Wake to the shimmer of the Adriatic outside your balcony and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. The morning is yours to curate: relax by the pool, wander cliffside paths, or take a coffee by the sea before heading into the old town at your pace.
Continue your private exploration this afternoon. Stroll the city walls for sweeping views, browse artisan boutiques tucked into Renaissance courtyards, or duck into a quiet bar carved into the rocks above the sea. The flexible and private nature of your journey lets you decide how much you want to do.
This evening, dine at leisure. Choose a simple konoba for grilled fish and local olive oil or opt for something more contemporary within Dubrovnik’s storied walls.
After breakfast, enjoy time at leisure before your private transfer to Gruž Harbour. Embarkation for MV Memories opens from 2pm. With just 19 cabins and elegant design, the ship offers a refined yet intimate sailing experience. Settle into your cabin, meet the crew, and raise a glass at the champagne welcome reception as the journey begins.
Spend part of the afternoon on a guided walk through Dubrovnik’s old town, taking in marbled lanes, sunlit squares and the city’s seafaring history. Enjoy time to explore at your own pace before returning to the harbour.
This evening, dine at leisure in Dubrovnik before returning to the ship for your first night aboard.
Sail north this morning with a refreshing swim stop in a quiet bay before docking at Slano, gateway to the Pelješac Peninsula. The pace is easy and unhurried, with the Adriatic as your constant backdrop.
From here, board a small boat into Mali Ston Bay for a boat-to-table oyster taste of Dalmatia. Glide between floating beds as your host hauls ropes from the water, opens the shells and serves them with a squeeze of lemon alongside a crisp local white. The oysters are cool and briny, their flavour shaped by the sea itself — an authentic moment that lingers long after the boat turns for shore.
Return to the ship for the welcome dinner on deck, where regional flavours are showcased as the sun melts into the horizon.
Wake as you sail toward Mljet, one of Croatia’s greenest islands. Known for its national park and twin saltwater lakes, Mljet has long been a sanctuary of tranquillity.
Disembark for a guided stroll along pine-scented paths to shimmering lakeshores, where legends say Odysseus was once enchanted. After lunch, continue to Korčula, a fortified island town famed as the birthplace of Marco Polo.
Discover Korčula’s distinctive fishbone street plan on a guided walk, then enjoy dinner at leisure in town before returning to the ship when you’re ready.
This morning, sail through the Pakleni Islands and pause for a swim in a quiet cove. Lunch is served as the ship glides toward Hvar, one of the Adriatic’s most glamorous harbours.
Step ashore for a privately hosted visit at a family-run winery. Walk among the vines and into cool stone cellars before sampling island vintages — a relaxed encounter with Hvar’s winemaking tradition.
As evening settles, wander Hvar’s marble piazzas and waterfront palaces before dining at leisure. Return to the ship at your pace.
This morning, set off to the island of Biševo, where an optional guided tour reveals the shimmering beauty of the famed Blue Cave (weather permitting, entry EUR25 per guest, payable on the day). Be captivated by the cave’s glowing blue hues, and after a refreshing swim stop, continue to the untouched island of Vis. Today you’ll also enjoy an onboard wine and olive oil tasting presentation.
Once a secluded, off-limits Yugoslav naval base, Vis offers a rare glimpse into the Mediterranean of old. Spend your afternoon wandering its charming waterfront and quaint cobbled streets at your own pace, and set out for dinner at your leisure.
Cruise north along the coast with a swim stop before arriving in Trogir, a UNESCO-listed town of Romanesque and Renaissance facades, stone bridges and winding medieval lanes.
Today, you have a choice of included touring: either join a guided walk in Trogir or opt for a guided exploration of Split, Croatia’s largest coastal city, bursting with rich history and a vibrant culture, nestled in a stunning natural setting.
Return to the ship this evening for the Captain’s Dinner — a convivial multi-course meal celebrating your Adriatic journey.
Enjoy the chance for a refreshing dip or peaceful break before arriving in Šibenik this morning. After lunch on board, continue inland to Krka National Park, where boardwalks trace emerald pools and a chain of waterfalls culminates at the thundering Skradinski Buk.
Spend unhurried time photographing the cascades, watching for birdlife and enjoying the cool spray in the air before returning to Šibenik in the late afternoon. The evening is yours ashore before your final night aboard MV Memories.
Disembark for the last time after breakfast and travel inland on a private journey toward Plitvice Lakes National Park, where a necklace of turquoise lakes is linked by a series of waterfalls. Walk wooden boardwalks with your guide and pause at viewpoints to capture the colour and clarity of the water below.
Continue to Rovinj in Istria, arriving by early evening. Check in at Hotel Monte Mulini, a Leading Hotels of the World address by the sea with fine dining, a spa and a private beach.
Enjoy an included light lunch en route today, then dine at leisure on arrival — perhaps truffle pasta or fresh seafood along the waterfront.
Travel time: Driving – approx. seven hours
Today, set out on a private tour of inland Istria. Begin in Motovun, a hilltop town overlooking vineyards and forests famed for white truffles. Stroll cobblestone streets and soak up sweeping valley views.
Continue to a local truffle estate for a light truffle lunch and presentation, paired with regional wines. Later, stop in the village of Vižinada for a final tasting of Istrian vintages that reflect the region’s sunlit hills and fertile soils.
Return to Rovinj in the late afternoon with time to relax at the hotel’s pool or private beach. Dinner is at leisure this evening.
After breakfast, cross the border into Slovenia on a comfortable private transfer. The scenery shifts from Istria’s rolling hills to alpine valleys as you approach Ljubljana.
Check in to the historic Grand Hotel Union. An Art Nouveau landmark with comfortable rooms and a central location steps from the old town, it offers easy access to the city’s cafes and riverside promenades.
Spend the evening at leisure. Stroll the riverside, cross the Triple Bridge, or find a courtyard restaurant for a relaxed dinner.
Travel time: Driving – approx. three hours
This morning, drive to Lake Bled, Slovenia’s alpine jewel ringed by forests and crowned by a medieval castle. The scene is postcard-perfect from every angle.
Glide across the water in a traditional pletna boat to Bled Island and visit the Church of the Assumption with its famous wishing bell, which has been ringing since 1534. Continue to the historic Bled Castle for sweeping views of the Julian Alps.
Afterwards, enjoy free time by the lakeshore, where you may wish to try kremšnita (vanilla cream cake) or potica (nut roll) at your own expense before returning to Ljubljana for the evening at leisure.
Enjoy a final breakfast in Ljubljana before your private transfer to the airport. Depending on your flight time, take a last stroll along the Ljubljanica River or pick up a small keepsake from a local boutique.
Your premium Adriatic journey ends here, filled with memories of small-ship sailing, private touring and authentic encounters across Croatia and Slovenia.