While we have plenty of time until our cruise I wanted to share some information about the cruise you just booked. Over the next several months you will be receiving emails and updates about our Croatia trip. Below you will find valuable information on accommodations, airlines, tours, and trip preparation. 

 Entry Requirements 

At this time Croatia allows entry to US citizens

1) A negative viral test result: PCR not older than 72 hours or rapid antigen test (list of acceptable antigen tests) not older than 48 hours (counting from the time of taking the test to arriving at the border crossing point).
2) A certificate of vaccination not older than 365 days and where the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was administered at least 14 days prior to entering Croatia. This means if your vaccine is over one year old you will need proof of a booster shot. You can still enter the country, but you will have to provide a PCR test. 
3) A certificate of vaccination for persons who recovered from COVID-19 and have received one dose of the vaccine within eight months of contracting the virus, provided the vaccine was administered within the last 365 days.
4) Travelers can facilitate faster processing at the Croatian border by completing the Enter Croatia web form and uploading their information and attachments ahead of their arrival. https://entercroatia.mup.hr
5) Tourists may also be required to show the proof of booked or paid accommodation or ownership of a home or a vessel when entering Croatia. You can use this address. 

Ambassador Travel

Vukovarska 17

20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia 

Exit Requirements 

Everyone returning back to the USA needs have have an antigen test within 24 hours of returning home. The Split Airport offers a testing site across the street from the airport. Also on our last evening we will be in Split and there are many testing options. If you don't want to worry about finding your testing center you can bring an approved home testing kit from home and relieve test back within 15 minutes  The Abbott BinaxNow  is a testing kit that offers a monitored video of you performing your test to make sure its done correctly. This is an FDA approved tests and airlines will accept results for return flights back to the USA. Please make sure you purchase the correct BINAX kit and don't purchase the ones that are sold at your local drugstore as these Bins test are not approved. You must order approved test online by clicking on this link. https://www.emed.com/products/covid-at-home-testkit-six-pack

Getting to Croatia 

You will need to arrive into Dubrovnik to start the cruise
Here are a list of airlines that fly into Dubrovnik 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubrovnik_Airport

Departing Croatia 

This cruise terminates in Split. 

Here are a list of airlines who fly out of Split  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Airport

Every major European city offers direct flights into Croatia. United and Delta also offer seasonal nonstop flights out of JFK  and Newark.

Taxi from Airport to City Center

The taxi fare from the airport to the city center is about 200 kn (30 euros). Make sure you agree on the fare before the start of the ride. The ride is between 25-30 minutes 
You can also take an Uber, which will cost you around 180 kn depending on the demand that day.

Currency

Accommodations 

You will notice in the booking itinerary below our cruise originates in Dubrovnik and terminates in Spilt. I would suggest spending an additional night or two nights at the end of the trip in Spilt. A list of suggested accommodations can be found below.  It's very important to book ahead because accommodations become scarce in the busy summer time. 

 Dubrovnik 

Dubrovnik Is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. It's known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Its well-preserved buildings Such as baroque St. Blaise Church to Renaissance Sponza Palace and Gothic Rector’s Palace, now a history museum. Paved with limestone, the pedestrianized Stradun (or Placa) is lined with shops and restaurants. Be inspired by a walk along the ancient city walls that protected a civilized, sophisticated republic for centuries. And take the cable car up to Mt Srđ! Tons of rooftop restaurants!

 Suggested Accomodations in Dubrovnik.

You should consider using AirBnb for stays of 2- 3 days or longer in both Dubrovnik and Split  https://www.airbnb.com 

I would recommend using booking.com and typing in properties in Old Town. Look for apartments in the actual old town! Truly a magical experience. https://www.booking.com 

https://www.hotelstarigrad.com (Old Town) 

https://onesuitehotel.com (10 minute drive to Old Town)

http://www.grandhotel-park.hr

Split

 Suggested Accommodations in Split. 

 I recommend staying two nights after our trip in the beautiful city of Split.

Our group stayed at the Corner Hotel last year.  http://hotelcorner.eu  This is a 3/4 star property and it is about a 10 minute walk to the city center. Check booking.com and AirBnb for deals too! 

You should arrange for a trip to the beautiful waterfalls of Krka which is about an hour drive from Split.  http://www.np-krka.hr/en/. 

If you would like to schedule a winery visit or Market tour, cooking class and wine tasting:
http://www.putalj.com/
http://vinabedalov.com/en/

 Our Boat

M/S Summer is a brand new cruise ship, simply perfect for your family cruise in Croatia.

LUXURY AND SAFETY

Constructed in 2019, M/S SUMMER complies with the newest European cruise ships standards. A part of our growing and versatile fleet of small cruise ships, M/S SUMMER is also available for charter hire. This luxury yacht is made to satisfy refined cruise expectations. The ship’s amenities include state-of-the-art navigation and safety system, fully equipped comfortable air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, Wi-Fi, restaurant, bar, sun deck, elegance rooftop Jacuzzi, swimming platform and much else.

SMALL AND POWERFUL: JUST LIKE A PRIVATE YACHT

Our small cruise ships are well-built and nimble, small and powerful. They will take you where the bigger vessels cannot go, navigating through the narrow waterways into the very hearts of bustling Mediterranean cities, anchoring in hidden Adriatic bays, docking in a small Dalmatian islands’ ports. Forget the time-wasting disembarkation. With M/S SUMMER the beauties and treasures of Croatian coast and islands are at your hand’s reach, just as if you were cruising aboard your own private yacht!

TOTALLY CROATIAN

We are very proud of the fact that all of our small cruise ships are designed and constructed in Croatia. Moreover, they are family-run. Their all-Croatian crews and captains descend from the generations of seafarers. These are people who know and love the sea and will do their very best to accommodate your wishes and make your Croatian holiday most enjoyable and unforgettable. 

Please click on this link for all the photos and boat details 

https://ambassadortravel.hr/ms-summer/

Wifi on boat.

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