Riviera Travel Adriatic Yacht Cruises 2022

Adriatic Yacht Cruises 2022 collection

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At Riviera Travel, we believe holidays Our magnificant yachts carry up to just with us should be a balance of 40 guests and the charming crew are adventure and luxury, sparking ready to attend to your every need. inspiration and joy along the way. We Relax on the fabulous sun deck and look after our guests as if you’re part of when we drop anchor enjoy a swim in our family, so we want to ensure you’re a tranquil, deserted little bay. A yacht happy in every sense, from booking all cruise along the Adriatic offers the the way through to travelling on our ultimate holiday experience. award-winning cruises and tours. We look forward to welcoming you. Phil Hu ah Chief Executive Officer

HOLIDAY HAPPINESS. GUARANTEED. Riviera Travel’s industry-leading health and safety practices, flexible booking options and our ‘happiness guarantee’, will ensure you have an unforgettable holiday without compromise. Exceptional experiences, Industry-leading health and with no compromises safety practices to keep you safe • Whatever the circumstances, we’ll take care of the details and we promise it won’t affect When you travel with Riviera, you’re in safe the enjoyment of your holiday – if we can’t hands. We have personally visited and ensure an amazing experience, then we won’t double checked the cleanliness, comfort and go ahead. facilities on each ship, plus our best in class health and safety practices meet the very • You’re always protected by our Happiness highest standards, and are underwritten by Guarantee; if you’re not happy by day two Ian Greaves (MCIEH), a leading independent of your holiday, we’ll bring you home with a expert. full refund. • We’ll always send you the latest guidelines • By booking early you can secure your preferred on each country before travel, as well as dates and options – and our Price Promise constantly monitoring local and national ensures whenever you book, you’ll always pay regulations ourselves. the best price or we’ll refund the difference. • Our Tour Managers are fully briefed and Flexible booking options trained on the latest health and safety and additional protection procedures. as standard • For your peace of mind, we require all • No matter what, your money is safe and secure guests to be fully vaccinated against Covid. and fully protected by ABTA and ATOL. • No matter when or where you choose to • COVID-19 Cancellation Protection as standard. So travel, you’ll always have direct access to if for whatever reason, you’re not able to travel our UK team, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as a consequence of the pandemic, you can and 365 days a year. transfer your holiday to a later date completely free of charge • COVID-19 Curtailment Protection as standard. If you have to cut your holiday short as a direct consequence of the pandemic and your insurance provider doesn’t cover you, we’ll automatically compensate you for the proportion of your holiday that you’ve missed out on. 4 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Connecting you to the world Unrivalled knowledge Don't just take our and experience word for it Every Riviera Travel yacht cruise has been Superb food and hospitality, surprisingly spacious thoughtfully planned and crafted by our cabins, space to cool off or to take the sun, a cruise specialists. wonderful itinerary of tours and the beautiful They draw on their own extensive travel experience Dalmatian coast to enjoy at our leisure. Fabulous! and the guidance and expertise of our local Mrs J Shore - Dubrovnik, Split & Jewels of the partners to create superb holidays and cruises. Dalmatian Coast Our specialists are committed to making every We had a wonderful time. The ship was great, very aspect smooth and enjoyable; they genuinely want clean and catered for all our needs and the food to ensure that the holidays they create leave you was amazing. with wonderful lasting memories. Mrs S Stafford - Split, Zadar & Secrets of the North I am always looking for that extra special something to enhance our customers’ experience, on board and ashore. This is what makes our cruises truly exceptional.” Katja Head of Product Cruise “We know how much our customers look forward to their holiday and that is why we check every single detail. We want everything to be just right. Paige Cruise Operations Exceptional customer service Our guests say Your Riviera Travel experience starts from the A great holiday - arrangements were first class. moment you speak to our friendly reservations It was immaculately clean, the service great, team. Our experts have first-hand experience of and the cabins roomy. our yacht cruise holidays and will help you at every Doreen, Peterborough stage of your booking, to answer questions, give recommendations and provide reassurance. From the moment I made my booking I knew we were going to have a great time. Well done to all at Riviera Travel for organising such a brilliant holiday aboard the MV Corona. Miss Austen – Dubrovnik, Split & Jewels of the Dalmatian Coast We see our customers as extended members of our Riviera Travel family. We care about their holiday and make sure everything is right for them.” Hadher “I have been lucky enough to travel on a number of our holidays, I always Team Leader enjoy sharing my knowledge with Janecustomers and giving helpful advice and guidance too. Travel Consultant rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 5

Our yacht cruise collection Explore the Adriatic coast with Riviera Travel Rab Mali Lošinj Silba Olib CROATIA Zadar BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Telaščica Vodice Krka National Park Kornati Zlarin Skradin Šibenik Trogir Split Mostar Brač Pucisca Hvar Makarska Vis Korčula Trstenik Mljet The Elaphite Islands Dubrovnik 6 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

One of the world’s most spectacular coastlines Krka National Park is never out of sight, as our vessels sail between islands and the shore, affording the most beautifully With its constantly changing unhindered and inspirational panoramas, with the colours and a stunning series opportunity to swim in some truly breathtaking spots. of tumbling waterfalls this is a truly magical place. Dubrovnik Mostar This magnificent walled city with it’s beautiful unspoilt historic The iconic bridge links the old centre truly is the Pearl of town of Mostar where centuries- the Adriatic old Turkish architecture rubs shoulders with the elegant Hvar buildings of the 19th-century. Freshwater springs, olive Rab groves, lavender fields and seductive towns and villages Carpeted with pine forests, dot the landscape of this vineyards and olive groves this enchanting island. is perhaps the most alluring island along this stretch of the Korčula Dalmatian coast. Birthplace of Marco Polo, this Split vine-clad island with its historic medieval port is guaranteed to Emperor Diocletian’s palace is steal your heart. one of the greatest structures of the Roman empire and the jewel Kornati National Park in the crown of this engaging harbour city. This breathtaking archipelago of over 90 desert-like islands is a Zadar nautical paradise of remarkable and desolate beauty. Discover Roman ruins, a tangle of medieval streets and a cosmopolitan atmosphere in the charming ancient capital of Dalmatia. Our Adriatic cruises and yachts 77 Dubrovnik, Split & Jewels of the Dalmatian Coast on the MV Corona ......................................................................... 16 Split, Dubrovnik & the Splendours of Dalmatia on the MS Adriatic Sun ................................................................ 22 Split, Rab & Undiscovered Islands of the North on the MS Il Mare .......................................................................... 28 Split, Zadar & Secrets of the North on the MV Riva .............................................................................. 34 Dubrovnik, Mostar & Secrets of Dalmatia on the MV Markan........................................................................ 40 Exclusive departures for SOLO travellers Split, Dubrovnik & the Splendours of Dalmatia on the MS Adriatic Sun ................................................................ 22 Split, Rab & Undiscovered Islands of the North on the MS Il Mare .......................................................................... 28 Our Adriatic Yachts MV Corona ..................................................................................... 20 MS Adriatic Sun ............................................................................. 26 MS Il Mare ....................................................................................... 32 MV Riva ............................................................................................ 38 MV Markan .................................................................................... 44 rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347

Cruise the beautiful Adriatic coast Relax or step ashore to explore Imagine yourself reclining under an azure sky as the polished teak deck moves almost imperceptibly with the rhythm of the Mediterranean and a refreshing breeze ruffles the air. You’re relaxed aboard your very own yacht, as it glides through the crystal-clear waters of the beautiful Adriatic. 8 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Exclusive and informal With up to just 40 guests, and a superb guest to crew ratio of almost 4:1 means you’ll receive Unlike conventional cruise ships, boasting ever- exceptional service from the charming crew who larger passenger numbers, the modest dimension are ready to attend to your every need. With of our yachts allow us to visit less-accessible, so few passengers, an exclusive yet convivial, delightfully picturesque ports and islands away informal atmosphere pervades on board and at from the well-worn tourist trail. the end of your cruise, you’ll be saying farewell to new‑found friends. A perfect balance Our thoughtfully planned cruise itineraries give you a perfect balance of guided excursions and the freedom to relax and explore independently. You’ll enjoy plenty of time at sea, so you can fully experience the unique delights of a sailing holiday. You can relax on the fabulous sun deck with a glass of chilled white wine and there will also be frequent opportunities to swim in idyllic, deserted bays where we drop anchor. You’ll gain a tremendous insight into the places that we visit and there will always be just the right amount of time for you to explore under your own steam too. Explore with our experts Each excursion will become an enriching journey of discovery and should you require any further Our knowledgeable and engaging guides will assistance or guidance, an experienced Riviera bring local history alive and unravel a fascinating Travel tour manager is always with you. tapestry of culture, architecture, art and so much more. Trace the footsteps of the ancient Greeks in historic Trogir, discover the glorious past behind Emperor Diocletian’s monumental palace in Split or be transported back to another era in Pula’s impressive amphitheatre. The influence of the Venetian empire is revealed amidst the pretty winding streets of Hvar and Rovinj and you can admire the medieval gems of Krk and Korčula, birthplace of Marco Polo. Cruise thorough the incredible archipelago of desert-like islands of Kornati National Park, or admire the stunning waterfalls and plunging gorges in Krka National Park. Perhaps you’ll embrace your inner ornithologist with sightings of some of Croatia’s numerous bird-species gliding out over the Adriatic. The natural wonders of this glorious coastline are quite simply breathtaking. rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 99

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Thoughtful inclusions Everything you need for an unforgettable yacht cruise Return travel & transfers Return flights from a choice of UK airports (supplement may apply). Overseas transfers, on-board porterage, airport taxes and port charges. Spacious cabins Spacious cabins full of natural daylight and beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms. Excellent on board dining Delicious breakfasts, with hot and cold options and some lunches and dinners featuring mouth-watering menus, inspired by local cuisine. Dining choices ashore The freedom to dine independently at a restaurant of your choice when lunch or dinner is not served on board. Fascinating tours & excursions Thoughtfully balanced itineraries including many guided tours in the company of knowledgeable local guides Professional & friendly crew Superb service from our English- speaking crew who are available 24/7 Experienced tour manager A knowledgeable and professional Riviera Travel tour manager throughout the cruise to ensure your experience is unforgettable Complimentary tea & coffee Help yourself to hot drinks on board at any time Complimentary drinking water We provide a supply of drinking water on board Free Wi-Fi Stay in touch throughout your cruise And of course Free time to relax or explore Our yacht cruises are planned so you have plenty of time to relax and enjoy life on board and when ashore, wander at your own pace – the perfect balance. rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 1111

Welcome aboard Every detail is planned with you in mind With a maximum of 20 guest cabins, each of our superb ships, incorporating the very latest state-of-the-art safety equipment and facilities, provides a truly intimate setting to enjoy your most relaxing holiday ever. 12 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Luxurious yachts You’ll feel like the captain of your own ship as you stand on the magnificent sun deck, with its gleaming rails and pristine decking. On the deck below you’ll find the elegant yet informal restaurant and bar, beautifully furnished and fully air-conditioned. Here you can dine in style with your fellow travelling companions whilst enjoying the fabulous views through the panoramic windows. The inviting terrace area with its stylish, sumptuous seating provides the perfect spot to catch up on some reading or for a chat over coffee or an after- dinner tipple with your fellow travellers. Welcoming, professional crew Every detail is meticulously inspected before a friendly crew welcomes you on board. From ship to shore the professional crew ensure our customers receive excellent standards of service and comfort. All our yachts have a superb ratio of crew to guests, so you are guaranteed personal attention. Working closely with the Riviera Travel tour manager, the English-speaking crew will anticipate your every need in a manner which is intuitive and efficient yet discreet and friendly. Main Deck cabin – MS Il Mare Your choice of spacious cabins Lower Deck cabin – MV Corona Exquisitely furnished, fully air-conditioned cabins, with all the facilities you would expect on board a floating boutique hotel, provide a highly luxurious space to unwind in supreme comfort whichever deck you choose. Cabins located on the lower deck are surprisingly bright, airy and spacious, featuring most attractive porthole windows allowing plenty of natural light. All cabins are generously proportioned, with thoughtful lighting and smart, stylish furniture. Exceptionally comfortable hotel-style beds with crisp linen and elegant fabrics ensure you’re well- rested at the end of each day. Cabins with their own private balcony are also available on certain ships so you can enjoy the panoramic views without even stepping out of your cabin! Your contemporary bathroom won’t disappoint either – well-lit, spacious and superbly appointed with smart fittings, gleaming tiles and spacious sparkling glass shower cubicles for uncompromised comfort. rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 1133

Life on board Stylish, informal and all at a leisurely pace 14 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

A typical day the wonderful views over a delicious lunch, chatting with your fellow passengers about what After a delicious breakfast we’ll spend the morning lies in store before we moor in our next fascinating sailing through the glistening, turquoise waters port of call. of the Adriatic. Take in the glorious coastal vistas from the comfort of your sun lounger on the Step ashore for our included excursion and then fabulous sun deck and whilst you listen to the enjoy some free time to make your own discoveries. soothing lapping of the waves against the hull, Enjoy an aperitif as the sun goes down before enjoy a glass of something chilled. sampling regional dishes of the Adriatic at a restaurant of your choice. End the evening with We drop anchor in a tranquil deserted bay where your favourite nightcap on the ship’s terrace and you can enjoy a swim off the back of the ship – as contemplate all the wonderful sights you’ve seen if it were your own! Relax back on board, enjoying during the course of the day. MS Il Mare Relaxed dining Your choice of restaurants ashore Wake up each day to an excellent breakfast, featuring a tempting selection of hot and cold Our itineraries are carefully balanced so that options, while lunch and dinner feature mouth- you can enjoy dining out independently too. watering menus, inspired by local cuisine. Enjoy When lunch or dinner is not served on board delicious meat and fish dishes and crisp salads, you will have the opportunity to dine at the all freshly prepared and served with finesse and local restaurants ashore. The ships are moored a beaming smile. Of course, no cruise is complete overnight so every evening you can step straight without the superb Captain’s Dinner, a real cruise off the vessel with ease for an evening stroll and highlight, when the chef serves a truly sensational further exploration of the delightfully unspoilt menu, with influences from both Croatia and the ports along the Adriatic coast. Mediterranean. Vegetarian, vegan and other special dietary requests are catered for by our experienced chef. There is little formality on board – shorts and t-shirts are the order of the day, and there is no seating plan, you choose your own table and dining companions. The consummately professional crew create a warm and friendly ambience to ensure you’ll be on first name terms with them and indeed many of your fellow guests in a matter of days. This is exactly how holidays should be. rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 15

