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Croatian Coastal Cruising - Split to Dubrovnik (Aurora)
5
Excellent
112 reviews
8 days
Start
Split, Croatia
Finish
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Trip Code
ZSSD
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 36
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Small cruise ship, Boat, Minibus
Accommodation
Small cruise ship (7 nights)
From £1,888(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Sail up the spectacular Neretva River in a traditional wooden boat to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Taste some local olive oil at the local museum in Brac – the longest island in central Dalmatia – before exploring this gorgeous island at your own pace.
Explore the beautiful town of Mostar – check out the town’s iconic bridge and see how traditional Bosnian coffee is made followed by a sample of this delicious brew.
Spend more time exploring the beautiful Croatian coast and less time on the boat with plenty of port stops and offshore activities.
Drop anchor in the middle of port towns like Hvar or Korcula and explore straight off the boat – one of the many benefits of small-ship cruising.
Is this trip right for you?
This is a small-ship adventure cruise, which means you’ll be sailing on a motor yacht with up to 35 other people. The boat is spacious and comfortable, but it focuses more on the destination than on-board activities. Instead of a pool, we have the sea itself and you’ll stop for swim stops most days. There’s also no formal dress code to worry about. Wi-fi is available onboard.
Our boat moves under engine power rather than sailing, so all cabins will experience light engine noise when the boat is moving (and occasionally when we drop anchor). If you’re a light sleeper, it’s probably worth packing earplugs.
Unlike other ships that cruise through the night, we’ll spend our evenings docked at port. This will give you more time to dine ashore and enjoy those balmy Croatian evenings. Cruising will mostly take place during the day.
Onshore activities and excursions will involve a bit of walking. You’ll be visiting ancient sites and historical places, and at times you may have to cross cobbled streets and uneven ground, sometimes in hot conditions. If you have any concerns, please speak to your group leader before taking part.
If you’re sensitive to seasickness, talk to your doctor before the trip about medication – however, this yacht sails close to the coastline of Croatia in often sheltered areas, so choppy water is uncommon.
There are no lifts (elevators) on-board our boat, so you’ll have to navigate a few steep flights of stairs. Handrails are always available.
This is a small-ship adventure cruise, which means you’ll be sailing on a motor yacht with up to 35 other people. The boat is spacious and comfortable, but it focuses more on the destination than on-board activities. Instead of a pool, we have the sea itself and you’ll stop for swim stops most days. There’s also no formal dress code to worry about. Wi-fi is available onboard.
Our boat moves under engine power rather than sailing, so all cabins will experience light engine noise when the boat is moving (and occasionally when we drop anchor). If you’re a light sleeper, it’s probably worth packing earplugs.
Unlike other ships that cruise through the night, we’ll spend our evenings docked at port. This will give you more time to dine ashore and enjoy those balmy Croatian evenings. Cruising will mostly take place during the day.
Onshore activities and excursions will involve a bit of walking. You’ll be visiting ancient sites and historical places, and at times you may have to cross cobbled streets and uneven ground, sometimes in hot conditions. If you have any concerns, please speak to your group leader before taking part.
If you’re sensitive to seasickness, talk to your doctor before the trip about medication – however, this yacht sails close to the coastline of Croatia in often sheltered areas, so choppy water is uncommon.
There are no lifts (elevators) on-board our boat, so you’ll have to navigate a few steep flights of stairs. Handrails are always available.
Itinerary
Discover the hotspots of the Croatian coast on a cruising adventure
Navigate the gorgeous coastline of Croatia in comfort on this small-ship adventure cruise from Split to Dubrovnik. Soak up the sun, sea and salty breeze as you sail through the azure waters of the Adriatic, exploring islands, rivers, beaches and towns. Start in the ancient city of Split and walk through colourful Brac, before setting sail southbound. Drop anchor in Hvar and venture up the River Neretva. Check out the beautiful town of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, wander through the romantic Old Town of Korcula and enjoy tastings at a local winery, then dock in the walled city of Dubrovnik – whether you’re a Game of Thrones fan or just looking for a beautiful place to explore, this is the perfect city to end in (and stay longer, if you can)!
