MS Stella Maris Cruise

Adriatic Cruise | Croatia

MS Stella Maris, built in 2017, offers two variations on a Split-return cruise. The M204 itinerary ventures south reaching as far down as Kotor in Montenegro, stopping at Dubrovnik, Cavtat and Korčula to name just a few of the stops. The K250 itinerary heads north from Split all the way up to Rab and the untouched island of Mali Lošinj before returning to Split via Sali and Hvar. With either itinerary you will be blown away by Croatia’s breath-taking islands and crystal clear waters.

Cruise Highlights:

  • 18 en-suite cabins
  • Sightseeing Tours Included
  • Captain's Dinner included
  • Free WiFi on board
  • Half Board
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  • Guide Price:

  • £POA Per Person

  • Price Based On: 2 adults sharing a Lower Deck Cabin on Half Board with return flights from London Gatwick, return private taxi transfers, 20kg baggage See More

  • Duration:

  • 8 Days, 7 Nights

  • Board Basis:

  • Half Board

  • Cruise Category:

  • Supreme

  • Cruise Type:

  • Ocean Cruise

  • # of Cabins:

  • 18 en-suite cabins

  • Start / Finish:

  • Split / Split (K200)
    Split / Split (M204)
    Split / Split (K250)

  • Departures:

  • K200 Split Return Cruise
    2023
    May 06, 13, 20, 27
    September 30
    October 07

    M204 Split Return Cruise
    2023
    June 03, 10, 17, 24
    September 02, 09, 16, 23

    K250 Split Return Cruise
    2023
    July 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
    August 05, 12, 19, 26

  • Optional Extras:

  • Optional excursions and upgrades may be available depending on chosen itinerary and vessel. Please contact us for more details.

What's Included:

  • Itinerary:
  • K200 Split Return / K250 Split Return / M204 Split ReturnView Full Itinerary
  • Meals Included:
  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, Welcome Dinner (Day 1), Captains Dinner (Day 5)
  • Guide:
  • Professional Cruise Manager throughout
  • Excursions:
  • • City tours of Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar and Split
    • Guided tour of Mljet National Park
    • Wine Tasting in Korcula
  • Flights:
  • Return flights from your chosen UK airport with 20kg baggage allowance
  • Transfers:
  • Private transfer to/from airport on arrival and departure
  • ATOL:
  • ATOL Protection

What's Not Included:

  • Tips:
  • Tips for guides and crew
  • Beverages:
  • Beverages on board
  • Port Tax:
  • Port Tax + Tourist Tax of €35pp - payable locally
  • Entrance Fees:
Note: * The cruising route is subject to change at the discretion of the captain depending on weather conditions. Taxes and fees of €35pp are to be paid on board in cash. Entrance fee to the National Park are not included in the cost of your holiday and must be paid locally should you want to enter. This cruise may not be suitable for the very elderly, people with walking difficulties or children. All tours/activities/excursions are operated by local, independent suppliers and your contract will not be with us, but with them, subject to their terms and conditions. When booked locally, we are not responsible for the availability, operation or risks that may be involved with these tours/activities/excursions.

Full Itinerary

Embarkation in Split

Day 1 | Saturday

You will be transferred from Split airport or your Split hotel to the harbour, where embarkation begins at 13:00. Settle down in your cabin before attending a Welcome Reception followed by dinner in the evening.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Split - Bol - Jelsa

Day 2 | Sunday

Morning depart to Bol on Brac Island where you will discover one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Mediterranean - "Zlatni Rat" (the Golden Horn), which is constantly changing direction due to the ocean currents. Optional swim if weather permits. Return to the ship for lunch and set sail for Jelsa on the island of Hvar. One of Hvar's most picturesque towns, Jelsa is nestled in amongst hills dense with pine trees. The town quay extends all the way around the harbour with numerous laid moorings. Stroll around the town to see old stone streets, squares, churches, and parks. Enjoy a coffee in the main square and soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere of this bustling town. Your evening is free to explore Jelsa on your own.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Jelsa - Korcula (Wine Tasting)

Day 3 | Monday

Early morning start for the island of Korcula with a swim stop, if the weather permits, in one of the many pristine bays. Time to relax and lunch on board. Continue towards Korcula, the most well preserved medieval town, thought to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Take a walking tour through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history and enjoy some wine tasting in one of the local wine bars. Your evening is free to explore the town on your own.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Korčula - Dubrovnik

Day 4 | Tuesday

In the morning we sail to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival you will enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Old Town, starting with a bus ride above the Old Town to enjoy the incredible panoramic views. Then, at the historical centre of Dubrovnik, talk a walk through Stradun, the famous street and a square, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After your city tour, you will be left to explore the city where you could visit the city walls, the Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s second oldest pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace, the Cathedral, or take a boat ride to Lokrum island or the cable car to the top of the Mount Srd. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Dubrovnik - Mljet