DUBROVNIK • SPLIT Day 2 - Dubrovnik Dubrovnik, Split 8 DAYS FROM & Jewels of the Dalmatian Coast £1,549 May to October 2022 on the MV Corona As you sail the breathtaking Adriatic waters, take in the stunning Elaphite islands, the marvellous Mount Biokovo and idyllic Pučišća. Experience both historic Dubrovnik and the famous architecture of Split, with the lavish Diocletian’s Palace as the star. Your cruise at a glance DAY 1 – Arrive in Dubrovnik DAY 4 – Pučišća, Omis & Split Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo Arrive in Dubrovnik and board the superb Enjoy a swim stop this morning as we and enjoy a guided walking tour. MV Corona, your home for the next seven drop anchor in Omis. After lunch on nights board we sail on to fascinating Split DAY 7 – Korčula & Dubrovnik and enjoy a guided walk of Diocletian’s We stop for a swim in one of the Elaphite DAY 2 – Dubrovnik, the Elaphite Islands impressive palace. Islands’ pretty bays (weather permitting) & Mljet before lunch on board. This afternoon Visit the seductive island of Mljet, where DAY 5 – Split, Stari Grad & Hvar enjoy a guided tour of wonderful we tour the stunning national park and There’s time for another refreshing swim Dubrovnik, Pearl of the Adriatic, with free visit St Mary’s islet. stop before mooring in Stari Grad on time to explore at leisure. the island of Hvar. After lunch we take DAY 3 – Mljet, Makarska & Pučišća the short drive to Hvar’s old town for a DAY 8 – Return flight Relax on board this morning as we sail guided walking tour. We disembark and transfer to the airport to Makarska on the mainland. Later we for your return flight to the UK. arrive in Pučišća on the island of Brac, DAY 6 – Stari Grad & Korčula and tonight the Captain’s Dinner is Another swim stop this morning before For details of the MV Corona, available served on board. lunch on board. We arrive later in historic airports and departure dates and prices, please see pages 22 and 23. 16 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Your itinerary Day 3 - Brač DAY 1 – Arrival in Dubrovnik monastery. With its colourful walls and sliding by as we cruise northwards You’ll arrive at the airport to take your altar carved from local stone you will through this enchanting archipelago. On flight to this historic walled city. On already feel a long way from home. reaching the mainland we drop anchor arrival, you will be escorted to the Gaze around you during dinner at one in the port of Makarska from where harbour where the superb four-star MV of the hospitable local restaurants and you can marvel at the rocky splendour Corona awaits. The captain and crew absorb the ambience. It’s easy to see of Mount Biokovo, nearly 1,828 metres will welcome you aboard and help you why legend has it that the Greek hero above sea level, which shelters the settle into your comfortable, well- Ulysses came here to contemplate. (B, L) coast from less temperate climates equipped cabin. For the rest of the day further inland. During the 10th century it’s time to relax and get to know your DAY 3 – Mljet, Makarska & Pučišća this region was bedevilled by fearsome fellow passengers – there are just 38 of After breakfast, take to the deck to see pirates preying on passing you in total. Perhaps you’ll catch some the spectacular coast of Korčula island rays on the sun deck or take a stroll ashore. It will soon be time for dinner Your cruise price includes and the ship’s restaurant awaits. After dinner, why not take a stroll around • Tour of Dubrovnik, Pearl of • Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, Dubrovnik, or enjoy a digestif in a local the Adriatic 1 dinner plus the Captain’s bar? (D) Dinner • Tour of Split and DAY 2 – Dubrovnik, the Elaphite Emperor Diocletian’s • Services of our experienced Islands & Mljet monumental palace tour manager As you rise refreshed in the morning and enjoy a leisurely breakfast, you’ll • Explore the stunningly beautiful • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board be delighted you chose this holiday. islands of Hvar and Mljet The MV Corona, our home for the next • All port charges, airport taxes week and every inch the private yacht, • Guided tour of delightfully and overseas transfers slips out of the harbour and out to sea. green Hvar Dubrovnik soon fades into the distance • ABTA and ATOL protection but we will be back for a more in-depth • Guided tour of Korčula, visit later. It is impossible for large a perfectly preserved * a supplement may apply cruise liners to visit the charming and medieval port almost deserted hamlets accessible to the MV Corona. The Dalmatian • Swim stops in secluded idyllic coastline is legendary: one of Europe’s island locations most dramatic, extending for hundreds of miles, where steep limestone cliffs Plus, of course... plunge into sapphire-blue waters. The mirror-like Adriatic is studded with • Return flights from a choice of countless islands, some tiny, some large, regional airports* some inhabited, some not. After lunch on board we arrive at Mljet, one of the • 7 nights on the four-star MV most seductive of such islands, where Corona, cruising the southern the hillsides are clad in a green carpet of Dalmatian coast lush pine forests bringing that instantly recognisable Mediterranean aroma to the air. Nestling in picturesque coves are medieval fishing villages, refreshingly free from tasteless development, where the alleyways are simply pebbles set into the earth and overhead shutters sway precariously in the warm, gentle breezes. Life here continues much as it has for centuries. We go ashore to enjoy a tour of the stunning national park with a visit to the tiny islet of St Mary’s with its 12th-century former Benedictine CROATIA KEY Cruise Split Arrive Omiš Depart Pučišća Makarska BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Hvar Korčula Mljet The Elaphite Dubrovnik Islands rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 17

DUBROVNIK • SPLIT one of the greatest structures of the guided tour. Remarkably, it’s so compact Roman Empire. No expense was spared and cosy the streets don’t even have ships. A slightly raffish atmosphere still in its construction – the best Italian names. With its freshwater springs, the prevails but piracy has long since been marble, with columns and sphinxes from island is unusually green, its hillsides replaced by more peaceful activities Egypt. But what makes this palace so boasting spectacular pine forests. such as fishing, and the production of astonishing is that during medieval times Elsewhere you’ll find olive groves, olive oil and wine. St Mark’s Baroque it was fully integrated into the town’s orchards and vineyards, the aromatic church and some palatial 18th-century fabric with a jumble of buildings grafted pleasures of the island exemplified by Venetian style houses stand guard over onto and inside it. This means for the delicate fragrance of abundant Makarska’s main square. Enjoy lunch at example, the Temple of Jupiter became lavender fields. Hvar has been inhabited your leisure wherever you wish. a baptistry. It’s all the more fascinating since Neolithic times; later, the Ancient that today 3,000 people still live here. Greeks founded a colony here, and This afternoon we sail to the glorious You will find surprises at every turn: during the 14th-century, as the Venetian island of Brac, mooring in idyllic Pučišća. there are tall medieval buildings lining Empire extended its influence, it became This jewel of a place, perhaps the the streets, buttressed by unmistakably a major naval base. Also on the island’s most spectacular of Croatia’s villages, Roman columns. We have a guided northern shores are some distinctive boasts dwellings of gleaming white walking tour of this fascinating complex fortified 16th-century buildings, built stone reflecting the sun onto the crystal which has recently been used as the to repel pirates and assaults by the clear water. Stroll ashore to explore this setting of the TV spectacular Game Ottoman Empire. After exploring Hvar’s charming spot or relax on board before of Thrones. Take dinner at your leisure agricultural, historical and cultural the superb Captain’s Dinner is served whilst the ship remains moored in Split. splendours, we transfer back to Stari – a delicious selection of Croatian and Back on board enjoy a digestif on the Grad where you can dine at leisure Mediterranean specialities. (B, D) sun deck, drinking in the balmy evening wherever you wish. The ship remains air under a beautiful night sky. (B, L) moored in Stari Grad overnight. (B, L) DAY 4 – Pučišća, Omis & Split Rise refreshed and take to the deck once DAY 5 – Split, Stari Grad & Hvar DAY 6 – Stari Grad & Korčula more to watch the stunning coastal This morning we’ll stop once more for As morning breaks, we find ourselves views slipping by. We drop anchor an invigorating swim before we cruise breakfasting over more stunning views at Omis, formerly a stronghold of the to another stunning island in this of this most spectacular coastline. After formidable Corsairs of Almissa, where breathtaking archipelago, Hvar. After a leisurely morning and another tasty the spectacular emerald-green River lunch on board we moor in Stari Grad lunch on board, we’ll have time for a Cetina runs into the Adriatic on this on the northern side of the island and refreshing swim stop before arriving glorious stretch of the Dalmatian coast. then take the short drive by coach to in the historic town of Korčula. Ruled Lunch is served on board after which we the bewitching old town of Hvar for a by the Venetians for 800 years, it is moor in Split, Dalmatia’s capital. Split is principally famous for a single building, the Emperor Diocletian’s huge palace, Day 4 - Split Day 6 - Korčula Day 3 - Pucišca Day 3 - Mljet Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram 18

Day 5 - Hvar rather reminiscent of a much smaller Croatia. The city threw off its Venetian My view Dubrovnik, with its host of tangled lanes shackles during medieval times founding so typical of medieval Mediterranean a commercial empire trading with the Insider knowledge ports. The town is a charming small eastern Mediterranean, France, Spain fortress, celebrated for supplying timber and later the Ottoman Empire. As so Walk up to the fortress which for the wooden walls of Venice and its often happened, the city began to overlooks Hvar town and you’ll harbour was a major shelter for the reflect its resultant wealth and today be rewarded with spectacular Venetian fleet. You’ll find architectural this wonderfully Baroque city proudly panoramic views over the gems at every turn in its narrow cobbled nestles behind its huge imposing historic port and the streets. Famous for its artistic and ramparts in a location of outstanding emerald green Pakleni musical traditions, Korčula has its own natural beauty. The main avenue, Islands beyond. unique sword dance, the ‘moreska’, and lined by intimate cafés, is completely a form of a capella singing, but is much paved with marble, which dazzles in Buy more famous as the birthplace of the the sunlight and gives credence to the explorer Marco Polo. His house can still city’s description as the ‘Pearl of the The Franciscan Monastery be visited, as can the All Saints museum Adriatic’. Throughout the city you will in Dubrovnik is home to one of the with its glorious collection of Byzantine find a wonderful array of monasteries, oldest pharmacies in the world and icons. After our guided walking tour, you beautifully decorated churches and civic the cosmetics that are produced are free to explore this beautiful town buildings dating from the 14th-century. here are made by hand to recipes further. After dinner at your leisure, why The guided walking tour encompasses which date back over 200 years. not take an after-dinner drink in one all this and more, after which you are of the innumerable harbour side cafés free to explore as you wish. Taste whilst admiring the sleek lines of the MV Corona. (B, L) This evening enjoy a final dinner at Brodet is the seafood stew of your leisure in this most beguiling of the Dalmatian Coast and this DAY 7 – Korčula & Dubrovnik cities; and as you relax, your thoughts hearty dish is traditionally served As our elegant yacht drifts on past the inevitably turn to the wonderful with polenta. rocky shores of the beautiful Elaphite places you have experienced and the Islands, if the weather allows, it’s your interesting people you have met on this Drink last chance to take a swim off the most fascinating of maritime adventures. back of the ship as if it were your very (B, L) The rare Grk wine is only produced own! After lunch on board, we arrive in on the island of Korčula. A glass of Dubrovnik once more and take a guided Day 8 – Return Flight this delicious white is the perfect tour of the old town. An independent After breakfast we disembark from the accompaniment to a selection of city state for much of its history, it MV Corona and return to the airport at local ham and cheese. has evolved differently to the rest of the appropriate time. (B) Marthese Tour Manager rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 19

The MV Corona With just 38 guests it creates a sense of exclusivity, yet the gracious and friendly crew, ensure a relaxed and sociable on-board atmosphere. Spacious category B cabin Dining room Category A+ main deck twin cabin Constructed in 2015 using the very experience – and you’ll feel like a VIP Category B Cabins finest, modern materials and designed as you hop on and off this glamourous specifically to sail in Croatian waters, vessel elegantly berthed in some of are the most spacious of the there is an unmistakable sense of the most picturesque harbours on the cabins available, with a generously exclusivity about the MV Corona. Dalmatian coast. There is ample deck proportioned 17 to 18 square metres Operated by three generations of space where you can sit with a long (183 to 194 square feet) of living family seafarers, and now very much refreshing drink from the bar, whilst space. Located on the lower deck, a stalwart member of our fleet, taking in the breathtaking panoramic all are furnished with a comfortable immediately you will be struck by the views, and spacious, contemporary double bed and have two attractive yacht’s cosy, intimate feel, yet there public areas, superbly designed porthole windows. Two cabins is no doubting her four-star pedigree: to feel light and airy, all finished are available with an additional the build quality, tasteful decor and with quality fabrics, warm wooden sofa bed. furnishings, the immaculate teak panelling and those stylish little decking and the convenient layout touches that puts this yacht-cruiser in Category A Cabins are all designed to make your cruise a class of her own. memorable – for all the right reasons. found on the Main Deck, are 14 Her welcoming friendly crew are All decks provide tastefully furnished square metres (151 square feet) always on hand to assist and with a accommodation: well-appointed with a double bed or twin beds and maximum guest complement of 38, outside cabins, with elegant teak have two opening windows to enjoy you are assured of a truly first-class flooring, luxurious double or twin the views. service away from the crowds so often beds and contemporary bathroom associated with larger, impersonal fittings. Cabins are a minimum size Category A+ Cabins cruise ships. So too, the MV Corona at of 14 square metres (151 square feet) 44 metres, is easily small enough to all featuring individually controlled situated on Main, Salon and Sun berth at the quayside in some of the air-conditioning, a bathroom with Decks, are a well-proportioned 15 to Mediterranean’s most charming little shower and WC, safe, hairdryer, desk 16 square metres (161 to 172 square ports, providing a uniquely authentic and chair. feet) with a double bed and have two opening windows. 20 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

DECK PLANS Sun Deck 1 CABIN 1 CATEGORY A+ SUN DECK 15sq.m/161sq.ft with double bed and Salon Deck opening windows CABINS 2&3 CATEGORY A+ SALON DECK 2 15sq.m/161sq.ft with double bed and 3 opening windows CABIN 4 CATEGORY A+ MAIN DECK Main Deck 7 5 16sq.m/172sq.ft with double bed and 8 opening windows 11 9 4 CABINS 5 & 6 CATEGORY A MAIN DECK 12 10 6 14sq.m/151sq.ft with twin beds and opening windows Lower Deck CABINS 7-12 CATEGORY A MAIN DECK 14sq.m/151sq.ft with double bed and 17 15 opening windows 19 13 CABINS 13-18 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 20 18 14 17sq.m/183sq.ft with double bed and fixed porthole windows 16 CABINS 19 & 20 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 17sq.m/183sq.ft with double bed and single sofa bed and fixed porthole windows All cabins have air-conditioning, a desk and chair, safe, hairdryer and bathroom with shower cubicle. Dubrovnik, Split & Jewels of the Dalmatian Coast Departure Dates Lower Deck Main Deck Salon Deck Sun Deck PRICE INCLUDES Cat B Cat A+ Cat A+ The price of this holiday is per person, based 08/05/2022 £1,549 Cat A Cat A+ £1,949 £1,949 on two people sharing a double or twin cabin. 15/05/2022 £1,649 £2,049 £2,049 The price includes return flights to Dubrovnik 22/05/2022 £1,699 £1,799 £1,899 £2,099 £2,099 (some airports carry a supplement, see below), 29/05/2022 £1,749 £2,149 £2,149 all transfers, breakfast, 5 lunches, 1 dinner and 05/06/2022, 12/06/2022 £1,799 £1,899 £1,999 £2,199 £2,199 Captain’s dinner, tours and visits as per the 19/06/2022, 26/06/2022 £1,749 £2,149 £2,149 itinerary and port taxes. 03/07/2022, 10/07/2022, 17/07/2022, 24/07/2022, £1,949 £2,049 31/07/2022, 07/08/2022, 14/08/2022, 21/08/2022 £1,649 £2,049 £2,049 DEPOSIT 28/08/2022 £1,999 £2,099 The deposit for this tour is £250 per person. 04/09/2022, 11/09/2022, 18/09/2022 £1,699 £2,099 £2,099 25/09/2022 £1,799 £2,049 £2,149 £2,199 £2,199 SOLE OCCUPANCY 02/10/2022 £1,699 £2,099 £2,099 Double or twin cabins are available for sole £1,549 £1,999 £2,099 £1,949 £1,949 occupancy on request, subject to availability. The price for sole occupancy is twice the per £1,899 £1,999 person rate for the relevant cabin category as above, less £350. £1,949 £2,049 £2,049 £2,149 TRANSFER TIMES – Dubrovnik Airport to the £1,949 £2,049 ship in Dubrovnik (and vice versa) - approx. 45 £1,799 £1,899 mins Flight Information* Carrier Supplement Arrival & Departure Point (Resort) PLEASE NOTE Easyjet £30 Dubrovnik In the event of unsatisfactory weather Departure Point Aer Lingus £30 Dubrovnik conditions the Captain reserves the right to Bristol £30 Dubrovnik alter or reschedule the itinerary. Please note Dublin Jet 2 Nil Dubrovnik a reasonable degree of mobility is required to Jet 2 Nil Dubrovnik negotiate the stairs and overall design of the Edinburgh Easyjet Nil Dubrovnik ship. Due to specific mooring conditions and Leeds Bradford Jet 2 £30 Dubrovnik requirements in some ports the ships may be London Gatwick Jet 2 Nil Dubrovnik moored side by side with other ships, making it London Stansted Jet 2 Nil Dubrovnik necessary for you to cross from one to another Jet 2 with gaps in between, in order to get on board/ Manchester on shore. Newcastle Newcastle *Please note: Not all airports are available for every departure. For availability from your preferred departure point and timings please call 01283 245347 or check on our website. rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 21

