Gourmet Food & Wine Cruise 2024
August 24, 2024- August 31, 2024
Dubrovnik- Split Croatia
Excite your senses as you sail across the Adriatic Sea on a 7-day food & wine journey! As you spend the day exploring ancient seaside towns and swimming in secluded turquoise bays, get ready to be pampered onboard the M/S Swallow. This beautiful luxury yacht built in 2021 stands out on the sea as it’s famed for its attention to detail and opulence.
Taste and learn about local Croatian wines with a NYC-certified Sommelier. Wake up to a seagull’s song, be mesmerized by glorious sunsets, and dance under the stars.
The only cruise in Croatia exclusively hosted and created by a Sommelier & Croatia Expert
650 EURO deposit per person to hold the reservation
All rooms are priced the same, first come, first serve
Life Onboard
Wake up to a delicious breakfast buffet in the dining room. Sit outside and enjoy the glistening Adriatic Sea with a nice cup of coffee. The yacht disembarks from the port early in the morning. We will anchor in a beautiful bay each day for a swim. There is gym equipment on board, a jacuzzi, and lounge chairs for tanning.
7 Day Itinerary
Dubrovnik to Elaphiti Islands
Leaving Dubrovnik, board your luxury yacht and enjoy a glass of wine as you sail to the Elaphiti Islands.
Your first night onboard will showcase a collection of artisanal Croatian dishes by your private chef under the sparkling night sky.
After, grab your dancing shoes and dance the night away under the moonlit sky.
Korcula
Spend the day tanning and swimming in mesmerizing bays as you sail to Korcula Island. Enjoy an onboard wine-tasting class with your knowledgeable Sommelier. Learn how to taste wines and discover Croatia’s wine regions with the Adriatic Sea as your background. Arrive in the late afternoon in Korcula Town and explore the stunning city nicknamed Little Dubrovnik.
Korcula Full-Day Food & Wine
Wake up to a lovely breakfast and get ready to immerse yourself in Korcula’s exquisite local food and wine region. Get ready for jaw-dropping views as your sommelier and driver guide you across the island. You will visit family run wineries and try two wine varietals, Posip and Grk. Both are indigenous to the island and can be found exclusively on Korcula
Try Olive Oil from a family run olive grove and local honey made on the island.
Vis Island
Say goodbye to Korcula, the past home of Marko Polo, and sail to a wild bay for a swim in the gleaming turquoise sea. With abundant water toys onboard, like paddle boards and snorkel masks, explore the underwater sea life. After a fun day on the sea, set sail to the iconic Vis Island. Vis is known for its rich history and stunning locations. Anchor in Vis Town for the night, wander the cobblestone streets, or sit on the promenade and enjoy a glass of the island’s indigenous grapes, Vugava or Rukatac.
Seaside Gourmet Lunch & Hvar Island
Leaving early morning from Vis, sail towards the beloved Hvar island. Today is one of our favorite days as we will have a traditional Croatian homemade meal at a seaside restaurant! We will anchor in the middle of the bay, and the restaurant will pick us up on a speedboat and take us to a gorgeous coastal oasis.
Indulge in the food and savor the view. Try things like freshly caught seasfood and homegrown vegetables from their garden. Take it all in as you enjoy a glass of wine exclusively from the owners vineyard.
After lunch, we will continue and dock in the early evening in Hvar. Enjoy the vibrant city filled with bars, live music, and great people-watching!
You Choose! Bol Brac or Jelsa, Hvar
After a fun night on Hvar Island, enjoy the day tanning and swimming in a gorgeous bay. One thing that makes this cruise so unique is we love to give our guests a customized and personalized experience. Therefore, the next stop is up to the group! We can either sail to Bol, Brac, which is famous for Zlatni Rat Beach (Golden Horn), or we can stay the night in Jelsa, Hvar, which is an adorable slower, paced, and quaint seaside town with a lovely winery called Tomic.
Split
Dive into the crystal-clear Sea and enjoy the onboard water toys for your last swim stop of the week—cruise to the ancient city of Split, known for Diocletian Palace. Diocletian was an ancient Roman Emperor who commissioned his seaside home on the shores of Split. While walking along Split’s promenade, you will soon realize why Diocletian called Split his 2nd home.
Split is Croatia’s 2nd biggest city and has so much to offer! Whether you fancy a culinary experience, wine tasting, a night out, or exploring museums, Split has it all.
Disembark in Split
After breakfast and seven glorious days onboard, say goodbye to your new friends and the crew. We can help arrange airport transfer, or if you want an extra day in Split, we have optional tours that we can arrange!
Dubrovnik to Elaphiti Islands
Leaving Dubrovnik, board your luxury yacht and enjoy a glass of wine as you sail to the Elaphiti Islands.
Your first night onboard will showcase a collection of artisanal Croatian dishes by your private chef under the sparkling night sky.
