Sunday, July 19 – Zadar

We arrive in Zadar from Plitvice in the afternoon, and after some time to get settled in the cabins, we all meet for a welcome dinner onboard, with views of Zadar’s medieval walls on one side, and Zadar port on the other side. After dinner, Zadar is just a step away. Across the road and through the gates, you enter the old town core of the historically most important city on the Eastern Adriatic. (WR, D)

Monday, July 20 – Zadar – Biograd na Moru – Vodice – Šibenik

After breakfast, we join our local guide who takes us through the intricate streets and more intricate history of Zadar. Following the tour, we return to the ship and start our first sail of the week, to the nearby town of Biograd na Moru.

Here we disembark and make our way to The Roca family farm, where some of the best cured meats and local delicacies are on full display, prepared in the traditional Dalmatian way.

As the bus takes us to Vodice, we see that our ship is already there, waiting to take us on our first swim stop of the week. After a light late lunch, we spend several hours enjoying the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic.

We pull into Šibenik in the late afternoon, through the spectacular channel of St. Anthony, and by the fortress of St. Nicholas, which has guarded the entrance for almost 4 centuries.

In the evening, we explore Šibenik, with its 4 fortresses, the beautiful cathedral of St. James, and its many local eateries and bars. (B, L)

Tuesday, July 21 – Šibenik – Primošten

After breakfast, a short bus ride takes us to the Krka National Park, one of the most popular and beautiful wonders of nature in all of Croatia.

As we walk beneath and amongst the lush vegetation, the trail takes us to Skradinski Buk, a truly massive waterfall that Nikola Tesla harnessed to create the 2nd hydropower plant in history.

After our time at the park has concluded, our ship awaits us in Primošten, where we arrive in the early afternoon. Lunch is served onboard, and afterward, there is no shortage of options.

Hundreds and hundreds of meters of beach are between us and the Old Town, continuing way beyond even the town core. Many restaurants are near as well, and the charming old town hides many sleepy little alleys, shops, and sunset spots.

We decided to treat this as a beach day, right? So, upon return to Primošten, you’ll have lunch and enjoy the afternoon on the beach, just meters away from the ship. (B, L)

Wednesday, July 22 – Primošten – Trogir – Stari Grad

Set sail from Primošten and dock into the town of Trogir for a morning of exploration. You will join our guide for a walking tour of Trogir whose rich history, influenced by many people (Greeks, Romans, Venetians), is visible on every single step of its beautiful narrow cobbled streets. You will admire the architecture of Trogir’s most imposing monument, the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, built in Romanesque-Gothic style.

We return to the ship at the appropriate time and enjoy lunch on the way to our swim stop. We anchor in the bay of Stari Grad, surrounded by ancient pine forests and the clean waters of Hvar Island. Late in the afternoon, we dock into Stari Grad port (town port or ferry port), either in the old town or 15 minutes away, and stroll through the magical cobbled streets of the oldest town on the Adriatic, in search of one of its many traditional restaurants. (B, L)

Thursday, July 23 – Stari Grad – Hvar

We leave Stari Grad early in the morning, in preparation for a special day. Somewhere in the bay of Stari Grad or Pakleni Islands, we find a secluded little cove, where we anchor for the longest and best swim stop of the week. As lunch approaches, we can enjoy it right there, on the beach, as the crew will bring out a BBQ spread right in front of us. Feet in the water, and a burger in hand, we don’t have a single care in the world at this moment. The swim stop lasts long into the afternoon, and we move to dock into Hvar in the late evening. But don’t worry, this town never sleeps, and the restaurants, clubs, and bars are open late into the night. Some of the local sights are as well. After a guided tour of the town, we enjoy the best that Hvar has to offer. (B, L)

Friday, July 24 – Hvar – Korčula – Anchor night Polače/Mljet Island

We set sail for Korčula early in the morning, to get there in the mid-morning. After a walking tour, we enjoy a couple of hours of free time in this picturesque, but conveniently tiny medieval town. We get to the ship at our arranged time and move towards our anchor spot, enjoying lunch on the way. As we dock in the late afternoon, we have hours and hours to swim before the Captain’s dinner, when we all dress up in our fanciest clothes and enjoy a showcase of our chef’s talents, followed by the rowdiest party of the week. The ship’s stern lights allow us to enjoy swimming late into the night. (B, L, CD)

Saturday, July 25 – Anchor – Dubrovnik

We stay at our swim stop throughout the morning, for as long as we possibly can, until it’s time for us to make our way towards Dubrovnik. At an arranged time, we are taken to the Old Town by bus, and after the walking tour, we enjoy the rest of the evening in the old town core of Dubrovnik, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world. Return to the ship at your leisure. (B, L)

Sunday, July 26 – Disembarkation

After breakfast, it is time to vacate our cabins. The transfers to your flight will pick you up at an appropriate time. (B)