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Small cruise ship, Boat, Minibus
Accommodation
Small cruise ship (7 nights)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Brac - Oil Museum
Brac - Skrip Museum
Hvar - Leader led orientation walk
Hvar - Lavender and Honey Tour
Opuzen - Neretva river photo safari boat tour
Riverside Restaurant Dinner
Trpanj - Matusko winery visit and tasting
Mostar - Guided Tour with Coffee Experience
Korcula orientation walk
Dubrovnik - Local Guide
Optional activities
Mostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque - BAM6
Mostar - War Photo Exhibition - BAM6
Mostar - Old Bridge Museum - BAM10
Mostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque & Minaret - BAM15
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Important notes
This trip will be onboard the M/S Aurora. It has 18 cabins with private ensuites and can accommodate up to 36 customers
COMPLIMENTARY ARRIVAL TRANSFER
A complimentary arrival transfer is included from Split Airport to the Port of Split on day one of this trip or from the airport to the hotel if you have booked pre tour accommodation with us. Please provide your flight details at least 14 days prior to arrival so as we can organise this transfer for you.
PASSPORT DETAILS
Please provide your passport details at time of booking. It is essential we receive these details at least 14 days prior to departure as we must provide them to the Port authorities in order to comply with Maritime regulations.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
Single travellers will share a twin cabin with another traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer not to share, a single cabin supplement is available at an additional charge. A single passenger cannot be booked or confirmed in a double cabin (with a double bed) unless a single supplement is paid.
Reviews (109)
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Sean
Aug 23, 2025
We absolutely loved our Croatia experience with Intrepid. The itinerary was perfectly designed to showcase the country, balancing fascinating tours with time to relax and take it all in. Our trip leaders kept us informed every step of the way, sharing not only updates on excursions but also rich history and meaningful insights at each stop. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to explore Croatia!
Carl
Aug 07, 2025
The cruise by Intrepid we went on starting in Croatia was by far the most interesting and enjoyable organised trip we have ever been on, and would not hesitate to recommend Intrepid to anyone thinking of going on holiday and seeing destinations not seen by the “ run of the mill cruise companies “
Glen
Aug 07, 2025
A truly incredible trip! Our tour leader was a local who had such a clear passion for showing others what makes his country special. We went places no other cruise will take you and got to experience the welcoming and warm local people, food and culture at every stop. Everyone should do this trip at least once in their life.
Tena
Aug 06, 2025
The Croatia Coastal Cruising trip is one of the best tours I’ve ever done. The boat is gorgeous, the islands we visited are historically interesting and stunningly beautiful, but it was the tour leader, Dinko, who brought it all together beautifully. Book this trip - you won’t regret it.
Ely
Aug 06, 2025
This is the third Intrepid tour we have enjoyed and they never cease to amaze. This last small boat cruise was one of the best experiences we have ever enjoyed. Very professionally run, super friendly and knowledgeable making our holiday truly memorable. I can’t recommend Intrepid highly enough.
James
Aug 04, 2025
Whole trip could not be better
Joseph
Jul 26, 2025
We had a fantastic Croatian cruise with Intrepid. It contained a good mix of cultural and historical information but also had pleanty of time for relaxtion, recreation and socialising with our fellow travellers. The ship, it's accomodation and it's crew were amazing, great fun and showed us some amazing locations and scenery. Our tour guides Flutra and Dina were sensational hosts with great cultural, historical and local knowledge. We had so much fun with our Tour guides, crew and fellow guests. We very much recommend this tour of Croatia to anyone looking to relax, experience some great recreation and tours as well as meeting some lovely new people.
Susan
Jul 24, 2025
Far surpassed our expectations both on the standard of the boat and the itinerary. A great group of people and excellent hosts.
Samantha
Jul 24, 2025
Amazing Trip with Flutra and Dina as our Tour Leaders. Sailing the islands in a beautiful boat and crew with fabulous food and swimming spots
Judy
Jul 22, 2025
This is a great way to travel between Split and Dubrovnik as you get to visit a lot of the islands as well as swimming in the beautiful Adriatic Sea. It is a great balance of activities and relaxation, the food is great, you will love it.
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