MS EquatorSpecial Departure

06 June 2018

CroatiaBy Land & Sea

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Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes - Split - Bol - Hvar - Korčula - Dubrovnik - Elaphiti - Mljet - Makarska - Pučišća - Split

Discover two of Croatia’s main highlights by land - its gorgeous capital city of Zagreb and the unforgettable Plitvice Lakes National Park. Follow this with a stunning 7 night Small Ship Cruise along the Dalmatian Coastline onboard the Deluxe Small Ship MS Equator (2017). You’ll discover medieval coastal gems and dreamiest little bays. Vessel Features Capacity 36 passengers, length 39m, width 8m, 220V Onboard Facilities 18 A/C cabins with private ensuites, salon-restaurant & bar, LCD TV, PA System, Sun Deck with deck chairs, jacuzzi, rear swimming platform, 2 outdoor showers & 2 outside toilets.Cruise check in SPLIT on SATURDAY from 1300HRS - first night in Split Port / Check out SPLIT on SATURDAY by 0900HRS

TOUR & CRUISE COMBOS Croatia By Land & Sea On MS Equator 11 days / 10 nights

Tour & Cruise IncludesLand Package from Zagreb to Split• Airport transfer Day 1• All transfers as per itinerary• 2 Nights Zagreb in 4* hotel• 1 Night Split in 4* hotel• 3 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner (B, D)• Hotel taxes

Deluxe Cruise from Split to Split • Port transfer - Airport Day 11• 7 Nights in A/C cabin with ensuite• Welcome Dinner (D)• 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches (B, L)• 2 x 500ml of water per day• Fresh fruit daily• Cruise Director• Towel change every second day• Linen change mid week• Daily cabin service• Free WiFi (restrictions may apply)• Headsets

Sightseeing• Zagreb • Plitvice Lakes • Split • Hvar• Korčula • Dubrovnik

Day 01, Wednesday: ZagrebArrival in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Transfer to the hotel and day at leisure. Overnight in Zagreb. (D)

Day 02, Thursday: ZagrebMorning city tour of Zagreb. Walk through the historic Upper Town, where among other sights, visit the St Mark’s Church, Cathedral, Government Palace and Lotrščak Tower. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Zagreb. (B)

Day 03, Friday: Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes - SplitMorning departure towards Croatia’s oldest and one of the most beautiful national parks, Plitvice Lakes, consisting of 16 lakes, connected with a series of waterfalls. An environment where Karl May movies were made. Walk through the park, enjoy a boat ride on the emerald green Kozjak Lake and ride the street train back to the entrance. Walking shoes are essential for our 3-hour walk in this wonderful environment. Continue to Split for overnight. (B)

Day 04, Saturday: SplitMorning guided tour of Split, a monumental city under UNESCO protection with abundance of Roman architecture, of special interest is the Diocletian Palace. The tour will end in the port, in front of the ship for cruise check in. Luggage transfer will be arranged from the hotel. Cruise boarding begins from 1300HRS. After checking in, you will have some free time to explore this beautiful city and later meet with our Cruise Director for a Welcome Dinner onboard the Deluxe Small Ship Equator. Overnight is onboard in the Port of Split. (B, D)

Day 05, Sunday: Split - Bol - HvarWe start our day with a morning departure towards Bol on the Island of Brač, said to have the best beach for swimming in Croatia, Zlatni Rat. We will stop in Bol for a walk, or to have a cup of coffee and take a swim till lunch is served onboard. After lunch, we will continue cruising towards the Island of Hvar, Croatia’s sunniest island, with a second swim stop in one of the many coves and bays along the way. Hvar is one of the most popular, tourist destinations and a meeting point for the international jet set. Upon your evening arrival to Hvar, a local guide will walk you through the town, introducing you to the history, culture and a way of life on the island. We will join a short lavender presentation, where you can learn how lavender was traditionally farmed on Hvar Island for centuries. Evening is free to explore and dine in one of the numerous family owned restaurants. Overnight in Hvar. (B, L)

