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For those who enjoy cruising amongst beautiful coastal scenery, swimming in clear blue waters and exploring charming fishing ports and ancient towns with a small group of like-minded travellers, this nine night journey exploring the islands of Northern Croatia will surely appeal. Whilst Croatia itself is no longer a secret, Northern Dalmatia offers a great concentration of the country’s highlights and this unique cruise steers clear of the well-trodden tourist trail. Instead we will head to some of the quieter spots and out-of-the way beaches and islands which the Croats themselves escape to; places where you can wander the streets away from crowds and where nightlife means a nightcap by the harbour.
Sailing from Zadar to the Kornati Islands we will experience the untouched nature of Telascica Nature Park followed by a visit to Losinj, a classic Adriatic island which is still relatively unspoilt. Continuing north along the beautiful coastline we will visit charming islands such as Krk, Cres with its Italian influence and scenic Medieval harbour and Pula where we will visit one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres. Along the way we will discover secret idylls and remote, uncrowded spots such as the flower-filled island of Ilovik with its 170 residents and the picturesque island of Rab with its pine forests and beautiful beaches. Our journey concludes in Rovinj where we have a two night hotel stay to explore inland Istria including the quaint village of Groznjan, in the middle of truffle territory, which has some of the best views of the Istrian interior from its ramparts. This part of Croatia is often acclaimed for its gastronomy and we will experience the local cuisine as well as a visit to a vineyard to taste the typical wines of the area.
In addition to our included guided excursions, we have allowed ample time at leisure and, taking advantage of the warm temperatures of late summer, there will also be opportunities to swim from the ship. With just 36 guests on board, the Queen Eleganza has the advantage of being able to call into secluded bays and hidden coves and, taking advantage of our central moorings, there will opportunities to dine ashore and experience the atmospheric ports in their evening splendour.
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Hotel Monte Mulini, Rovinj
A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, Hotel Monte Mulini is set in a lush Mediterranean landscape on a hillside with wonderful views over the quiet cove of Lone Bay and beyond. This private location provides the perfect base for our two night stay and is just a short stroll along the marina from the picturesque town of Rovinj. An adults only hotel, there are 112 comfortable rooms, carefully decorated in warm colours and natural materials, and with all the facilities to be expected of a five-star hotel such as a walk-in shower and luxury toiletries, as well as a terrace or balcony from which to enjoy the early morning sound of the birds. Only a few steps away from the hotel, you will find two relaxing oases – an outdoor pool located in the middle of the lush gardens and beautiful Mulini Beach, renowned for its views of sunsets. When not out and about exploring, enjoy the carefully selected cuisine in one of three restaurants offering highly personalised service, relax with a cocktail at the beach or pool bar, or enjoy some pampering in the boutique spa.
Queen Eleganza
For our cruises along the Adriatic coast, we are delighted to have chartered the Queen Eleganza which was launched in April 2018. Beautifully crafted by Croatian hands, this is one of the finest Croatian flagged vessels of her kind and, with a maximum of just 36 guests, there is the added benefit of a relaxed and informal atmosphere on board. The team of friendly Croatian crew members all speak English and their excellent service and hospitality will do much to add to your enjoyment. Meals served on board have a home-cooked feel and feature wholesome, fresh and tasty Mediterranean cuisine and, when dining ashore independently, your knowledgeable Cruise Director will recommend popular local restaurants. This is the perfect ship to escape the formalities of larger vessels and enjoy the casual nature of small ship cruising along the most beautiful of coastlines.
Itinerary
Day 1 London to Zadar, Croatia.
Fly by scheduled flight to Split. On arrival transfer to the Queen Eleganza in Zadar. Enjoy a welcome dinner on board this evening as we moor overnight. (D)
Day 2 Zadar & Kornati Islands.
