Croatia Intensive Voyage

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 Cruise Length
9 Days
 Cruise Starts
Venice
 Cruise Finishes
Venice
9 Day Croatia Intensive Voyage Itinerary (Azamara)
Countries Explored: Italy, Croatia, Montenegro
Cruise Line
Azamara
Ship
Passengers
690
Crew
408
Launched
2000
Refurbished
2016
Cruise Code
CIV-8.3

Overview

Begin and end your 9 day (8 night) cruise in Venice onboard Azamara Quest and enjoy exclusive savings and cruise inclusions with Azamara and Global Journeys.

Cruise Itinerary

Departs: 18:00

Experience Venice, one of the most captivating—and romantic—cities in the world. Tour the city’s cobblestone streets and overarching bridges, or take to the water and explore the canals on a water taxi or gondola. As you make your way through the city, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to shop, sample delicious Veneto wines, or people watch in Piazza San Marco.

Port:Chioggia

Chioggia Maritime Station is approximately 50 km (31 miles) south of Venice. The journey to Venice typically takes around 1 to 1.5 hours. Chioggia itself is often referred to as "Little Venice" due to its charming canals and historic architecture.

Arrives: 09:00 Departs: 18:00

Opatija, set in the heart of the Kvarner Riviera, is a gem of a resort town with the slight feel of stepping back in time. A tourism hotspot in the 19th century, its well-maintained public gardens, 12km coastal promenade known as the Lungomare, well-kept beaches and fountains provide a stunning backdrop for its handsome villas and hotels.

Top Things to Do in Opatija:

  • stroll along the Lungomare
  • explore the grand Villa Angiolina
  • visit the city of Rijeka
  • descend into the depths of the Vrelo Cave

Arrives: 08:00 Departs: 20:00

A hidden gem of the Adriatic, Zadar is rich with thousands of years of history. The city offers beautiful beaches, charming promenades, preserved ancient architecture and fascinating historical monuments. Ships will dock at the cruise terminal.

Top Things to Do in Zadar:

  • explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • wander the streets of Zadar's Old Town
  • visit the Zadar Archaeological Museum
  • relax on Saharun Beach
  • listen to the music of the Sea Organ
  • visit the Museum of Ancient Glass

Arrives: 08:00 Departs: 21:00

Lying on the Adriatic Sea's eastern shore, Split is known for its terracotta roofs, whitewashed buildings, palm-tree-lined promenade and azure waters. A city of romantic beauty, it was built around the historic Diocletian’s Palace. Ships will dock or anchor at this port.

Top Things to Do in Split:

  • explore Krka National Park
  • visit the city-island of Trogir
  • admire the Diocletian's Palace
  • swim in the warm water at Bačvice Beach
  • go white water rafting on Cetina River
  • explore Vranjaca Cave

Arrives: 08:00 Departs: 22:00

The famous medieval city of Dubrovnik, known as 'the pearl of the Adriatic', is found behind massive stonewalls that protect winding streets, charming squares, and red-roofed buildings dating back to the 7th century. Larger ships will dock at Gruz Harbour, while some smaller ships will anchor offshore and tender guests to the Old Harbour.

Top Things to Do in Dubrovnik:

  • drive along the Dalmatian coast
  • take a cruise along the Dubrovnik Riviera
  • stroll the streets of the UNESCO Old City
  • visit the traditional village of Ljuta

Arrives: 09:30 Departs: 18:00

Kotor is a beautiful walled medieval city of twisting, pink-paved streets, markets and architecture reflecting Byzantine to Venetian influences. Nestled between the Adriatic Sea to the west and the limestone-covered mountain range of Mt. Lovćen to the east, this historic city boasts a magnificent natural setting. Ships will dock or anchor offshore at this port.

Top Things to Do in Kotor:

  • take in the view from St John's fortress
  • explore Old Town
  • hike at Lovćen National Park
  • spend the day in Budva

Arrives: 08:00 Departs: 17:00

Set on the dazzling Adriatic, where the Krka River opens out into the blue, island-peppered waters, Šibenik is a stone-clad city that oozes Dalmatian medieval charm. The city is a pleasing jumble of terracotta rooftops guarded by four imposing fortresses and mighty walls. Ships will anchor offshore and tenders will be provided to the shore.

