When to go small ship cruising in Croatia
Vis regatta in early May is a very local event with Croatian skippers at the helm. It not only includes sailing, but also concerts, local food and an environmental day. We love it.![]()
The best time to go on a Croatia cruising vacation is when the skipper is ready to set sail, and this is generally between April to October. Conditions are calmer and the islands are starting to open for business. It is also when the water is starting to warm up, because with all that island hopping, you won’t be able to resist taking dips here and there. By taking a small ship cruise during peak summer months, you’re also avoiding all the queues for the island ferries by just hopping on your own vessel and going.
Our Croatia cruising Vacations
Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
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£669 to £979
8 days
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Sailing in Croatia
A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise in Croatia
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€580 to €790
4 days
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Split to Dubrovnik Luxury cruise, Croatia
Cruise Split to Dubrovnik in luxury via Croatia's islands
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£1199 to £1899
8 days
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Dubrovnik to Venice luxury cruise
Cruise the Croatian Islands before a bus journey to Venice
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£2150 to £2825
11 days
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Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
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£1299 to £2299
8 days
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Split to Dubrovnik Premium cruise
A classic cruise from Split to Dubrovnik on a premium vessel
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£1150
8 days
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Best time to go on a small ship cruising vacation in Croatia
Our top Croatia cruising Vacation
Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
From
£669 to £979
8 days
ex flights
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Powell Ettinger, director of our leading Croatia specialists The Small Cruise Ship Collection, shares his top tips: “The current season is April or May to October. It is very unlikely to extend. The busiest seasons tend to be June and September, as the sort of client these cruises appeal to likes to avoid the heat and the perceived crowds and families in July and August.”
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