Once a dominant city on the Adriatic coast rivalling Venice, Zadar is today a treasured city that has preserved its historical core. During our guided walking tour this morning, we will stroll around the old town with its Roman columns and portals, Romanesque churches and Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Of particular interest are the 9th century circular Church of St Donat, and the 13th century Romanesque cathedral. Later this morning we set sail through the Kornati Islands before we arrive at Telascica Nature Park, a beautiful area of islands, islets, rugged cliffs and coves which are home to many endemic plants. Enjoy a guided walk of the area and around the lake before we return to the ship for a barbeque dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Mali Losinj.
Spend a relaxing day at sea arriving in the afternoon at Mali Losinj which sits at the foot of a protected harbour on the southeast coast of Losinj Island. It is the island’s mild climate and rich flora that give Mali Losinj its reputation as one of the most fragrant islands in Croatia; its air is scented with lavender, sage and rosemary. The seafront of Mali Losinj old town is lined with a string of imposing 19th century houses and villas and is a pleasant place to wander. Dine ashore this evening in one of the harbourside restaurants. (B, L)
Day 4 Ilovik & Rab.
Cruise this morning to Ilovik. Known as the island of flowers with oleander, palms and roses growing around every house and with only 170 residents, Ilovik is well off the traditional tourist route. We will stop for a wander or a swim before sailing over lunch to Rab. An afternoon walking tour will take us through the picturesque old town, a perfectly preserved late Medieval Adriatic settlement squeezed into a slender peninsula along which are dotted a sequence of Romanesque campaniles. This evening you can sample one of the many local restaurants. (B, L)
Day 5 Krk.
This morning we set sail to Krk where an afternoon walking tour will include the 12th century St Mary’s Cathedral, the Frankopan Castle and Church of St Quirnus before we arrive at the main town square. See the walls that once fortified the city and enjoy time to wander the cobbled streets or around the harbour. Find one of the many charming local restaurants to dine ashore in this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Cres.
Sail this morning to the island of Cres, mooring over lunch in the sheltered scenic Medieval harbour at Cres Town. Enjoy a walk through the atmospheric streets which have a strong Italian feel having been under Venetian rule in the 15th and 16th centuries. We will continue to the former fort city of Lubenice. Situated on a cliff 378 metres above the sea we will explore the fortress, city gates, houses, chapels and winding streets of this evocative site and enjoy the stunning views over the bay below. Dine ashore this evening and perhaps take a stroll along the seaside promenade. (B, L)
Day 7 Pula.
After a final morning at sea, we arrive at the tip of the Istrian Peninsula and the former Roman settlement of Polensium, now known as Pula. On an afternoon tour we will discover one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres left in the world. The Arena, built in the 1st century AD, was designed to host gladiatorial contests with seating for up to 20,000 spectators. Exploring the town further we will see the varied architecture from Baroque palaces, Christian churches and Austrian villas. Enjoy our farewell dinner on board this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Pula to Rovinj.
Disembark this morning and drive north to the charming fishing port of Rovinj, where the houses inside the old town are small and lean into each other creating a unique atmosphere. Our guided walking tour will include a visit to the town’s main landmark, St Euphemia Church, which is built on the top of a small hill. This Baroque building built in Venetian style was dedicated to the saint and martyr whose sarcophagus, according to a legend, was miraculously washed ashore sometime around 800 AD. Following lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to the Hotel Monte Mulini and check in for our two night stay. The remainder of the evening is at leisure. (B, L)
Day 9 Groznjan & Motovun.
Today we will travel to the Istrian interior, an area famed for its picturesque villages, vineyards producing fine Malvasia and Teran wines and the forests that produce Istrian white truffles. On a morning walking tour we will explore the quaint hilltop village of Groznjan. Once a 14th century Venetian fortress, the wellpreserved Medieval centre is now home to many small art galleries and pottery studios and boasts stunning views over the Mirna Valley. After a lunch of local specialities we will head into the agricultural area of Istria where some of Croatia’s finest olives and vines have been grown for thousands of years. We will visit a local vineyard and enjoy a tasting of the wines which are typical of the region. Return to the hotel for our farewell dinner this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Rovinj to London.
