Discover the glittering Dalmatian coast aboard the beautiful MS Aurora on this 8-day dance cruise adventure from Dubrovnik to Split.
Croatia’s Dalmatian coast is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, not to mention some of the most stunning natural wonders and charming, historic, old-world cities you can find.
Our specially tailored itinerary will give you plenty of opportunity for a wide variety of activities, from swimming breaks in the Adriatic and quality R&R downtime, to exciting adventure-activities like guided walking tours of four different cities, or a river cruise with oceanside dinner, or a hike to the spectacular waterfalls of Krka National Park, or expeditions like a winery trip near romantic Korcula or visiting a honey & lavender farm in beautiful Hvar, or dining and dancing after dark in any of the port cities we visit!
You'll get a perfect taste of what the Dalmatian Coast has to offer on this exciting and varied dance-cruise adventure, tailored especially for you and for people like you who love to travel, learn, dance, and connect!
**We also have a 4 day/3 night pre-trip add-on for folks who would like to come early and spend some time exploring the beautiful UNESCO city of Dubrovnik (where 'Game of Thrones' was filmed) and its surroundings. Details are in our Add-On section below.
Daily group classes will include a mix of morning and/or afternoon sessions in a variety of mostly swing & blues dance styles (swing, Lindy, blues, etc), with a strong emphasis on both partnering & connection as well as introducing fun new step patterns and stylings.
Other group activities will include afternoon & evening dances, a cocktail social hour, games night, special dance outings in ports, as well as many other fun "non-dancing" activities. So many options, so little time!
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Prices are per person based on double occupancy.Rooms will be assigned in the order that down-payments are received. An $800 deposits holds your room reservation. Full payment is due within 21 days of registration.Single supplements are 100% (ie, double the amount of the prices listed)
Pre-Trip Add-On to Montenegro (Optional): $865 per person (See details below)
This is a limited option for 6 people to share. Plan to fly into Dubrovnik on Aug 14th and join us for a special 3 night/4 day pre-trip extension in Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site and location for the filming of "Game of Thrones" that is well worth spending some time in. Please note, this is not a formal part of our cruise program, but a more relaxed opportunity for 6 people to arrive early, share an AirBnB, and explore the city and region together.
LOGISTICS:
=> Dates: Aug 14-17, 2024
=> Fly Into: Dubrovnik, Croatia
=> Accommodation: 3 Nights Shared AirBnB, 5-star rated apartment overlooking the old city with beautiful views of the bay. Has A/C, WiFi. Access to the old city via main road or stairs (roughly 100 steps). 5 minutes walk to the old city, 15 minutes walk to the beach
=> Included: Accommodations; city group walking tour (if minimum of 5 participate)
=> Not Included: Everything else (ie, meals, airport transfer, city transportation, etc)
=> Cost: $325 pp
=> To Register: If you are interested in going, please sign up for this trip on the payment page. Once we have more than 6 participants, we will close this option.
For anyone interested in swing dancing, Ari will be teaching at the Swing Dance Montenegro Summer Camp from Aug 4-9, and you are more than welcome to come early and attend that as well. The dance style will be mostly Lindy-hop and it does assume you already know the basics. You can learn more about it HERE (you would have to register for it separately)
If you're joining us directly for the cruise, plan to fly into Dubrovnik, Croatia (airport code: DBV), and to depart from Split, Croatia (airport code: SPU)
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Welcome aboard Zdravo and welcome to Croatia. Lovely Dubrovnik features the terracotta rooves, ancient cliff-forged walls and crystal coasts that many people associate with Dalmatia. Your adventure begins this evening at 5 pm, when you will be welcomed aboard the Aurora and introduced to your crew and fellow travelers. Enjoy a drink and get to know each other before your first dinner on the ship this evening.
Included Activities: Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Meals Included: Dinner
Special Information: A complimentary arrival transfer is included from Dubrovnik Airport to the Port of Dubrovnik on day one of this trip or from the airport to the hotel if you have booked pre tour accommodation with us. Please provide your flight details at least 25 days prior to arrival so as we can organize this transfer for you. Bags can be dropped off at the ship from noon. Feel free to explore Dubrovnik at your leisure until boarding commences at 5pm.
After breakfast and a morning dance class, set sail for Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo, with lunch on board and if time permits, a quick swim stop en route. In the afternoon, embark on an orientation walk before enjoying an evening to explore at your own pace and dance with fellow dancers. If you're hungry, your leader can assist with dinner recommendations.
Depart for Opuzen, enjoying breakfast on board, a dance class, and a mid-morning swim stop in beautiful clear turquoise waters near the small island of Badija, then continue on to Trpanj. Transfer to Matusko winery for a tour of the vineyard and a tasting, before returning to the ship and sailing up the River Neretva to Opuzen. Tonight, enjoy dinner and dancing onboard the Aurora.
An early start this morning to make our way to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina by minibus. Take a guided walk through the town, visiting a local coffee shop where you will see how the Bosnian coffee is made and have a taste of it, afterwards and enjoy some free time to explore the town and have lunch at your leisure. Return to Opuzen in the early afternoon when we will jump into small wooden boats for a leisurely cruise through the surrounding wetlands (with local snacks and music on board). End up at a beautiful local restaurant overlooking the water for Peka veal and other local dishes. Board the boats to return to Opuzen. You may want to venture out to one of the friendly bars around the town square to dance with your fellow dancers and meet the locals over a beer or two.
Enjoy a morning dance class while you sail into Jelsa on the island of Hvar. There, you'll take a private transfer to a local farm for local produce tasting and a walk through the nearby lavender fields, then drive to Hvar town. Explore on a walk with your leader before continuing on to Starigrad in the evening. Dance the night away with your fellow dancers!
Spend the morning sailing and attending dance class, arriving in Split in the early afternoon. You will meet a local guide who will take you on a walk around Split, then the afternoon is yours to enjoy some free time for pop-up dances while we explore the beautiful lane ways and squares of the old city.
Included Activities: Split Guided Tour Optional Activities -pay on tour (1 Croatian Kuna (HRK) = $0.145 USD; $1 USD = 6.87 HTK)
• Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - HRK40
• Split - City Museum - HRK22
• Split - Diocletian's Palace - HRK42
• Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower (entrance fee) from - HRK70
• Split - Dalmatian Wine and Dine Urban Adventure - EUR 100
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Special Information Sailing times between Hvar and Split are approximately 5.5hrs, depending on the conditions.
After a leisurely breakfast on board, head out with some more time to explore the Split’s old city. After lunch, return to the boat ready to take your private bus transfer to Krka National Park. Here you will board a smaller boat for some cruising and exploring within the park. The park spans two thirds of the Krka River, and some 142 square kilometers. You visit some of the gorgeous waterfalls for which this park is renowned. Afterwards, return by bus to Split, in time for a captain's dinner for your evening repast, followed by our farewell dance.
Your small ship adventure cruise along the Dalmatian coast ends after breakfast this morning. Should you require a transfer to Split international airport (SPU), please enquire with your Travel Consultant prior to travel or your Tour Leader during your trip.
