Cruise · 10 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Scenic Gems of Croatia with the Bay of Kotor
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral spends ten days visiting the Dalmatian coast and the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, from Malta through Italy, Slovenia, Montenegro and Greece. A smaller ship that slips into harbours large vessels avoid.
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Departs
- 19 Oct 2026
- Sails from
- Valletta
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,499
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Cruising the fjord-like Bay of Kotor in Montenegro
Visiting Diocletian’s Palace and markets in Split
Walled old town of KotorWith baroque architecture
Harbours and history of Corfu (Kerkira) and Heraklion
Mediterranean Adriatic coastports from Valletta to Dubrovnik
About the trip
The Balmoral sets off from Valletta, Malta, to Brindisi on Italy’s Adriatic coast before making for Split in Croatia, a city known for Diocletian’s immense Roman palace and lively markets. From there, the ship calls at Koper in Slovenia, a port with Venetian Gothic architecture and a slower pace.
Montenegro brings the Bay of Kotor, a fjord-length inlet with sheer mountains dropping into calm waters. Balmoral will cruise this unusual landscape and tie up in the walled town of Kotor, where narrow streets and baroque buildings offer a stark contrast to the natural scenery. The route then returns to Croatia for a visit to Dubrovnik, its marble streets and city walls repaired since the war.
On the final leg, the ship crosses the Ionian Sea to Greek islands Kerkira (Corfu) and Heraklion on Crete. Both have lively harbours and historical sites, with Heraklion’s bustling waterfront a reminder that this leg of the cruise ends as it began, in a Mediterranean ambience. The smaller size of Balmoral helps bring the coast closer, avoiding large-ship crowds.
- 1 Valletta
- 2 Brindisi
- 3 Split
- 4 Koper
- 5 Kotor
- 6 Dubrovnik
- 7 Corfu (Kerkira)
- 8 Heraklion
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Valletta, Malta
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Brindisi, Italy
Day 4
Split, Croatia
Day 5
Koper, Slovenia
Day 6
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
Scenic cruising
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Valletta
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Scenic Gems of Croatia with the Bay of Kotor?
- Scenic Gems of Croatia with the Bay of Kotor is a 10 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Scenic Gems of Croatia with the Bay of Kotor depart from?
- Scenic Gems of Croatia with the Bay of Kotor departs from Valletta.
- Who operates Scenic Gems of Croatia with the Bay of Kotor?
- Scenic Gems of Croatia with the Bay of Kotor is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Scenic Gems of Croatia with the Bay of Kotor cost?
- Prices for Scenic Gems of Croatia with the Bay of Kotor start from £1,499, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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