nyfeds Posted May 3, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) We are looking into booking a cruise with the emphasis on Croatia. There are several cruise options. I'd like to receive some insight into which ports in Croatia are must-see. We currently have a hold on the Journey Oct. 9, 2021 itinerary, but also find the 9 night Amalfi and Dalmation Coast cruise on Quest, October 19, 2021 to be of interest as well. Thanks! Denise Edited May 3, 2019 by nyfeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted May 3, 2019 #2 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I'd want to see Kotor (in Montenegro), Dubrovnik, Split, Korcula, Hvar and Koper (in Slovenia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted May 3, 2019 #3 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I agree with Marinaro - Hvar in particular is such a gem and Kotor is an iconic sail in and unlike the big ships who are on long tender rides in azamara docks a few feet from town. If anyone ever asks me which Azamara cruise I would like to do again I always say Croatia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted May 3, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I agree. The one on Quest would be my choice also. It’s a more varied itinerary and not so Venice heavy. Two extra nights too. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie A Posted May 3, 2019 #5 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Agree with other posters on Kotor, Split, Dubrovnik, Korcula and Hvar but also consider Opatija and Rijeka....they are wonderful ports but sadly few cruise lines go there. I love Croatia and plan to be doing a lot more land holidays and cruises there in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted May 3, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Sibenik was a real revelation too last year - lovely little town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie A Posted May 3, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Host Grandma Cruising said: Sibenik was a real revelation too last year - lovely little town Going there on my May 28th Pursuit cruise. It's a new port for me but it looks very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riocca Posted May 3, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Have to agree Sibenik was a hidden gem last year with a very interesting sail in (and out). Zadar is another favourite with the Sea Organ almost along side the ship, shame the ship always leaves too early to see the solar clock illuminated. It’s our favourite European cruise area which we’ve done many times and returning next year, but agree Kotor, Dubrovnik, Hvar & Korcula are must sees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screen-gem Posted May 3, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Host Grandma Cruising said: Sibenik was a real revelation too last year - lovely little town 40 minutes ago, Riocca said: Have to agree Sibenik was a hidden gem last year with a very interesting sail in (and out). We'll be in Sibenik next month, off the Pursuit. What would you recommend we do/see during our short visit there? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted May 3, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, screen-gem said: We'll be in Sibenik next month, off the Pursuit. What would you recommend we do/see during our short visit there? Thanks. Walk along the front from the ship to the Cathedral of St James, then turn up and follow the signs up to St Michael’s fortress. On the way you pass the St Lawrence Monastery Gardens (a recreated monastery garden, small but pretty). It’s quite a climb up to the top, but very well worth it. The views are phenomenal and you can see a beautiful outdoor theatre within the fortress. Then wander back down to the main shopping street that has some lovely, unusual shops. Good website here https://www.total-croatia-news.com/25-things-to-know-about-croatia/24345-sibenik-25-things-to-know-about-croatia-s-unesco-fortress-city The other lovely thing about Sibenik is the sail in and out through St Anthony’s Chanel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted May 3, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 3, 2019 That's pretty much what I did too. It's a good hike to the top of St Michael's Fortress and a good walk from the ship, but there are few coffee places along the way to have a rest and people watch and the views are great. The sail in and out is really lovely, through a narrow channel. Don't miss it. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie A Posted May 3, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Thanks for that interesting website HGC and now I know that it's pronounced Shibenik and not Sibenik! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screen-gem Posted May 3, 2019 #13 Share Posted May 3, 2019 @excitedofharpenden @Host Grandma Cruising and others who may chime in. Thanks for the tips on Sibenik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWM Posted May 3, 2019 #14 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Another vote for Quest 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyfeds Posted May 3, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I really appreciate all the great input and lovely photos! Now to reach a firm decision. Looks like we can't go wrong with either. Keep the info coming, please! Thanks! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrtmlt Posted May 4, 2019 #16 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Or you could do it like we are and do both. Decisions are not are strong suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubofhockey Posted May 4, 2019 #17 Share Posted May 4, 2019 We did a form of a hybrid which covered Dubrovnik (2 days including an overnight) and Kotor. The itinerary also included an overnight in Malta, Sicily, and Naples. This one began in Venice and ended in Civitavecchia. At the end of the cruise, we headed to the train station and spent the weekend in Cinque Terre. What really made this one great for us is that it was on the Celebrity Constellation and we did Aqua Class and this was our first M class cruise and loved it. Celebrity still does something close to this itinerary and you don't find Malta on too many itineraries (and you should). Also, the overnight in Dubrovnik allowed us to spend an afternoon on Lokrum Island. Unfortunately, it's not easy finding overnights on cruises in Dubrovnik. Every once in a while, you find an itinerary that just pops for you and it will come from the least expected places or cruise lines, but this Dalmation and Malta hybrid did for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyfeds Posted May 4, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, wrtmlt said: Or you could do it like we are and do both. Decisions are not are strong suit. Decisions are definitely not our strong suit. However, I think we shall go with the Quest itinerary, which gives a great overview of Croatia and is not overly Venice heavy, having been there 3 times. Wish we could do both 😞 Denise Edited May 4, 2019 by nyfeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRJVH Posted June 16, 2019 #19 Share Posted June 16, 2019 (edited) Exactly what we wanted to do, Croatian intensive, but Azamara cancelled our 2020 cruise for a better offer. Edited June 16, 2019 by DRJVH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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