8 Day Adriatic Paradise Cruise by M/S Adriatic Princess

Start Point

Embarkation from Split / Croatia

End Point

Disembarkation from Omis towards Split

Days

8 days & 7 nights

Price Per Person

EUR 0.00 Twin/EUR 0.00 Single


Tour Description

NOTE : DUE TO CORONA ALL CRUISES ARE CURRENTLY ON REQUEST PLEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ( PRIVATE ) DEPARTURES PLEASE  CONTACT OUR CONCIERGE TEAM AT  CONCIERGE@ABOVE-5.COM 

 

Dear Guests,

Thank you for joining our tour. We truly hope you will return back home with very nice memories of your vacation. To help you better prepare for your tour, we encourage you to read all of the enclosed documents carefully before your departure. This book includes important information, suggestions and documentation that can enhance your tour experience.

PLEASE NOTE: For the above-5.com clients in the Cabin on the Main deck in the Reserve option and is full board service included in the cruise price based on the meals schedule given in the daily program. 

MS Adriatic Princess has been commissioned in 2017, luxury class. The boat is 45 m (144 ft) long, and 8.5 m (28 ft) wide with a cruising speed of 9 knots. Her capacity is 40 people. She has 19 ensuite cabins on the main and lower deck, and all are fully air-conditioned. 

INCLUDED
8 days / 7 nights cruise
Accommodation in a chosen category cabin
Welcome drink and snack
Half board: breakfast buffet, light lunch buffet, except on day 1, day 2 and 5 when dinner is included instead of lunch
Complimentary ½ l water during meals (lunch and dinner)
Complimentary coffee/tea all day long
Complimentary fresh fruit all day long
Complimentary snack during the afternoon
9 crew members including a Cruise Manager
Towels change every second day
Bed linen change once a week
Daily cabin cleaning service
Free Wi/Fi on board
Excursion Montenegro

NOT INCLUDED
Beverages other than those included (see above)
Beverages can be purchased in the bar only
Gratuities or any other expense of personal nature
Transfer from and/or to the ship
Gratuities or any other expense of personal nature
Taxes and fees, € 40,00 per person, to be paid on board in cash
Laundry service at selected ports of call
Beach towel hire € 3,00/week
Entrance to National park Mljet

For more information please contact our concierge team at concierge@above-5.com 

DAY 1 EMBARKATION SPLIT; D

Place visiting
Embarkation MS Adriatic Princess
Description

Embarkation starts from 14:00 onwards. Meanwhile you will be served a welcome drink and a snack, and get a chance to meet your Cruise Director and the crew. Captain’s orders and safety measures will be explained to you. Later that night you will have a dinner on board and get a chance to see the city one last time before the morning departure. Overnight in Split.

DAY 2 SPLIT – HVAR – VELA LUKA ; B, D (Captains dinner)

Place visiting
Island of HVAR , Island of Korcula , Captains Dinner
Description

After breakfast there is an optional Split walking tour with the local guide* who will show you the monumental Diocletian Palace which was built over 1700 years ago. Because of its historical and architectural importance, the whole Old Town is part of the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. Late in the morning we will set sail towards Hvar, known as the sunniest island in Croatia, famous for its endless fields of lavender and rosemary, its beautiful coast and lovely historical towns. Your destination is the town of Hvar, a town of immense beauty that buzzes with vibrant energy in the summer sun. Upon arrival, our expert local guide will take you for a walk around the ancient streets of Hvar. After the guided walking tour* of Hvar we will set sail to Korcula Island. Along the way we will stop for a swim near beautiful islands (Pakleni otoci), known by very warm sea. After the swimming break the Dalmatian fried fish will be served for a snack. Arrival in Vela Lula (Korcula Island) in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Vela Luka (Korcula Island).

*Split walking tour – optional walking tour package

*Hvar town – optional walking tour package

DAY 3 VELA LUKA – POMENA – SLANO; B, L

Place visiting
Island of Korcula , Island of Mljet , Slano
Description

Monday morning after leaving the stunning beauty of Vela Luka, your Captain will hand-pick a bay for you where he will drop the anchor. You can hop into your swimsuit and have a swim in the crystal-blue Adriatic, surrounded by pine trees and the sound of crickets. After the swim break you will continue sailing to Pomena on the island of Mljet. Island of Mljet on its western side houses National Park Mljet, known for its immense beauty and its two turquoise salty lakes surrounded by thick forest. Upon arrival you will have plenty of free time to explore the park individually, for example, by renting bikes and cycling or jogging on the numerous paths around the lakes or in the forests. If you feel like just relaxing you can hop onto the small boat that will take you to a tiny island on one of the lakes, where you can discover a monastery and a church of St. Mary’s built in the 12th century and enjoy a cup of coffee with the view and the quiet. In the late afternoon we will depart towards Slano. Overnight in Slano.