Check out of the hotel this morning and transfer to the airport for our return indirect flight to London. (B)
Dates and Prices
SPECIAL OFFER – SAVE £200 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
Prices per person based on double occupancy
| 27 September to 6 October 2026 | ||
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| Category | Brochure Price | Special Offer Price |
| 1 Twin/Double cabin on the Lower Deck | £4195 | £3995 |
| 2 Twin Cabin on the Main Deck | £4195 | £3995 |
| 3 Twin Cabin on the Main Deck | £4495 | £4295 |
| 4 Twin/Double cabin on the Main Deck | £4795 | £4595 |
| 5 Double cabin on the Main Deck | £4995 | £4795 |
| 6 Double cabin on the Lower Deck for sole use | £4195 | £3995 |
Tour Reference Code: SCQE270926
PRICE INCLUDES: Economy class scheduled air travel • Seven nights aboard the Queen Eleganza • Two nights accommodation at Hotel Monte Mulini in Rovinj • Meals as indicated (B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner) • House wine, beer & soft drinks with included lunches and dinners • Shore excursions • Noble Caledonia onboard team • Noble Caledonia Tour Manager in Rovinj • Gratuities • Transfers • Port taxes • Airport taxes.
Not Included: Travel insurance.
Please be aware that our website does not display real-time availability. As a result, the categories and prices listed above are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please call us at 020 7752 0000 and speak with one of our experienced Travel Consultants.
Queen Eleganza
For our cruises along the Adriatic coast, we are delighted to have chartered the Queen Eleganza which was launched in April 2018. Beautifully crafted by Croatian hands, this is one of the finest Croatian flagged vessels of her kind and, with a maximum of just 36 guests, there is the added benefit of a relaxed and informal atmosphere on board. The team of friendly Croatian crew members all speak English and their excellent service and hospitality will do much to add to your enjoyment. Meals served on board have a home-cooked feel and feature wholesome, fresh and tasty Mediterranean cuisine and, when dining ashore independently, your knowledgeable Cruise Director will recommend popular local restaurants. This is the perfect ship to escape the formalities of larger vessels and enjoy the casual nature of small ship cruising along the most beautiful of coastlines.
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VESSEL TECHNICAL DETAILS
Beam: 8.75 metres
Built: 2018
Cabins: 18
Crew: 8
Crew Nationality: Croatian
Draft: 2.5 metres
Engine: 1000 HP
Gross Tonnage: 498 tonnes
Length: 49 metres
Maximum speed: 14 knots
Passengers: 36
Registered: CroatiaAIR-CONDITIONING
All cabins and public rooms have air-conditioning.
ALARM
An alarm will be sounded in the event of an emergency. Please follow the instructions provided on board for what to do should an emergency occur. Life jackets are stowed in the closet in your cabin. All cabins and public areas have an emergency button.
BAR/BEVERAGES
Wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner are included in your holiday price. For other drinks consumed throughout your journey you will receive a final bill to settle at the end of your journey.
CABINS
The 18 cabins are attractively designed with neutral décor and stylish furnishings. There are six different grades of cabin arranged over two decks; all cabins feature either portholes (lower deck cabins), small windows (category 3 & 5) or picture windows (category 2 & 4) and are spacious with a well-designed lay out, comfortable seating and all the mod cons. Facilities include air-conditioning/heating, a wardrobe, drawers and spacious under bed storage, television, radio, hairdryer and safety deposit box. Each cabin also has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toiletries including shower gel, soap, shampoo and conditioner. Please note that bathrobes, slippers and face cloths are not provided. Due to the movement of the ship, small amounts of water may collect on the bathroom floor at times.
DAILY PROGRAMME
A Daily Programme, detailing the following day’s arrangements as well as any specific information about the day’s activities is produced on board and delivered to your cabin each evening.
