The Best of Croatia & the Dalmatian Coast October 2026

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The Best of Croatia & the Dalmatian Coast October 2026
Zagreb, Croatia
Oct 6 - 17, 2026
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$5,999
Deposit: $500

About this trip

Experience the beauty of Croatia and the breathtaking Dalmatian Coast in true boutique style aboard an intimate cruiser limited to just 36 guests. Wake to quiet mornings on wide, open sun decks or slip into the crystal-clear Adriatic for a swim before exploring storybook coastal towns glowing in the late-day light.

This 12-day land and sea journey delivers the perfect balance of discovery and relaxation. Begin with two nights in Zagreb, a lively capital filled with culture, markets, and café-lined streets. Continue with one night near the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes, home to some of Europe’s most spectacular turquoise lakes and cascading waterfalls.

From there, board your 7-night deluxe Southern Dalmatia cruise, where you’ll enjoy wine tastings, thoughtfully prepared meals, and exceptional service as you visit Croatia’s most captivating islands and seaside destinations.

Your home at sea is the Deluxe Superior MV Aurelia, offering lower-deck cabins with portholes and upper-deck cabins with a mix of portholes and windows—every cabin provides natural light, and there are no interior rooms. The ship also features six VIP cabins with private balconies, while expansive shared spaces give everyone room to relax, socialize, and soak in the Adriatic views.


Rates are based on payment by cash/check.  In order to offer you the best pricing, you can choose to pay by cash or by credit card.  If you choose 'credit' there is a service fee of 2.9 - 3.9% added by the credit card company when making the payment.  

What's included

7 Nights MV Aurelia

Enjoy 7 nights Aboard the MV Futura

2 Nights Hotel in Zagreb

1 Night Hotel Plitvice

1 Hotel night near the Plitvice National Park

21 Included Meals

Breakfast and lunch are included on the ship and an exclusive welcome dinner in Zagreb

Fully Escorted

Enjoy a Tour Director that handles all the details throughout the trip so you can sit back and relax

Zagreb City Tour

See the capital cities major historical sites

Plitvice National Park

See some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Europe in Plitvice National Park

Small Ship Experience

With only space for 36 guests on the ship, this is sure to be a unique sailing experience

Unique Ports of Call

Enjoy several ports of call where large ships cannot venture

Dubrovnik City Tour

A local guide joins as you experience Dubrovnik through the eyes of a local

Ports of Call

Dubrovnik, Slano, Mljet, Korcula, Vis, Hvar, Bol

Oyster Tasting in Ston

Wine Tasting

Jacuzzi on Ship Deck

City Walking Tours

Included WIFI on ship

Comfortable Staterooms

Each cabin has AiR Conditioning as well as a private Toilet and Shower

What's not included

Airfare

Airfare is not included - However, we have an included Airfare Package you can opt into

Travel Insurance

There are several companies that offer Travel insurance Quotes - TravelEx, Travelguard, Allianz etc.

Meals not mentioned

Staff Gratuities

Ship staff gratuities are NOT included. Cruise Manager is $40 per person & Crew is $125 per guest for the week

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1. Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb, Croatia

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