SPLIT • DUBROVNIK Day 6 - Hvar Split, Dubrovnik 8 DAYS FROM & the Splendours £1,549 of Dalmatia May to October 2022 on the MS Adriatic Sun Experience not only historic Split and Dubrovnik, but soak Exclusive solo departures up the stunning landscapes, culture and natural beauty also available of Dalmatia. Lounge back as you cruise past the dramatic limestone Dalmatian coastline, the beautiful Peljesac Penninsula and the islands of Hvar and Mljet. Your cruise at a glance DAY 5 – Dubrovnik & Pelješac Peninsula DAY 7 – Hvar, Brač & Split or Korčula Enjoy a swim stop at Brač, an unspoilt DAY 1 – Arrival in Split We arrive at the pretty seaside village of island, before we return to historic Split Arrive in Split and board your superb Trstenik on the Pelješac Peninsula, famed for a guided walking tour of Diocletian’s ship, your home for the next seven nights. for its excellent wines, or the picturesque majestic palace. This evening, we enjoy village of Lumbarda on the historic the Captain’s Dinner. DAY 2 – Split & Korčula island of Korčula, with its lovely beaches. Enjoy a guided walking tour of historic DAY 8 – Return flight Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. DAY 6 – Pelješac Peninsula or Korčula We disembark and transfer to the airport & Hvar for your return flight to the UK. DAY 3 – Korčula, Mljet & Dubrovnik Take a swim stop in one of the world’s Visit seductive Mljet island, the stunning most beautiful stretches of water. After For details of the MS Adriatic Sun, available national park and lovely St Mary’s islet. lunch, we enjoy a guided walking tour airports, departure dates and prices, please In the evening, we moor in Dubrovnik. of Hvar. see pages 28 and 29. DAY 4 – Dubrovnik Enjoy a guided tour of wonderful Dubrovnik, Pearl of the Adriatic, with free time to explore at leisure. 22 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Day 7 - Brač Dubrovnik, with its host of tangled lanes more famous as the birthplace of the so typical of medieval Mediterranean explorer Marco Polo. His house can still Your itinerary ports. The town is a charming small be visited, as can the All Saints museum fortress, celebrated for supplying timber with its glorious collection of Byzantine DAY 1 – Arrival in Split for the wooden walls of Venice and its icons. After our guided walking tour, You’ll arrive at the airport to take your harbour was a major shelter for the you are free to explore this beautiful flight to the Dalmatian capital, Split. On Venetian fleet. You’ll find architectural town further. You take dinner at your arrival in this historic city, you will be gems at every turn in its narrow cobbled leisure tonight. (B, L) escorted to the harbour and your superb streets. Famous for its artistic and yacht cruiser, home for the next seven musical traditions, Korčula has its own DAY 3 – Korčula – Mljet – Dubrovnik nights. The captain and crew will be on unique sword dance, the ‘moreska’, and The Dalmatian coastline is legendary: hand to welcome you and then, having a form of a capella singing, but is much one of Europe’s most dramatic, settled into your comfortable cabin and extending for hundreds of miles, surroundings, our adventure begins. For where steep limestone cliffs plunge the rest of the day it’s time to relax and into sapphire-blue waters. The mirror- get to know your fellow passengers – a like Adriatic is studded with countless maximum guest complement of just 39 islands, some tiny, some large, some in total. Perhaps you’ll catch some rays inhabited, some not. We arrive at on the sun deck or take a stroll ashore. Mljet, one of the most seductive It will soon be time for dinner and the of such islands, where the hillsides ship’s restaurant awaits. Perhaps later are clad in a green carpet of lush take an after-dinner stroll ashore in this pine forests bringing that instantly most magical of cities. (D) recognisable Mediterranean aroma to the air. Nestling in picturesque coves are DAY 2 – Split – Korčula medieval fishing villages, refreshingly As you rise refreshed in the morning free from tasteless development, where and enjoy a leisurely breakfast, you’ll the alleyways are simply pebbles set be delighted you chose this holiday. Our into the earth and overhead shutters luxurious vessel, home for the next week sway precariously in the warm, and every inch the private yacht, slips gentle breezes. out of the harbour and out to sea. Split soon fades into the distance but we will Life here continues much as it has of course return at the end of our cruise. for centuries. This morning we go It is impossible for large cruise liners to ashore to enjoy a tour of the stunning visit the charming and almost deserted national park with a visit to the tiny hamlets accessible to our smaller yacht islet of St Mary’s with its 12th-century cruiser. We will have time for a swim former Benedictine monastery. With its stop this morning before enjoying a colourful walls and alter carved from delicious lunch on board, as stunning local stone you will already feel a long views of this spectacular coastline drift way from home in this most atmospheric by and it’s not long before we arrive of places – it’s easy to see why legend into the historic town of Korčula. Ruled has it that the Greek hero Ulysses came by the Venetians for 800 years, it is here to contemplate. After lunch on rather reminiscent of a much smaller board, there will be the opportunity for Your cruise price includes • Tour of Split and • Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, Emperor Diocletian’s 2 dinners plus the monumental palace Captain’s Dinner • Guided tour of Korčula, • Services of our experienced a perfectly preserved tour manager medieval port • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Visit the lovely seaside village of Trstenik • All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers • Explore the stunningly beautiful islands of Hvar and Mljet • ABTA and ATOL protection • Tour of Dubrovnik, Pearl of * a supplement may apply the Adriatic CROATIA KEY • Swim stops in secluded idyllic Split Cruise island locations Arrive Depart Plus, of course... Brač BOSNIA AND Hvar HERZEGOVINA • Return flights from a choice of regional airports* Korčula Trstenik • 7 nights on the four-star Mljet MS Adriatic Sun, cruising the southern Dalmatian coast The Elaphite Dubrovnik Islands rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 23

SPLIT • DUBROVNIK free to explore as you wish. This evening, on the historic island of Korčula, with its enjoy another delicious dinner in one of glorious stretches of beach, backed by a swim, then sit back, relax and enjoy the many traditional restaurants in this olive groves and fragrant pine forests. the spectacular views as we cruise into most beguiling of cities at your leisure. We remain moored overnight, so take the magical city of Dubrovnik. During (B) dinner at your leisure in this charming tonight’s dinner the ship will cruise spot, where you will feel like you are truly alongside the ancient city walls before DAY 5 – Dubrovnik – Pelješac Peninsula getting away from it all. (B, L) dropping anchor. (B, L, D) or Korčula Over breakfast this morning we say DAY 6 – Pelješac Peninsula or Korčula DAY 4 – Dubrovnik our fond farewells to Dubrovnik as – Hvar Awaking in this most magical of cities, the mighty walls of the old city slowly After breakfast, you can take to the deck after breakfast we take a guided tour of fade away into the hazy horizon. One to see the spectacular coastland sliding the old town; an independent city state of the huge delights of taking this by as this morning we cruise northwards. for much of its history, it has evolved kind of cruise, is that our ship can sail There will also be the opportunity for differently to the rest of Croatia. The between the smaller islands, normally a swim stop here in one of the world’s city threw off its Venetian shackles inaccessible to the larger cruise liners, most beautiful stretches of water. during medieval times founding a so you can experience fabulous coastal commercial empire trading with the views in a much more intimate way. Sit We lunch on board before disembarking eastern Mediterranean, France, Spain back and relax over lunch on board and this afternoon into the delightful and and later the Ottoman Empire. As so absorb the stunning coastal spectacle bewitching little town of Hvar in this often happened, the city began to before you, as the sun glints on the enchanting archipelago. Wandering reflect its resultant wealth and today crystal-clear waters. As we glide on here is pure joy and remarkably, it’s so this wonderfully Baroque city proudly past these truly beautiful seascapes, compact and cosy, the streets don’t even nestles behind its huge imposing undiscovered beaches with secret have names. With its freshwater springs, ramparts in a situation of outstanding coves and tiny traditional hamlets, the island is unusually green, its hillsides natural beauty. The main avenue, lined unchanged for decades, we arrive at the boasting spectacular pine forests. by intimate cafés, is completely paved pretty little seaside village of Trstenik Elsewhere you’ll find olive groves, with gleaming marble, which dazzles in on the Pelješac Peninsula. Nestled at orchards and vineyards, the aromatic the sunlight and gives credence to the the foot of the rolling hills behind, this pleasures of the island exemplified by city’s description as the ‘Pearl of the picturesque, secluded spot is famed for the delicate fragrance of abundant Adriatic’. Throughout the city you will its wine production where generations lavender fields. Hvar has been inhabited find a wonderful array of monasteries, of families have produced excellent since Neolithic times; later, the ancient beautifully decorated churches and civic wines for hundreds of years. Or we moor Greeks founded a colony here, and buildings dating from the 14th-century. in the picturesque village of Lumbarda during the 14th-century, as the Venetian The guided walking tour encompasses Empire extended its influence, it became all this and more, after which you are Day 4 - Dubrovnik Day 2 - Korčula Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram 24

Day 2 - Korčula one of the greatest structures of the My view Roman Empire. No expense was spared a major naval base. Also on the island’s in its construction – the best Italian Insider knowledge northern shores are some distinctive marble, with columns and sphinxes from fortified 16th-century buildings, built Egypt. But what makes this palace so Take the path that follows the to repel pirates and assaults by the astonishing is that during medieval times coastline to the west of Korčula’s Ottoman Empire. After exploring Hvar’s it was fully integrated into the town’s historic old town and look back agricultural, historical and cultural fabric with a jumble of buildings grafted for superb views of this Dalmatian splendours on our guided walking tour, on to and inside it. This means, for jewel. dine at leisure where you wish. The ship example, the Temple of Jupiter became remains moored on the island overnight. a baptistry. It’s all the more fascinating Listen (B, L) that today 3,000 people still live here. You will find surprises at every turn: Klapa is a form of traditional a DAY 7 – Hvar – Brač – Split there are tall medieval buildings lining cappella singing from Dalmatia and This morning’s cruise brings us to the streets, buttressed by unmistakably the melodious songs celebrate love, Brač, the largest of the islands on this Roman columns. We have a guided wine, the land and sea. dramatic stretch of coastland; a typically walking tour of this fascinating complex Mediterranean landscape where its which has recently been used as the Buy spectacular beaches give way to high setting of the TV spectacular Game pine forested uplands, and where a of Thrones. For a fragrant reminder of Hvar rich harvest of vines, olives and orange treat yourself to a hessian bag of trees crowd the fertile valleys. Once By the time you have breathed in the hand-picked dried lavender flowers dependent on its grape harvest, the atmosphere and history of this glorious or a bottle of lavender oil. island also relied heavily on the export part of the coast, it’s time to relax back of its stone – a mixture of marble and on board as the chef presents the Taste limestone – used in the construction Captain’s Dinner – a delicious selection of Diocletian’s Palace but also of of Croatian and Mediterranean Crni rižot is a black buildings as diverse as the White House specialities. Later the bar awaits for a risotto made with in Washington to Berlin’s Reichstag digestif and the chance to reflect on squid. Squid ink and closer to home, the high altar in treasured memories of this wonderful gives this popular Liverpool’s cathedral. We head to the journey with newly made friends. (B, L, D) Dalmatian rice picturesque town of Bol and you might dish its colour like to take the opportunity for a swim DAY 8 – Return flight and an intense from the stunning beach. After breakfast we disembark and return seafood flavour. to the airport at the appropriate time. During lunch back on board we cruise (B) Jelena back into historic Split, principally Tour Manager famous for a single building, the Emperor Diocletian’s huge palace, rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 25

The MS Adriatic Sun With just 38 guests it creates a sense of exclusivity, yet the gracious and friendly crew, ensure a relaxed and sociable on-board atmosphere. Category B cabin Category B bathroom Dining area Launched in 2018, the MS Adriatic Sun A total of 19 stunning guest cabins are Category B Cabins offers luxury, quite simply, on another available, measuring approximately level with upper deck cabins providing 14-17 square metres (150 – 183 Located on the lower deck, enjoy a their own glamourous private balcony square feet). Cleverly designed and generously proportioned 17 square to take in the views. At 47 metres, she stylishly furnished for your maximum metres (183 square feet) of living can still access the quaint unspoilt comfort, in a calming palette of space, available as a double or twin, ports along this magnificent coastline, creamy colours and warm woods, with two portholes and a bathroom yet certainly makes a statement on the with luxurious double or twin beds window. quayside, attracting envious glances and contemporary fittings. All cabins from passers-by. feature wardrobe, desk and chair, TV, Category A Cabin hairdryer and Wi-Fi, plus a sparkling Accommodating a maximum of 38 bathroom with shower. With just one of these cabins guests, you’ll feel like a VIP from the on the main deck, it measures moment you step on board and are approximately 16 square metres (172 greeted by your professional, attentive square feet) with a fixed double bed crew. The contemporary interior is and two oval windows to capture beautifully designed resulting in a the views. spacious and airy feel throughout the ample public areas. You’ll be served Category A+ Cabins delicious cuisine in the chic, stylish restaurant, with a well-stocked bar for Treat yourself to one of our superior your favourite tipple! Take in some of upper deck cabins, measuring Europe’s most dramatic coastal views approximately 16 square metres (172 from the magnificent sun deck where square feet) with double or twin there’s plenty of shaded areas and an beds, one window and the luxurious inviting hot tub. addition of a small outside balcony (measuring approximately 2 metres x 1 metre) with seating for two, to enjoy the invigorating sea breeze and breathtaking views. Please note cabins 1 and 2 (front) on the upper deck measure approximately 14 square metres (151 square feet) and feature twin beds that can be pushed together. 26 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

DECK PLANS Upper Deck CABINS 1 & 2 CATEGORY A+ UPPER DECK 14sq.m/151sq.ft with twin beds that can be 97 5 3 1 pushed together, window and private balcony 10 8 64 2 CABINS 3 & 4 CATEGORY A+ UPPER DECK 15.5sq.m/167sq.ft with fixed twin beds, window Main Deck and private balcony 11 CABINS 5, 6, 9 & 10 CATEGORY A+ UPPER DECK 16sq.m/172sq.ft with twin beds that can be Lower Deck 15 13 pushed together, window and private balcony 14 12 19 17 CABINS 7 & 8 CATEGORY A+ UPPER DECK 18 16 16sq.m/172sq.ft with fixed double bed, window and private balcony CABIN 11 CATEGORY A MAIN DECK 16sq.m/172sq.ft with fixed double bed and two oval windows (one in cabin and one in bathroom) CABINS 12, 13, 16 & 17 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 17sq.m/183sq.ft with fixed double bed and three porthole windows (two in cabin and one in bathroom) CABINS 14, 15, 18 & 19 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 17sq.m/183sq.ft with twin beds that can be pushed together and three porthole windows (two in cabin and one in bathroom) All cabins have air-conditioning, a desk and chair, safe, hairdryer and bathroom with shower cubicle. The ship has a spacious sun deck with sun loungers and a hot tub. Split, Dubrovnik & the Splendours of Dalmatia Departure Dates Lower Deck Main Deck Upper Deck PRICE INCLUDES Cat B Cat A The price of this holiday is per person, 14/05/2022 £1,649 £1,849 Cat A+ 14sq.m Cat A+ based on two people sharing a double 21/05/2022 £1,699 £1,899 or twin cabin. The price includes return 28/05/2022 £1,749 £1,949 £2,049 £2,149 flights to Split (some airports carry a 04/06/2022,11/06/2022, 18/06/2022 £1,799 £1,999 supplement, see below), all transfers, 25/06/2022 £1,749 £1,949 £2,099 £2,199 breakfast, 5 lunches, 2 dinners and 02/07/2022, 09/07/2022 £1,649 £1,849 Captain’s dinner, tours and visits as per 27/08/2022 £1,749 £1,949 £2,149 £2,249 the itinerary and port taxes. 03/09/2022, 10/09/2022, 17/09/2022 £1,799 £1,999 24/09/2022 £1,699 £1,899 £2,199 £2,299 DEPOSIT 01/10/2022 £1,549 £1,749 The deposit for this tour is £250 per £2,149 £2,249 person. £2,049 £2,149 SOLE OCCUPANCY Double or twin cabins are available £2,149 £2,249 for sole occupancy on request, subject to availability. The price £2,199 £2,299 for sole occupancy is twice the per person rate for the relevant cabin £2,099 £2,199 category as above, less £350. For the Solo departure dates, all cabins are £1,949 £2,049 available as sole occupancy at no single supplement. Solo Departure Dates Lower Deck Main Deck Upper Deck Cat B Cat A TRANSFER TIMES – Split Airport to the 07/05/2022 £2,499 £2,699 Cat A+ 14sq.m Cat A+ ship in Split (and vice versa) - approx. 20/08/2022 £2,799 £2,999 45 mins 08/10/2022 £2,399 £2,599 £2,899 £2,999 PLEASE NOTE £3,199 £3,299 In the event of unsatisfactory weather conditions the Captain reserves the £2,799 £2,899 right to alter or reschedule the itinerary. Please note a reasonable degree of Departure Point Carrier Supplement Arrival & Departure Point (Resort) mobility is required to negotiate the Bristol Easyjet £30 Split stairs and overall design of the ship. Nil Split Due to specific mooring conditions and Leeds Bradford Jet 2 £30 Split requirements in some ports the ships London Gatwick Easyjet Nil Split may be moored side by side with other Easyjet Nil Split ships, making it necessary for you to Flight InformLoandtoion Lnu*ton cross from one to another with gaps Jet 2 in between, in order to get on board/ Manchester on shore. rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 *Please note: Not all airports are available for every departure. For availability from your preferred departure point and timings please call 01283 245347 or check on our website. 27

