The sun-kissed Dalmatian islands and coastline are the stars of a luxury Adriatic cruise with Ponant mid-summer in 2026, with Australian small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller, offering savings of more than A$11,000 for couples and more than A$9000 for solo travellers for bookings made by May 31, 2025.
Cruise Traveller’s exclusive, new, 16-night ‘Golden Shores of the Adriatic’ package in July, 2026, allows sun-seeking, culture lovers to experience a string of dreamy isles and ports in Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Italy, with guests journeying in elegant luxury on one ship the whole way with no need to unpack and repack.
The holiday begins on July 14, 2026, with two free nights in the iconic, walled city of Dubrovnik, Guests then board Ponant’s boutique, 184-guest yacht, Le Bougainville, for a 14-night, round-trip voyage from Dubrovnik, encompassing two cruises joined together.
Destinations during the voyage include picturesque beach towns in Croatia such as Rovinj, Primosten, Zadar and the beautiful island of Hvar located off the Dalmatian coast and known as the sunniest place in Europe, with 2715 hours of sunshine a year, or an average of 7.5 hours a day. The wildly forested Croatian island of Mljet and the tiny town of Tivat in Montenegro are visited along with the crystal waters and sparkling sands of enchanting islands such as Rab, Brac and Brijuni. The romance of Venice enhances the itinerary further along with richly storied medieval towns like Piran and Pula. The cruise ends back in Dubrovnik.
Including a free shore excursion in every port, onboard beverages and two free nights’ accommodation in Dubrovnik pre-cruise, the 16-night package on July 14, 2026, is available from A$13,365 per person, twin-share, in a Deluxe Stateroom with private balcony – a saving of A$5595 per person. Special fares are available for solos in a Deluxe Stateroom also from A$18,560 – a saving of A$9360 (subject to availability). Flights from Australia are additional.
The savings and free accommodation are valid for bookings made by May 31, 2025.
To book, visit www.cruisetraveller.com.au/
Cruise Traveller is Australia’s premier, small ship cruise specialist, representing 66 boutique, luxury and expedition cruising operators around the world.
