The Balkans Small Ship Cruise Cruises & Packages Tours & Trips

17 The Balkans Small Ship Cruise Cruises & Packages trips. Tours from 14 tour companies. 6 reviews.

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Croatia Sailing Adventure: Split to Dubrovnik
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Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Croatia, Diocletian's Palace, Dubrovnik, Split

Highlights

  • What better way to see the historic towns, protected forests and stunning islands of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast than aboard a private yacht? All aboard for a week in paradise.
  • Explore beautiful Split, where tradition, modernity and a variety of European influences come together. A visit to the Diocletian’s Palace reveals some of the Adriatic Coast’s most important surviving Roman buildings.
  • Bliss out on Brac’s world famous Zlatni Rat beach, a spit of white sand jutting out into turquoise waters.
  • Opened to the public only in 1989, the island of Vis boasts coastal scenery and a military history just waiting to be discovered. Also, the local vugava wine is rather nice.
  • Stari Grad, Hvar’s Old Town, is quite literally one of the oldest towns in Europe, and a charming one at that. It provides a great base from which to explore the island.

Themes

Sailing, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Croatia Sailing Adventure: Dubrovnik to Split
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Croatia, Diocletian's Palace, Dubrovnik, Split

Highlights

  • What better way to see the historic towns, protected forests and stunning islands of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast than aboard a private yacht? All aboard for a week in paradise.
  • Set sail out of beautiful Dubrovnik. The World Heritage-listed walled city plays host to film crews every year.
  • Wander the length of car-free Lopud in the idyllic Elafiti Islands.
  • Discover the lush forests of Mljet, which are yet to be spoilt by mainstream tourism.
  • Visit Odysseus Cave where, according to legend, the king of Ithaca once found refuge after surviving a shipwreck.
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Themes

Sailing, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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A Taste of Croatia – An Epicurean Voyage
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
They’ve been recognized by major travel publications for their pioneering adventure travel expertise that spans back to their founding in 1979.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a guided walking tour to the preserved Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian
  • Be fully immersed into the local culture and history
  • Experience wine tasting in the private home of Davor Osjak
  • Visit the village of Vrboska, a charming town with narrow streets, ancient churches and houses
  • Enjoy a variety of traditional dishes
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Sailing, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I have travelled with ROW numerous times, including four trips on the Rogue River. Every trip has been wonderful and every person associated with ROW has been nice, knowledgeable, professional and fun. The Rogue is a great river and the trip is an excellent one for two people or a large group—and I have done both. I’ve taken both of my kids, one time each, and have organized groups of colleagues twice; most recently in 2019 when 14 of us gathered. The guides at ROW are great and help to make the trip very enjoyable. The scenery, lodging and the wonderful outdoors including warm air and refreshing water, make for a wonderful escape from the everyday routine. The fact that this trip offers beds and indoor plumbing is a nice benefit and allows those who have an aversion to camping a chance to see the wilderness. I have recommended ROW and the Rogue trip more times than I can count and my group has already reserved our trip for 2021. What are you waiting for?"

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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Adriatic Cruise
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Opportunity to see the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Mostar, Trogir and Dubrovnik impressive Cities
  • Experience the cruise to Sibenik
  • Explore Hvar, city which is one of the largest and oldest in Dalmatia
  • Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Sarajevo including the Parliament Buildings
  • Discover Frankfurt

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Quality Service"

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Croatia Island Hopper
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore enchanting town of Korcula Island
  • Visit Mljet National Park
  • A typical village party with Croatian delicacies in Kuna
  • Visit a famous beaches in Dalmatia