SPLIT • RAB Day 2 - Trogir Split, Rab & 8 DAYS FROM Undiscovered Islands £1,599 of the North May to October 2022 on the MS Il Mare Discover the historic capital of Split, as well as the breathtaking Exclusive solo departures Kornati archipelago, Kornati National Park and the natural also available harbour of Telašćica. As you island hop through the breathtaking Adriatic, embrace the chance to go swimming in DAY 6 – Telašcica, Kornati & �ibenik the idyllic bays of Vodice. We call at Telašcica, a natural harbour with sheer limestone cliffs and a large Your cruise at a glance you to its Roman ruins and medieval salt lake, before cruising through the churches. stunning Kornati National Park. Later we DAY 1 – Arrival In Split arrive at Šibenik for a guided tour of this Arrive in Split and board the superb DAY 4 – Zadar & Rab delightful town. MS Il Mare, your floating home for the Continue cruising north, stopping in one next seven nights. of the bays for a swim, before stepping DAY 7 – Šibenik & Split ashore for free time in the charming town Spend a leisurely morning on-board as DAY 2 – Split, Trogir & Vodice of Rab. we return to historic Split. This afternoon This morning enjoy a guided walk discover the magnificent ruins of the through Trogir, featuring winding DAY 5 – Rab, Silba Or Olib & Sali Diocletian’s Palace during a guided medieval streets and imposing 15th- Enjoy a swim stop at one of the islands walking tour. century walls. Later this afternoon we of Silba or Olib. Later this afternoon arrive in picturesque Vodice. we arrive at the historic fishing town of DAY 8 – Return flight Sali, fringed by ancient olive groves. This Today we disembark and transfer to the DAY 3 – Vodice & Zadar evening take your seat for the Captain’s airport for your return flight to the UK. Relax as you cruise along the Adriatic Dinner. Coast to Zadar, the ancient capital of For details of the MS Il Mare, available Dalmatia. A guided tour introduces airports, departure dates and prices, please see pages 34 and 35. 28 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Your itinerary DAY 1 – Split Day 4 - Rab You’ll arrive at the airport to take your flight to Split, where you’ll be met and with a long refreshing drink from the bar and lovely medieval churches before taken by coach to the stunning MS whilst the coastal views drifts by, and you are free to explore under your own Il Mare, moored in the picturesque, the mesmerising waters of the Adriatic steam. Dinner is at leisure tonight so why ancient harbour. The professional crew dazzle under the warm rays of a hazy not try one of the many cosy restaurants welcome you on board and will be on afternoon sun – now you’re really on with simple appetising menus of hand to help you settle in. The rest of the holiday! grilled meats or freshly caught fish. day is free to relax in your comfortable Perhaps end the evening with a glass cabin or wander ashore and begin Later we arrive in the ancient capital of of maraschino, a local cherry liqueur exploring this fascinating city. It’s soon Dalmatia, Zadar. This bustling coastal produced here since the 16th century. time for dinner in the ship’s stylish town with the style and charm of the (B, L) restaurant and a chance to meet your Italian Riviera, was for centuries ruled fellow travelling companions; with just by the Venetians. There’s time for a DAY 4 – Zadar & Rab 40 guests in total, a relaxed, uncrowded fascinating guided tour around its This morning we continue our smooth ambience pervades the ship so after marble streets, discovering Roman ruins passage northwards as the passing dinner, retire to a comfy armchair on the terrace for a nightcap and contemplate Your cruise price includes all that lies in store tomorrow! (D) • Guided tour of Trogir • Services of our experienced DAY 2 – Split, Trogir & Vodice with its maze of winding tour manager As the mellow morning sun peeks above medieval streets the northern hills and casts its sleepy • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board early shadows over this intriguing • Guided tour of Šibenik’s city, you rise refreshed and ready for delightful old town • All port charges, airport taxes a first fortifying breakfast on board. and overseas transfers Expectation mounts as we cast off • Guided tour of Zadar, the and our adventure begins! Head up on ancient capital of Dalmatia • ABTA and ATOL protection deck and take in the glorious views; the Dalmatian coastline is said to be one • Cruise through Kornati * a supplement may apply of the most spectacular in Europe with National Park its vast stretches of deserted beach, secret coves and pretty, secluded • Guided tour of Split and Rab KEY bays. We soon arrive in Trogir where the astonishing Emperor Cruise we head ashore to enjoy a guided Diocletian’s Palace Arrive tour of this delightful city; behind its Depart classic waterfront, an intriguing maze of winding medieval streets is revealed, Plus, of course... Silba Olib tightly clasped by the imposing 15th- • Return flights from a choice of century city walls. At the heart of the old BOSNIA AND town you’ll find the majestic cathedral, HERZEGOVINA a Venetian masterpiece with its richly decorated chapel. We return to the ship regional airports* Zadar CROATIA where a lovely buffet lunch awaits! • 7 nights on board the four- Telašćica Vodice Šibenik Relax in your cabin this afternoon or star MS Il Mare in your choice Kornati enjoy a refreshing cup of tea on the of cabin terrace as the MS Il Mare gracefully enters the picturesque harbour at • Daily breakfast, six lunches, Trogir Vodice. Once a fishing village, this one dinner plus the Split bustling town offers a good choice Captain’s Dinner of restaurants and cafés, so wander ashore this evening and take dinner perhaps on the waterfront, before watching the sun go down over a glass of fiery locally distilled brandy. (B, L) DAY 3 – Vodice & Zadar We spend a leisurely day on board today; during breakfast we cast off once more heading out into the glistening Adriatic. This magnificent coast is littered with idyllic bays where the calm water is perfect for swimming, so during our cruising this morning we’ll make time for a refreshing swim stop, allowing you to work up an appetite for our on-board lunch! Later, venture up on deck and absorb the best panoramic views from the comfort of a sun lounger. As we sail northwards, there’s chance for a spot of reading perhaps or simply unwind to the sound of gulls soaring high above, rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 29

SPLIT • RAB seascapes continue to enchant; we DAY 5 – Rab, Silba or Olib & Sali refreshed as we continue our southerly sail past the fascinatingly barren rocky After a relaxed breakfast, we commence course, firstly calling at Telašćica, island of Pag, its desolate landscape our southerly course into the crystal one of the largest and most beautiful defined by its stark steely mountain waters of the Kvarner Gulf. Up on deck natural harbours in the Adriatic – largely backdrop. There’s time for a refreshing take in yet more spectacular vistas as uninhabited, this is a stunningly rugged swim stop before a delicious lunch on we drift between these romantically stretch of coastline backed by sheer board. Later we arrive in Rab, a real gem desolate islands. We drop anchor at limestone cliffs that plummet into the and one of the most alluring islands Silba or Olib, to enjoy a refreshing swim sea, flanked by a scattering of pretty along this stretch of the Dalmatian stop in one of these islands’ pretty little islets and islands, home to numerous coast. Sheltered against its sturdy bays and then it’s time for light lunch on plant and bird species such as rare mountainous spine, a verdant landscape board. This afternoon take to the deck peregrine falcons. During our stop here, of lush fragrant pine forest and a fertile once more for a lazy afternoon’s cruising you’ll have opportunity to wander to the patchwork of vine and olive groves – perhaps indulge in a little nap, lulled shores of Lake Mir, a natural salt lake, gives way to golden ribbons of deserted by the soft breezes of the maestral. with its warm, supposedly therapeutic beach and picturesque coves along water that channels through the this strikingly beautiful peninsula. Four Later, we idle into port at Sali, on Dugi limestone on its way out to sea. colourful lofty bell towers rise up from Otek, (literally Long Island). Fringed the blaze of terracotta rooftops below. by ancient olive groves, this Croatian Later this morning, have your camera Spend some free time wandering in the fishing town boasts a thousand- at the ready as we are soon entering cool shadows of Rab’s ancient stone year history and will be our mooring the waters of the breathtaking Kornati buildings, admiring the Romanesque for tonight. archipelago; an explosion of numerous architecture, the grand Italianate fascinating desert-like islands lie houses - a legacy of Venetian rule, and As the sun begins to cast its rosy glow, scattered around the central island of absorbing the magical atmosphere thoughts turn to tonight’s special Kornat. George Bernard Shaw wrote that of this charming town. Dinner is at Captain’s Dinner, during which a [God] ‘created the Kornati Islands out leisure again this evening so you might selection of regional specialities will be of tears, stars and breath’ and there is opt to try one of the stylish seafood served. Later, sink into a comfy armchair certainly something ethereal about their restaurants tucked away in the old town, on the terrace, sipping your favourite distinctive barren beauty. In fact, this serving the catch of the day - simply digestif, and reflect on all that you have remarkable region was designated a fried with white wine, garlic and herbs seen so far and what’s still to come. National Park in 1980, in celebration of and washed down with a glass of local (B, L, D) its extraordinarily unusual and desolate chilled white wine. What could be better! charm. The Kornati Islands hide a (B, L) DAY 6 – Telašcica, Kornati & Šibenik multitude of secret caves and grottoes Another day dawns and you rise Day 3 - Zadar Day 4 - Rab Day 2 - Vodice Day 6 - Telašcica 30 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Day 6 - Kornati National Park amongst the rugged cliffs. Our Captain Croatia’s second city, Split, is one of its My view will drop anchor to allow a swim stop most vibrant and alluring. At its core lie this morning, so enjoy a cooling dip the huge ancient ruins of the Emperor Insider knowledge before lunch again on board. Diocletian’s Palace, undoubtedly one of the most exceptional legacies from Soak up the unique atmosphere Later we arrive at the little port of the city’s Roman past and more recently amongst the stalls in Split’s Green Šibenik, where our guided tour reveals used as the setting for the globally Market where farmers sell seasonal more about the history of this delightful successful television drama Game of fruit, vegetables, honey, cheese and town as we wander its medieval Thrones. A building constructed with many other local products. streets, seeing the beautifully restored the finest materials, Italian marble, Renaissance town hall and remarkable lustrous local limestone, even sphinxes Buy Gothic cathedral, thought to be the from Egypt, the whole palace complex world’s largest church built without brick occupied over 30,000 square metres, The Šibenik button originally or wood supports. This evening the surrounded by towering walls, two adorned the traditional costumes of MS Il Mare remains moored in Šibenik. metres thick and over 25 metres in men in the delightful port town of Dinner is at leisure tonight so wander places! During medieval times, other Šibenik. Today the filigree button is ashore and seek out some traditional buildings were grafted on to it, made into earrings, rings and other Croatian fare: hearty fish stew or mouth- integrating the palace with the rest of pieces of beautiful jewellery. wateringly tender slow cooked beef, the town and creating the quirky jumble simmered with wine and prunes, with of houses, churches, chapels and other Taste fresh crusty bread baked ‘under the lid’ buildings seen today. We will have – a typical Croatian style of cooking. Sit a guided walking tour, seeing all the Originating from the island of the back and soak in the magical ambience major sights and learning more about same name the Rab cake is made of historic Šibenik. (B, L) this city’s glorious past before you have with almonds and Maraschino some free time to wander. Dinner is at liqueur and baked in a spiral shape. DAY 7 – Šibenik & Split leisure tonight so you might choose to The end of our cruise is in sight so make return to the alluring tangle of streets Drink sure you make the most of our last scenic in the old town for some delicious local morning on board, whilst watching the cuisine whilst absorbing the magical Try a glass of fruity Posip. This full coastal views float by. We enjoy one ambience of this beguiling city. (B, L) bodied Croatian white wine bursts last swim stop before commencing our with the flavours of figs, apricots journey to Split once again. Later after DAY 8 – Return flight and herbs. a final lunch on board, the stunning After breakfast, we disembark from the city skyline appears and we begin our MS Il Mare and return to the airport at Serdjo final approach into this unique historic the appropriate time. (B) Tour Manager capital. rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 31

The MS Il Mare With just 38 guests it creates a sense of exclusivity, yet the gracious and friendly crew, ensure a relaxed and sociable on-board atmosphere. Category A+ main deck twin cabin Dining room Category A bathroom Welcome aboard the magnificent type of yacht cruising and once on Category B Cabins MS Il Mare. This superb addition to board, you’ll be wowed by the elegant our Croatian fleet is fast becoming contemporary interior; its subtle This lower deck cabin measures a real favourite. Launched in 2017, soothing colour scheme and laid approximately 16-18 square metres incorporating the very latest design back understated style, provides the (172-193 square feet) and has two innovations, she was exclusively perfect ambience in which to unwind. porthole windows. As well as double commissioned to sail the stunning Take dinner in a bright, spacious and twin availability, there are two waters of the Dalmatian coast. restaurant, furnished in a simple yet cabins with an additional bed – each elegant style, creating an informal approximately 19 square metres (204 This most majestic of vessels, at an and comfortable dining experience. square feet). impressive 48 metres, causes quite a A spectacular sun deck provides the stir as she moors in the unspoilt little ideal location to lie back on a sun Category A Cabins ports along this captivating stretch lounger with a drink from the bar and of the Adriatic. A low passenger soak up the glorious vistas at every Theses double or twin main deck complement of just 40 guests creates turn. cabins measure approximately 16-18 a sense of exclusivity, yet the gracious square metres (172-193 square feet) and friendly crew, trained to the The thoughtfully designed fully air- and have two windows (one of which highest standards, ensure a relaxed conditioned cabins are all equipped opens). and sociable on-board atmosphere, with desk and chair, wardrobe, safe, where nothing is too much trouble. hair dryer and bathroom with shower Category A+ Cabins and contemporary fittings so your The glossy teak, gleaming decks and comfort is assured. Free Wi-Fi is On the main deck, these double or dazzling chrome exude the glamour available throughout the ship for your twin cabins measure approximately that goes hand in hand with this convenience. 16-18 metres square (172-193 square feet), feature two oval windows and a bathroom porthole. There are two A+ double cabins on the upper deck which are approximately 14 square metres (150 square feet) with two windows (one of which opens) and a bathroom window. 32 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

