Croatian Island Cruise with Makarska Beach Stay

The order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions or for operational purposes. The schedules of the domestic airlines in country are subject to frequent changes. For this reason, we have indicated approximate times only. Your local guide will inform you of any schedule changes as they are informed of them. Some road construction &/or weather conditions may lengthen the driving times. Our intention is to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as printed; however, order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions.

PLEASE NOTE – The Captain reserves the right to change the route in case of bad weather conditions and if ports are unexpectedly busy. Cruising durations range approximately four to five hours sailing time per day, detailed timing itinerary provided once on board.

If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of €324.50pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 12 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 12 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.

It is your responsibility to check your passport validity. To enter Croatia and Montenegro (and all Schengen countries) your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive and have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave. Sources of information include; https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Please note that final flight details will be confirmed on your e-ticket and final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 21 days before departure. Weight restrictions will be finalized on your final documentation. Should you wish to take additional luggage you will need to pay extra at check-in. Check-in should be at least 3 hours before departure. If you wish to arrange Airport car parking or accommodation at preferential rates, we recommend you book this in advance with Holiday Extras on 0871 360 2000, quoting HX313.

We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras. To arrange your travel insurance with Holiday Extras, please call 0800 781 4237 and quote 'WK830' for preferential rates. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24-hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.

It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.

This tour is accessible to most people with a good level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves climbing stairs and getting on and off coaches, climbing stairs on all 4 decks on board the ship, able to manage gangways on and off the ship and cross through other ships, due to busy ports ships may have to moor side by side. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

The currency in Croatia is the Euro, we recommend that you exchange your currency before you leave the UK, however cash machines are available in major cities to withdraw money in the local currency. It is important that you budget carefully and ensure you have the right form of currency before you arrive in the country

As normal practice you may be asked for your credit card details on check-in at the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, you may be asked for a cash deposit. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted.

You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any dinners where these are not mentioned on your itinerary and personal purchases, such as souvenirs, extra drinks, and snacks. Approximately £200-£300 will be sufficient for the duration of the tour. It is a good idea to try and maintain a supply of small notes and change in the local currency for tipping or small purchases.

Please note an Embarkation Tax is to be paid to the shipowner on arrival to the vessel. The tax is 35 euros per person and must be paid in cash only.

Tipping

Tipping is at your discretion. There is an envelope in your cabin for this purpose that can be handed to reception at the end of your cruise, and this is shared between all members of the crew. Tips are accepted in Euro’s and the local and local currency notes should be given, as coins cannot be exchanged.

The maximum number of passengers on your cruise will be 40 passengers. If in the unlikely event the tour does not go ahead then you may be asked to change to a different date. A full refund will be made available to your should this alternative not be suitable.

There is no minimum number of travellers for this extension however the main tour passenger numbers will apply for the main part of the tour. If in the unlikely event there are less than the required number of people booked on your main tour date then you may be asked to change to a different date. A full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.

Airport transfers will be with an English-speaking driver, and you will have assistance on embarkation and disembarkation. On board the crew speak English as well as other languages and will give information and assistance to all international passengers. For your added reassurance your driver will give you a welcome letter on arrival, containing contact details and the emergency phone number of our local agent Perfecta Travel, should you need it. Your cruise and excursions are not exclusive to Mercury Holidays and will be shared with other travellers.

Please note that the tour director will not be present during the beach stay portion of your tour.

Your accommodation is selected for convenience, location, comfort, or character. Cruise accommodation is generally rated as a local 3 or 4 anchor vessels, to please note differences in facilities and quality do exist between the UK and Croatia. Modern steel-hull motor yachts measuring 30 to 40m in length offering upscale service and offer cabins, size ranging between 7-10 m2, featuring separate beds or queen-size bed and private bathroom facilities including a shower stall and a WC, all equipped with controllable air-conditioning. Please note: Luggage is stored under the cabin bed and lower deck cabins are only accessible by ladder style steps. Further amenities include a sun deck with deck chairs, a covered lounge area on the upper deck, a comfortable saloon where meals will be served and a bathing platform at the stern. WIFI is available in saloon, upper deck and at the bow. Rest assured that all accommodation used by Mercury Holidays is regularly inspected by our staff and partners to ensure that standards meet your needs.

Breakfast and lunch each day will be served in the restaurant on board the ship. Breakfast is continental buffet with hot items and lunch is a set three course meal with a vegetarian option. As there is a specialist chef on board, all dietary requirements and dislikes should be made known to our reservations staff at the time of booking. Two dinners are included and on other evenings you can discover the local delicacies in local restaurants each port has to offer. It is not recommended to drink the tap water, even in developed countries water may contain unfamiliar elements that can cause upset stomachs. In less developed countries water is not filtered in the same way.

Please contact Customer Experience for questions about other dietary requirements or allergy information

On your arrival in Split you will be met by a representative from our local agent, Perfecta Travel, holding a sign displaying: “Mercury Holidays”. The Mercury Holidays/ Perfecta Travel representative will show you to your transfer vehicle. Your national guide will be on hand 24 hours a day should you have any queries.

Embarkation Time: Between 12pm to 2pm (local time – dependant on time of flight)

Disembarkation Time: Up to 9am (local time)

If you need to contact your representative during your stay the details are:

Perfecta Travel: Contact Number: 00385 91 2660 018 Email Address: account@perfecta-travel.com

Emergency contact information: Please find below the emergency contact details for Perfecta Travel Contact in Croatia Telephone number Perfecta Travel 24 hour: Mobile: +385 91 266 3205