7 Days of Indulgence, Literature, and Pirate Queen Energy
July 31 – August 7, 2027 | Dubrovnik to Trogir, Croatia
Welcome to your private kingdom on the Adriatic. For one extraordinary week, the deluxe superior MS Ave Maria is chartered exclusively for Lumina guests—no crowds, no strangers, just a small circle of women claiming their place on the Dalmatian coast. This journey blends cinematic seascapes, literary inspiration, and unapologetic "pirate queen" energy as you sail between storied islands and walled medieval towns.
From Dubrovnik’s shimmering ramparts to the lavender fields of Hvar and the oyster beds of Ston, each day is crafted as a new act in a seven-part story. Guided tours, tastings, swim stops, and sunset toasts are curated and cared for so you can fully exhale into the experience. Your only decisions: which book to open on the sundeck and which glass of rosé to raise to the women beside you.
Premium wine, spirits, and snacks provided on board.
Buffet breakfast and a 3-course gourmet lunch served daily.
A formal farewell feast with live music.
Guided tours in 5 cities, Dubrovnik Cable Car, and tastings in Vis and Ston.
An onboard expert to handle all logistics.
All tips for the ship crew and local guides are included.
Arrival and departure transfers between the airport/hotel and the ship.
Vanity sets, slippers, bathrobes, and beach towels provided.
Fly into Dubrovnik (DBV) and out of Split (SPU).
Explore the incredible local restaurants in each port.
Beyond our "Vibe Fund" stock.
So, so, so important!
At Lumina Literary Tours, we don’t just book trips; we design plot-driven adventures for women who spent their childhoods—and their adulthoods—finding refuge in the pages of a book. Founded by travel strategist Kate Ciullo, Lumina was born from the belief that travel should feel like stepping into the worlds that once saved us.
We specialize in immersive, story-driven group travel that balances "main character energy" with the indulgence of long dinners, coastal villages, and historic castles. Whether we are chasing the Northern Lights in a landscape straight out of a winter romantasy or sharing a private yacht through the Adriatic, our tours are crafted to feel less like a "retreat" and more like a cinematic experience shared with your found family.