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Croatian Island Explorer

From £3,124
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: May 2025 - Oct 2025
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From £3,124
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: May 2025 - Oct 2025

Tour Overview

Sail past secret coves, red-roofed villages and ancient olive groves on this island-hopping cruise across the glorious Adriatic Sea. Along the way, discover chic towns, sparkling waterfalls and secluded beaches, sample delicious local wine and cuisine, and take in magnificent views from the highest point in the Adriatic islands.
  • cruise holiday Cruise
  • meals included tour Half Board
  • all highlights included All Highlights Included
  • flight choices Flight Choices
  • max group size Max Group Size 20
Croatian Island Explorer Tour Map Enlarge map

Stay amazing

Experience the luxury of this stunning ship, MV Paradis. Along with fully equipped cabins, you'll be free to enjoy the bar area and lounging sundeck with deck-beds. Lay back and take in the Croatian coast as you sail by.

Your Holiday Includes

  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
  • Return flights from London
  • 7 nights on board MV Paradis
  • A guaranteed cabin of your own
  • 17 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners including a welcome 'Paradis' cocktail & farewell meal
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Tour of Trogir & visit to a Croatian tailor
  • Krka National Park
  • Vineyard wine-tasting
  • Tasting of wine & homemade olive oil on board
  • Tour of historical Sibenik
  • Tour of Zadar
  • Tour of the sophisticated island of Hvar
  • Visit the island of Brac
  • Enjoy a glass of wine at the top of Vidova Gora – the highest peak of the Adriatic islands
  • Tour of Split & the fascinating Diocletian’s Palace
  • Captain’s dinner on board
  • Farewell meal on board

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Split

Today you will fly to Split and transfer to the harbour where your ship, MV Paradis, is waiting for you. Get to know your fellow travellers over a 'Paradis' cocktail and a welcome reception, followed by dinner.

Meals included: D
Next day

Day 2 Krka National Park & Sibenik

Krka National Park is a spectacular area, home to impressive waterfalls and hundreds of species of plants, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish. After breakfast we'll dock in Sibenik. We'll head to the National Park for a tour before continuing to a vineyard, where we'll enjoy a tasting accompanied by a delicious tapas-style lunch. We’ll dock at Sibenik this evening where dinner is served on board the ship.

Meals included: B,L,D
Next day

Day 3 Zadar

Sibenik is a historical city, rich in cultural monuments, not least its cathedral – a Gothic-Renaissance building made entirely from stone. Enjoy time to discover the city before we set sail for Zadar after lunch. Here, we have free time to explore Roman ruins, medieval churches and vibrant restaurants. Unforgettable sights and sounds await as you discover the famous Sea Organ - stone stairs and pipes which turn the movement of the waves into music, and the Sun Salutation light installation, which uses solar energy to create a light show through the night.

Meals included: B,L
Next day

Day 4 Zlarin

Zadar has a lot to offer, and we will enjoy a walking tour this morning to take in a few more of its highlights. We’ll begin with a visit to the famous fish market, before continuing through the mighty city walls and discovering the Roman forum, which dates back to the 1st century AD, and the church of St Donatus – the symbol of the city.
Enjoy lunch on board the ship as we sail towards Zlarin, a small island punctuated with cypress trees and fringed by stunning beaches. Once moored, we’ll enjoy a tasting of wonderful Croatian wines on board. We’ll also enjoy dinner on board the ship this evening.

Meals included: B,L,D
Next day

Day 5 Hvar

Make sure you are on deck this morning as you sail past ancient olive groves, lush vineyards and fragrant lavender fields during your approach to the island of Hvar.
After lunch we'll step ashore in the main town, also called Hvar, one of Croatia's most fashionable resorts, which is dominated by a Renaissance cathedral. We'll head off on a walking tour of Hvar this afternoon before you've the chance to explore at leisure. The town has a good selection of bars and restaurants which stay open late into the evening. Meals included: B,L
Next day

Day 6 Brac

Brac is a picturesque island boasting Croatia's most stunning beach, Zlatni Rat. We'll set sail for the island this morning, enjoying lunch in one of the pleasant bays en route before arriving in the town of Milna in the early afternoon.

The best view of the beach is from the highest peak of all the Adriatic islands, Vidova Gora, and we'll take in the stunning vistas while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine. Back on the ship, we'll be served a Captain's dinner.

Meals included: B,L,D
Next day

Day 7 Trogir & Split

This morning we explore the small and lovely medieval town of Trogir, boasting a castle and an array of historical buildings. Visit a tailor's workshop where a presentation will introduce you to the Croatian 'Gena' suit. Then we'll discover Croatia's second-largest city, Split. Our guide will introduce us to all the highlights including Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following the tour, we'll have free time. Why not seek out a café nestled into the palace walls or a restaurant on the sophisticated Riva promenade, before returning to the ship. Later, we'll gather for a farewell meal and later watch the sun set over the Adriatic with a drink onboard. Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 8 Split - UK

Today we'll transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Meals included: B
Additional Information

Additional Information

Please note: Due to the popularity of these cruises, you may be required to cross other vessels in busy ports. You will be required to ascend/descend steps when moving between decks on board. To maximise your enjoyment of this holiday a certain amount of walking is essential.

  1. Memorable Moment

    Breathtaking views of the Adriatic coast from the highest peak Vidova Gora, whilst enjoying a glass of wine.

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

MV Paradis

Facilities include complimentary water, afternoon tea or coffee with biscuits, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned dining room with bar area, lounging sundeck with deck-beds. Fully equipped cabins (A/C, safe deposit box, hair dryer, cupboard & wardrobe cabinet and daily cabin cleaning). Your holiday price is based on a lower deck cabin. If you would like to upgrade to a main deck cabin please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist.

Facilities include complimentary water, afternoon tea or coffee with biscuits, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned dining room with bar area, lounging sundeck with deck-beds. Fully equipped cabins (A/C, safe deposit box, hair dryer, cupboard & wardrobe cabinet and daily cabin cleaning). Your holiday price is based on a lower deck cabin. If you would like to upgrade to a main deck cabin please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist.

After 2 1/2 years of no overseas travel, I chose Just You to return to travelling and I was not disappointed. A week aboard the beautiful MV Paradis on the Croatian Island Explorer tour was ideal. The service on board the Paradis was excellent with a very friendly and helpful crew. The right mix of walking tours, organised activities and free time to swim or relax whilst sailing around beautiful Croatian islands made for a very relaxing holiday. I will definitely be returning to see more of this beautiful country. Thank you Just You for another fantastic holiday.

Christine

Further Information

Average group size of our tours

Our holiday group sizes do vary from tour to tour - but we have an average group size of 26. Big or small, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to socialise with your fellow travellers. So, whether you fancy making friends at mealtimes or feel like being friendly by the pool, you’re guaranteed a great time whatever size your group is.

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 Per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater

On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel requirement & Visa Service.

You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.