Dubrovnik, Split and Jewels of the Dalmatian Coast Yacht Cruise - MV Corona
Holiday Highlights
- Tours of Dubrovnik, Pearl of the Adriatic and Split with its Emperor Diocletian’s monumental palace, one of the greatest structures of the Roman Empire.
- Explore the stunningly beautiful island of Mljet with its tiny islet of St Mary's.
- Guided tours of delightfully green Hvar and Korčula, one of the Adriatic’s most perfectly preserved medieval ports.
- Visit the coastal town of Makarska and one of the most beautiful villages of Croatia, Pučišća.
- Swim stops in idyllic locations and scenic sailing between the islands of the Dalmatian Coast.
What's Included
- The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin cabin. Cabins for sole occupancy are subject to availability at the stated supplement. The price includes:
- Return flights to Dubrovnik
- All transfers
- Daily breakfast, five lunches, one dinner and Captain’s dinner
- Tours and visits as per the itinerary
- All port taxes
- The services of a Riviera Travel tour manager
- Please note that in the event of unsatisfactory weather conditions the captain reserves the right to alter or reschedule the itinerary.
- Please note due to the size ofthe ship there is no lift between decks; therefore a reasonable degree of mobility is required to negotiate the stairs and overall design.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Dubrovnik Journey to this historic walled city. On arrival, you will be escorted to the harbour where the superb four-star MV Corona awaits. The captain and crew will welcome you aboard and help you settle into your comfortable, well-equipped cabin. For the rest of the day, it’s time to relax and get to know your fellow passengers – there are just thirty-eight of you in total! Perhaps you’ll catch some ‘rays’ on the Sun deck or take a stroll ashore. It’ll soon be time for dinner and the ship’s restaurant awaits. After dinner, why not take a stroll around Dubrovnik, or enjoy a digestif in a local bar?
Day 2
Cruising along the Elaphite Islands As you rise refreshed in the morning and enjoy a leisurely breakfast, you’ll be so glad you chose this holiday. The MV Corona, our home for the next week and every inch the private yacht, slips out of the harbour and out to sea. Dubrovnik soon fades into the distance – but we will be back for a more in-depth visit later. It is impossible for large cruise liners to visit the charming and almost deserted hamlets accessible to the MV Corona. Mljet We arrive at Mljet, one of the most seductive of such islands, where the hillsides are clad in a green carpet of lush pine forests bringing that instantly recognisable Mediterranean aroma to the air. Nestling in picturesque coves are medieval fishing villages, refreshingly free from tasteless development, where the alleyways are simply pebbles set into the earth and overhead shutters sway precariously in the warm, gentle breezes. Life here continues much as it has for centuries. We go ashore to the tiny islet of St Mary’s and visit the 12th century former Benedictine monastery. With its colourful walls and altar carved from local stone you will already feel a long way from home. Gaze around you during dinner at one of the hospitable local restaurants and absorb the ambience. It’s easy to see why legend has it that the Greek hero Ulysses came here to contemplate. Included experience: Visit to Mljet.
Constructed using the finest materials, obviously very modern and specially designed to sail in Croatian waters and operated by a family of seafarers of three generations, there is an unmistakable sense of exclusivity about a yacht cruiser, and MV Corona displays this quality in abundance.
You are immediately struck by the vessel’s intimate feel, yet there is no doubting her four-star pedigree: the build quality, tasteful decor and furnishings, the immaculate teak decking and the convenient layout are all designed to make your cruise memorable – for all the right reasons! Although, unlike traditional cruise ships, the MV Corona at 44 metres is easily small enough to berth at the quayside in some of the Mediterranean’s most charming little ports, there is ample deck space and spacious, contemporary public areas, all finished with quality fabrics, warm wooden panelling and those classy little touches one always appreciates!