Cruises that stop off in Croatia
The other type of cruise associated with Croatia are those that explore the eastern/southern Mediterranean, with stops in countries such as Italy and Greece. A number often stop off at a few Croatian locations, the most likely of which is Dubrovnik. (Other places - usually in addition to Dubrovnik - may include the island of Korcula or Split on the mainland).

You'll probably get a day (or half a day) as a stopover in these places, which will give you a brief bit of time to explore and sightsee before returning to your ship.

These types of cruises are an excellent introduction to Croatia (we are sure that you want to go back after your brief taster!) and are a good way of combining the country with other nearby ones - such as Italy (Venice, unsurprisingly, is a very frequent stop off or starter point), Slovenia, Montenegro or Greece.

Cruises

Thomson Holidays offer a 7-day cruise called the Adriatic Explorer which starts and ends in Corfu, taking in both Dubrovnik and Korcula along the way. Prices include return flights from London Luton to Corfu.

For our American readers, Expedia.com have a variety of cruise deals from various operators. If you're searching for a cruise that stops off in Croatia, make sure you search for Mediterranean cruises - selecting Venice as a departure port is also a good idea.