Northern Pearls Deluxe Cruise from Opatija to Split

Cruise itinerary

Day 1 - OPATIJA

Check in from 14.00h. The famous Opatija Riviera is often compared to the French Riviera and we have magnificent views of it. Royal families, celebrities and musicians have all stayed in Opatija. Our experienced guide will tell you magnificent history of Opatija and show you its most precious monuments during guided walking tour in the afternoon. Welcome dinner on board, a great opportunity to meet your new friends. Overnight in the port of Opatija.

DAY 2 - OPATIJA - KRK ISLAND / RAB ISLAND

During breakfast we cruise towards Krk island for a short stop with guided tour of town Krk. Our next stop is Rab, an island known as the “island of love”. Stroll through the town encircled by medieval walls, Romanesque church towers, churches, palaces, stone streets and ancient facades. Enjoy the “gallery” on the streets and squares where artists display their works and try famous “Rapska torta“ cake, it is a must. Overnight in town of Rab.

DAY 3 - RAB - ZADAR

Morning cruise from Rab towards Zadar along the coast of  Pag island with a swimming stop on the tiny MAUN island. Enjoy a guided tour of the city, which was for centuries the metropolis of Dalmatia, and today is the centre of the region. Zadar is rich in cultural  heritage of world importance visible on every step. See the Roman forum dating to the 1st century AD, the church of St. Donatus dating to the 9th century AD – the most famous Medieval basilica and the symbol of the city, the mighty city walls with representative Port and Land gates from the 16th century AD, and numerous palaces, villas. The town is full of great restaurants mostly in the centre. Of special interest are the famous Zadar Sea Organ, unique in the world and “The Greeting to the Sun” light installation.

DAY 4 - ZADAR – KORNATI NATIONAL PARK/VODICE

Morning  departure through the National Park Kornati, which consists of around 90 islands, islets and rocks. In addition to the many islands, the continental part includes only ¼ of the surface  area of the park, while the rest belong to the marine eco-system. Enjoy the ruins of the ancient Ilyrian fortress, Roman villas, old Christian church of St Mary and medieval fortresses and settlements which enrich the islands’ heritage, and the reefs here are sometimes as steep as 100 m deep in the sea. Overnight in Vodice.

DAY 5 - VODICE - KRKA WATERFALLS / ZLARIN

During breakfast we continue to Skradin from where we start our visit to National Park Krka Waterfalls. We will walk through the Krka Waterfalls National Park and visit “Skradinski Buk”. Jaw droppingly beautiful, this is the most popular part of the waterfall area. There are 17 waterfalls, with cascades up to 100 m wide, and the Krka river tumbles 45.7 meters. A never-to-forget experience is swimming under the falls so bring your swimming things and enjoy the crystal-clear fresh water. Our next stop is the famous Bibich winery for light tapas lunch and wine tasting. Afternoon cruise to the island of Zlarin, a tiny island in the Šibenik archipelago where we will enjoy dinner on board.

DAY 6 -  ZLARIN – PRIMOŠTEN

After breakfast we head towards Primošten, a typical small Dalmatian coastal town. An old legend says that when God was creating the Earth, he wanted to rest on the seventh day so he made himself the town of Primošten for just this purpose. Today, this small town is well known for its quality local wines and is a popular destination of those who want to enjoy the harmony of sea, sun and stone. Captains dinner with live entertainment on board.

DAY 7 -  PRIMOŠTEN – SPLIT

We continue our cruise to Split, enjoying the breathtaking view of Split Riviera. Split is a city under UNESCO protection, and its historical richness and beauty of this centuries-place reach out to local residents and visitors alike. Upon arrival, enjoy our guided tour through the old city centre, the 1700 years old Diocletian's Palace and other places of interest in this city – Split is Croatia’s second largest city. Overnight in Split.

DAY 8 - SPLIT

Breakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends!

Check in times

• Check-in in Opatija on Saturday at 14:00
• Check-out in Split on Saturday at 9:00 after breakfast

Northern Pearls Deluxe Cruise from Opatija to Split in 2021:

• Saturday 12.06.2021 to Saturday 19.06.2021 with Deluxe Superior cruise ships
• Saturday 14.08.2021 to Saturday 21.08.2021 with Deluxe Superior cruise ships (VIP Deluxe Superior Cabin on upper or main deck is not available)

Airports & Airport Transfers

Rijeka Airport is closest airport to Opatija in Croatia.

There are Pula Airport, Trieste Airport, Ljubljana Airport and Zagreb Airport close to Opatija in Croatia

Split Airport is closest airport to Split in Croatia.

Cruise ship or Cruise ships

Deluxe Cruise ship ADMIRAL

Policies & disclaimers

Deluxe Superior Cruise Ships

Deluxe Superior cruise ships are a new class of larger vessels. Deluxe Superior cruise ships are the best vessels that exist on the Adriatic Sea built with high quality materials of solid wood, glass, marble, stainless steel and similar materials. Deluxe Superior cruise ship is minimum 47 meters in length, newly built or refurbished, with hot tubs and beautiful sun decks with lounge area, deckchairs. On Deluxe Superior cruise ship there are spacious and superbly designed airconditioned en-suite cabins with double or twin beds, 15 to 20m2 in size. All cabins at Deluxe Superior cruise ships are equipped with wardrobes, deposit box, hair dryer, bathroom toiletries, bathrobe, slippers and LCD TV.

Special notes:

• The Captain reserves the right in changing the route in case of bad weather conditions
• All cruise departures are guaranteed, however if less than 10 participants are booked, we reserves the right in cancelling the departure and changing the ship name if the need arises
• Guests are obliged to follow the ship rules and regulations found in written form onboard especially in regards to bringing drinks on board
• In case of inappropriate behaviour the Captain reserves the right in asking clients to disembark

Included in prices:

• Local transfers in Opatija and transfer from Split harbour to Split airport (on the day of arrival and day of departure)
• 7 night cruise in deluxe superior air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom
• Welcome reception & cocktail
• Daily buffet breakfast
• 8 meals on board, Three course lunches daily with cheese and salad bar
• Captain's dinner with live entertainment
• A drink with lunch onboard
• Complimentary water
• Complimentary cofee and tea throughout the day
• Olive oil and wine tasting on board
• Abundance of fruit daily
• Professional tour manager
• Visitors' tax & port fees
• Luggage handling
• Daily cabin service and towel change
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
• Guided walking tours of towns Opatija, Krk, Rab, Zadar, Split
• National Park Kornati and Krka Waterfalls entrance fees
• Wine tasting in Bibich winery with lunch + transfer from Skradin
• Rab cake tasting

No additional fees on arrival except gratuities

Optional supplement:

• Name change or date change fee: 20 EUR per person
• Single person in double cabin (Single supplement): + 50 %

Cancellation policy:

• From the day of confirmation up till 31 days prior to arrival – advance payment fully-refundable
• 30 to 22 days prior to arrival 30% of the cruise price
• 21 to 15 days prior to arrival 50% of the Cruise price
• 14 to 0 days prior to arrival 100% of the Cruise price

We highly recommend to take insurance against cancellation of booked cruise.