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Finest of the Adriatic Cruise


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8 days/7 nights, cruise tour from Dubrovnik

Brand new cruise on an air-conditioned vessel originally designed in winter 2011. You just need to relax while the manager and crew do the rest.

PRICE FROM 999,00 euro


  • ITINERARY

  • DETAILS

  • DEPARTURES AND RATES

  • BOOKING INFORMATION

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Day 1: Dubrovnik - arrival
Welcome by our guide. Transfer to the boat. Dinner and over- night on-board. If the arrival of the flight is in the morning, lunch can be arranged.

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Day 2: Dubrovnik - Mljet: National Park
After breakfast depart for a leisurely cruise along the coasts of the Elaphiti islands off Dubrovnik. If time permits, stop in the bay for swimming. Depart for Mljet Island, located between the island of Korcula and Dubrovnik. This is an island of natural beauty and is a classified Croatian national park. Lunch on-board. Visit the Mljet National Park, which covers the wooded area of the island: there are five types of forests and many species of birds and eagles’ nests. The park is characte-rized by two deep bays which are called «lakes» because of their narrow channel (Veliko Jezero and Malo Jezero / Grand Lake and Little Lake). In the channel is the island with a St.Mary’s Benedictine monastery from the XIIth century. Many legends are reported on this island - one of which is that Mljet was a holiday destination of the Greek hero Odysseus! Back on-board for the night.

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Day 3: Korčula - Hvar
Breakfast. If time permits, stop on the nearby island of Korcula Scedro to bathe. Lunch on-board. Continue to Hvar, Lesina also known as Pharos and enjoy a tour. Hvar, the Dalmatian is one of the most popular tourist islands of the Adriatic Sea and one of the trendy places frequented by the International Jet Set. The «Croatian Madeira» is also one of the longest islands along the Croatian coast. It has many small coves offering discreet, paradisical berths. Back on-board and overnight.

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Day 4: Hvar - Split
Breakfast on-board and depart for Split, the capital of Dalmatia. Lunch on-board during the trip. On the way to Split and if time permits, stop for swimming. Arriving in Split in the late after- noon and tour the port, the promenade and the Diocletian palace (excluding the catacombs). Inside the historic centre of the city, a UNESCO cultural heritage site, nestles a huge Roman palace with its bustling streets, its classical columns and Romanesque bell towers. Back on-board for the night.

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Day 5: Split - Brac
Day 5 is the leisure day, a day of swimming and sailing. Captain’s Dinner and overnight on-board.

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Day 6: Korčula
Breakfast then sail to the island of Korcula in central Dalmatia,which stretches from east to west near the continent. Discover a series of bays and coves along the coast. Today visit the island of Korčula with its beautiful nature, cultural traditions and rich history. If time permits, stop on the island of Korcula Peljesac to bathe. Lunch on-board. Late afternoon visit the main town of the island Korcula. This is one of the best pre-served medieval cities of the Adriatic with its architectural and historical heritage. During the visit, you will discover the picturesque streets and see the Hotel de Ville, St. Mark’s Cathedral in the Gothic style, the museum of All Saints, not to mention the supposed birthplace of Marco Polo (exterior views). Back on-board for the night.

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Day 7:Dubrovnik, guided city tour 
Breakfast and depart for Dubrovnik. Lunch on-board. Guided tour of Dubrovnik, the undisputed pearl of Croatia, whose centre is listed as a Heritage Site by UNESCO. Impressive ramparts surround the medieval city and the Stradun, around which stands a beautiful architectural ensemble that blends the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. Visit the Cathedral, the Rector’s Palace (palace Knezev Dvor) and the pharmacy of the Franciscan Monastery, one of the oldest in the world. Free time to stroll at your leisure in the city. Back on-board for the night. Optional evening dinner with traditional Dalmatian music and folklore, including drinks (supplement payable).