DINING, DRINKING & DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
Meals on board are either buffet style or served and there is one sitting with an open seating arrangement. If you have any dietary requirements such as vegetarian, low salt, gluten free or low cholesterol, please notify the Reservations Department at Noble Caledonia. Please also advise if you do not, or cannot, eat fish and shellfish as these feature regularly on the lunch and dinner menus. We regret that not all dietary requests can be guaranteed. If you have any specific or special foods that you require we recommend that you take some with you although we will endeavour to accommodate your needs. Once on board, please speak to the Chef or the Hotel Manager at dinner on your first night on board to reconfirm your requirements. Complimentary self-service tea and coffee, with fruit and biscuits, are available in the restaurant 24 hours a day. There is also a water station located in the restaurant where you can refill the reusable water bottle provided for you in your cabin. During your time aboard the Queen Eleganza there will be several evenings where meals are to be taken ashore under your own arrangements, and several evenings where dinner is included on board. Whilst the number of included meals on board is fixed, please note that the order of the days may change and, if so, this will be advised once on board. On nights when you are free to dine independently ashore, if instead you wish to stay on board for dinner the rate will be confirmed on board and will be added to your onboard account. 24 hours advance notice is required.
DISEMBARKATION
Your Cruise Director will provide you with disembarkation information prior to the end of your cruise.
DRESS CODE
On board the emphasis is on comfortable and casual clothing at all times. The dress code is very informal. You may like to wear smart casual clothing for the welcome and farewell dinners and when dining ashore. Please note that wardrobe hanging space may be limited but no ties or jackets are required for gentleman, or formal occasion wear for ladies.
ELECTRICITY
The cabins feature 220 volt current, with sockets accepting 2 round-pin (European style) sockets. Each cabin also features a USB socket but please note that, due to regulations, there are no sockets in the bathrooms. We recommend bringing a universal adaptor.
EMERGENCIES
In the unlikely event of an emergency you will be informed by a loudspeaker announcement. Please collect your life jacket from the cabin, proceed to the marked Muster Station on the Main Deck and follow instructions given by the Captain or crew members.
GOING ASHORE
Passengers Ashore Tally Board: There is a tally board on the gangway. Please move the button from “IN” to “OUT” when you go ashore, and move it back on return. If only one passenger of a cabin of two is going out, please move the button into an intermediate position. Shore Excursions: Please be on time for the organised excursions, so as not to keep others waiting. All shore excursions are included in your holiday price. If you do not wish to participate in an excursion, please let your Cruise Director know. Going Ashore Individually: When you go ashore individually, please be back on board at least 15 minutes before the advertised departure time of the ship. Please remember to lock your cabin.
GRATUITIES
Gratuities to crew and whilst on excursions are included in the cost of your holiday.
HEALTH & HYGIENE
In order to maintain health standards you will find hand sanitisers at all important contact points around the vessel.
HOUSEKEEPING
As there is only one housekeeper, you are kindly requested to hang out the “Please clean my cabin” sign whilst you are at breakfast.
LAUNDRY SERVICE
Due to the size of the ship there is no laundry service on board.
LIFE JACKETS
Your life jacket can be found in your cabin. Please do not remove the life jackets from this location.
LIFE RAFT
The ship carries two life rafts.
LOST PROPERTY
Before you disembark the ship, please check your cabin to ensure you do not leave anything behind. If you discover you have left any items behind, please contact Noble Caledonia within seven days of disembarking. If we are able to recover your item(s) we will contact you to arrange delivery or collection, and to advise of any associated costs.
MEDICAL SERVICES
There is no doctor on board. Should you be in need of medical assistance, please contact a member of the crew or the Cruise Director. There is an emergency first aid kit on board. In case of an emergency during the night, please use the emergency call button in your cabin. Because the ship sails close to the shore, medical personnel can be summoned aboard quickly. Passengers requiring special medication are advised to bring a supply with them. Should you need to restock your medication, please advise the Cruise Director or a member of the crew as soon as possible as pharmacy opening hours in Croatia are restricted.
