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Over eight days, the Croatian Coast and best of the Adriatic cruise stops in some of the most beautiful islands and coastal cities within the Adriatic Sea. Your luxury journey begins in the famed City of Canals, Venice, before crossing over to Croatia, where you’ll cruise south the stunning Dalmatian coastline. You’ll visit languid and authentic Croatian towns such as Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsula and Vis, an island where time has almost stood still. The much-loved towns of Hvar exudes beauty at every corner and the island of Korcula is a delightful mix of medieval architecture and scenic beauty. Your cruise finishes in Dubrovnik, where ancient history and striking architecture combine with a stunning coastline, where the turquoise waters of the Adriatic are a stark contrast to the red roofs of this ancient city. It’s a fitting finale for this incredible Croatian discovery.
Your Croatian cruise begins in the romantic city of Venice, which was founded in the 5th century and stretches across 118 small islands of the marshy Venetian Lagoon. The grandeur of this city needs no introduction, from its legendary canals to magnificent St Mark’s Basilica.
Here, you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht to embark on a compelling journey of history, art and natural wonders.
Please book your flight to arrive into Venice prior to 04:00 PM.
Inclusions: Dinner
Day 2 - Rovinj, Croatia
Located on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, the lovely town of Rovinj is interwoven with Italian influences. A rabbit warren of narrow, winding cobbled streets and small squares, Rovinj is a delight to explore by foot among the colourful buildings and art galleries, of which there are plenty here. On a hilltop, the belltower of the baroque-style St Euphemia’s Church pierces the sky, while down below, the picturesque harbour is filled with fishing boats, a nod to the town’s seafaring and fishing traditions.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Šibenik
Founded by the Slavs in 1066, Šibenik is one of Croatia’s oldest towns. It’s nestled on the coast between Zadar and Split, it has been conquered by Venetians, Byzantines, Hungarians and Habsburgs, meaning there is a plethora of architectural styles to admire. This tiny city is home to two UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites: the white stone Saint James’ Cathedral, an architectural fusion of Gothic and Renaissance – take the stairs from the Riva, the seaside promenade – and Nikola Fort, built between the 16th and 17th centuries.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Trogir
Located on a small island between the Croatian mainland and Ciovo Island, UNESCO-listed Trogir is an ancient settlement that dates to the Hellenistic period. It’s filled with Romanesque churches and Renaissance and Baroque buildings, with St Lawrence Cathedral dominating the old town square. Climb to the top of the belltower for spectacular views over the town. Spend time people-watching on the wide seaside promenade, which is packed with bars and cafes.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Vis
The island of Vis served as a Yugoslav military base from the 1950s until 1989, during which it was cut off to visitors and left vastly unpopulated. This, however, has preserved the island’s authenticity and life here is very laidback and unhurried, with a rocky coastline and azure waters, and the town of Kut, which was built by the Venetians, a series of narrow passageways and ancient palazzos. The island was used as the setting for the sequel to the film Mamma Mia!, depicting the fictional Greek island of Kalokairi.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Hvar
Hvar is a photogenic jumble of whitewashed buildings topped with sun-kissed terracotta roofs, and beyond, scenic rolling hills peppered with lavender fields, olive groves, and grapevines. The heart of Hvar is its Old Town, which reveals multiple layers of history and architectural wonders, including the vast St Stephen’s Square, which is home to a cathedral built in the 16th and 17th centuries, and the restored Arsenal, which was used to repair and refit war galleons from the 17th century.
Hvar is said to be the sunniest place in all of Croatia, so soak up the rays as you wander the harbour lined with yachts or make your way up to Fortica, the island’s medieval fortress which has sweeping views over Hvar and its neighbouring islands.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Korcula
A gem of the Adriatic, Korcula is among the most beloved islands in Croatia. It boasts a landscape of olive groves and vineyards, and a striking coast of white pebble beaches and azure waters. While there’s evidence the island has been inhabited since prehistoric times, the fortified old town is on UNESCO’s tentative list for its late medieval planning and has been referred to by the locals as ‘Little Dubrovnik’. It is a delightful mix of medieval churches, elegant palaces and squares. See the impressive St. Mark’s Cathedral built in Gothic-Renaissance style, and the captivating Marco Polo Center, where you can understand the legacy of the explorer who was thought to have been born here. The villages of Cara and Smokvica are renowned for producing the country’s signature dry white wine.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Your Emerald Cruises voyage concludes in the grand, historic city of Dubrovnik, the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Pearl of the Adriatic. The city is renowned for its breathtaking architecture of red terracotta tiled roofs and whiteish walls, striking against the turquoise waters that laps below. It’s home to one of the finest examples of a medieval citadel in Europe. From your luxury yacht, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your journey home or to continue your holiday.
Please book your flight to depart out of Dubrovnik after 12:00 PM.
The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operated unaltered from the itinerary states above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
*Advertised pricing is based on the 9 October 2027 departure and is correct as at 19 May 2026. Alternative departures on 20 June, 11 July and 15 August 2026, and 12 and 26 June, 10, 24 and 31 July, 7 and 21 August, and 4 and 11 September 2027, are also available and may incur a surcharge. Advertised savings are per person, based on Super Earlybird pricing, and are subject to change and availability without notice.
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