Pearls of Croatia Cruise

Accommodation

MS Invictus

The luxurious MS Invictus is a First Class modern motor yacht built in 2020. With its classic lines and superb passenger facilities, it wouldn’t look out of place on the Côte d’Azur! Hosting just 36 guests ensures there’s always plenty of room to relax and unwind.

The 18 spacious cabins, spread across the salon deck, main deck and lower deck, are well appointed and contemporary in style. All feature double or twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with toiletries, air-conditioning, satellite LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe, radio, and hair dryer. Lower deck cabins have two portholes, while main deck cabins have windows. Main deck cabins are accessed from outside the ship, and lower deck cabins from within.

Public areas are well laid out and include an upper deck air-conditioned restaurant with a separate lounge-bar area, as well as an outside, covered terrace with tables and chairs – ideal should the weather turn.

The sun deck features sunbeds for soaking up the rays, or you can unwind in the Jacuzzi. During swim stops, head to the rear of the ship where you’ll find a swimming platform with ladders leading down to the clear blue waters of the Adriatic, offering easy access for a refreshing dip.

Please note: Due to the size and overall design of the MS Invictus, there is no lift between decks. A reasonable degree of mobility is therefore required for the cruise itinerary and to negotiate the stairs and gangways.

Excursions & Itinerary

Day 1 - UK to Croatia

Fly to Split and transfer to Trogir port to embark on the MS Invictus, where the captain, cruise manager and crew will welcome you aboard and help you settle into your comfortable, well-equipped cabin. Meet your travelling companions over drinks and a Welcome Dinner, which is included on board this evening. The ship remains moored in Trogir overnight, so perhaps after dinner you might like to go ashore and enjoy a drink in one of the local bars. The ship’s bar will also be open should you decide to stay on board.

Day 2 - Trogir – Bol - Hvar

As you enjoy a leisurely breakfast, you’ll be so glad you chose this yacht cruise. Our exclusively chartered yacht, which really is just like a private yacht, weighs anchor and sails out to sea. Trogir soon slips from view as we sail south towards the beautiful Dalmatian islands – but there are many wonderful places to discover before we return at the end of our cruise. On our cruise it is impossible for large cruise liners to call at most of the picturesque harbours on the islands which we will visit on the MS Invictus. This cruise includes six lunches and two evening meals, including a Captain’s Dinner, prepared on board. On other occasions you can step ashore to try local restaurants and, each evening, there’s the option to enjoy a nightcap at the ship’s relaxed upper-deck bar. Swimming is planned today at one of the most famous beaches in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat (the Golden Cape) near Bol. Bol is a typical small fisherman’s town turned into a popular tourist destination and there will be time for a walk or to have a coffee in one of the pavement cafes until lunch is served on board. After lunch our cruise continues towards Hvar which, with some 2,700 hours of sunshine each year, makes it Croatia’s sunniest island! On arrival we have a guided walking tour and then the evening is at leisure. There is a good choice of family owned restaurants in Hvar.

Day 3 - Hvar – Mljet National Park – Captain’s Dinner

This morning we sail towards the island of Mljet, which is a National Park and one of the most beautiful of the Croatian islands. We’ll make a swim stop along the way, then lunch will be served on board while cruising to Mljet National Park. On arrival there is an opportunity to explore the National Park with its two salt-water lakes (optional) and to enjoy the sun and sea on this peaceful island which, legend has it, was a favourite of the Greek hero Odysseus. This evening the Captain’s Dinner is served on board, offering a variety of delicious Mediterranean and Croatian dishes. The ship remains moored in Mljet overnight.

Day 4 - Mljet – Dubrovnik – Included Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast we sail for UNESCO listed Dubrovnik, which for many will be the highlight port of call on the cruise. Arriving in Dubrovnik’s bustling port in the afternoon, a coach takes us to meet our guide for our included walking tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, which is completely encircled by its 15th century stone walls. Dubrovnik was described as “heaven on earth” by George Bernard Shaw and is often referred to as the Pearl of the Adriatic. Learn all about the turbulent history of this amazing Adriatic city during our tour and discover its beauty whilst uncovering the treasures of the Old Town. The main avenue, the Stradun, is lined by inviting cafés and restaurants and is completely paved with marble. Other highlights will include the Franciscan Monastery that houses Europe's oldest pharmacy, and the Rector's Palace (entrances payable locally). After the tour the time is your own to make further discoveries in this fascinating city. Perhaps stroll around the 1,900 metres long walls or take a ride on the cable car to the top of Srd Hill for breathtaking views of the city and beyond and then choose a restaurant or cafe for dinner. A return coach transfer to the ship is scheduled for this evening or you can easily return on your own. We stay overnight in the port of this magical town.

Day 5 - Dubrovnik – Korcula

After breakfast we start our cruise to Korcula Island, making a swim stop on the way. Korcula Island is bursting with authenticity, tradition and untouched natural beauty with its picturesque villages, vineyards and olive groves. We have lunch on board as we cruise on to Korcula town. Step ashore to discover the narrow streets and crumbling fortifications of this lovely town on our included walking tour. This is – legend has it - the explorer Marco Polo’s birthplace and his house can be viewed among the splendid Venetian style architecture. On Korcula Island you can find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else in Croatia. After our guided walking tour, you are free to explore this beautiful town further. This evening, enjoy dinner ashore at your leisure in one of the innumerable harbour-side restaurants and cafés. Overnight stay in Korcula.

Day 6 - Korcula - Pucisca

After breakfast you’ll want to head out onto the sun deck to watch the breathtaking coast of Korcula Island slide by as we cruise towards the beautiful island of Brac and the picturesque harbour of Pucisca. In tiny Pucisca, everywhere you turn is pretty as a picture thanks to the town’s skill for stone masonry. Cream-coloured townhouses and gently swaying palms give the place a model village look, while sleek yachts like ours and waterfront cafés around the sheltered harbour show off a touch of riviera chic. This evening relax with an aperitif and enjoy dinner at a restaurant of your choosing.

Day 7 - Pucisca – Split - Trogir

This morning after breakfast we cruise across from Brac to the mainland and the historic city of Split. More than 1,700 years old, this spirited destination is anything but tired. Situated at the heart of the Dalmatian Coast, Split has a charming old town centred around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diocletian's Palace. Our included walking tour takes us through this extraordinary Imperial Palace, built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian as his retirement residence, where he lived from 305 AD. Croatia’s second-largest city is bursting with energy and Mediterranean character, with ancient streets, lively squares, cafés and restaurants all woven into the remains of the Roman palace. After our visit to Split, we set sail for Trogir, where the ship will moor overnight. This evening you are free to explore Trogir’s beautiful old town, with its many bars and restaurants, and enjoy dinner at your leisure. Afterwards, perhaps return on board for a farewell drink on the sun deck beneath the night sky.

Day 8 - Trogir – UK

After breakfast we disembark from the MS Invictus and return to the airport at the appropriate time for our return flight to the UK.