Dalmatian Coast & Montenegro

A cruise voyage unraveling the natural and ancient wonders of Dalmatia

Don’t miss…

Split and Trogir
The old Roman town of Rab
Sibenik and the Krka National Park
The medieval Venetian ambience of Hvar
The wonderful walled town of Korcula
The stunning beauty of the fjord at Kotor
The historic glory of Kotor Town

The translucent waters and many historic islands of this beautiful coastline make for one of the hottest cruising destination on earth just now – it’s a classic ‘must see’ for any serious cruise fan. Marco Polo, who’s house you can visit on Korcula, knew this route along the east coast of the Adriatic Sea like the back of his hand. That was 800 years ago, and in many respects not a lot has changed in terms of the crystal-clear waters, and the pine forests that march up the hills and mountainsides.

That means it’s been much the same since medieval days and the real delight of this itinerary is the opportunity to discover some absolutely fantastic historical delights, from the Roman Palace of Diocletian in Split to the tiny medieval backstreets of Kotor. It’s all rather like being in a fairy-tale, with the added bonus of dropping anchor in a secluded bay or five for a swim-stop.

Optional Cruise & Stay

We sail in and out of the drop-dead-gorgeous medieval walled city of Dubrovnik, but if you want to explore its multi-layered history, and walk around the walls, (or if you’re a Game of Thrones fan) you’ll really need a night or two either pre- or post your cruise. Our partner 4 star Grand Hotel Park is perfectly placed for access to the old town or the Dubrovnik Riviera.

Your vessel: the state of the art Mega Yacht Callisto

Callisto Outdoor Dining Area - Upper Deck

Ports of call: Dubrovnik – Split – Rab – Sibenik – Hvar – Korcula – Kotor - Dubrovnik

The Weather

Reliable sunshine is virtually guaranteed during the season between early May and late October, with temperatures ranging from the low 70’s in early and late season up to the high 80’s or even low 90’s from late June until August. Winds are predictable with moderate winds (Force 3-4) from the NW.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

2018 Sunday departures from Dubrovnik May to September

2019 Friday departures from Dubrovnik June to September

Day 1

Dubrovnik

Join ship between 3pm and 4pm but, to make sure you don’t miss out on this wonderful historic city, either come for a day beforehand or make sure you stay over a night or two when we return. Dinner on board tonight as we head off for Split.

Day 2

Split

Enjoy an optional morning walking tour to the city of Split. After lunch on board there will be an optional afternoon excursion to nearby Trogir. Late afternoon sailing to Rab.

Day 3

Rab

Morning optional walking tour of Rab, which is a charming town that was founded in Roman times. Here you may discover cultural and historical monuments including the Church of Justine, the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Prince’s Palace. In the afternoon we will sail south to reach Sibenik. Overnight at sea.

Day 4

Sibenik

Sibenik is a mainland town where the river Krka meets the Adriatic, is reached by cruising through a lovely estuary. The main reason for our visit is to offer you an optional whole day excursion inland to the Krka National Park, a place of great natural beauty and famous for playing host to over 200 species of birds. We visit the seaside town of Primosten and Sibenik Old Town with its spectacular Cathedral on the way back to our ship before spending the night in port.

Day 5

Sibenik – Hvar – Korcula

Early morning sailing to arrive in Hvar, the longest of the Croatian Isles. Enjoy an optional morning walking tour to discover the island’s Venetian flavour. In the afternoon we will sail towards Korcula, arriving late evening. Overnight in port.

Day 6

Korcula

Our optional full day excursion explores the medieval walls of Korcula Town and historical highlights such as St Mark’s cathedral, which was started in the 14th century, before moving on to the vineyards of Lumbarda for a village wine tasting at the Milina-Bire family vineyards. We return to the ship for dinner and cruise overnight to Montenegro and the town of Kotor.

Day 7

Kotor – Dubrovnik

Early morning sailng in the bay of Kotor. Optional excursion to the walled city. After lunch we will sail through the stunning fjord of Kotor Bay, to arrive in Dubrovnik by late evening. Overnight in port.

Day 8

Dubrovnik

Early breakfast and then disembark at 9am.

The Yacht - M/Y Callisto

The elegant Motor Yacht Callisto recently joined the VARIETY CRUISES fleet and is true to her name: Elegant, classic. She was fully refit / rebuilt in 2000 and was thoroughly renovated in in 2015-16.

This classy Motor Yacht has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings, and has also sailed along the most interesting coastal sites of Europe, North and West Africa.

M/S	Callisto
Launched Rebuilt	2000 / 2005
Renovated	2015 - 2016
Length	50.00 meters
Breadth	8.00 meters
Draft	3.80 meters
Crew	16 - 18 persons
Cruising speed	10.00 knots
Cabins	17

Cabins

Category C:

Lower Deck – (Twin Beds)

The category C cabins are located on the Lower deck featuring port holes.They all have marble-appointed en suite bathrooms with showers. Cabins have individually controlled A/C and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes.

Category B:

Lower Deck – (Twin Beds)

The category B cabins are located on the Lower deck featuring port holes.They all have marble-appointed en suite bathrooms with showers. Cabins have individually controlled A/C and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes.

Category A:

Main Deck – (Twin or Double Beds)

The category A cabins are located on the Main deck featuring large windows. Category A cabins at the bow section of the Main deck are equipped with Double beds, while all other Category A cabins are equipped with Twin beds. They all have marble-appointed en suite bathrooms with showers. Cabins have individually controlled A/C and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes

Category P:

Main Deck – (Twin or Double Beds)

The category P cabins are located on the Main deck featuring large windows. Category P cabins located at the bow section of the Main deck are equipped with Double beds, while all other Category P cabins at the Main Deck are equipped with Twin beds.They all have marble-appointed en suite bathrooms with showers. Cabins have individually controlled A/C and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes.

Cruise & Stay

2018

The Dalmatian Coast & Montenegro

2018 PRICES (£) PER PERSON
SUNDAY DEPARTURES FROM DUBROVNIK
OPERATED ON M/Y CALLISTO

Departure Dates	Category C	Category B	Category A	Category P
16/09/2018	£1,818	£2,091	£2,773	£2,955
30/09/2018	£1,818	£2,091	£2,773	£2,955

The Dalmatian Coast & Montenegro - port charges flights & supplements 2018

	Category C	Category B	Category A	Category P
Port charges(mandatory)	£318	£318	£318	£318
Flights inc luggage from	£375	£375	£375	£375
Transfers from	£40	£40	£40	£40
Single supplement	50%	50%	75%	75%
3rd person reduction	-30%	-30%	N/A	N/A

2019