After, grab your dancing shoes and dance the night away under the moonlit sky.
Korcula
Spend the day tanning and swimming in mesmerizing bays as you sail to Korcula Island. Enjoy an onboard wine-tasting class with your knowledgeable Sommelier. Learn how to taste wines and discover Croatia’s wine regions with the Adriatic Sea as your background. Arrive in the late afternoon in Korcula Town and explore the stunning city nicknamed Little Dubrovnik.
Korcula Full-Day Food & Wine
Wake up to a lovely breakfast and get ready to immerse yourself in Korcula’s exquisite local food and wine region. Get ready for jaw-dropping views as your sommelier and driver guide you across the island. You will visit family run wineries and try two wine varietals, Posip and Grk. Both are indigenous to the island and can be found exclusively on Korcula
Try Olive Oil from a family run olive grove and local honey made on the island.
Vis Island
Say goodbye to Korcula, the past home of Marko Polo, and sail to a wild bay for a swim in the gleaming turquoise sea. With abundant water toys onboard, like paddle boards and snorkel masks, explore the underwater sea life. After a fun day on the sea, set sail to the iconic Vis Island. Vis is known for its rich history and stunning locations. Anchor in Vis Town for the night, wander the cobblestone streets, or sit on the promenade and enjoy a glass of the island’s indigenous grapes, Vugava or Rukatac.
Seaside Gourmet Lunch & Hvar Island
Leaving early morning from Vis, sail towards the beloved Hvar island. Today is one of our favorite days as we will have a traditional Croatian homemade meal at a seaside restaurant! We will anchor in the middle of the bay, and the restaurant will pick us up on a speedboat and take us to a gorgeous coastal oasis.
Indulge in the food and savor the view. Try things like freshly caught seasfood and homegrown vegetables from their garden. Take it all in as you enjoy a glass of wine exclusively from the owners vineyard.
After lunch, we will continue and dock in the early evening in Hvar. Enjoy the vibrant city filled with bars, live music, and great people-watching!
You Choose! Bol Brac or Jelsa, Hvar
After a fun night on Hvar Island, enjoy the day tanning and swimming in a gorgeous bay. One thing that makes this cruise so unique is we love to give our guests a customized and personalized experience. Therefore, the next stop is up to the group! We can either sail to Bol, Brac, which is famous for Zlatni Rat Beach (Golden Horn), or we can stay the night in Jelsa, Hvar, which is an adorable slower, paced, and quaint seaside town with a lovely winery called Tomic.
Split
Dive into the crystal-clear Sea and enjoy the onboard water toys for your last swim stop of the week—cruise to the ancient city of Split, known for Diocletian Palace. Diocletian was an ancient Roman Emperor who commissioned his seaside home on the shores of Split. While walking along Split’s promenade, you will soon realize why Diocletian called Split his 2nd home.
Split is Croatia’s 2nd biggest city and has so much to offer! Whether you fancy a culinary experience, wine tasting, a night out, or exploring museums, Split has it all.
Disembark in Split
After breakfast and seven glorious days onboard, say goodbye to your new friends and the crew. We can help arrange airport transfer, or if you want an extra day in Split, we have optional tours that we can arrange!
Included in the Price:
- Welcome dinner anchored in a beautiful bay featuring local Croatian artisanal dishes
- Onboard Sommelier and host, guiding you through Croatia’s islands
- Explore OPGs: Family run farms with homemade olive oils and honey
- Wine Tasting Class: Learn about Croatia’s indigenous grapes
- Full-Day Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tastings and food Tastings (for non-wine drinkers different tour available)
- 6 Breakfasts & 5 Lunches onboard (catering to all dietary needs)
- (1) Lunch at a seaside restaurant owned by 3 generations of fisherman. Taste foods picked from their garden and their own wine
- Moonlight Dance Party
- Surprises along the way!
- Outdoor Jacuzzi with sundeck and loungers
- Unlimited Water, Coffee & Tea
- Luxury AC cabin with daily cleaning
- WIFI
- Personalized Concierge service for your entire trip in Croatia
- Access to the Private Croatia Travel FB Group
- 1 Hour Complimentary Video Call to answer any questions you have about Croatia
Not Included
- Credit Card Fees
More info
The boat can dock in each city late afternoon, around 3-4 p.m. The exception is Hvar town and Bol, Brac, where docking starts around 6:30 p.m. The local marina Port Authority determines docking times. All Mini cruisers are tied next to each other in the port, so you may have to walk across another boat to reach the promenade. We can go to the seaside restaurant for lunch if the weather permits. We will transport everyone with a small boat tender. If the climate does not allow it, we will move the traditional Croatian meal to another island. You have an onboard Sommelier/Host to guide you throughout your trip to Croatia. Wine Tastings are included in the price. Any additional drink and alcohol purchases onboard can be settled at check out.