**Optional excursion: Mljet National Park, free time in the National park.

DAY 4 SLANO – DUBROVNIK; B, L

Place visiting
Dubrovnik town tour with a coach transfer from Dubrovnik port (Gruz) to the Old town
Description

After breakfast you are free to take optional guided tour Taste of Dalmatia –you will visit Ston small town famous of its 5 km long city walls (the longest one in Europe) and visit a local vinery where you will have opportunity to taste some finest Dalmatian wines. Later, we set sail to the Lopud island for a short swim and continue to Dubrovnik and cruise beneath the City Walls. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to the Old Town gate where you will be joining guided tour* of Dubrovnik. Our local expert will show you around this fascinating world-known landmark, an ancient town protected by 13th century fortifications. Dubrovnik was for centuries a standalone Republic and the only power able to compete with the Venetians. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

*Dubrovnik town tour with a coach transfer from Dubrovnik port (Gruz) to the Old town – optional walking tour package

**Optional excursion: Taste of Dalmatia

DAY 5 DUBROVNIK – EXCURSION TO MONTENEGRO; B, D

Place visiting
Excursion to Montenegro
Description

Excursion to Montenegro after breakfast. Located less than an hour’s drive from Dubrovnik, Montenegro offers an unforgettable experience; exceptional natural beauty in combination with a rich history and culture. Beautiful beaches, clear waters and gorgeous mountains that plunge into the sea will greet you upon your arrival to the Gulf of Kotor. Encircled in the mountains, the innermost bays of the Gulf, Risan and Kotor, are the earliest inhabited areas with evidences of civilization dating from Illyrian, Roman and early Christian periods. This is a land where the mountains descend almost directly into the sea creating a surreal atmosphere. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 6 DUBROVNIK – ELAPHITE ISLANDS – KORČULA; B, L

Place visiting
Elafiti Islands , Birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo , Korcula
Description

Morning departure from Dubrovnik to Korčula. On our way to Korcula we will have a short stop for swimming and relaxing on one of the beautiful Elafiti Islands. Lunch will be served on board before the late afternoon arrival to Korcula, the alleged birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. After arrival guide will take you for a walk* around the town of Korcula. You will hear of its long history, ingenious building strategies, peculiar building layout and a legend of a great merchant traveler Marco Polo who was born and spent his childhood in the streets of Korcula. Overnight Korcula.

*Korcula town walking tour – optional walking tour package

DAY 7 KORČULA – BRAČ – OMIŠ; B, L

Place visiting
Brač , Refreshing swim in a secluded bay , Pucisca , Omiš
Description

Sail towards Brač. The Captain will make a stop for refreshing swim in a secluded bay, after which you will continue your journey towards Pucisca. After docking at Pucisca, you can join a short visit* to a stonemasonry school nearby where you will learn of the Brac limestone and their centuries-old tradition of stonemasonry and the unconventional tools they use before we continue our journey to Omiš ( a town known for two things: stunning beauty of the river Cetina canyon and its historic pirates). Upon arrival you are free to take an optional Cetina river trip. Dinner is taken on board if you have a full board option. Overnight in Omis.

*Stonemasonry School in Pucisca – optional walking tour package

**Optional excursion: Cetina river

DAY 8  OMIŠ - SPLIT; B

Place visiting
The end of the Cruise Disembark Omis - Split
Description

DAY 8         Saturday OMIŠ - SPLIT; B

Early morning departure from Omis towards Split. Disembarkation after breakfast by 9:00 AM.

 

WE FROM ABOVE-5.COM HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED YOUR HOLIDAY AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOME AND TO SERVE YOU AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

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Cabine and Cruise information

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Be prepared
Description

BOAT SPECIFICATION

MS Adriatic Princess has been commissioned in 2017, luxury class. The boat is 45 m (144 ft) long, 8.5 m (28 ft) wide with a cruising speed of 9 knots. Her capacity is 40 persons. She has 18 ensuite cabins on the main and lower deck, and all are fully air-conditioned.
CABIN TYPES
Double-queen-size bed (165 x 200 cm / 65 x 79 in)
Twin-two single beds (90 x 200 cm / 35 x 79 in each)
Triple-queen-size bed with an additional single bed.
CABIN SPECIFICATION
Lower deck: 8 cabins
2 twin cabins
1 double cabins–queen size bed
5 triple cabins–queen size bed + additional single bed
Main deck: 10 cabins
5 twin cabins
5 double cabins–queen size bed
Cabin furnishings include a cupboard, a cabinet and a window or a porthole. All cabins are equipped with power plugs. Bathrooms are fully equipped with a shower, toilette, hairdryer and a vanity with a sink.
CABIN SIZES
Lower deck cabins: 14 -18 m2 (46-60 sq ft) with bathroom
Main deck cabins: 13 -15 m2 (40-44 sq ft) with bathroom
OTHER PARTS OF BOAT
On the main deck and the upper deck there is one bathroom with shower. Upper deck houses a fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant that sits all guests at the same time with a fully equipped bar and LCD TV. At the rear of the boat you can find a shaded lounge area with club tables and comfortable sofas. Top deck, also called the „sun deck“ offers 155 m2 (500 sq ft) of space and is equipped with sun tanning chairs, also WIFI is available free of charge in the salon and in the rear part of the boat.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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*Optional Walking tour package – 70,00 € per person
Walking tour of Dubrovnik – including: guide, transfer
Walking tour of Korčula – including: guide
Walking tour of Split – including: guide
Walking tour of Hvar – including: guide
Pucisca Stonemasonry School – including: guide, entrance fee