Day 5 | Wednesday

In the morning we head further north to the Island of Mljet. Mljet National Park encompasses five types of forest, many species of birds and two deep lakes: Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and Malo Jezero (Small Lake). Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes. Alternatively, you can rent a bicycle, scooter or kayak to explore the island on your own. Tonight, we enjoy the Captain’s Dinner on board.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Mljet - Hvar

Day 6 | Thursday

Enjoy a relaxing swim break during your morning cruise. Continue sailing through lunch, arriving this afternoon in Hvar, a favourite holiday destination for international celebrities and the jet-set, but also a charming seaside town with eight centuries of architecture. Take a walking tour around the old town with its picturesque narrow streets and the first public theatre in Europe (older than Shakespeare’s theatre in the UK), the Franciscan Monastery and much more. Your evening is free to explore further and dine at one of the many restaurants in town.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Hvar - Split

Day 7 | Friday

We head to our final port, Split, with a stop along the way to swim, cool off and relax (weather permitting) with lunch on board. In the late afternoon we arrive in Split to take a walking tour of the historic old city; the tour takes us to the Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. Your evening is free in Split.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Disembark in Split

Day 8 | Saturday

After your breakfast you will disembark for your flight back home or to extend your break in Split.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Embarkation in Dubrovnik

Day 1 | Saturday

You will be transferred from Dubrovnik airport or your Dubrovnik hotel to the harbour, where embarkation begins at 13:00. Settle down in your cabin before attending a Welcome Reception followed by dinner in the evening.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Dubrovnik - Korcula

Day 2 | Sunday

Early morning start for the island of Korcula with a swim stop, if the weather permits, in one of the many pristine bays en route. Time to relax and lunch on board. Continue towards Korcula, the most well preserved medieval town, thought to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Take a walking tour through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history and enjoy some wine tasting in one of the local wine bars. Your evening is free to explore the town on your own.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Korčula - Makarska

Day 3 | Monday

Today we continue our adventure by sailing to the town of Makarska, one of the most popular tourist areas on the Adriatic coast due to its long pebbly beaches and the nearby scenic mountains in the background, which create a specific climate and provide picturesque views. After lunch on board, you will have free time to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the fresh sea air by walking west along the green St. Peter peninsula and then further to the beach for a lovely 2km walk along the seaside promenade, or to explore the streets and squares of the Old Town behind the main promenade, abundant with galleries, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants. Overnight in the port of Makarska.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Makarska - Pucisca - Split

Day 4 | Tuesday

Our journey then continues towards Pucisca, situated on the island of Brac, a village famed for its stone sculpture, where you can visit an amazing stonemasonry school (optional). After visiting Pucisca set sail to Split with a stop along the way to swim and relax, if weather permits, with lunch on board. In the late afternoon we arrive at Split to spend the night. Arriving in Split, join a guided tour of the city, visit the seafront promenade and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical centre of the city is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your evening is free in Split.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Split - Hvar

Day 5 | Wednesday

In the morning set sail to Hvar, one of the most popular islands in the Adriatic. A sightseeing tour of Hvar town will explore the first public theatre in Europe and many more historical sites. Spend the evening and night in Hvar. Note: Due to the limited capacity of Hvar harbour (during peak season in July and August) your port of call may be substituted for Stari Grad/Jelsa. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Hvar.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Hvar - Mljet

Day 6 | Thursday

In the morning we head further south to the Island of Mljet. Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes of Mljet National Park and enjoy a boat ride to St Mary's Isle to visit the ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and church dating back to the 12th Century. Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters or kayaks to explore the National Park and the island on your own. Tonight we will enjoy a Captain’s dinner and overnight in the port of Pomena.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Mljet - Dubrovnik

Day 7 | Friday

In the morning we sail to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival you will enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Old Town, starting with a bus ride above the Old Town to enjoy the incredible panoramic views. Then, at the historical centre of Dubrovnik, talk a walk through Stradun, the famous street and a square, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After your city tour, you will be left to explore the city where you could visit the city walls, the Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s second oldest pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace, the Cathedral, or take a boat ride to Lokrum island or the cable car to the top of the Mount Srd. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Disembark In Dubrovnik

Day 8 | Saturday

After your breakfast you will disembark for your flight back home or to extend your break in Dubrovnik.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Embarkation in Split

Day 1 | Saturday

You will be transferred from Split airport or your Split hotel to the harbour, where embarkation begins at 13:00. Settle down in your cabin before attending a Welcome Reception followed by dinner in the evening.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Split - Trogir (Krka National Park)

