October 10, 2026 — Greek small-ship line Variety Cruises will start a seven-night “Croatia Island-Hopping & Montenegro” cruise in April 2027. The 34-guest yacht Callisto will sail weekly round trips from Dubrovnik, with fares from $2,190 per person.
The itinerary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ship | Callisto, 34 guests |
| Start | April 2027; exact departure dates TBA |
| Length | Seven nights, weekly |
| Embark and disembark | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
| Calls | Vis, Lastovo and Mljet in Croatia; the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro |
| Fare | From $2,190 per person |
What the fare covers
- Four guided excursions: Dubrovnik Old Town, Mljet National Park, Hvar and Kotor
- 14 meals, with wine, beer or soft drinks at lunch and dinner
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming from the ship, plus kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling gear
- Wine tastings and cooking or cocktail demonstrations
Chief executive Filippos Venetopoulos said the waters “have inspired human curiosity for thousands of years.”
What it means for airline travelers
- A round trip from Dubrovnik (DBV) means one airport for both directions.
- Dubrovnik’s flights are heavily seasonal. In April and October there are fewer nonstop options, so standby travelers should plan a connection through a European hub and arrive a day early.
- In July and August, flights into Dubrovnik run full. Shoulder-season departures are the safer choice for non-rev travel.
- With only 34 guests, there is no room to board late. If you miss the departure, catching up at a small island is difficult.
- Fourteen meals over seven nights means some lunches or dinners ashore at your own cost. Budget for them.
- Travel-industry or interline rates: TBA. Ask Variety or your interline agency.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News — Variety Cruises Debuting Adriatic Island-Hopping Itinerary in 2027
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