ship, Boat, Minibus
Accommodation
Small cruise ship (7 nights)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Brac - Oil Museum
Brac - Skrip Museum
Hvar - Leader led orientation walk
Hvar - Lavender and Honey Tour
Opuzen - Neretva river photo safari boat tour
Riverside Restaurant Dinner
Trpanj - Matusko winery visit and tasting
Mostar - Guided Tour with Coffee Experience
Korcula orientation walk
Dubrovnik - Local Guide
Optional activities
Mostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque - BAM6
Mostar - War Photo Exhibition - BAM6
Mostar - Old Bridge Museum - BAM10
Mostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque & Minaret - BAM15
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Important notes
This trip will be onboard the M/S Aurora. It has 18 cabins with private ensuites and can accommodate up to 36 customers
COMPLIMENTARY ARRIVAL TRANSFER
A complimentary arrival transfer is included from Split Airport to the Port of Split on day one of this trip or from the airport to the hotel if you have booked pre tour accommodation with us. Please provide your flight details at least 14 days prior to arrival so as we can organise this transfer for you.
PASSPORT DETAILS
Please provide your passport details at time of booking. It is essential we receive these details at least 14 days prior to departure as we must provide them to the Port authorities in order to comply with Maritime regulations.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
Single travellers will share a twin cabin with another traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer not to share, a single cabin supplement is available at an additional charge. A single passenger cannot be booked or confirmed in a double cabin (with a double bed) unless a single supplement is paid.
Reviews (80)
5 stars
75
4 stars
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Lillian
Jun 02, 2025
Our Cruise was the highlight of our Holiday. The staff and Crew were amazing people x Am going to recommend this to all our our friends and family!!
Mark and Libby
May 30, 2025
What a great cruise! Wonderful leaders and a good group size. Meeting the locals and supporting local businesses is what Intrepid is all about, along with responsible travelling. We got all this in spades! Would recommend this trip to anyone.
Catherine
May 29, 2025
Amazing trip, relaxating but lots of opportunities for swimming and water activities, and plenty of onshore inclusions that showed the individual charms of each location. Great to see the smaller places as well as busy holiday spots, and to experience the generosity, friendliness and pride that Croatians have in their amazing country.
Alanna
May 28, 2025
This intrepid trip was well organised, unusual out of the ordinary destinations and the tours exceptional without extra costs. The leaders were so helpful and engaging and always approachable and wanting to help and give more knowledge of their country and support local businesses. Excellent excellent ..recommend highly.
Charlene
May 27, 2025
The Split to Dubrovnik cruise was a highlight of my year. The brothers and guides were fabulous. The Captain and crew amazing. The bar had very reasonable prices. We stopped every morning after breakfast for a swim, snorkel, paddleboard or canoe in the Adriatic. The surprise was the spa on the upper deck. The islands were visited were breathtaking. The history and guided tours fabulous. The pace very comfortable. I strongly recommend putting this trip on your bucket list.🙂
Ana
Oct 11, 2024
This is a great trip! Perfect balance between touring the different islands/towns which were all beautiful and the relaxing swim stops from the boat in the clear blue Adriatic Sea.Our leaders Dinko and Ziggy were the best to learn about Croatian culture and history being proud Croatians themselves;their friendly welcoming attitudes really brought our group together.Also gave us insider tips on restaurants and activities for our free time.Highly recommend this trip.(side note:ITS HOT)
Jennifer
Oct 05, 2024
This was a great trip with a more relaxed vibe than I would expect for cruise. The swim stops and included activities definitely kept us busy but there was still plenty of time for book reading. The leaders, crew and all on board services really made for an excellent holiday.
Barb
Sep 28, 2024
I would not hesitate booking this one week cruise. Loved every minute of it- from the size and comfort of our boat, small group size, excellent tour leaders, nice balance of excursions… and the 5 star food!
Mark
Sep 18, 2024
You have so many choices when doing Split>Dubrovnic cruise, its mind boggling. Went with Intrepid due to its reputation and wasnt dissappointed. Ship was great, crew were amazing, our two guides leaders Dinko and Ziggy were so passionate about showing us their country that it made the whole trip. Highly recommended. You wont be dissappointed. ps Croatia and some of the town we visited HVar and Korcula Opuzen some of the prettiest we have ever been to (keep it a secret)
renato
Sep 04, 2024
This trip showed the best of Dalmatian coast. Our leaders showed us how they love their country and can’t help but fall in love with Croatia too. The boat crew likewise showed the best of Croatia: good food, nice swim stops and safe voyage at all times. The strangers I met on the trip eventually became friends. Intrepid is the really the best way to travel. Thanks Dinko and Ziggy, m/s aurora crew and the people I traveled with.
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