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Worth it if you want a relaxed pace, good food, and manageable group size. Think twice if you need guaranteed sunshine or smooth logistics on day one.

  • About £172/day across 8 days
  • 1,415 all-in with a typical £43 flight from London177/day)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£205/day)
  • 4.7 from 3 traveller reviews

Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.

Length8 days
RouteSplit → Dubrovnik
Group sizeMax 38
Ages18–35s
Nights7 nights
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

This is a week-long sail down the Dalmatian coast, starting in Split and finishing in Dubrovnik, aboard a premium cruiser with your own private cabin.

Rather than moving fast between sights, the days are built around the boat itself, with stops at islands, national parks and historic towns along the way.

It suits people who want a guided, comfortable version of island hopping rather than backpacking between ferries.

What you'll do

  • Sail the Dalmatian coast from Split to Dubrovnik
  • Stop at islands along the route
  • Visit national parks on the way south
  • Explore historic towns en route
  • Arrive in medieval Dubrovnik
Good to know
  • Premium cruiser with private rooms, aimed at comfort rather than budget travel
  • Guided throughout, so the route and stops are set for you

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

SplitMakarskaStari GradHvarVisKorčulaSlanoDubrovnik
Route map for Adriatic Explorer from Split (Premium Plus)
  1. Board at Split Harbour at 1 pm and cruise down the Dalmatian Coast to Makarska. The town sits on a beautiful beach with a long promenade, plenty of restaurants and bars, and plenty of churches and cultural sites scattered through its streets to explore.

  2. Beautiful Brac — Makarska

    Sail to Bol on the island of Brač, a traditional fishing village dominated by Zlatni Rat Beach. There's a 2-hour walk along the promenade towards Vidova Gora, the highest peak of all Adriatic islands. After swimming and lunch, continue to Stari Grad on Hvar Island, the sunniest in the Adriatic, with a free afternoon to wander around.

  3. Hvar and swimming by the Paklina Islands — Stari Grad

    Cruise around Hvar Island to its main town. Hvar is the longest Adriatic island and draws a wealthy international crowd. Explore the Renaissance Cathedral, the oldest community theatre in Europe, the Franciscan Monastery and Spanjola Fortress towering above town, then enjoy late-night dining options.

  4. Picturesque Hvar and optional Blue Cave visit — Hvar

    Sail to the island of Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a natural phenomenon with a luminous glow (weather permitting). Then head to Vis, a former naval harbour kept isolated and closed to the public for decades, which preserved its authentic Mediterranean character. Visit Roman Thermal Baths and the City Museum, or stay in Komiža.

  5. Marco Polo's birthplace — Vis

    Depart early for Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. Surrounded by medieval walls, it resembles a miniature Dubrovnik and is the only place where the Moreska, a Spanish medieval knight's game, is still performed. Walk through the old town's fishbone street layout and explore its konobas, restaurants and bars.

  6. Mljet National Park — Korčula

    Cruise to Mljet, one of the greenest Adriatic islands, and explore the National Park's two salt lakes connected by a narrow channel. Take a boat to St Mary Isle in the Great Lake to see the old church and monastery. You can cycle and swim before sailing to Šipan or Slano, small fishing villages where a Captain's Dinner awaits.

  7. The pearl of the Adriatic — Slano

    Depart early and arrive in Dubrovnik after lunch. Join a guided tour of the city, then optionally ride the cable car up Srd Mountain for views over the old town. Stroll the 1,940-metre city walls for sweeping views of Dubrovnik and the surrounding islands.

  8. After breakfast, say goodbye to the crew and fellow passengers and disembark.

What's included

  • Guide: Guided tours of Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik
  • Meals: Breakfast daily, 7 (3-course) lunches and 1 Captain's dinner
  • Activities: Complimentary WiFi onboard 7 days sailing off the Dalmatian Coast in the Adriatic Sea Opportunities to swim, snorkel, hike and bike ride Services of onboard captain and crew Daily cabin service & fresh set of towels and bed linen mid-week Olive oil & wine tasting on board Complimentary water from water fountain, afternoon tea with coffee and biscuits
  • Transport: Transport is included.
  • Accommodation: 7 nights accommodation onboard an air-conditioned premium plus category ship
What's extra
  • Activities: International flights and visa. Tipping is an entirely personal gesture. Please see trip notes for tipping suggestions. Port tax of EUR 60 per person, to be paid upon cruise check-in. National park entrance fees - prices vary from EUR 10 - 40 per person depending on season
  • Insurance: Every traveler must have suitable travel insurance to take part in this tour.

How travellers rate it

4.7from 3 real reviews
Guide3.0
Itinerary5.0
Transport5.0
Accommodation5.0
Food3.0
Operator4.6
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 7 days · 18 checks
Today
£1,370
Typical
builds at 21 days (now 7)
Lowest
£1,370
on 22 Jul
Highest
£1,370
£1,327£1,368£1,40922 Jultoday
Spots left · 5 Sep departure

Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 22 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.

Your free day in Split

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What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want a relaxed pace, good food, and manageable group size. Think twice if you need guaranteed sunshine or smooth logistics on day one.

  • Food was plentiful and genuinely good; the pace felt genuinely relaxed, not rushed.
  • Swimming stops and island visits were highlights; group size kept things intimate and social.
  • Last-minute guide swap caused early confusion and communication gaps about starting port logistics.
  • Weather was cooler and wetter than expected; pack accordingly regardless of season.

Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.

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Getting there

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Common questions

How long is Adriatic Explorer from Split (Premium Plus)?

It's a 8-day trip. It starts in Split and finishes in Dubrovnik.

How much does Adriatic Explorer from Split (Premium Plus) cost?

The land price starts from £1,372 per person for the 8-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will Adriatic Explorer from Split (Premium Plus) really cost me all-in?

On top of the £1,372 land price, budget roughly £43 for a return flight from the UK — about £1,415 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.

What's included in the price?

The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

travel insurance (required) is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 38 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

What's the accommodation like?

Expect shared accommodation across the route. The day-by-day above names where you sleep each night.

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