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Cruise the Adriatic to sightsee iconic highlights and discover hidden gems in Croatia, Italy, Montenegro and Albania. Island hop stunning archipelagos, sail the spectacular Dalmatian Coast, and perhaps venture further to explore even more treasures of the wider Mediterranean. Azure waters, charming seaside villages, and spectacular natural wonders await on one of 294 cruises in the Adriatic.

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9 Days Split to Split

Operator: Insight Vacations

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8 Days Zagreb to Dubrovnik

Operator: Travelmarvel

From 3,041pp
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10 Days Venice to Athens

Operator: Viking Cruises

From 4,999pp
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8 Days Dubrovnik to Zagreb

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From 3,237pp
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Celebrity Cruises
Set sail on the vacation of a lifetime aboard one of Celebrity's award-winning cruise ships. The luxurious fleet merges cutting-edge technology with welcoming more interiors and revolutionary venues. Discover the unrivaled luxury of The Retreat®. Experience visionary spaces, like the Magic Carpet®, that are like nothing you’ve seen before. On Celebrity's cruise ships, you’ll travel the world while enjoying the height of style, comfort, and service throughout your journey.
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Budget:Premium
Known For:Ultra-Chic Ships
Fleet Size:14
Oceania
You can sail to the far corners of the globe on Oceania's small, luxurious ships, but you’ll always feel like you’re coming home to family. From the moment more you step on board, you’ll feel cared for and cared about because our dedication to service comes from the heart. Our ships radiate warmth and character among their true elegance. All boast exquisite appointments and details one would only expect to find in a luxurious, private estate. With up to six open-seating, gourmet restaurants to choose from, dining is a central highlight of the Oceania Cruises experience and guests may dine when, where and with whom they wish.
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Budget:Luxury
Known For:Finest Cuisine at Sea
Fleet Size:8
MSC Cruises
Our cruises are designed to enrich, delight and create unforgettable emotions that only the sea can create. We offer an enriching, immersive and safe cruise more experience, where you can enjoy international dining, world-class entertainment, award-winning family programmes and the latest user-friendly technology on board.
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Budget:Premium
Known For:Mediterranean Specialists
Fleet Size:23

Discover Highlights and popular experiences on a cruise around the Adriatic

Romantic Rovinj
Romantic Rovinj

Nestled on the Istrian Peninsula you’ll find a web of cobblestone streets presided over by a hilltop church. Explore Rovinj as this little gem admires its reflection in the glistening Adriatic.

Beautiful Bari & Italy's Puglia Region
Beautiful Bari & Italy's Puglia Region

Wander the charming streets and beautiful boulevards of Bari taking in the Romanesque and baroque churches. A charming gateway to Italy’s Puglia region where further treasures await.

Waterfalls and Walking Trails
Waterfalls and Walking Trails

Venture inland from the Croatian Coast to discover cascading waterfalls, tranquil pools and spellbinding walking trails framed by lush greenery in Krka National Park.

Cruise the Bay of Kotor
Cruise the Bay of Kotor

Sail into the Bay of Kotor where sheer cliffs and picturesque inlets greet you. Nestled on the banks beneath soaring mountains, Montenegro's fortified town of Kotor is brimming with historic and scenic delights to discover.

The Old Town of Dubrovnik
The Old Town of Dubrovnik

The Pearl of the Adriatic packs plenty of charm within its old city walls. History buffs will relish the tales and traces of bygone eras while the enchanting narrow streets leading to azure waters never fail to impress.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys exploring the Adriatic

Sailing in Croatia? Croatia Sailing Adventure: Dubrovnik to Split , NSW, Australia, Aug 2025
Firstly, Tracey did a great job (as usual) booking this trip for us. Unfortunately, we were a bit disappointed in the trip that Intrepid provided. We visited some wonderful locations during our 8 days, but only sailed for about 4 hours during the whole trip. Had we not prompted the skipper to raise the sails, we would probably have sailed even less. read more There was always an excuse that there wasn’t enough wind, or there was too much wind, or the wind was from the wrong direction. This was even though there were yachts all around us under sail. We could only conclude that it was too much effort to sail the yacht.

We made a complaint to Intrepid, and they have advised that they have updated the notes for the trip to now indicate that it is possible that the skipper will need to use the motor for the entirety of the trip (pending weather conditions and the skipper's direction).
Mediterranean cruise Mediterranean Treasures , QLD, Australia, Aug 2025
The cruise was very enjoyable. Visited many interesting places. Disappointed we did not get to Anzac Cove due to fires but the alternative visit to Troy was very good. Trip was good value for money. Food was excellent. Bar, restaurant, and cabin staff on the ship were excellent. Hannah Campbell and other staff from Global Journeys were excellent and read more very helpful when answering my queries.
Fascinating sailing trip in Dalmatia and Montenegro   Montenegro & Croatia Sailing , BC, Canada, Jun 2025
Wonderful crew of diverse folks, great skipper, perfect weather, unique experiences on the sea and land. I highly recommend Global Journeys and would use them again!
Wonderful Adriatic Cruise Greece, Turkey & Adriatic , NSW, Australia, May 2025
11 day Princess cruise from Trieste to Athens highly recommended, would have liked longer. Enjoyed the fine dining experience, entertainment and our shore excursions. Interesting ports of call and loved the colour of the waters in the Adriatic. Beautiful weather in May, sunny and mild plus not too crowded. Have already booked next holiday with Global Journeys.

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Exploring the Adriatic and Ionian Coasts: Our Experience On Board the Emerald Azzurra

17 June, 2024

Exploring the Adriatic and Ionian Coasts: Our Experience On Board the Emerald Azzurra

Global Journey's CEO, Campbell, and his wife Frances, recently cruised the Adriatic and Ionian coasts on board the Emerald Azzura. My wife and I have just returned from an...