Top Things to Do in Sibenik:

  • see the waterfalls of Krka National Park
  • cruise St. Anthony's Channel
  • visit the UNESCO listed town of Trogir
  • enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery

Arrives: 13:00

Experience Venice, one of the most captivating—and romantic—cities in the world. Tour the city’s cobblestone streets and overarching bridges, or take to the water and explore the canals on a water taxi or gondola. As you make your way through the city, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to shop, sample delicious Veneto wines, or people watch in Piazza San Marco.

Port:Chioggia

Chioggia Maritime Station is approximately 50 km (31 miles) south of Venice. The journey to Venice typically takes around 1 to 1.5 hours. Chioggia itself is often referred to as "Little Venice" due to its charming canals and historic architecture.

Arrives: 07:00

Experience Venice, one of the most captivating—and romantic—cities in the world. Tour the city’s cobblestone streets and overarching bridges, or take to the water and explore the canals on a water taxi or gondola. As you make your way through the city, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to shop, sample delicious Veneto wines, or people watch in Piazza San Marco.

Port:Chioggia

Chioggia Maritime Station is approximately 50 km (31 miles) south of Venice. The journey to Venice typically takes around 1 to 1.5 hours. Chioggia itself is often referred to as "Little Venice" due to its charming canals and historic architecture.

Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Port and transfer details will be provided in your travel documentation. The provided itinerary is for informational purposes only. Activities and sightseeing attractions listed may not be available or achievable within the time in port.

Life Onboard Azamara Quest

Azamara Quest
Azamara Quest

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The Azamara Experience
The Azamara Experience

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Access Smaller Ports
Access Smaller Ports

Go places larger vessels can’t get to and linger longer to immerse yourself in unique destinations. Read more

Culinary Experiences
Culinary Experiences

Entice your tastebuds with a world of flavours at every meal, from classic choices to regionally inspired menus. Read more

AzAmazing Evenings
AzAmazing Evenings

Head ashore for a bespoke performance curated to showcase destinations and cultures around the world. Read more

On board Enrichment
On board Enrichment

Enjoy destination focussed programming and continue your cultural journey from shore to ship. Read more

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Azamara Quest Reviews (2) Most Recent 'Azamara Quest' Reviews

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Croatia Intensive by Azamara   0 , ACT, Australia, Apr 2025
First the cruise - this is a well crafted selection of coastal Croatia and a small piece of Montenegro at Kotor, bookended by Venice. The Azamara Quest is an ideal selection for the journey with a very good ratio of passengers to crew (2:1). The crew is very helpful and attentive especially in the restaurants. The food is very good and there is a variety ...read more of restaurants and casual cafes from which to choose. Two restaurants are available if you wish to pay extra specialising in Italian food and steak.

The verandah stateroom plus is a very good option and is serviced daily by a valet, ours was very obliging and left a small sweet treat every evening. Shore excursions are expensive but well run. Try the Tuk Tuk options for local tours and other options is you want to take longer trips to inland areas, islands or nearby towns etc. Chioggia is difficult to get to by private transfer. There is a local bus service from Venice for about €6-7 and takes about an hour. However you still have to get to the embarkation point from the town - you cannot rely on taxis as there are only 4 in the town. The only option is travel from Venice or the airport with pre arranged transfer on embarkation and disembarkation. This is expensive and seems designed for those Northern Hemisphere clients.

If people want to position themselves the day before the cruise starts, spend overnight in Venice or the airport for transfer the following day. As there were only a few of us not using the Azamara transfers, the company didn’t seem interested in helping. Our plans were upset a bit because the bus we planned to get to Padua on May 1 wasn’t running because of a public holiday! Thankfully the other bus company got us back to Venice where caught the train to Venice. A message to Azamara to be a bit more client focussed would help us southerners! Overall it was a great experience which we would recommend and as all the Azamara ships are the same, we’d certainly consider them if we were to cruise again, e.g around Japan
Wonderful Croatian adventure 12 , SA, Australia, Jul 2023
This Azamara cruise was perfect for us. Plentiful good food and wine, very attentive service from all the crew and well organized interesting excursions. The highlights of the cruise for me were Dubrovnik and Montenegro. The only downside was the standard of entertainment, but I wouldn't hesitate to travel with Azamara again.

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