DECK PLANS CABINS 1 & 2 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 19sq.m/205sq.ft with double bed and single Upper Deck bed and fixed porthole windows Main Deck 19 CABINS 3 & 4 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 20 16sq.m/172sq.ft with double bed and fixed 12 13 14 porthole windows 11 15 17 16 18 CABINS 5 & 7 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 18sq.m/194sq.ft with double bed and fixed Lower Deck 57 9 porthole windows 68 10 13 CABINS 6 & 8 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 24 18sq.m/194sq.ft with twin beds and fixed porthole windows All cabins have air-conditioning, a desk and chair, safe, hairdryer and bathroom with shower cubicle. The ship also has a spacious sun deck with sun loungers. CABINS 9 & 10 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 17sq.m/183sq.ft with double bed and fixed porthole windows CABIN 11 CATEGORY A MAIN DECK 18sq.m/194sq.ft with twin beds and two windows (one fixed and one opening) CABIN 12 CATEGORY A MAIN DECK 16sq.m/172sq.ft with twin beds pushed together and two windows (one fixed and one opening) CABINS 13 & 14 CATEGORY A MAIN DECK 16sq.m/172sq.ft with double bed and two windows (one fixed and one opening) CABINS 15 & 16 CATEGORY A+ MAIN DECK 16sq.m/172sq.ft with twin beds pushed together and two fixed windows CABINS 17 & 18 CATEGORY A+ MAIN DECK 18sq.m/194sq.ft with double bed and two fixed windows CABINS 19 & 20 CATEGORY A+ UPPER DECK 14sq.m/151sq.ft with double bed and two windows (one fixed and one opening) Split, Rab & Undiscovered Islands of the North Departure Dates Lower Deck Main Deck Upper Deck PRICE INCLUDES Cat B Cat A+ The price of this holiday is per person, based 15/05/2022 £1,599 Cat A Cat A+ £1,999 on two people sharing a double or twin cabin. 22/05/2022 £1,649 £2,049 The price includes return flights to Split (some 29/05/2022 £1,699 £1,849 £1,949 £2,099 airports carry a supplement, see below), all 05/06/2022, 12/06/2022, 19/06/2022 £1,749 £2,149 transfers, breakfast, 6 lunches, 1 dinner and 26/06/2022 £1,699 £1,899 £1,999 £2,099 Captain’s dinner, tours and visits as per the 28/08/2022 £1,699 £2,099 itinerary and port taxes. 04/09/2022, 11/09/2022, 18/09/2022 £1,749 £1,949 £2,049 £2,149 25/09/2022 £1,649 £2,049 DEPOSIT £1,999 £2,099 The deposit for this tour is £250 per person. £1,949 £2,049 SOLE OCCUPANCY Double or twin cabins are available for sole £1,949 £2,049 occupancy on request, subject to availability. The price for sole occupancy is twice the per £1,999 £2,099 person rate for the relevant cabin category as above, less £350. For the Solo departure dates, £1,899 £1,999 all cabins are available as sole occupancy at no single supplement. Solo Departure Dates Lower Deck Cat A Main Deck Upper Deck Cat B £2,899 Cat A+ Cat A+ 08/05/2022 £2,649 £3,099 £2,999 £3,049 03/07/2022 £2,849 £2,799 £3,199 £3,249 02/10/2022 £2,549 £2,899 £2,949 Flight Information* Carrier Supplement Arrival & Departure Point (Resort) TRANSFER TIMES – Split Airport to the ship in Jet 2 £30 Split Split (and vice versa) - approx. 45 mins Departure Point £50 Split Birmingham Easyjet Nil Split PLEASE NOTE Bristol Jet 2 £50 Split In the event of unsatisfactory weather East Midlands Jet2 £50 Split conditions the Captain reserves the right to Edinburgh £30 Split alter or reschedule the itinerary. Please note Glasgow Easyjet £30 Split a reasonable degree of mobility is required to Easyjet Nil Split negotiate the stairs and overall design of the London Gatwick British Airways Nil Split ship. Due to specific mooring conditions and London Heathrow Easyjet requirements in some ports the ships may be moored side by side with other ships, making it London Luton Jet2 necessary for you to cross from one to another London Stansted with gaps in between, in order to get on board/ on shore. *Please note: Not all airports are available for every departure. For availability from your preferred departure point and timings please call 01283 245347 or check on our website. rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 33

SPLIT • ZADAR DAY 6 - Trogir Split, Zadar & 8 DAYS FROM Secrets of the North £1,549 Experience the treasures of Northern Croatia, seeing Split and Emperor Diocletian’s monumental palace, medieval Šibenik and May to September 2022 the natural waterfalls of Krka Valley National Park. Amongst on the MV Riva soaking up the history and culture, take a dip in the sea by the tranquil Kvarner Gulf. DAY 6 – Zlarin, Fumija & Trogir Enjoy another relaxing morning and swim Your cruise at a glance DAY 4 – Vodice, Kornati National Park stop on the island of Fumija. After lunch & Zadar we reach historic Trogir for a guided DAY 1 – Arrive in Split This morning, we take another swim stop walking tour with time to explore. Take your flight to Split and transfer before entering the Kornati archipelago to the new MV Riva. Relax before an to admire its national parkland. We have DAY 7 – Trogir & Split included welcome dinner. a guided tour of ancient Zadar and some We sail back to Split and Emperor free time. Diocletian’s extraordinary palace. DAY 2 – Split & Šibenik We take a guided walking tour of this We take a swim stop before lunch on DAY 5 – Zadar, Vrgada & Zlarin fascinating complex then this evening is board. Arriving in charming Šibenik, we We pause for a refreshing swim around free for you to explore and take dinner. enjoy a guided walking tour. Tonight, the island of Vrgada before lunch. We enjoy dinner ashore at your leisure. arrive in quaint Zlarin with its picturesque DAY 8 – Return flight harbour. This evening, we enjoy the After breakfast, we disembark and DAY 3 – Šibenik, Krka National Park superb Captain’s Dinner. transfer to the airport for your return & Vodice flight to the UK. Take a drive to the beautiful Krka Valley For details of the MV Riva, available airports, National Park. After lunch we visit departure dates and prices, please see pages coastal Vodice with free time to explore. 40 and 41 34 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Your itinerary Day 2 - Šibenik DAY 1 – Arrival in Split in Šibenik overnight, so take dinner at sea. The valley in its entirety has been You’ll fly to Split, where on arrival you’ll your leisure in one of the many quaint awarded national park status and we be taken to the brand new deluxe MV local restaurants, whilst absorbing the will visit part of this exquisitely beautiful Riva, moored in the ancient harbour. As infectious charms of this lovely area. area on this morning’s tour. Due to you step on board this luxurious vessel, (B, L) minerals dissolved in the water, the your home for the next seven nights, you colours change from turquoise to azure- will be welcomed by the friendly captain DAY 3 – Šibenik, Krka National Park blue and vibrant green to steel-like and crew, ready to help you settle in to & Vodice greys. We will witness one of the most your new surroundings. The rest of the After breakfast, we take a drive inland dramatic stretches of the river – several day is at leisure so you can start to truly to the Krka Valley where the River Krka tiers of waterfall tumble fantastically unwind in the company of your fellow flows through a series of lakes, gorges into a broad, shallow pool where you passengers – just 38 of you. Perhaps and rapids before heading out to may swim should you wish. take to the sun deck or wander ashore – whatever you choose it won’t be long Your cruise price includes before it’s time to enjoy dinner in the ship’s restaurant. Later perhaps head for • Tour of Split and Emperor • Services of our experienced an after-dinner drink in a local bar whilst Diocletian’s monumental tour manager soaking up the ambience of this historic palace and intriguing city. (D) • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Guided tour of Trogir, historic DAY 2 – Split & Šibenik coastal gem • All port charges, airport taxes Awake refreshed and draw back the and overseas transfers curtains to witness the morning sun • Guided tour of Zadar, former rising over the glistening water; now ancient capital of Dalmatia • ABTA and ATOL protection you’re really on holiday and home will feel a long way away. Over a • Cruise through the stunning * a supplement may apply leisurely breakfast, excitement mounts Kornati archipelago as our beautiful yacht-cruiser slips her moorings and we commence our • Guided tour of the medieval KEY Dalmatian adventure. town of Šibenik Route Cruise The Dalmatian coastline is considered to • Visit to beautiful Krka Valley Arrive beone of the most spectacular in Europe National Park Depart with mile upon mile of quiet beaches and calm, pretty, secluded bays perfect Plus, of course... Zadar CROATIA for swimming. The stark magnificence of Kornati the mountains sweeps dramatically into • Return flights from a choice of BOSNIA AND a fertile green landscape, studded with regional airports* HERZEGOVINA tiny stone-built hamlets set amongst lush fruit groves and beautifully • 7 nights on board the four-star Krka National Park preserved medieval towns. In the crystal MV Riva in your choice of cabin waters of the Adriatic lies a sprinkling of Vodice Skradin alluring unspoilt islands and mysterious • Daily breakfast, 6 lunches, Šibenik coves inviting discovery. During our 1 dinner plus the Captain’s cruise this morning we stop for a swim Dinner Zlarin before lunch back on board. After, why not take to the deck and catch up on Trogir some reading whilst a kaleidoscope of Split breathtaking coastal views drifts idly by? Later we arrive at the port of Šibenik and enjoy a guided walking tour of this interesting little town. Wander through the delightful maze of its medieval old town, unchanged for centuries and see the remarkable cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece and one of the finest in the region. We remain moored Day 4 - Zadar rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 35

SPLIT • ZADAR and charm of the Italian Riviera, was companions over a coffee – simply for centuries ruled by the Venetians. heavenly. After lunch on board, we slip our Home to Croatia’s oldest university, moorings for an afternoon’s spectacular established by monks during the 14th We find time for a refreshing swim cruising. Enjoy the stunning island views century, sadly much of the historic centre around the beautiful island of Vrgada, from the comfort of a sun lounger up on was destroyed during World War II. with its deserted golden beaches and deck, cool drink in hand, whilst the salty We enjoy a guided tour before you are clear warm waters, before lunch is sea breeze invigorates you – it doesn’t free to explore under your own steam. served on board. We soon arrive in the get much better than this. Perhaps visit the Romanesque cathedral quaint harbour at Zlarin. Set amidst with its beautifully carved stonework, a scenic landscape of cypress forest Later we moor in the lovely coastal town or climb the bell tower for spectacular and the occasional vineyard, is the of Vodice. You have free time to wander views over the city’s rooftops. picturesque waterfront with its cosy ashore and explore, so why not enjoy bars and cafés. Inhabited since Roman dinner at one of the many waterfront Take a stroll on the promenade or times, the island was once famed for restaurants? The perfect spot to watch wander the tangle of medieval streets, harvesting the red coral that existed in the mellowing sun in a blushing sky, as absorbing the sights and sounds of this abundance offshore. it slowly descends on the hazy horizon. cosmopolitan seaside town. Soon it’ll (B, L) be time for dinner, so why not try one There is time to wander the winding of the many cosy restaurants serving backstreets before heading back on DAY 4 – Vodice, Kornati National Park grilled meats or fresh fish dishes? You board for the Captain’s Dinner, during & Zadar could end the evening with a glass which a selection of regional specialities This morning we continue our journey of maraschino, a local cherry liqueur will be served. (B, L, D) northwards and after a leisurely produced here since the 16th century. breakfast, we stop for an invigorating (B, L) DAY 6 – Zlarin, Fumija & Trogir swim in one of the many pretty bays Rising refreshed this morning, the along the rocky coastline. Back on DAY 5 – Zadar, Vrgada & Zlarin relaxed pace of this cruise continues board, we soon enter the waters of the As the sun rises above the rooftops as we cast off from our picturesque Kornati archipelago, where a vast group of this historic port, we cast off once mooring and set sail once more. There is of over 90 almost desert-like islands lie again and begin our journey southwards time to enjoy another swim stop on the scattered around the central island of once more. After breakfast head up on island of Fumija, where the remains of Kornat. The distinct barren landscape deck to watch the picturesque islands the early medieval church of St Fumija of these islands was a designated of this enchanting archipelago. As the and crumbling farm buildings of the national parkland in 1980 in celebration sun glints on the azure-blue depths, Benedictine monks of Trogir can still be of their remarkably desolate beauty. sit back and let this gloriously vivid seen amidst the landscape. With striking views at every turn, enjoy coastal spectacle wash over you. Watch another delicious lunch before we arrive for the marine life in the crystal clear Back on board for lunch, it’s not long at our mooring in the ancient capital of waters below, or chat with your fellow before we reach our next port of call, Dalmatia, Zadar. Trogir, a historic coastal gem with its This bustling coastal town with the style Day 7 - Split Day 3 - Vodice Day 4 - Kornati National Park 36 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Day 7 - Split imposing city walls, a wealth of ancient on the horizon once again as we begin My view sights and classic waterfront neatly our final approach into this unique and fringed with glossy palms. remarkable city. Insider knowledge Founded by the Greeks there followed Fascinating and magnificent Split is “The most beautiful sunset in the a succession of rulers who all left principally famous for a single building, world” declared Alfred Hitchcock their mark here amongst the stately the Emperor Diocletian’s huge palace, after a visit to Zadar in 1964. Find Romanesque and Renaissance buildings. one of the greatest structures of the your own special spot to view the At the heart of the old town, you’ll find Roman Empire. No expense was spared sun going down in Croatia’s oldest the majestic cathedral, one of the most in its construction – the finest Italian continuously inhabited city. impressive in the Adriatic. We enjoy a marble with columns and sphinxes from guided walking tour seeing all the main Egypt. Truly astonishing though is that Buy sights. Later there’s time to explore this during medieval times this extraordinary fascinating city at your leisure, perhaps palace was fully integrated into the Coral is interwoven into the history head for the hustle and bustle of the town’s fabric with a jumble of buildings of Zlarin and you’ll find lovely coral local market. grafted onto and inside it – for example jewellery and other artisan wares in the Temple of Jupiter became a the island’s shops and boutiques. As evening falls, head back onshore baptistry. once again to seek out a cosy Read restaurant tucked away in the tiny secret You will find surprises at every turn – courtyards of the old town, serving spiralling medieval buildings lining the A Traveller’s History of Croatia by melt-in-the-mouth home-cured ham and streets, but buttressed by unmistakably Benjamin Curtis introduces travellers local cheeses or the catch of the day. Roman columns. We enjoy a guided to a fascinating past and the many Be enchanted by this most beguiling of walking tour of this fascinating complex, influences that have shaped Croatia cities before returning to the ship, as the recently used as the setting of the epic into the country we see today. sun casts its lazy evening shadows. (B, L) TV series, Game of Thrones. Taste DAY 7 – Trogir & Split Take dinner at your leisure whilst the We enjoy a leisurely start this morning ship remains moored in Split. Later, enjoy The recipe for rafioli has been and after breakfast we continue our a final digestif on the sun deck and passed down from generation to journey south. Make sure you make the reflect on what has been a very special generation and these crescent most of this final morning on board, kind of holiday. (B, L) -shaped pastries filled with soaking up the sun on deck or enjoying almonds, are a speciality of a drink with newly-made friends in DAY 8 – Return flight historic Trogir. the bar. After a last lunch, it isn’t long After breakfast, we disembark from our before Split’s ancient skyline appears yacht and return to the airport at the Pina appropriate time. (B) Tour Manager rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 37

The MV Riva With just 38 guests it creates a sense of exclusivity, yet the gracious and friendly crew, ensure a relaxed and sociable on-board atmosphere. Category A+ Sun Deck cabin Bathroom Restaurant The youngest of our yachts, the the yacht’s swimming platform. Meals Category B Cabins magnificent MV Riva has been part are served in the convivial ambience of our fleet since 2019. Built in 2018, of the air-conditioned restaurant and These double or twin lower deck designed exclusively to sail this bar, then unwind with an after-dinner cabins measure approximately 12-14 spectacular coastline, the MV Riva drink on the smart outside terraced square metres (130 to 150 square stands a class apart; with the very area with its comfortable chairs feet) with two fixed windows. latest safety features and measuring and sofas. There are two cabins with a fixed 48 metres, her grace in the water double and single bed, measuring coupled with her stylishly chic interior The sense of exclusivity continues approximately 16 square metres (172 ensures all who are lucky enough to in your cabin, finished to the square feet). sail in her are truly in for a treat! highest specification with smart wooden furniture, sparkling glass, Category A Cabins We know first impressions count contemporary lighting and carefully and the MV Riva will really wow its selected fabrics to ensure your time on These main deck double cabins guests from the very moment they board is as relaxed and comfortable measure approximately 14 square step aboard. Your attentive crew is as a holiday should be! All fully air- metres (150 square feet), one opening at your service throughout, and their conditioned cabins are equipped window and one or two fixed warm and friendly welcome means with desk and chair, wardrobe, safe, windows (see deck plan key). There the atmosphere on board is always hairdryer and TV plus a cleverly is one twin cabin which measures relaxed and sociable. But with a designed bathroom with shower. Free approximately 17 square metres (183 maximum of just 38 guests coupled Wi-Fi is also available on board. square feet) with one opening and with light and spacious public areas, one fixed window. you’ll never feel crowded either. The fabulous sun deck ensures you can Category A+ Cabins experience glorious panoramic views, whilst the small gym area allows you There are two A+ double cabins on to work up an appetite then cool off the upper deck and one on the main in the jacuzzi or enjoy a quick dip from deck measuring approximately 17 square metres (183 square feet) with four windows, one which opens. The VIP cabin is located on the sun deck, measuring approximately 18 square metres (194 square feet) with fixed double bed and nine windows, two which open. 38 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

