Croatia Cruise Aboard the Adriatic King '26

Experience the Croatian Islands July 19-26, 2026

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Wanna have the most amazing vacation of your life? Join me in July of 2026 on a Private Yacht in Croatia! It. Is. Amazing! AND this time…Quintess Vacations will be exploring the GORGEOUS country of SLOVENIA before we embark on our Cruise. 

Pre-Yacht Slovenian Adventure

July 15-19, 2026

Quintess Vacations will be leading you through the unspoiled country of Slovenia prior to our bougie yacht cruise. Come with us to explore Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, Zagreb and Plitvice National Park. A private guided tour through this small European country. Slovenia boasts stunning alpine scenery, crystal-clear lakes, and charming medieval towns. Known for its friendly locals and delicious cuisine, it offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Total Price – $2,973.00 per person (double Occupancy)
Deposit – $500.00 per person 

Pre-Yacht Slovenian Adventure Itinerary

Day 1: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 | Arrival to Ljubljana

WELCOME TO SLOVENIA!

This small European country boasts stunning alpine scenery, crystal-clear lakes, and charming medieval towns. Known for its friendly locals and delicious cuisine, it offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Upon arrival in Ljubljana airport, after you make your way through customs and luggage claim, look for your driver in the international arrivals area, this person will be holding the IWorld of Travel sign with our logo and your name on it. Then, you will depart in your private transportation to your hotel.

In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel, where you can sample some traditional Slovenian cuisine while getting to know your surroundings.

Hotel: Grand Hotel Union – Ljubljana

Meals: Dinner

 

Day 2: Thursday, 16 July 2026 | Ljubljana

Start your day with breakfast before heading out for a private guided tour of Ljubljana.

Your guide will introduce you to the charming capital, taking you through its vibrant streets, scenic bridges, and historic landmarks, including a visit to Ljubljana Castle.

Enjoy a delicious lunch with panoramic views at the castle.

In the afternoon, journey to the famous Postojna Cave, one of Slovenia’s most remarkable natural attractions. Stroll through its winding passages and marvel at the impressive stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over thousands of years.

Return to Ljubljana for an evening at leisure.

Hotel: Grand Hotel Union – Ljubljana

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

 

Day 3: Friday, 17 July 2026 | Bled & Bohinj

The whole day is dedicated to Slovenia’s most iconic alpine destinations: Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj.

Visit the picture-perfect Lake Bled, where you can take a traditional Pletna boat ride to Bled Island, explore Bled Castle perched high above the lake, and perhaps even try the famous Bled cream cake.

Continue your journey to the serene Lake Bohinj, surrounded by the peaks of the Julian Alps.

Enjoy a leisurely lunch and explore the Triglav National Park before returning for dinner. This day will leave you enchanted by Slovenia’s natural beauty.

Afterwards, return to your hotel in Ljubljana.

Hotel: Grand Hotel Union – Ljubljana

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

Day 4: Saturday, 18 July 2026 | Ljubljana – Zagreb

After breakfast, check out and embark on a scenic drive to Zagreb, Croatia’s bustling capital in a 90-minute journey.

On the way, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor some Croatian specialties.

In the afternoon, enjoy a private guided tour of Zagreb. Your guide will show you around the city’s historical landmarks, including Ban Jelačić Square, the Cathedral of Zagreb, and the colorful St. Mark’s Church.

The evening is yours to explore Zagreb at your own pace, perhaps dining in one of the city’s lively restaurants or cafés.

Hotel: Esplanade Hotel – Zagreb

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

 

Day 5: Sunday, 19 July 2026 | Zagreb – Plitvice – Zadar

After breakfast and checking out your hotel, meet your guide and depart in your private transportation heading out on a scenic drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Spend the morning exploring the park’s breathtaking chain of lakes and waterfalls, connected by wooden footbridges and surrounded by lush greenery.

After lunch, continue your journey and after 90 minutes, arrival in Zadar, a charming coastal city known for its historical architecture and stunning sunsets. The day ends with your arrival in Zadar, where you can relax or take a stroll along the waterfront.