**Optional excursions (available only on spot)
Cetina river – including: guide, small boat transfer, snack
Mljet Island National Park – including: guide, entrance fee
Taste of Dalmatia – including: guide, transfer, wine tasting

AIRPORT TRANSFER INFORMATION

Arrival Procedure:

After getting off the plane and clearing immigration, please proceed further to claim your luggage. In the Arrival lounge you will be met by our operations airport assistant, displaying a board or sign with your name and/or the name of your local Tour Operator” – Above-5.com soon after you will be transferred to your accommodation. If you are staying at a pre tour hotel (not booked through Elite Travel) or you are arriving to the port, please confirm your pick up details at least 48 hours prior to your transfer time. Our staff will be at prearranged place with a sign Elite Travel.

Please remember to look for a board!!

If you need to make your own way to the harbor

SPU – Split International Airport “Resnik” (www.split-airport.hr) is located 22 km (14 miles) northwest of Split downtown. The easiest way to get to the harbor is by taxi. Official fare is approximately EUR 30 (USD 35) and travel time depending on traffic takes around 30 minutes.

Departure Procedure:

Your Cruise Manager will give you the necessary information regarding your departure transfer. We recommend you reconfirm the departure time and flight number for your homebound flight while on tour. Your Cruise Manager will be happy to explain the procedure for making your own way to the airport.

If you need to make your own way to the airport:

SPU – Split International Airport “Resnik” (www.split-airport.hr) is located 22 km (14 miles) northwest of Split downtown. The easiest way to get to the airport is by taxi. Official fare is approximately EUR 30 (USD 35) and travel time depending on traffic takes around 30 minutes.

GENERAL USEFUL INFORMATION

Documents

Before leaving home, please ensure that your passport and visa (if needed) are valid. It is best to have a copy of the front page (with your photo and passport number) with you kept in a separate location from your passport, in case your passport gets lost or stolen.

Please check visa regulations with the appropriate foreign consulates at least 90 days prior to your departure.

In case you miss your flight, or are unable to arrive in Dubrovnik on time for any reason, please call your booking agent.

Baggage

Many airlines impose a maximum weight limit of 23 kg. See your airline's website for luggage weight and size restrictions. For your comfort we recommend you to travel as light as possible. One main piece, preferably a soft lockable bag for easy handling, a rucksack or hold-all would be most suitable.

Airline Information

Please review your airline tickets carefully and reconfirm your international flights 72 hours in advance. Please note that you should check in for your international flights 3 hours prior to scheduled departure.

Insurance

We recommend you to purchase trip insurance although all our guests are insured by our local insurance company. In addition, if you need medical assistance or evacuation during the trip, Elite Travel cannot absorb these fees.

Gratuity

We believe that tips should reflect good service and your satisfaction with the guide/cruise manager, crew and overall tour. Crew gratuities are equally distributed among the crew. Tipping is voluntary and completely at the discretion of individual trip participants. Your own currency or Croatian kuna is acceptable.

Tipping Policy

Suggested - per person:

  • Cruise Manager (may or may not act as a guide): EUR 4-6 (USD 5-7) daily; for example at the end of a 8-day cruiser amounts to EUR 35 (USD 42 per person for your Cruise Manager)
  • Crew (all boat services and assistance with luggage): EUR 2-3 (USD 3-4) daily
  • Local guide (offers in-depth information at specific locations; there may be many guides along a tour program): EUR 1-2 (USD 2-3 per half day of sightseeing)
  • Restaurants & Cafes: If not included, tip 10%-15% of the check, depending on the quality of service (Restaurants in Europe generally include a service charge, but tipping is usual and a common practice)
  • Taxis: Tip up to 10% of the fare (We recommend you book taxis via your hotel reception and prenegotiate taxi fares to avoid unpleasant surprises at the end of the journey)

Weather

The summers are typically warm and sunny. Rain is always a possibility in Croatia so it is essential to bring adequate rain wear and a jacket in case of inclement weather.

