HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH ADRIATIC Cruise by Ohana 2021 - from Omiš to Dubrovnik

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DAY 1 Saturday EMBARKATION OMIS; D

Embark at any time after 14:00. Over a welcome drink and a snack, meet your Cruise Director and the crew and

get acquainted with the rules and safety measures. Your journey begins with a dinner onboard and overnight in Omiš.

DAY 2 Sunday OMIS – PUCISCA – SPLIT; B, L

Waking up to the dramatic backdrop of the charming town of Omiš will probably entice you to travel up the river

Cetina and through its canyon in our optional tour.** Later, you will be able to compare this bit of hinterland with the

lovely island of Brač, the homeland of ‘the Croatian marble’. You’ve probably seen this ultra-quality limestone

already, perhaps on the front of the White House in Washington DC or Bundestag in Berlin, but the optional tour* to

the still-operating stonemasonry school in Pučišća brings a chance to learn more about shaping this stone for

eternity. Once back to the mainland, stop in Split. Whether you explore on your own or join our optional walking

tour*, don’t miss the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian. Originally planned as his retirement estate, today it is the

lively city center of Croatia’s second largest city. Whatever you do, make sure to take it easy in Split, as after all,

that is the true highlight of local living here. Overnight in Split.

*Split Walking tour – optional walking tour package

*Stonemasonry School in Pucisca – optional walking tour package

**Optional excursion: Cetina river

DAY 3 Monday SPLIT – SIBENIK – excursion Trogir and Skradin; B, D

When sailing along the Croatian coast, surpassing the beauty around you may seem like an impossible task.

Perhaps so, but there are sites on the Croatian mainland which surely parallel it, such as the Krka River and its

stunning estuary. A coach trip brings you to the small town of Skradin, the guardian of the mouth of River Krka, and

the gateway to its National park. The place where wild waterfalls inspire serene lakes, the park is definitely worth a

visit. After returning to the seaside, visit Trogir, a petite island bridged to the mainland. A showcase of stunning

architecture founded upon Greek and Roman heritage, Trogir is protected by UNESCO, just like the Cathedral of

St. James at your next stop, Šibenik. Rolling down the hillslopes towered by the immense fortress of St. Michael,

Šibenik is a sight to behold from every perspective. An optional walking tour* will introduce you to Šibenik’s great

claim to Renaissance – both the one centuries ago, when the town’s Cathedral of St. James, and the present day,

when the town known as one of Croatia’s upcoming gems. Experience its stone alleys and great cuisine in an

evening on own. Overnight in Šibenik.

*Sibenik Walking tour – optional walking tour package

DAY 4 Tuesday SIBENIK – VIS; B, L

Enjoy the stunning waterfront of Šibenik as you navigate down the narrow channel of St. Anthony out to the open

seas. Today you will sail to the island of Vis. You’ll recognize its main settlement, the town of Vis, by numerous

masts crisscrossed over the image of its seafront facades. Comprised of the newer, 19th-century harbor area, and

the historic, medieval corner, the past of Vis spans over two millennia, hence the colorful array of heritage in this

small settlement ranges from a Greek cemetery and Roman baths to an English fort and Yugoslav militia tributes.

Join an optional guided tour** to get insight into the tumultuous history of Vis and getting some ideas on what to do

that very evening. Overnight in Vis.

**Optional excursion: Island of Vis

DAY 5 Wednesday VIS – HVAR – KORCULA (Captains dinner); B, D

Enjoy a breakfast with a view and a morning sail to Hvar, officially the sunniest of 1200 Croatian islands. This jetset fave is also the island with the most UNESCO-listed heritage in the entire world, so consider joining our optional

guided tour*. Then, hop over to Korčula Island, one of the largest islands in the Adriatic, known for its signature

lush dark forests. You’ll know Korčula was a Venetian stronghold as soon as you lay your eyes on the many lion

statues which lurk at you from the town’s facades and gates, intertwined with some of the most outstanding

stonework you will get see anywhere on the Adriatic coast. The alleged home of the world renowned traveler Marco

Polo is bound to charm you whether you explore it on your own or in an optional walking tour*. Overnight in

Korčula.

*Hvar Walking tour – optional walking tour package

*Korčula Walking tour – optional walking tour package

DAY 6 Thursday KORČULA – MLJET – SLANO; B, L

Continue to another green island, this time Mljet. The national park on the island is the home of two salty lakes

connected to the sea via a narrow canal. Nature lovers will get a thrill from hiking or cycling here, possibly even

kayaking to the small inlet in the center of the lake, charming with its 12th-century Monastery of St. Mary.

Alternatively, join our optional excursion** – but whatever you do, do not pass on setting foot on Mljet! Enjoy a

lunch on board followed by a refreshing dip before setting sail back to the mainland and the small settlement of

Slano. In vicinity of Slano, the petite town of Ston claims its fame for many things gourmand: potent wines, ancient

salt production and succulent oysters and mussels. Our optional tour the Taste of Dalmatia** highlights all these

treasures, but you can also just relax in Slano, where we are docked overnight.

**Optional excursion: Mljet National Park

**Optional excursion: Taste of Dalmatia

DAY 7 Friday SLANO – DUBROVNIK; B, L

Take in the last of the Slano cool over breakfast. Just thereafter, you will set sail to Croatia’s southernmost gem

and the renowned hotspot, Dubrovnik. Glimpse at its beauty sailing beneath the mighty City Walls, much in the

same way its enemies and allies used to, before dropping anchor in the port of Gruž. The optional walking tour* of

Dubrovnik Old Town takes you by the world-famous landmarks, strolling down the same streets that the cast and

crews of the Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Robin Hood walked. Whatever you might consider to be the town’s

main drawcard, Dubrovnik’s city walls and its courteous spirit will swiftly transport you back in time to when this was

an independent republic which successfully rivaled the Venetian Republic. Enjoy an evening of romance, glitz and

glam, as you will be staying in Dubrovnik overnight.

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

DAY 8 Saturday DUBROVNIK departure; B

Enjoy your breakfast before disembarking the ship by 9 AM.