Day 06, Monday: Hvar - KorčulaAfter breakfast, we will continue our cruise to Korčula Island. We shall stop for a swim before lunch and in the afternoon, arrive into Korčula Town, known as a birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Upon arrival, our guide will do a short tour, walking us through the narrow and cobbled streets of Korčula. The rest of the evening is free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice. Overnight in Korčula. (B, L)

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Tour & Cruise Per Person NZ$

2018 Departure Twin Share

Start Dates End Dates Main Deck Lower Deck

Wed 06 Jun 18 Sat 16 Jun 18 3,740 3,195

Small Ship Supplement Payable Upon Embarkation Tourist Taxes & Port Fees approx €25ppMljet National Park Entrance Fee approx €15pp

Single occupancy available on request

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Important Cruise InformationMain Deck Cabins are on the Main Deck. Lower Deck Cabins are below Main Deck Cabins and in the hull of the ship. Most port arrivals are in late afternoon. Cruising time is approximately 4 - 5 hours a day. Guests are obliged to follow ship rules. Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian Ports, ships are moored side by side. This makes it necessary to cross from one ship to the other where there are gaps in between each ship. Special care must be taken at all times when crossing between the vessels and guests do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those needing and requesting it. Cruises are not recommended for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

Day 07, Tuesday: Korčula - DubrovnikAfter breakfast, we depart for a cruise along the shores of Mljet and the Elaphiti Islands, where we will have a swim stop and lunch. We arrive to Dubrovnik in the afternoon, where our tour guide and coach will meet us at the pier. After an organised panoramic drive and photo stop with breathtaking scenery on a hill above Dubrovnik, the guide will show you the most interesting sights of the famous historical city centre, enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. After the tour, you will be left on your own to explore the city, walk the City Walls or take a cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ. Return coach transfer is scheduled in the evening or you can find your own way to the boat. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, L)

Day 08, Wednesday: Dubrovnik - Elaphiti - MljetAfter breakfast, we will continue our journey to the island of Mljet. On our way, we will cruise by magnificent shores of the Elaphiti Islands, northwest of Dubrovnik, with a swim stop enroute. Upon arrival to the Mljet National Park, you will have free afternoon to explore, walk around the Great and Small Lakes and Islet of St Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century. Evening is at leisure. Overnight in Mljet. (B, L)

Day 09, Thursday: Mljet - MakarskaOur voyage will continue towards the mainland town of Makarska, with refreshing swim stops on our way, passing by Pelješac Peninsula and its picturesque, green olive and pine groves, vineyards and the low bush forests. Lunch is served onboard, followed by an afternoon arrival to Makarska, often referred to as a tourist centre of Dalmatia, famous for its long beaches and nightlife. Overnight in Makarska. (B, L)

Day 10, Friday: Makarska - Pučišća - SplitAfter breakfast, we cruise across the channel to Brač Island towards Pučišća, the island’s biggest village, with authentic Mediterranean architecture and rustic ambiance situated inside a deep bay. Shiny, white stone facades rising amphitheatrically uphill make this place so unique and worth seeing. It is famous for its quarries from which stone was excavated to build limestone columns of the White House in Washington DC, The Parliament House in Vienna and many other famous buildings all over the world. The only Stonemasonry School in Croatia, where students carve Brač limestone with traditional and unconventional tools that were used for centuries is located here. After a relaxed walk, we will have lunch while cruising to Split, the second largest urban centre in Croatia. It is considered to be over 1,700 years old. Since 1979, the historic centre of Split has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. The historical and cultural buildings are located inside the walls of the Diocletian’s Palace. You are free to join our guide who will do a walking tour through historical Diocletian’s Palace, or just relax and enjoy exploring Split on your own. Overnight in Split. (B, L)