At the appropriate time, you will be taken to the port to board the next part of your journey: yacht time!

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Program includes:

  • Selected accommodations with daily breakfast
  • 3 nights in Ljubljana
  • 1 night in Zagreb
  • 1 Private arrival transfer from LJU airport (LJU) to the hotel. (*additional transfers will incur additional cost)
  • Coach transfer as per the itinerary
  • Private departure transfer from the hotel to Zadar cruise port
  • Guide provided throughout the 4-Day tour
  • LJUBLJANA WALKING CITY TOUR, (4-5 hours) Private tour, guide, entrance fee (Ljubljana castle), return ticket funicular
  • Half Day BLED TOUR, (3 hours) Private tour, entrance fee (Bled castle), lunch
  • POSTOJNA CAVE, (2 hours), entrance fee (Postojna cave)
  • PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK, (4 hours), Private tour, guide, entrance fee, lunch

 

Program does not include:

  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages during meals
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for staff or gratuities
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • City hotel tax
  • Additional transfers upon arrival to Ljubljana

Click here for an inside look at the Slovenia Pre

Croatia Yacht Cruise

July 19-26, 2026

Quintess Vacations will be setting sail on board the Adriatic King July 19th, 2026. We will start further up North in Zadar and make our way leisurely down the Croatian Coastline. Our own private luxury yacht cruises us around tiny coves, beaches and ports. We will stop daily for mesmerizing swims where the sea is a blue green color you could only dream of. Sip beer, cocktails and sodas as you float in the cool water, kayak around the coves, try your hand at stand up paddle boarding and explore the shore! Our very own personal Chef will create drool worthy meals each day for us to indulge in and then in the late afternoon, we will pull into ports where the towns are right at our yacht gangway. Wander ashore, enjoy guided walking tours and learn about the history of Croatia. You can shop in boutique stores owned by locals, dine on delicious Mediterranean cuisine and drink Croatian Wine until you can no longer see straight! Everyone should experience Croatia! The Adriatic King has a cabin with your name on it! Come get fancy with us where you will feel SPOILED for sure! 

8-day cruise: Zadar, Biograd na Moru, Roca Prosciutto farm, Vodice, Šibenik, Primošten, Trogir, Split, Stari Grad, Hvar, Korčula, Dubrovnik

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)

 

aerial photo of buildings and body of water

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)

 

aerial view of city buildings near body of water during daytime

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)

Price includes:

  • En-suite accommodations for a 7-night luxury cruise, from ZADAR to DUBROVNIK
  • Daily Breakfast and lunch
  • Welcome dinner
  • Captain’s Dinner & White Night Party
  • Fun Beach Picnic Party
  • Arrival transfers to/from yacht in Zadar & Dubrovnik
  • Sightseeing tours with expert, licensed local guides in most of the towns
  • Excursion to Roca, Prosciutto farm (coach transfer and appetizers)
  • Excursion to Krka National Park (coach transfer, guide, and entrance)
  • Port taxes and fees
  • Room serviced every day
  • Air-conditioned cabins
  • Wi-Fi (signal might be less strong during sailing times)
  • Members of the crew to look after your every whim
  • Cruise Manager (who takes care of things like restaurant reservations or a rental car for the day, etc.)
  • Quintess Vacations as your hosts!

 

What is not included?

  • Airfare
  • Alcohol; full service bar onboard with awesome bartenders (coffee, tea, water cooler included)
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities 

Croatia Cruise 2026 Registration: Open

Deposits:

Payment can be made by Venmo, Zelle, check or cash. No cabins are held until deposit is made.  Credit card payments will incur a 4% fee.

  • Deposit is a non-refundable $750 per person
  • 50% of balance due Thursday March 19, 2026, also non-refundable
  • Remaining balance is due Tuesday May 19, 2026, at which time the entire cost becomes non-refundable


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Travel insurance is highly recommended. The price for travel insurance for covered reasons will be dependent on trip cost and ages of guests. A policy quote will be sent following the first deposit.

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