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"We particularly wanted to do this trip because of the abundance of wildlife we expected to encounter and selected this ship because they offered the kayaking experience. Overall, the weather was very good. Most people seemed like minded and were there for the adventurous experience. Accommodations Review They upgraded our cabin and we were very pleased with the amount of space and the amenities in the room. We appreciated the twin windows and being able to see humpbacks diving from our cabin. It was kept very clean and it was a treat to have our bed turned down with chocolates on the pillow each night. Meals Review We liked the variety and the quality of the food. There was always something new to try. The dining room staff was very professional and personable. Crew & Guides Review Solon was our Principal Trip Leader. He was incredibly professional and it seemed like he was constantly working to maximize the encounters with wildlife and scenery, taking advantage of all the weather opportunities and going to places that they don't often go. He worked very closely with the captain who was very accommodating and caring about us having a memorable voyage. Aymie and Andrew were our kayak guides. We went out to kayak 10 different times and were able to get to know both of them well. They worked hard to keep us safe and well informed. They made sure that we didn't miss out on any land excursions. We've had quite a few kayak guides over the years that we've paddled and we loved these two. Marla was the marine biologist aboard the ship. She was very enthusiastic and had a passion for marine mammals that was infectious. We loved listening to her presentations and looked forward to hearing her voice on the PA saying that there was another whale sighting. Colin, the geologist aboard the ship, was very knowledgeable and able to make difficult subjects understandable to the passengers. Itinerary Review The trip far, far, far, far, far, far exceeded our expectations. I had one "far" in the sentence when we left South Georgia Island after seeing 250,000 King Penguins at St. Andrews Point and added the second when we saw blue whales on two different days. The third "far" was added when we saw hundreds of whales for 6 hours along the iceberg, A68a. I added another "far" when we kayaked for over an hour with humpbacks all around and another "far" when minke whales were all around the kayaks the next day. The last "far" was added the day we didn't paddle since a leopard seal was all around the kayaks and then an orca came close. We had so many incredible experiences that we could never experience all of them in the same trip again. The guides told us that the close encounters that we had didn't happen very often and that we were very lucky that they all happened on our trip. The only thing that we didn't like was portions of the Drake Passage when it was a tad rough, but that experience gives us something to talk about. Transportation Review We made our transportation arrangements through another travel agency. Traveler Advice Make sure that you take sea sickness meds. Take advantage of every opportunity to see wildlife."

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11 Night Adriatic & Greek Isles Voyage
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy the cruise Azamara Journey
  • Explore Greece
  • Explore the marble streets or surrounding countryside of Dubrovnik
  • Visit to Santorini and Mykonos
  • Explore the grand monuments of Ephesus

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We love the Azamara Quest! Very friendly and Great food!"

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Under Sail: Greece to the Dalmatian Coast aboard the Sea Cloud
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Ply the waters of the Aegean, Ionian and Adriatic seas under sail like the ancients
  • Step back in history at four UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the evocative ruins of Olympia, Greece and Albania’s historic city of Butrint
  • Skim across Montenegro’s Gulf of Kotor to our Lady of The Rocks, a tiny islet formed of sunken fishing boats
  • Spend a day among the marble-paved lanes and ramparts of Dubrovnik’s Old Town

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Sailing, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"UnCruise is an amazing dream!! The crew, the sales team, the office team, all go out of their way to make sure your experience is unforgettable. We were on the August 1, 2020 cruise. Even tho things didn’t go quite the way we planned, UnCruise was unbelievable. We will be back. UnCruise was my first ever cruise. They will be the only company we ever cruise with."

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Venice to Athens (Piraeus)
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover Italy
  • Explore Pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik
  • Discover ancient Durres with its modern new resort coastline
  • Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos
  • Discover Greece
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Themes

Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

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The Balkans Small Ship Cruise Cruises & Packages Reviews

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Trevor

Oct 2015

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Mato was just the skipper, handling the

Mato was just the skipper, handling the boat was only a small part of his expertise. He knew everyone, got the best restaurants, food, wine, marina spots. He added e...

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Leah

Sep 2015

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Very well organized trip. Was able

Very well organized trip. Was able to see a large part of Croatia in a ...

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Marjorie

Sep 2015

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The trip was excellent the Captain was

The trip was excellent the Captain was terrific the only drawback was having 9 passengers instead of 8. This prevented the Captain from havin his own space and made...

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Rodney

Sep 2015

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Could not have asked for a better

Could not have asked for a better skipper he would give details of the local history, the best places to eat, drink and excursions etc. A very well organised and run...

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Carole

Sep 2015

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We enjoyed the sailing experience from our

We enjoyed the sailing experience from our Captain, M...

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