DECK PLANS Sun Deck VIP CABIN CATEGORY A+ SUN DECK 18sq.m/193sq.ft with fixed double bed, two Upper Deck opening windows and seven fixed windows Main Deck Lower Deck CABINS 1 & 2 CATEGORY A+ UPPER DECK All cabins have air-conditioning, a desk and chair, safe, hairdryer and bathroom with shower cubicle. 17sq.m/183sq.ft with fixed double bed, one opening window and three fixed windows CABIN 3 CATEGORY A+ MAIN DECK 17sq.m/183sq.ft with fixed double bed, one opening window and three fixed windows CABINS 4 – 7 CATEGORY A MAIN DECK 14sq.m/150sq.ft with fixed double bed, one opening window and two fixed windows CABINS 8 & 9 CATEGORY A MAIN DECK 14sq.m/150sq.ft with fixed double bed, one opening window and one fixed window CABIN 10 CATEGORY A MAIN DECK 17sq.m/183sq.ft with twin beds, one opening window and one fixed window CABINS 11, 12 & 16 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 14sq.m/150sq.ft with fixed double bed and two fixed portholes CABIN 13 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 14sq.m/150sq.ft with twin beds and two fixed portholes CABIN 14 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 12sq.m/130sq.ft with twin beds and two fixed portholes CABIN 15 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 12sq.m/130sq.ft with twin beds and two fixed portholes CABINS 17 & 18 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 16sq.m/172sq.ft with fixed double bed and single bed and two fixed portholes Split, Zadar & Secrets of the North DeckDIenpfoarrtmurae tDiaotnes Lower Deck Main Deck Upper Deck Sun Deck PRICE INCLUDES Cat A+ VIP The price of this holiday is per person, based 12/05/2022 Cat B - 12sqm Cat B Cat A Cat A + £1,949 on two people sharing a double or twin £2,049 £2,049 cabin. The price includes return flights to 19/05/2022 £1,549 £1,649 £1,749 £1,849 £2,099 £2,149 Split (some airports carry a supplement, see £2,199 below), all transfers, breakfast, 6 lunches, 1 26/05/2022 £1,649 £1,749 £1,849 £1,949 dinner and Captain’s dinner, tours and visits as per the itinerary and port taxes. 02/06/2022, 09/06/2022, £1,699 £1,799 £1,899 £1,999 16/06/2022, 23/06/2022, DEPOSIT £1,749 £1,849 £1,949 £2,049 £2,149 £2,249 The deposit for this tour is £250 per person. 30/06/2022 £1,699 £1,799 £1,899 £1,999 £2,099 £2,199 SOLE OCCUPANCY 25/08/2022 Double or twin cabins are available for sole £1,749 £1,849 £1,949 £2,049 £2,149 £2,249 occupancy on request, subject to availability. 01/09/2022, 08/09/2022, The price for sole occupancy is twice the per 15/09/2022 £1,649 £1,749 £1,849 £1,949 £2,049 £2,149 person rate for the relevant cabin category £1,549 £1,649 £1,749 £1,849 £1,949 £2,049 as above, less £350. 22/09/2022 TRANSFER TIMES – Split Airport to the ship in 29/09/2022 Split (and vice versa) - approx. 45 mins Flight Information* Carrier Supplement Arrival & Departure Point (Resort) PLEASE NOTE Easyjet £30 Split In the event of unsatisfactory weather Departure Point Easyjet Nil Split conditions the Captain reserves the right to Bristol British Airways £30 Split alter or reschedule the itinerary. Please note Easyjet Nil Split a reasonable degree of mobility is required London Gatwick Nil Split to negotiate the stairs and overall design of London Heathrow Jet2 £30 Split the ship. Due to specific mooring conditions Jet2 and requirements in some ports the ships London Luton may be moored side by side with other ships, London Stansted making it necessary for you to cross from one to another with gaps in between, in order to Manchester get on board/on shore. *Please note: Not all airports are available for every departure. For availability from your preferred departure point and timings please call 01283 245347 or check on our website. rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 39

DUBROVNIK • MOSTAR Day 6 - Mostar Dubrovnik, Mostar & 8 DAYS FROM Secrets of Dalmatia £1,499 Explore the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, the stunning Neretva Delta and Herzegovinian city of Mostar. Not forgetting August to October 2022 the captivating Blue Cave – a magical and tranquil place on the MV Markan where you may even spot a dolphin in the crystal clear Croatian waters. the bustling town of Metković, where tonight we have the superb Captain’s Your cruise at a glance around the lovely harbour, lose yourself Dinner on board. in the winding little streets and soak DAY 1 – Arrival in Dubrovnik in the atmosphere of this delightfully DAY 6 – Mostar & Slano Arrive in Dubrovnik and board your unspoilt little town. We take a fascinating drive inland on superb ship. Relax and settle in before our full day excursion across the border tonight’s welcome dinner. DAY 4 – Bol to Mostar, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Relax on board, savouring the Discover more about this historic DAY 2 – Lastovo breathtaking coastal vistas with time for and symbolic city on our guided tour. Enjoy a first morning’s sailing along some superb swim stops too. After lunch Alternatively spend the day relaxing on one of the world’s most spectacular we drop anchor at the legendary Golden board. coastlines. There’s time for a swim stop Horn Beach before mooring later in Bol’s before we cruise to Lastovo, where we attractive harbour. Enjoy an evening at DAY 7 – Dubrovnik explore this charming town and visit a leisure. A spot of swimming before lunch in little family-owned winery for a tasting glorious Badija Bay before we arrive in before dinner back on board. DAY 5 – Metković Dubrovnik. After lunch we enjoy a guided Today we cruise inland along the tour of this beguiling city with free time. DAY 3 – Blue Cave & Vis Neretva River surrounded by a majestic Experience the magical and unique Blue mountain backdrop, taking in the DAY 8 – Return flight Cave on this morning’s excursion. After glorious panoramic vistas. We moor in We disembark and return to the airport lunch we’ll stop for a swim before our for your return flight. afternoon arrival in picturesque Vis. Stroll For details of the MS Adriatic Sky and MV Markan, available airports, departure dates and prices, please see pages 46 to 49. 40 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Day 7 - Dubrovnik time seems to have almost stood still. We sail towards the island of Lastovo, one drop anchor to enjoy a refreshing swim of the remotest and most idyllic islands Your itinerary stop and you’ll love the experience of in the Adriatic. Lying at the centre of an swimming off the platform area at the impressive archipelago of uninhabited Day 1 – Arrival in Dubrovnik back of the ship as if it were your very islets, this picturesque spot was You fly to the spectacular city of own private yacht, before wrapping up employed as a military outpost during Dubrovnik and on arrival you’ll be taken in your complimentary robe and drying the second half of the twentieth century, to your magnificent ship, moored in off on a sun lounger on the pristine sun and therefore spared the island from this ancient port where the warmest of deck! Thoughts soon turn to lunch so unchecked development; today it is a welcomes from your professional captain reconvene with your fellow passengers joy to wander the historic streets of this and crew awaits you on board the brand in the restaurant and enjoy the views undiscovered town, truly off the tourist new MS Adriatic Sky. The rest of the day through the panoramic windows as we trail and virtually self-sufficient in food, is free for you to settle in to your cabin where the people retain a strong sense and explore this exceptional vessel; of identity and independence from the perhaps enjoy a cup of tea up on the rest of the country and where life goes on sun deck, drinking in the views and the much as it has for centuries. You cannot fresh sea breeze or wander ashore for a fail to be enchanted and will truly feel a little stroll along the quayside. Whatever long way from home. We visit a little local you decide, it’s time to relax and unwind winery, owned by the same family for as your holiday has truly begun! It’s not several generations, to learn more about long before it’s time to meet your fellow the production of their wines and enjoy travellers for a welcome drink in the a tasting. bar before taking dinner in the relaxed yet elegant atmosphere of the ship’s Return to the ship in time to relax over an restaurant. (D) aperitif on the terrace before the crew DAY 2 – Lastovo serves tonight’s delicious dinner. (B, L, D) As the sun rises above the terracotta rooftops of this magical city, and glints DAY 3 – Blue Cave & Vis on the crystal-clear Adriatic, it’s time From our mooring in the quaint harbour, to rise refreshed and enjoy your first fringed by glossy palms and Venetian- leisurely breakfast as we set sail on our style houses with their lovely intricate Dalmatian adventure. Head up on deck wrought-iron balconies, we board smaller and enjoy the thrill of being at sea, as boats to enjoy this morning’s excursion to you gaze out on to a sparkling horizon, a the famous Blue Cave. blanket of dazzling turquoise, stretching as far as the eye can see; lean against A tourist attraction since the 19th century, the gleaming rail and drink in the crisp hidden beyond the cave’s narrow salty air, and let your mind completely entrance is a magical grotto where unwind as our sleek vessel effortlessly water-filtered sunlight shines in through slices the effervescing waves. This is one an underground entrance, bathing of the most spectacular and unspoilt everything in a phenomenal and eerie coastlines in the world, where velvet swathes of pine forest tumble down Your cruise price includes to the rugged rocky shores, fringed by quiet coves and sleepy fishing villages, • Discover the charming, unspoilt • Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, a cluster of honey-coloured stone islands of Lastovo and Vis 2 dinners plus the buildings and tiny shady streets where Captain’s Dinner • Visit the world-famous and spectacular Blue Cave • Services of our experienced tour manager • Explore Bol and its enchanting old town • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board • Cruise along the breathtaking • All port charges, airport taxes Neretva River delta, rich in rare and overseas transfers flora, fauna and wildlife • ABTA and ATOL protection • Full day excursion and guided tour to the historic Bosnian and * a supplement may apply Herzegovinian city of Mostar • Tour of magnificent Dubrovnik, CROATIA KEY ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ Optional excursion Cruise • Swim stops in unspoilt, idyllic Arrive island locations Depart Plus, of course... Mostar • Return flights from a choice of Bol BOSNIA AND regional airports* Lastovo HERZEGOVINA • 7 nights on the four star MV Vis Neretva Metković Markan in your choice Blue Cave of cabin Slano Dubrovnik The Elaphite Islands rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 41

DUBROVNIK • MOSTAR blue light – it really is quite something shale that tapers into a golden point in clear and its fertile banks yield a rich to experience. It’s not unusual to spot the glistening turquoise water. harvest of watermelons, pomegranates dolphins in the surrounding waters too so and oranges. An intricate network of make sure you have your camera at the Later this afternoon we moor up tributaries creates an astonishing delta, ready! in Bol’s attractive harbour with its home to numerous rare species, and this swarm of little boats and charming old beautifully unspoilt landscape is studded We return to our ship for lunch and after stone houses with their characterful with the occasional isolated village, a swim stop, we arrive on the island of Vis shutters, overlooked by a 15th century where the people still traditionally work in its gorgeous harbour with attractive monastery, dramatically situated high the land and time seems almost to jumble of stone houses nestling at the on a promontory. You are at leisure this have stood still. You’ll have worked up calm water’s edge and a spectacular wild evening so as the day fades, enjoy a stroll an appetite for lunch on board before mountainous backdrop behind. The most ashore stopping to admire the wrought- we later moor in Metković, a bustling remote of Croatia’s inhabited islands, iron balconies and the crumbling stone- town of whitewashed buildings and the Greeks chose it as a convenient base work, washing stretched high above in terracotta rooftops straddling the banks between the eastern and western shores the cool, quiet streets; enjoy some local of this magnificent sweeping waterway. of the Adriatic. cuisine in an atmospheric little restaurant This afternoon we visit the fascinating – perhaps the catch of the day, simply Narona archaeological museum in Vid, Fought over throughout the following grilled or fortifying pašticada – slow- exhibiting the remarkable ruins of a centuries, during World War II it came to cooked beef stewed in a distinct sauce Roman temple, the Augusteum, and prominence once again, as Tito’s base of bacon, prunes and prošek – a local seventeen statues of Roman emperors for his Partisan movement and it was sweet desert wine. Finish the evening and their family members which were under British occupation from 1944. Only with a digestif back on board in the bar discovered during excavations in the open to foreign visitors since 1989, there’s where the attentive crew are ready to 1990s. We then enjoy a wonderful trip something deliciously authentic about its serve you your favourite nightcap whilst further exploring the wonderful Neretva unspoilt beauty and you’ll have time to recalling the day’s events with your fellow Delta, one of the last remaining wetland explore under your own steam, wander travellers. (B, L) deltas in Europe, on a scenic barge cruise the lattice of streets from the delightful through the mandarin groves, admiring marina where the fishing boats gently DAY 5 – Metković the fauna and flora whilst hoping to spot rock in the breeze, admire the aristocratic As the seagulls call to one another in the some of the 400 species of birds that summer houses with their lovely stone glow of the soft morning light, our ship have made their home here. staircases and balconies, and terracotta slips her moorings and we set sail into the Tonight reconvene with your fellow pots ablaze with colourful blooms. hazy blue once again. After a leisurely travellers as the crew presents the breakfast perhaps opt for an invigorating superb Captain’s Dinner – a mouth- Tonight dinner is at leisure and as Vis’s stroll around the deck then settle on watering menu influenced by Croatian waters are reputedly one of the richest to your comfortable sun lounger for a and Mediterranean cuisines. (B, L, D) fishing areas in the Adriatic, you’ll find fabulous morning’s cruising as our vessel DAY 6 – Mostar & Slano the local restaurants serving some of the effortlessly cuts through the effervescing Today you might choose to join our best seafood in Dalmatia. Make sure you waves. Today we sail towards the full day excursion inland as we take try the local anchovy paste too with some mainland once more, passing the a fascinating and evocative journey local white wine – or the sweet delicacy spectacular Pelješac Peninsula, a fertile further along the Neretva Valley to made with figs, fennel and brandy – landscape dotted with tiny hamlets, the Bosnian and Herzegovinian city of best eaten with a glass of the local fruit deserted beaches and secret coves, Mostar. The largest city in Herzegovina, brandy – rakija! Please note that access then we change course and head inland nestling between the steep valley sides, to the Blue Cave may be closed in cases along the truly spectacular Neretva River with a history dating back to the 15th of bad weather or high tides. (B, L) to enjoy a very different experience. century, growing in importance during The Neretva is one of the longest the centuries of Ottoman, then Austro- DAY 4 – Bol rivers in Croatia, as it snakes its way Hungarian rule. The town is most famed Dawn breaks and our ship sets sail into for 225 kilometres through Bosnia and for its bridge, Stari Most, which links the blue. You can enjoy an unhurried Herzegovina. Surrounded by a stunning the two halves of the enchanting old breakfast so why not take another cup mountain backdrop, its emerald-green of tea out on to the deck and savour the waters are dazzlingly and surprisingly Day 5 - The Neretva River valley fabulous open views. There’s sun loungers for all so lie back with a book in the sun before a quick dip in the glamourous hot tub; perhaps then cool off under the shady awning with a long drink from the bar. There’s something very Mediterranean about the character of Croatia’s islands where the pace of life is laid back and relaxed – just how holidays are meant to be, so take full advantage and just go with the flow! Enjoy some wonderful swim stops today, as you take to the refreshing water from the platform at the back of your glamorous yacht. After lunch we drop anchor at the legendary Golden Horn Beach on the island of Brač; this is the most beautiful beach on the Adriatic which changes its position and shape depending on the wind and currents, where the Maestral blows its warm breezes across the fine honey-coloured 42 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Day 6 - Slano town and is one of the finest examples in the glistening water. As we make My view of classic Ottoman design. It became our final approach to Dubrovnik, head a globally-recognised symbol during up on deck to watch the skyline of this Insider knowledge the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, beautiful Baroque city coming into view destroyed by tank fire in 1993 but then once more; our Captain steers a scenic It is believed that the Crooked painstakingly rebuilt using much of the course around the imposing city walls Bridge in Mostar was built as a same limestone blocks, salvaged from the so you’ll experience fabulous panoramic trial by the Turks in 1558 before river. It was reopened by Prince Charles in vistas of the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ from construction began 8 years later on 2004 and remains a powerful symbol of the water in all its glory, before we moor the famous and considerably larger coexistence of diverse communities and up for the final time in this historic port. Stari Most bridge. reconciliation. After lunch on board we step ashore for a guided tour of the breathtaking old Read We enjoy a guided tour absorbing the town, its main avenue, a dazzling marble sights and sounds of this atmospheric pavement is lined with smart shops Under a Croatian Sun by Anthony place, admiring the mix of centuries-old and intimate cafés. An independent Stancomb. The author takes us on Turkish architecture jostling alongside state for much of its history, the city an entertaining journey from Fulham fine 19th-century buildings reminiscent evolved differently to the rest of Croatia, to a new life in a small village on the of Central Europe. What stories these throwing off its Venetian links in favour of beautiful island of Vis. cobbled streets could tell as you establishing new commercial trading with wander the ancient alleyways, where the eastern Mediterranean, France, Spain Buy artisans fashion metalwork in tucked- and later the Ottoman Empire. You’ll away workshops as they have done for have some free time to wander amongst The Croatians make the most of centuries. Later this afternoon, after the wonderful array of monasteries, an abundance of citrus fruit and a thought-provoking and memorable beautifully decorated churches and the candied orange peel known day, we return to the ship moored in medieval civic buildings, stopping as arancini will guarantee sweet Slano, an attractive little town sheltering perhaps at a café for a cool refreshing memories of your holiday. amongst olive groves and vineyards in a drink in one of the shady squares. picturesque bay. Alternatively, you may Taste choose to spend the day relaxing on As the sun sets on this beguiling city, board as our ship sails to Slano, arriving take dinner ashore at your leisure before Meat, seafood and vegetables can late afternoon. Enjoy dinner at leisure in returning to the ship where the bar all be cooked in a Croatian peka. one of the local restaurants. (B) awaits, so enjoy a final digestif with The ingredients are placed in a dish newly-made friends whilst swapping and covered with a bell shaped DAY 7 – Dubrovnik memories of a truly exceptional trip. (B, L) dome before being buried under hot Our final day at sea, but still so much coals to cook slowly. to savour. Against a stunning mountain DAY 8 – Return flight backdrop, we enjoy a spot of swimming After breakfast we disembark and return Goran in the idyllic Badija Bay, its pretty to the airport at the appropriate time for Tour Manager shoreline fringed by thick forest and a your return flight. (B) grand Franciscan monastery reflected rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 43