Day 11, Saturday: SplitAfter breakfast, it is time to say farewell to all your new friends. Check out by 0900HRS, followed by transfer to Split Airport. (B)

MS Equator - Sun Deck

MS Equator - Swimming Platform

MS Equator - Double Cabin

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Large fully A/C salon-restaurant with more than 70m2 is on the Upper Deck where guests can have their privacy. It is more than big enough for all passengers, equipped with bar and big screen LCD TV and each table has an easy-access chairs. There is a corner table for buffet breakfast, WiFi is free of charge for all clients, loud-speakers, audio-system and microphone for notifications throughout entire ship or just restaurant area. It features beautiful, large windows for complete passenger’s satisfaction. Outside terrace is more than 50m2 in size with sitting area, tables and chairs that is fully covered, large enough for all passengers to have breakfast outside or just do nothing and enjoy. This area can be closed with removable plastic windows (in case of winds) but most of the time it’s open for a breathtaking sea view. Kitchen (galley) is made in accordance with the newest HACCP standards. The ship has platform for swimming, 2 ladders with handholds for an easy access to the water and two outdoor showers and public toilettes. Bathroom towels will be changed every second day while clients can rent beach towels on the spot. Linens will be changed in the middle of the week, while daily cabin cleaning service is included in the package. Sun Deck is situated on the top deck and covers 200m2, with sunbeds for passengers. The fence is 110cm high for the safety of the passengers. This is the best part of the ship for those who enjoy sunbathing while part of a Sun Deck is shaded for clients comfort. Here you can enjoy the “Elegance Rooftop Jacuzzi“ with its pertaining facilities, designed to ensure an unforgettable cruise.

MS Equator was built in Split shipyard for summer 2017 according to newest European standards. With its perfect size, manoeuvring abilities and its elegant 18 cabins this newly built, yacht-like ship will satisfy your refined expectations for a comfortable cruising along the Adriatic Coast. Ship has a lenght of 39m & width of 8m, with two powerful engines + three generators for A/C system and 220V, with standard cruising speed of 9 knots, bow thrusters and all electronic equipment. Construction material is steel with mahogany and iroko wood. She has 18 very spacious cabins with private facilities and A/C, providing elegance cruise for up to maximum 36 passengers. Experienced crew will make your cruise unforgettable. Passenger cabins are situated on two decks while crew members are accommodated in separate living quarters reserved for them. All guest cabins are very comfortable, fully A/C, with independent ventilation system for fresh air all the time, conveniently designed with modern private ensuites, toilet and shower in cabin. All cabins are equipped with beds in size of 200cm x 80cm or 200cm x 160cm with independent A/C control, satellite LCD TV in cabins, designed wallboards, working table and chair, mirror, night lamps, safe deposit box, radio, hair dryer, 220V electric supply, lifejacket, wardrobe and luggage space under bed, as well as the latest safety & fire alarm and sound system for notification of a Cruise Director or Group Leader. Lower Deck cabins have two portholes and dual ventilation system while Main Deck cabins have large cabin window and porthole in bathroom. Cabins have fire-proof doors. Cabins are twin or doubles.

MS EQUATOR Deck Plan

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Cabin ConfigurationLOWER DECK (8 CABINS)Cabin Size: 12-14m2

8 Twins/Doubles

MAIN DECK (10 CABINS)Cabin Size: 11-13m2

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UPPER DECK Resturant Areas

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Lower DeckEight cabins 12-14m2 in size with double or twin beds. These cabins are equivalent or larger to other cabins in terms of comfort, they are situated under Main Deck where sea influence and boat shaking is minimized, as well as the noise from city cafe music or other boats during summer nights. Standard cabins have entrance doors from the inside of the ship and have two porthole that cannot be opened due to security reasons, but there is a perfect dual ventilation system and A/C in a cabins that are much cooler.

Main DeckTen cabins 11-13m2 in size with double or twin beds.