Clothing Suggestions

Dress code on our cruises is casual and comfortable.

We suggest:

Clothing – few lightweight, easily washable items for travel and daily wear, swimwear, sun hat with brim, warm sweater for the evenings

Outerwear – lightweight rain jacket, waterproof and breathable

Footwear – sturdy walking shoes for sightseeing excursions, water shoes

Travel Accessories – sunglasses, sun block and lip balm, personal first aid kit (including any medications you use), mosquito repellent, small backpack, beach towel

Optional Accessories – camera

Meals on board

Breakfast will be served in a rich buffet style. A selection of complimentary fresh fruit is available all day long.

Light lunch is served buffet style and includes a selection of salads, cold and warm dishes. Dinner is served on a three course basis which often includes fish or seafood.

Guests are kindly asked to inform the Agency upon confirmation of booking or as soon as possible of any dietary preferences, such as diabetic, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan etc. Our galley team will make reasonable efforts to accommodate these requests.

Gourmet Experience

Occasionally excellent local and private restaurants will be available during the lunch time and dinner. They have received excellent feedback from previous guests for their value for money and we strongly recommend trying their specialties to all those interested in discovering authentic Croatian food. The cruise manager will be happy to make reservations and give suggestions.

Internet Connection – WI FI

We are glad we can offer our guests the convenience of free Wi-Fi service on board. Please note that Internet connection used is cellular service and connection might be unreliable during some stages of the cruise. For that reason reception sometimes might not be possible or connection speeds might drop. Skype calls will work in bigger towns on the route. Connection provided is best used for checking emails or accessing news portals. Wi-Fi connection can be accessed in the salon or from the rear lounge of the upper deck.

Swimming opportunities

Depending on weather and season, there will be several stops during the cruise in secluded and peaceful bays where the boat will drop anchor. Guests who prefer to swim off the beach will also have ample opportunities to do so during the cruise, since the boat will often be docking close to beaches, easy to reach on foot.

Noise level and quiet

As the boat is explicitly acoustic all guests are asked to behave accordingly and respect the night peace that officially starts at midnight. Since the boat will be docking for the night in ports of call of varying liveliness and buzz, especially in the months of July and August you can expect a certain level of noise coming from the shore and other boats in the harbor. Noise level usually drops by 12:00PM. Still, sometimes there are festivities such as Patron saint's day and similar, which often last long into the night. Elite Travel is unfortunately unable to influence the noise level in any of the ports of call.

Maritime Law

Captain is responsible for the ultimate safety and comfort of the vessel and its passengers. It is within the Captain's jurisdiction to change the sequence of stops, ports if necessary due to inclement weather conditions, high or low water levels, dock and lock schedules, technical reasons etc. The Captain has the right to remove unruly passengers, quarantine the ship in case of disease and similar. Therefore, although unlikely, certain changes in schedules may happen. Though we expect to provide sightseeing of all of the major attractions listed in our cruise program, there is always a possibility that the sequence of touring may be altered to take into account the operating hours at museums, galleries and monuments. Shore excursions may be changed in response to sailing conditions and other factors.

Safety

Ship is equipped with life jackets for each guest and crew member. Upon embarkation your cruise manager will brief you on the safety measures and steps to be taken in case of an emergency. Life jackets can be found under the bed in your cabins. Ship also has a small boat or inflatable safety raft that is used in case of an emergency. Fire extinguishers are located at critical points on the boat.

Why is Elite Travel your first choice for travel?

Elite Travel DMC was founded in 2001 with a mission of providing superior travel service with the highest possible standards, for all our clients and business partners. We are a full service destination management company, providing expert advice and personalized travel planning. We are proud to have a group of experienced, highly educated professional and travel enthusiast. Elite Travel currently employs 70 multilingual professionals. Additionally, we employ over 75 enthusiastic and well-experienced tourism personnel. Over the years we established excellent contacts with our service suppliers and educated them about our client's desires and requests, thereby enabling us to guarantee high quality services. Among all other things we provide unique adventure trips all around Croatia and nearby countries (such as Slovenia and Montenegro). You can explore our beautiful country with us by kayak, by foot, by bike ... We do it all! Sustainable tourism is our goal and we proud to have managers with this certificate. Learning about the impacts of tourism has led many people to seek more responsible holidays and we are here to provide them with this. Take only pictures, steal only time, leave only footprints.

References

Don’t take our word for how great our trips are, we’ll be happy to provide you with references of satisfied past travelers.

In case you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with our office. We value your comments so please take a few minutes to complete the trip questionnaire you will get from your cruise manager by the end of the trip.

For more information please contact our concierge@above-5.com or concierge@above5stars.com or chat with us via our website chat !!!