The MV Markan Welcome aboard! Just 38 guests plus the highly professional and attentive crew, ensures a sociable and laid-back feel on board this most luxurious and exclusive yacht, to put you in the perfect holiday mood. MV Markan Sun deck Restaurant Category A cabin Launched in 2018 and built to the Take to the sun deck, with shaded Category B Cabins highest specifications, the elegant area, where you can lie back on a MV Markan is specifically designed sun lounger taking in the 360-degree Located on the Lower Deck, to sail in Croatian waters, and you’ll views before enjoying a dip in the these cabins offer the largest be impressed by her sleek lines and jacuzzi or off the platform at the back accommodation with a superbly gleaming hull when you first see this of the ship to swim in the calm waters proportioned 17 square metres of glamorous vessel, moored in the clear of an unspoilt little bay. Dine in the living space. They are light and airy waters of the Adriatic. New to our informal and stylish restaurant area, with two fixed porthole windows fleet for 2022, once on board you then order your favourite cocktail from measuring 25cm x 40cm. will be wowed by the quality of this the bar and strike up conversation beautiful yacht at every turn: from with your fellow guests. Sink into a Category A Cabins light and welcoming public areas, to cosy sofa on the inviting terrace area, pristine decks and dazzling glass; sipping a coffee or an after-dinner Unwind in a generous 16 square stylishly furnished with contemporary drink as the sun goes down. metres of living space. Enjoy a real décor and sumptuous furnishings, home from home experience in these you’ll immediately feel at home. The You’ll feel completely relaxed in your spacious and bright cabins on the friendly crew are always on hand for beautiful cabin, with chic furniture Main Deck featuring three fixed your every requirement and with a and bedlinen, contemporary lighting, porthole windows (one in bathroom) maximum guest complement of 38, smart wooden flooring, a sparkling measuring 25cm x 40cm. you can be sure you’ll always receive bathroom and plenty of space to the very best personal service too for unwind. All fully air-conditioned cabins Category A+ Cabin that extra touch of luxury. feature a double bed which can be separated to be configured as a twin, Treat yourself to a superb cabin on At 48.5 metres the graceful MV and are equipped with desk and chair, the Upper Deck with approximately Markan can easily slide into the most wardrobe, safe, hairdryer, TV, and 15.5-16.5 square metres of space to picturesque little ports along this ensuite bathroom with shower, plus enjoy. Featuring one large opening stretch of coast with ease, affording free Wi-Fi on board. Cabins on the window in the living area measuring you the convenience of hopping off Upper deck feature a private outside approximately 60cm x 58cm, and straight on to the quayside, and right balcony, whilst all other cabins have a half-glazed door opening on into the heart of each destination. fixed windows. to a wonderful private balcony measuring approximately 2.5 square metres with seating for two where you can enjoy an afternoon cup of tea or an aperitif whilst taking in the spectacular coastal views. Cabin 1 is located at the front of the ship and is slightly smaller with approximately 14 square metres. 44 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

DECK PLANS Top deck Upper Deck CABIN 1 CATEGORY A+ UPPER DECK 14sqm/151sqft with twin beds that can be 8 64 2 pushed together, window and private balcony. 1 CABINS 2 – 9 CATEGORY A+ UPPER DECK 9 75 3 15.5–16.5sqm/167-178sqft with twin beds that can be pushed together, window and private Main Deck balcony. 10 CABINS 10 & 11 CATEGORY A MAIN DECK 16.5sqm/178sqft with twin beds than can be 11 pushed together and 3 fixed windows. 12 13 CABINS 12, 13 & 16-19 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 17sqm/183sqft with twin beds that can be pushed together and 2 fixed porthole windows. CABINS 14 & 15 CATEGORY B LOWER DECK 19.5sqm/210sqft with twin beds plus additional single bed and 3 fixed porthole windows. The ship also has a spacious sun deck with sun loungers. All cabins have air-conditioning, a writing desk and chair, wardrobe, safe, hairdryer, TV and bathroom with shower. Free Wi-Fi is also available on board. Lower Deck 14 18 16 19 17 15 Dubrovnik, Mostar & Secrets of Dalmatia Deck Information Departure Dates Lower Deck Main Deck Upper Deck Cat B Cat A 23/08/2022 £1,699 £1,999 Cat A+ 14sqm Cat A+ 30/08/2022 £1,749 £2,049 £2,099 £2,199 06/09/2022, 13/09/2022, 20/09/2022 £1,799 £2,099 £2,149 £2,249 27/09/2022 £1,649 £1,949 £2,199 £2,299 04/10/2022 £1,549 £1,849 £2,049 £2,149 £1,949 £2,049 PRICE INCLUDES The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin cabin. The price includes return flights to Dubrovnik (some airports carry a supplement, see below), all transfers, daily breakfast, 5 lunches, 3 dinners plus the Captain’s Dinner, tours and visits as per the itinerary and port taxes. DEPOSIT The deposit for this tour is £250 per person. SOLE OCCUPANCY Double or twin cabins are available for sole occupancy on request, subject to availability. The price for sole occupancy is twice the per person rate for the relevant cabin category as above, less £400. Flight Information* Carrier Supplement Arrival & Departure Point (Resort) Jet2 £50 Dubrovnik Departure Point £50 Dubrovnik Birmingham Easyjet Nil Dubrovnik Edinburgh Easyjet Nil Dubrovnik Easyjet Nil Dubrovnik London Gatwick £50 Dubrovnik London Luton Jet2 Jet2 London Stansted Manchester TRANSFER TIMES – Dubrovnik Airport to the ship in Dubrovnik (and vice versa) - approx. 45 mins PLEASE NOTE In the event of unsatisfactory weather conditions the Captain reserves the right to alter or reschedule the itinerary. Please note a reasonable degree of mobility is required to negotiate the stairs and overall design of the ship. Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some ports the ships may be moored side by side with other ships, making it necessary for you to cross from one to another with gaps in between, in order to get on board/on shore. *Please note: Not all airports are available for every departure. For availability from your preferred departure point and timings please call 01283 245347 or check on our website. rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 245 347 45

Booking conditions These booking conditions set out the terms of your contract with provide a refund of insurance premiums paid to us if you can show You can cancel your holiday without paying cancellation charges if Riviera Tours Limited trading as Riviera Travel (Riviera). Please that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances occur at your holiday read them carefully as you will be bound by them. References to destination which significantly affect the performance of your holiday. “you” and “your” and “passenger(s)” means all persons named Should the price of your holiday go down due to the cost changes on the booking (Booking Party) (including those added at a later mentioned above, then any refund due will be paid to you. We will 9. Insurance date) “We”, “us”, “our” means Riviera. For cruises, we will be the deduct from this refund our administrative expenses incurred. Please You must have valid and appropriate travel insurance for the full contracting carrier. note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local duration of your trip. You should ensure that your policy provides at currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of least comparable cover to that provided by the policy we offer as 1. Making your booking your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. shown on our website and brochures. We may ask you to provide We will confirm your holiday by issuing a confirmation invoice to evidence of your travel insurance and if you cannot do so or do not the party leader who confirms they have authority on behalf of the 5. Special requests purchase any such insurance we will not allow you to travel and will Booking Party including minors (under the age of 18) to make a Special requests must be advised at the time of booking. Unless treat your holiday as cancelled with the applicable cancelation fee booking and accept these booking conditions on behalf of everyone specifically confirmed by us in writing, all special requests are subject being due. in the Booking Party. You are responsible for obtaining and providing to availability and may incur an additional charge at your hotel. all information and payments required by us in accordance with Please note that any special requests will not be binding and do not 10. Changes or cancellations by us these booking conditions. A binding contract comes into existence form part of your contract. (1) Changes to confirmed holiday arrangements sometimes have when we issue the confirmation invoice. to be made and we reserve the right to do so in accordance with 6. ‘No flight’ holidays: Your responsibility this clause. Most changes will be insignificant and we have the Please check your documents carefully and contact us immediately Sometimes we may be able to offer tour or cruise-only holidays right to make these. Where an insignificant change is made before if any information on any document is incorrect. We cannot accept subject to availability. Please call for details. If you choose one of departure, we will notify you in writing. No compensation is payable any liability if we are not notified of any inaccuracies in any document these holidays, your tour or cruise will begin at the hotel or ship for insignificant changes. Occasionally, before departure, we may within 10 days of our sending it out (5 days for tickets). You may stated in the itinerary. You must make your own travel arrangements, be constrained by circumstances beyond our control to make a contact us by e-mail at [email protected] or call us on 01283 including any flight or rail travel, plus transfers to the first hotel or significant alteration to any of the main characteristics of the travel 742 300. ship, and onwards from the final hotel or ship. We will not be liable services which form part of your contract. Where we have to do so, for the cost of any travel arrangements you put in place if the tour clauses 10(4) and 10(5) will apply. 2. Payment or cruise is cancelled or the starting point of your cruise or tour in (2) All alterations which are not significant in accordance with The relevant deposit must be paid to confirm your booking. The destination has changed. You must send us details of your travel Clause 10(1) will be treated as insignificant changes. Insignificant balance of the holiday cost is due 8 weeks* prior to the departure. arrangements at least eight weeks prior to your departure. changes include, but are not limited to; a change of flight time of If full payment is not made on time, we will cancel your booking less than 12 hours, change of airline, change of departure airport and keep all payments paid at that date and levy the cancellation It is your responsibility to ensure that you arrive at the stated between London airports, change to the type of aircraft (if advised) charges shown in clause 7. If booking within 8 weeks* of departure, embarkation point at the required time for any ship that forms part or destination airport. full payment must be made at the time of booking. of your holiday. If you are late, whilst we will make reasonable efforts (3) Our holidays require a minimum number of passengers to enable to assist you in joining the ship, this may not be possible and in us to operate them and we reserve the right to cancel any holiday A binding contract comes into existence when we issue the such circumstances your holiday will be treated as cancelled and where this minimum number is not achieved by notifying you not confirmation invoice. you will not be entitled to any price reduction, refund or any other less than 20 days prior to departure. Failure to achieve this minimum compensation. number does not, however, oblige us to cancel. *13 weeks for all European River Cruises, Yacht & Tall Ship Cruises (4) If we have to significantly alter any of the main characteristics of and 14 weeks for Oberammergau Passion Play, Salzburg & Lake 7. Changes by you your confirmed arrangements, we will provide you with the following Constance. You can transfer your booking to another person who satisfies all the information in writing as soon as possible: (i) the proposed alteration conditions applicable to the contract by giving us notice in writing and any impact this has on the price; (ii) if you do not wish to accept 3. Your Financial Protection as soon as possible and no later than 7 days before departure. Such the alteration, details of any substitute package we are able to offer We are Riviera Tours Limited, New Manor 328 Wetmore Road , Burton a transfer may incur fees, charges or other costs and we will inform (and any price reduction where this is of a lower quality or cost, or on Trent , Staffordshire , DE14 1SP. you of these before the transfer is confirmed. You and the person to any price increase where this is of significantly higher quality or cost); whom your booking is transferred will be responsible for paying any (iii) your entitlement to cancel your booking and receive a full refund We hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the UK Civil fees, costs and/or charges we incur in making the transfer. if you do not want to accept the alteration or any substitute package Aviation Authority (ATOL number 3430). When you buy an ATOL offered; and (iv) the period within which you must inform us of your protected flight or flight inclusive package from us, you will receive Any amendments other than name changes and transfer of your decision and what will happen if you do not do so. an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where booking to another person are discretionary and we may not be you can get information on what this means for you and who to able to agree to them. Any amendments we agree after issue of 11) Unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your the confirmation invoice will incur an administration fee of at least We cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL £15 per person plus any costs incurred by us and or charged by our performance of our obligations is prevented or affected, as a result of Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither suppliers. Some amendments may be treated as a cancellation of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. This means a situation we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an the original booking which will require payment of the applicable which is beyond our control, the consequences of which could not alternative ATOL holder may provide you with services you have cancellation fee. A change of holiday dates is a cancellation of the have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree original booking and the cancellation charges in clause 8 apply. Such situations are likely to include (whether actual or threatened) to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder Name changes are allowed 7 days or more prior to travel. All costs war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money must be paid before the amendment can be affected. nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, epidemics, pandemics, outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative fire, closure, restriction or congestion of airspace, airports and ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not 8. Cancellation by you ports, an operating ban on the carrier due to perform your flight, UK be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you Subject to clause 30 below, you can cancel your holiday at any time Foreign, Commonwealth & Development office advice and all other will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit by writing (letter or email) to us at our offices. Cancellation will be events outside our control. card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on effective when received by us. Since we incur costs in cancelling your your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as set 12) Our liability to you suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) out below. Where a percentage is shown, this is a percentage of the 1) We are responsible for the proper performance of the travel for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make total cost of your holiday. services included in your contract. This means we, or our supplier(s) of a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. services must perform those travel services with reasonable care and You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit, you assign Please note that if you cancel any insurance premiums you have skill. You must inform us without undue delay of any lack of conformity absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have paid, these may be non-refundable as they do not form part of your to the contract which you perceive during your holiday. arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including holiday contract. 2) If any of the travel services are not performed in accordance with any claim against us, the travel agent or your credit card issuer where the contract, you may be entitled to an appropriate price reduction applicable. You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned All European River Cruises, Yacht, Mekong, Egypt and Tall Ship or compensation or both. We will not be liable where any failure to to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed perform or improper performance of the travel services is due to: (i) under the ATOL scheme. The Civil Aviation Authority can be contacted Cruises: you or another member of your party; or (ii) a third party unconnected at Gatwick Airport South, West Sussex, RH6 0YR, UK tel +44 (0)333 with the provision of the travel services in the holiday contract and is 103 6350, e-mail [email protected] www.caa.co.uk. Period before departure within unforeseeable or unavoidable; or (iii) unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, which means a situation beyond our control, the If your holiday does not include flights, we provide full financial Cancellation charge consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all protection for your holiday by way of a bond held by ABTA - The reasonable measures had been taken. Travel Association, 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ, www.abta. which written notification of per person cancelling 3) Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, com. You agree to accept that in the even of our insolvency ABTA shall be limited to a maximum of three times the cost of your travel may arrange for the services you have bought to continue, or a cancellation is received by us arrangements. suitable alternative to be provided at the same cost as your original 4) Our liability (including liability for death, injury or illness) will also be booking. You also agree to accept that in circumstances where the More than 91 days deposit limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to: travel service supplier provides the services you have bought, you (a) The contractual terms of the companies that provide the travel agree to pay any outstanding sum under your contract with us to 90 – 61 days 50% services that make up your package. These terms are incorporated that alternative travel service provider. However, you also agree that into this booking; and in some cases the services will not be provided, in which case you 60 – 31 days 75% (b) Any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal will be entitled to make a claim under ABTA’s Scheme of Protection Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in (or your payment card issuer where applicable) for a refund of the 30 – 16 days 85% respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel monies you have paid. by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of 15 days or less 100% accommodation, which limit the amount of and conditions under 4. The price of your holiday which compensation can be claimed for death, injury, delay to Please note, advertised prices may have changed by the time you Oberammergau Passion Play, Salzburg & Lake Constance: passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be book your holiday and errors occasionally occur. You must check regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of the extent of or the the price of your chosen holiday at the time of booking. We reserve Period before departure within conditions under which compensation is to be paid under these or the right to change prices and correct errors in advertised prices any conventions. at any time before or after your holiday is confirmed. Subject to Cancellation charge 5) Liability for incidents on any of the international sea cruises will the correction of errors or amendment costs, once your booking be regulated by EC Regulation 392/2009 (hereinafter referred to as is confirmed we can change your holiday price only in certain which written notification of per person cancelling “The Regulation”) provided the carriage by sea satisfies the definition circumstances: in the Protocol of 2002 to the Athens Convention relating to the cancellation is received by us Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea 1974. A summary Changes in the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from of the Regulation may be found at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- changes to the cost of fuel or other power services, the level of taxes More than 98 days deposit content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=URISERV:tr0018&from=EN. or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes The Regulation limits the liability of the carrier in respect of or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, or 97 – 61 days 50% passengers and their luggage in the event of accidents. In the event exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may of death or personal injury, we would be limited to a maximum of change after you have booked. However, there will be no change 60 – 31 days 75% 400,000 SDR or in the event of terrorism 250,000 SDR, if found liable. within 20 days of your departure. These damages can be reduced for any contributory negligence of 30 – 16 days 85% the passenger. In the event of loss or damage to luggage we would We will absorb, and you will not be charged for, any increase be limited to a maximum of 2,250 SDR subject to a deductible of 149 equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which 15 days or less 100% SDR per person, if found liable. The provision of a safe in the cabin on excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. You the ship does not effect whether a charge is levied or not. will be charged for the amount over and above that. If this results in All other holidays, mid-haul departures and cruises: an increase equivalent to more than 8% of the price of your travel The daily conversion rates for Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) can be arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to Period before departure within found on the International Monetary Fund website at www.imf.org . another holiday if we are able to offer one (any price difference if 6) Where your contract includes carriage on inland waterways the alternative is of a lower value can be used towards an optional Cancellation charge the liability of the carrier to all passengers shall be determined excursion, towards a future Riviera Travel holiday or refunded), or in accordance with the Convention on Limitation of Liability for cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for which written notification of per person cancelling Maritime Claims. The limit for claims involving death or personal any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel: 1) you must injury is 175,000 SDR per passenger per carriage. The Strasbourg do so within the time period shown on your final invoice 2) We will cancellation is received by us More than 56 days deposit 56 – 31 days 50% 30 - 15 days 95% 14 days or less 100% Long haul departures : Period before departure within Cancellation charge which written notification of per person cancelling cancellation is received by us More than 56 days deposit 74 – 61 days 50% 60 - 31 days 95% 14 days or less 100% In addition, change or cancellation of flights and other transport costs can result in 100% cancellation charges irrespective of the date of cancellation. Part cancellation will require recalculation of the holiday price and we will re-invoice you accordingly. If a cancellation results in single occupancy of a cabin or hotel room, a single person supplement will be payable except where 100% cancellation charges have been paid by the person cancelling. 46 Join our community facebook • twitter • instagram

