SHEARINGS HOLIDAYS INTRODUCES SMALL SHIP CROATIAN COASTAL CRUISES

Fancy exploring the Croatian Coastline from the luxury of an intimate, state-of-the-art, yacht-like ship with less than 40 passengers? Want to get up close and personal with ports and islands that larger ships can't reach? All this is now possible with Shearings Holidays, who have launched five new Croatian Coastal cruise itineraries on a wide selection of dates between late April and early October 2018.

Perfect for those who fancy cruising the rugged Adriatic coast and its islands in a more intimate way, these seven night trips take in some of Croatia's most unspoilt beaches, historic treasures and traditional villages. Four different ships are featured: MS Arca – 19 cabins, maximum 38 passengers; MS Desire – 20 cabins, maximum 40 passengers; MS Princess Aloha - 18 cabins, maximum 38 passengers; MS Adriatic Queen – 15 cabins, maximum 31 passengers.

These ships offer a host of facilities including sun decks with sun beds and Jacuzzi or plunge pools, an outdoor lounge with tables and comfy sofas. Cabins are en-suite and have air conditioning plus ships have wifi and luxurious furnishings.

Sample itineraries:

7 night Coastal Explorer - July to October 2018 from £1396pp - MS Arca

This itinerary travels south from Split, with highlights including a swim at the famous Golden Horn in Bol, Oyster tasting in Ston and exploring and the Elaphiti Islands. The ship will stop at Brac, Hvar, Bisevo, Vis, Korcula, Mljet, Slano and Dubrovnik. The price includes return flights from Luton, UK airport lounge pass, return transfers, seven night's accommodation on the ship with breakfast, six lunches plus a welcome dinner and Captain's dinner. Five excursions are also included.

7 night Croatian Coast & Adriatic Delights - April – Sept 2018 from £1336pp

MS Arca (April-June) or MS Adriatic Queen (June –September)

This itinerary takes in the very best of the mid Dalmatia region including the Krka National Park and the Kornati National Park. Starting in Split, the ship will stop at Zadar, Zlarin, Vis, Bisevo, Hvar, Brac and returning to Split. The price includes return flights from Gatwick, UK airport lounge pass, seven night's accommodation on the ship with breakfast, six lunches plus a welcome dinner and Captain's dinner. Six excursions are also included.

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