Day 2 | Sunday

In the morning enjoy a guided tour of Split. Visit the seafront promenade and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical center of the city is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Set sail to the old Dalmatian town of Trogir, sometimes referred to as a “miniature Venice” or a “mini Dubrovnik” because of its ancient walls; or a floating museum - as it has masterful architecture including some stunning Venetian palaces. After disembarking in Trogir we will take the bus to Krka National Park. You will discover the park's pristine nature and iconic waterfalls in an area extremely rich with flora and fauna. Overnight in Trogir.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Trogir - Stari Grad

Day 3 | Monday

Morning guided tour of Trogir with a local tour guide. Enjoy sailing towards Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, with a swimming stop and lunch on board. Stari Grad is one of the oldest towns in Europe with many friendly and cheap konobas (traditional Dalmatian bistros) and restaurants in the backstreets of the old town. The countryside around the town - Stari Grad Plain - and the charming old town centre have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2008. Your evening is free to explore Stari Grad on your own.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Stari Grad - Hvar - Vis

Day 4 | Tuesday

We depart Stari Grad in the morning towards the city of Hvar. A sightseeing tour of Hvar town will reveal the first public theatre in Europe and many more fascinating historical sites. Afterwards we continue to Vis. The town of Vis is located on the northern side of Hvar island and was developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban centre in Croatia, formed by the Greeks in the 4th century B.C. Visit the remains of the Roman Baths, the Church or Our Lady and the city museum or take a stroll to enjoy the views of the beautiful Villae Rusticae situated along the coast. Your evening is free in Vis.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Vis - Bisevo - Korcula

Day 5 | Wednesday

Leaving Vis we will have an early morning cruise towards Bisevo island to visit the Blue Cave (weather permitting - you will be informed of the situation at the time), a magnificent natural phenomenon on an islet just in front of the town of Komiza. Afterwards we cruise towards Korcula island’s main settlement, known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, one of the world’s most famous explorers. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Afternoon arrival in Korcula followed by a guided walking tour of one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Korcula has an abundant choice of restaurants and there are numerous bars and clubs for those looking for evening entertainment. Overnight in Korcula.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Korcula - Mljet - Slano (Oyster Tasting)

Day 6 | Thursday

In the morning we head further south to the Island of Mljet. Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in Mljet National Park. Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters or kayaks to explore the island on your own. Lunch on board and departure for a small village called Slano on the mainland, a peaceful fishermen’s village and the starting point to Ston, another once fortified village famous for its oysters, situated on the Peljesac peninsula. The peninsula is known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. After exploring the town we head to a nearby village to enjoy some authentic local oyster tasting. Tonight you will enjoy a Captain’s Dinner with live music. Overnight in Slano.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Slano - Elaphiti Islands - Dubrovnik

Day 7 | Friday

Early morning cruise to the Elaphiti islands with a swimming stop at a secluded bay, a beautiful place to spend the morning. Before lunch we sail to Dubrovnik - before we moor at port we will cruise alongside the spectacular old city walls while lunch is served. After docking you will join a guided tour and panoramic ride (transfer included). After enjoying the panoramic views, we will arrive at the historical centre of Dubrovnik and walk through Stradun, which is both a street and a square and the most famous place inside the town walls. The famous old city has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After your city tour you will be left to explore on your own - visit the city walls, the Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s second oldest pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace and the Cathedral, or maybe take a boat ride to Lokrum island or the cable car to the top of Mount Srd. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Disembark In Dubrovnik

Day 8 | Saturday

After your breakfast you will disembark for your flight back home or to extend your break in Dubrovnik.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Note: * The cruising route is subject to change at the discretion of the captain depending on weather conditions. Taxes and fees 35pp are to be paid on board in cash. Entrance fee to the National Park are not included in the cost of your holiday and must be paid locally should you want to enter. This cruise may not be suitable for the very elderly, people with walking difficulties or children. All tours/activities/excursions are operated by local, independent suppliers and your contract will not be with us, but with them, subject to their terms and conditions. When booked locally, we are not responsible for the availability, operation or risks that may be involved with these tours/activities/excursions.

Cabins:

18 cabins to accommodate up to 38 guests.

All cabins are fully air-conditioned and include a private bathroom

LCD TV

Safety Deposit Box

Hairdryer

Internal communication system

Cuisine:

Half Board including Breakfast buffet & 3 course lunch

Welcome Dinner included on first night

Captain’s Dinner included

Complimentary coffee, tea & fresh fruits daily

Entertainment:

Free WiFi on board

Bar

Leisure Facilities:

Sun Deck with sunbeds

Other:

Professional Cruise Manager throughout

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