Croatia Coast and Islands Cruise
Book on this fantastic value Croatia coastal cruise and cultural tour, taking in the stunning Islands of Krk, Rab, Losinj and Cres. Discover the lovely year-round climate, breathtaking natural beauty and historic heritage of these four fascinating islands, and the attractive riviera resort of Opatija.
Your Tour Includes
TRAVEL
Return flights and transfers
Included travel insurance
ACCOMMODATION
7 nights on board
Porterage aboard ship
Evening entertainment three nights per week
EXPERIENCES
Tour Manager
Cres island visit and guided walk
Mali Losinj town guided walk
Rab old town guided walk
Goli Otok island visit
Krk old town guided walk
Vrbnik winery tour
Opatija guided walk
FOOD & DRINK
Free bar open for 11 hours a day
Local wines, beers and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Welcome drink reception
7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D)
Day 1 UK-Pula-Rabac-Island of Cres
Fly to Pula and transfer to the port of Rabac (27 miles, 45 minutes) to board your ship, MV Dalmatia (3 ⚓). Depart for Cres, which was formerly part of Mali Losinj until the Romans dug a channel to separate them! Covered with forests, olive trees and vineyards Cres is home to the rare griffon vulture. Visit the harbour and Roman ruins of the town on an included walking tour. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner.
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 Cres to Mali Losinj
After breakfast sail on to the island of Mali Losinj and join a guided walking tour of the town and visit to the Garden of Fine Scents.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3 Mali Losinj-Susak-Rab
Cruise to Susak, a small island famous for its yellow sandy beaches. Continue to the island of Rab where you’ll moor overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4 Rab
Join a walking tour of Rab's medieval town where you can admire Venetian architecture and perhaps, after lunch, take an optional island sightseeing tour of Rab and discover a unique and authentic side of this beautiful island.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 Rab to St Grgur to Krk
Your cruise continues this morning with lunch on board at St Grgur followed by a short visit to the island and then a brief visit to Goli Otok island. Continue to Krk.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 Krk-Opatija
After breakfast join an included walking tour of the old town of Krk. Afterwards transfer by coach to Vrbnik, one of the most famous Croatian villages, to tour a family-run winery and taste the local wine. Cruise to the Opatija Riviera on the mainland which is lined with luxurious villas and beautiful parks. The popular spa resort of Opatija was a favourite with past royals, artists and politicians. Discover more about its illustrious past on a guided walking tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7 Opatija-Rabac
This morning perhaps take an optional bus tour to the Istrian Peninsula and a boat trip to visit the National Park Brijuni Islands. The 14 islands are home to many rare plants and animals. Your optional excursion includes a visit to the ancient Roman amphitheatre at Pula. Return to the ship for the Captain’s farewell dinner. Your ship moors overnight in Rabac.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8 Rabac-Pula-UK
Transfer to the airport (27 miles, 45 minutes) for your flight to the UK.
Meals Included: Breakfast