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Day 8: Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik airport
Breakfast. Transfer to Dubrovnik airport according to flight times. Assistance with the registration formalities and return flight. If the flight is in the afternoon, possibility to book lunch


INCLUDED:

  • Port fees
  • Transfers in air-conditioned luxury coach
  • Schooner cruise from day 1 to day 8 according to the program
  • 7 nights in a double cabin according to the chosen category
  • Half-board with 1 drink per meal from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches (according to schedule changes, lunch can be replaced by dinner), 1 Captain’s dinner
  • English speaking tour guide from day 1 to day 8
  • The guided tours and entries mentioned in the program above
  • Guided tours of: Split (1h30), Hvar (1h30) Dubrovnik (2h), Korcula (1h30)
  • Entries to the following monuments: Mljet National park, Split Diocletioan's Palace

 

PLEASE NOTE:
Avansa Travel reserves the right in cancelling departures with less than 10 participants and changing ship name if need arises.


Rates are per person in Euro
Departure dates 2013LOWER DECK (B)MAIN DECK (A)UPPER DECK (A+)
Apr 01, 08 999,00 1059,00 1171,00
Apr 15, 22, 29 1099,00 1159,00 1219,00
May 06, 13, 20, 27 1149,00 1259,00 1319,00
June 03, 10, 17, 24 1269,00 1329,00 1389,00
July 01 1299,00 1359,00 1419,00
Jul 08, 15, 22, 29 1399,00 1489,00 1564,00
Aug 05, 12 1399,00 1489,00 1564,00
Aug 19 1349,00 1439,00 1514,00
Aug 26 1299,00 1359,00 1419,00
Sep 02, 09, 16 1269,00 1329,00 1389,00
Sep 23 1129,00 1189,00 1249,00
Sep 30 & Oct 07 1069,00 1129,00 1189,00
Oct 14, 21 999,00 1059,00 1119,00

 

Rates are per person in two bedded cabin for 7 days half board (breakfast & lunch).
Currency is set to EURO.
Single Supplement ON REQUEST


PAYMENT INFORMATION

How to Make Your Reservation: After selecting your cruise, simply click on SEND REQUEST button, and fill in the booking form, with as much details as possible. Please make your reservations as early as possible since many of our tours are completely filled 4 to 6 months before departure.

Deposit: Once you are confirmed the availability of cruise, we will send you pro forma invoice for deposit and final payment. Payments can be done in these ways: PayPal, credit card (VISA, AMEX,and Mastercard) or money transfer order to our bank account (preferred). The amount of deposit is 30% of the total cruise price per person with minimum amount of 170 Euro per person.

Final Payment: Upon receiving the deposit or credit card authorization form, you will be sent a confirmation. Final payment is usually due 45 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 45 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Avansa Travel d.o.o. may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee.

Pricing: Price quoted is per person based on double occupancy. The Operator reserves the right to adjust prices due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, imposed fuel surcharges, taxes, charges and levies imposed by any third party including government and its agencies. Should these change the price of your tour by more than 10% you may cancel without penalty within 7 days after we notify you of the increase.

Cancellation, Changes & Refunds: From the day of confirmation up to 30 days prior to arrival - Eur 170 per person (of deposit payment) is non refundable. For cancellations or changes thereafter, the following cancellation fees will apply:

 

Number of Days Prior to Departure Cancellation/Change Charge Per Person
29 - 22 Days 25% of the remaining balance
21 - 15 Days 50% of the remaining balance
14 - 0  Days 100% fee


In addition, no refunds are made for unused portions of a cruise including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing, cruise travel and the non-use of cabins.
Name change / date change fee - 20 Eur per person. Valid only if the change is done up till 30 days prior booked departure, otherwise regular cancellation will be applied!
Avansa Travel highly recommends clients to take insurance against cancellation of reserved services.

Refund claims: Any complaint about your tour should be made immediately to the captain or cruise deirector.
All refund claims must be submitted to Avansa Travel in writing within 15 days of the completion of the tour.


IMPORTANT:

Booking is considered to be finalized upon recipient of confirmation from Avansa Travel ltd.

You MUST provide us with passport details and ensure you have valid travel documents (passport obligatory and visa if required). All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler. Requirements may change and you must check the up-to-date position in good time before departure. It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept liability if you are refused entry on to any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.