MONEY
A “cashless” system is operated and any purchases will be charged to your cabin account. Bar prices are displayed in Euros, but the final account can be settled in Croatian Kuna, Euros or British Pounds, at the end of your cruise. Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards are accepted on board, but Personal Cheques and Travellers’ Cheques are not accepted.
PUBLIC AREAS
On the Upper Deck you will find the bar, restaurant, lounge, and public restrooms. The lounge has a small library of books and games. The tea/coffee station is located in the restaurant. The Sun Deck has sun loungers and seating.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Your comments are important to us therefore before your cruise ends, you will receive a questionnaire. We are always looking for ways to improve our service and in order to do this we request some feedback from our guests. Kindly hand your completed questionnaire in to your Cruise Director.
QUIETVOX
During our excursions, we use an audio system called Quietvox. In your cabin there is a charging station with two devices and two sets of earpieces. Please keep your devices in the charging station (and the station plugged in) whilst you are not on an excursion. Bring the sets with you on excursions as your guides will speak to you through their microphone. The use of the equipment will be explained before the first excursion starts.
SAFE
There is a safe in every cabin, together with instructions. We recommend that you leave money and other valuables in the safe. Kindly remember to remove all items from the safe before disembarking the ship at the end of your cruise.
SAFETY DRILL
The safety briefing will take place prior to sailing. All guests must attend this compulsory and important exercise. Please listen for the announcements.
SHIP’S BERTH
At busy times during the season there may not be enough berths immediately adjacent to the pier. It will then be necessary to berth two or more vessels side by side, allowing passengers to pass through the neighbouring ship(s) to go ashore. This requires special care, as ships are not allowed to have a permanent gangway between them. Views from cabins may therefore also be restricted.
SMOKING
Smoking is restricted to the designated open areas only. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas including cabins and the restaurant.
SWIMMING
Swimming opportunities are dependent on the itinerary, weather conditions and sea temperature. Swimming from the ship will only be offered when there is a minimum water temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and is at the Captain’s discretion. There is no snorkelling equipment on board the ship.
TELEVISION
There is a television in each cabin. TV reception depends on the satellite dish and on occasion it may not be possible to receive a signal.
TOWELS
Towels will be changed once in the middle of your cruise. Should you need new towels earlier, please let the housekeeper know. Please do not use the bathroom towels on the beach. A separate towel for swimming will be provided.
WATER
The tap water in your cabin is not drinkable. In order to reduce the damage caused to the environment and wildlife by plastic, we have placed a reusable steel water bottle in your cabin. This can be filled using the central filtered water system located in the restaurant which provides unlimited water throughout your cruise. Please kindly ensure bottles are left in your cabin on departure.
WI-FI
The ship offers a complimentary Wi-Fi connection in the public areas and the cabins. Depending on the ship’s location, there may be times when the connection is very slow or is disrupted and the same level of connectivity that you enjoy at home cannot be expected on board.
Please note: These details should be used as a guideline only. Information is subject to change.
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Hotel Monte Mulini, Rovinj
A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, Hotel Monte Mulini is set in a lush Mediterranean landscape on a hillside with wonderful views over the quiet cove of Lone Bay and beyond. This private location provides the perfect base for our two night stay and is just a short stroll along the marina from the picturesque town of Rovinj. An adults only hotel, there are 112 comfortable rooms, carefully decorated in warm colours and natural materials, and with all the facilities to be expected of a five-star hotel such as a walk-in shower and luxury toiletries, as well as a terrace or balcony from which to enjoy the early morning sound of the birds. Only a few steps away from the hotel, you will find two relaxing oases – an outdoor pool located in the middle of the lush gardens and beautiful Mulini Beach, renowned for its views of sunsets. When not out and about exploring, enjoy the carefully selected cuisine in one of three restaurants offering highly personalised service, relax with a cocktail at the beach or pool bar, or enjoy some pampering in the boutique spa.
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