Convention as amended applies to vessels navigating on waterways been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible. If the then passengers may be disembarked from the ship or asked to located in the territory of a state party which limits passenger claims carrier becomes subject to an operating ban as above as a result of leave the hotel without refund. involving death or personal injury to 60,000 SDR per person subject which we/the carrier are unable to offer you a suitable alternative to a maximum of 6,000,000 SDR. the provisions of clause 10 Changes and cancellation by us will 25) Indemnity (7) You can ask for copies of the travel service contractual terms, or apply. Such a ban would constitute unavoidable and extraordinary You must indemnify us and the carrier for all penalties, fines, charges, the international conventions. circumstances. We are not always in a position at the time of booking losses or expenses incurred or imposed upon us, the carrier or our (8) Under EU Law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some to confirm the flight timings which will be used in connection with suppliers by virtue of an act or violation of law by you and or any circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in your flight. The flight timings shown in our brochure, website and/or breach of these terms and conditions or any carrier’s or suppliers cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only and are subject terms and conditions of conditions of carriage. will be publicised at EU airports and available from airlines. However, to alteration and confirmation. Flight timings are outside our control. reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a They are set by airlines and are subject to various factors including 26) Pregnancy refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to a refund and/or air traffic control restrictions, weather conditions and the ability of The river cruise ships, yachts and Star Clipper ships do not have compensation from us is set out in these booking conditions. If any passengers to check in on time. doctors or facilities to deliver babies or provide-natal treatment. We payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the recommend that women who are less than 12 weeks pregnant seek airline or any other service provider will be deducted. Specific instructions relating to departure and travel arrangements medical advice prior to travel. (9) If it is impossible to ensure your return as scheduled due to will be sent with your travel documents approximately 2 weeks unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, we will bear the cost before departure. Please check your tickets very carefully to ensure For safety reasons women past their 24th week of pregnancy at any of necessary accommodation, if possible, of equivalent category, for you have the correct flight times. Flight times may be changed even stage of the cruise cannot be carried on board. Airlines also have a maximum of three nights. The limit does not apply to persons with after tickets have been despatched - we will contact you as soon as restrictions. reduced mobility and any person accompanying them, pregnant possible if this occurs. Any change in the identity of the carrier, flight women and unaccompanied minors, or persons in need of specific timings, and/or aircraft type (if advised) will not entitle you to cancel Pregnant women are required to produce a fitness to travel medical assistance, provided that you notified us of these needs at or change to other arrangements. certificate based on the proposed holiday itinerary and transport least 48 hours before the start of your holiday. provider’s requirements. The carrier expressly reserves the right to (10) This entire clause 12 does not apply to any separate contracts 20) Brochure / website / advertising material accuracy refuse passage to board to any passenger who appears to be in an that you may enter into for excursions or activities whilst on holiday. The information contained in our brochure, website and other advanced state of pregnancy and the carrier shall have no liability We are not responsible for any services which do not form part of our advertising material is believed correct to the best of our knowledge whatsoever in respect of either such refusal and/or the carriage. holiday contract with you. at the time of publication. However, errors may occasionally occur (11) Please note, the travel services we have agreed to provide or and information may subsequently change. You must therefore 27) Medical facilities/treatment on board and ashore arrange as part of our contract will be subject to the laws and ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday (including the There are no doctors on board any of the river cruise ships, yachts applicable standards of the country in which they are provided. This price) with us at the time of booking. and Star Clipper ships in our programme. Should you require medical means that on occasions, you might find standards to be lower than attention during your holiday then local medical services can be those you are used to in the UK. 21) Children contacted for emergency treatment. The cost of such treatment For holidays other than cruises, we are unable to accommodate is your sole responsibility. We are not be liable for any aspect of 13) Complaints and problems children under 9 years old at the date of departure. For cruises, medical treatment provided to you ashore or in resort. All complaints and any problems must be reported whilst on the minimum age limit is 12 years old at the date of departure. We holiday at the time you become aware of them and confirmed reserve the right to limit the number of children on any particular If you have any medical condition which may need treatment during in writing. If you remain dissatisfied you must write to us within cruise. Any minor must be accompanied by and share a cabin with a cruise, this must be disclosed at the time of booking in order for a 28 days of your return to the UK with booking reference and full an adult aged 21 or over. If the adult is not the minor’s parent, a risk assessment to be undertaken as to whether you can be safely details of your complaint. “Parental Consent Guardianship Form” must be signed by a parent or carried. You may be asked to provide medical evidence for this legal guardian prior to sailing. purpose. Carriage is dependent on the nature and extent of the In respect of cruises which commence in the EU complaints pursuant medical condition, the itinerary and length of cruise. to EU Regulation 1177/2010 must be sent to us as soon as possible. 22) Health and safety We will endeavor to respond within 28 days. If you are not happy You must attend all mandatory safety briefings and drills at the In relation to other holidays please notify us in writing of any medical with our final decision you can refer your complaint to the Cruise Line commencement of the holiday and any subsequent briefings or drills or reduced mobility needs at the resort or on transport provided by International Association which is the voluntary complaints body required during the holiday by any carrier or supplier. us. This includes adapted hotel rooms and assistance at airports. authorised by the Department of Transport to deal with complaints You must at all times comply with rules and regulations and the at [email protected]. orders and directions of carriers and our suppliers and warrant that In relation to your own medical equipment, there are limited storage your conduct will not impair the safety of others. facilities on board ships and in hotels. You must check prior to 14) Arbitration: ABTA booking if the equipment is allowed on board aircraft, ships or hotels. We are a Member of ABTA, membership number V4744. We are We, carriers, our suppliers and/or the relevant authorities are Scooters cannot be carried on board ships due to space limitations obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code entitled to administer a public health questionnaire at any time. You and reasons of safety. of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution must complete the questionnaire and supply accurate information of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards regarding any symptoms of illness. We may deny boarding to any 28) Disability/wheelchairs and service animals Institute. If we can not resolve your complaint, go to www.abta.com passenger who has symptoms of any illness. You must report illness During our holidays, we visit many historical sites and often enjoy to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code or any symptoms of illness and you may be required to remain in your walking tours of various places of interest. Some holidays, therefore, and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www. cabin or hotel room as required by the ship’s captain or the hotel may not be suitable for clients of impaired mobility. Before you abta.com. manager. Refusal to comply with any of these procedures may result make your booking, we will advise you as to whether the proposed in your holiday being terminated. We have no liability to you in the holiday arrangements are generally suitable for someone with Disputes arising out of, or in connection with your booking which event that we cancel or curtail your holiday for the reasons referred reduced mobility. However, reduced mobility of course means cannot be amicably settled may be referred to arbitration under a to in this clause. different things to different individuals as we fully appreciate that special independent scheme arranged by ABTA which provides for a individual capabilities, restrictions and requirements are likely to vary simple arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the In respect of cruises which commence in an EU Member State and considerably. When we refer to reduced mobility, this means any customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request where necessary in order to meet applicable international, European material reduction in mobility whether this is permanent or temporary or obtained from www.abta.com. Your application for arbitration and and national safety requirements and/or where the design or and whether caused by age or by physical or mental disability or other required documents must be received by ABTA within 18 months structure of the ship or port infrastructure and equipment, including impairment or other cause of disability. of your return from the holiday. For injury and illness claims, you can port terminals, makes it impossible to carry out the embarkation, request the ABTA mediation procedure and we have the option to disembarkation or carriage of a passenger suffering from a disability Our priority is always the comfort and safety of passengers as well agree to this. of reduced mobility in a safe or operationally feasible manner, we as complying with the strict legal requirements relating to safety and the carrier are entitled to refuse a booking from the person of life at sea and inland waterways. In order to achieve these You can also access the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) concerned. Passengers must be fully mobile to travel on any cruise. objectives, passengers with reduced mobility or disability or who Resolution platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR We cannot provide individual assistance to any passenger for need assistance dogs should at the time of booking provide as much platform is a means of registering your complaint with us; it will not walking, embarking or disembarking or travelling on other forms detail as possible of the matters set out on our website at www. determine how your complaint should be resolved. of transportation. In the event that you require assistance with rivieratravel.co.uk/reducedmobilityinformation. Passengers may embarking or disembarking from the ship at the first or last port as be required to be accompanied or may be refused carriage. You 15) Behaviour and damage a result of your reduced mobility or disability, please advise us at the warrant that you have considered the information to passengers for You are responsible for any damage or loss caused by you. Full time of booking but in any event no later than 48 hours before the reduced mobility and disabilities and that you have made all relevant payment for any such damage or loss must be made on demand as assistance is required. Some ships may not have elevators. You must notifications to us. soon as possible. If in our or in the reasonable opinion of any other check at the time of booking. Some excursions require a good level of person in authority, you behave in such a way as to cause or be likely physical fitness and do not have vehicles and/or there are restrictions Please be aware that there are no wheelchair accessible cabins on to cause danger, upset or distress to any third party or damage to re access. Regulation 1177/2010 may be viewed at any of the river cruise ships, yachts and Star Clipper ships used on our property, we shall be entitled to terminate your holiday and/or require http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX cruises. Disabled rooms in hotels are limited in number and so must you to leave the accommodation or other service. We will have no :32010R1177&from=EN and the DFT Guidance at https://www.gov. be pre-booked and subject to availability. further responsibility to you. No refunds will be made. You must not uk/government/publications/draft-guidance-notes-relating-to- solicit other persons for commercial purposes or advertise goods or regulation-eu-no-1177-2010. 29) Assistance whilst away services without our prior written permission. In the event you end up in difficulty (of any sort) during your The carrier, acting via the captain, reserves the right to refuse holiday, we will provide you with appropriate assistance as soon 16) Conditions of suppliers passage, disembark or confine to a cabin any passenger whose as reasonably possible including by the provision of appropriate You are bound by the terms and conditions and conditions of physical or mental condition or behaviour is considered in the sole information on health services, local authorities and consular carriage of our suppliers and independent contractors which we opinion of the captain to constitute a risk to the passenger’s own assistance and by assisting you to make distance communications incorporate into these booking conditions which may limit or exclude well-being or that of any other passenger or crew member. The and to find alternative travel arrangements as may be applicable. liability to you. carrier and the captain reserve the right to disembark any passenger Where you are in difficulty as a result of your negligence, we may whose behaviour affects the comfort, enjoyment, safety or well-being charge you a reasonable fee for this assistance which will not exceed 17) Passports, visas and health requirements of other passengers or of any crew. the costs we actually incur. For guidance we have details on our website of general passport and visa requirements applicable to our holidays, together with During passage through locks or under low bridges or in the event of 30) Security details of any compulsory health requirements. It is, however, your adverse weather conditions, it may be necessary to close the sundeck Weapons, ammunition, explosives, substances that are hazardous, responsibility to ensure you have and comply with passport and visa to passengers. Sundeck closures are rigidly enforced in the interests disabling, or illegal, or any other article that in the sole opinion of the requirements, and you are aware of all recommended vaccinations of safety. Ships may be required to moor alongside one another in captain may be considered dangerous, are strictly prohibited aboard and health precautions. We cannot accept any liability if you are some ports. This may result in your view being blocked. It may also the ship or carried on any form of transport or hotels. refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on result in your having to cross other ships in order to go ashore. You consent to a reasonable search being made of your person, your part to comply with these requirements. property, cabin, hotel room and to the removal and confiscation or While we take reasonable steps to minimise noise and vibrations on destruction of any object which may, in our opinion or that of any 18) Foreign Office advice the cruise ships, you acknowledge and accept that some noise and carrier or supplier will impair the safety of others or of property or be The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office publishes vibration may be experienced on vessels and that we will not be illegal or inconvenience others. regularly updated travel information on its website www.gov.uk/ liable to you in relation to such noise and vibration. foreign-travel-advice which we recommend you consult before 31) Data Protection booking and in good time before departure. 23) Food Allergies We are a data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data If you have any food allergies which may cause significant health Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), tailored by the Data Protection 19) Flights issues, you must report this in writing at the time of booking or as Act 2018 (data protection laws). Personal data will be collected, In accordance with EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005, we are required soon as convenient. It is your responsibility to ensure that you actively processed, stored and used securely and in accordance with our to bring to your attention the existence of a “Community list” which avoid any food you are allergic to and make all appropriate enquiries privacy policy and data protection laws. Please see our data contains details of air carriers who are subject to an operating ban to establish the ingredients of any food. The supplier is not under any protection privacy policy on our website. within the EU. The Community list is available for inspection at https:// obligation to prepare or provide special meals. ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/air-ban/search_en . We 32) Law and Jurisdiction are required to advise you of the actual carrier(s) (or, if the actual 24) Smoking Save as provided by law and subject to the provisions of the carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s)) that will operate your Passengers must observe the non-smoking policy on board the Regulation all claims must be brought in the English courts which flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you ships, hotels and other transport provided. If smoke is detected in shall have exclusive jurisdiction and shall be subject to English law. of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we shall inform you of any accommodation, a cleaning fee of £165.00 per occurrence will the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of be billed to the passenger’s account. Smoking restrictions include this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has e-cigarette smoking. 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