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Antaris
Croatia- from US$ 168 / day
- 8.8 Fabulous
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Diamond
Croatia- from US$ 145 / day
- 8.9 Fabulous
- 24 Reviews
New Star
Croatia- from US$ 156 / day
- 9.5 Exceptional
- 7 Reviews
Aurora
Croatia- from US$ 125 / day
- 8.8 Fabulous
- 10 Reviews
Avangard
Croatia- from US$ 157 / day
- 9.3 Superb
- 6 Reviews
Infinity
Croatia- from US$ 169 / day
- 9.5 Exceptional
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Adventure Cruises in Mljet
Your Mljet Cruise opens the door to Croatia's greenest island and its resplendent Mediterranean vegetation. Guests flock to this Croatia Island Hopping hot spot for the beautiful beaches as well as the plentiful underwater life. Many consider Mljet to be the most beautiful island in Croatia. Additionally, Mljet is known for wine production, goat cheese, and olives as one might expect from any Mediterranean destination. Guests on cruises to Mljet, Croatia are free to visit two salt lakes, an ancient Benedictine monastery, and swimming spots. A bike is a great way to explore the landscape and there are many for rent on Mljet.
Mljet has long had a supporting role in history. It was discovered by Greco-Roman explorers who are the first known to make records citing Mljet. Ancient Greeks named the island "Melita" which means honey. Over the years, small linguistic changes lead to the island's Slavic name, Mljet.
Top things to do and see in Mljet
Adriatic cruises aren't complete without a trip to Mljet National Park to visit the famous salt lakes and see the lush island vegetation. The park itself borders Lake Veliko and Lake Malo Jezero (Large and Small Lake). The Lakes cover approximately 4 kilometers and surround a small island in the center, called islet Melita (Sveta Marija or Saint Mary Island).
Rent kayaks, bicycles, scooters or convertible cars to roam around the National Park or island on your own to make the most of this destination on your small luxury yacht cruise.
Mljet is one of the top places on the Dalmatian Coast to visit historical monasteries and churches. The monastery and church on St. Mary isle inside the Mljet park is a 12th century former Benedictine monastery, which was converted into a café/restaurant. You can easily reach the small island by boat to dine in ancient splendor.
Other restaurants, bars and cafes dot the island to provide a spot to take a meal, meet some other tourists, and enjoy the beautiful weather among friends. Croatia sailing cruises are an ideal way to take in the island of Mljet during an island hopping adventure.
Snorkeling in Mljet is some of the best in all of Croatia. The Mljet National Park is a popular snorkeling hotspot with Veliko Jezero (Big Lake), Rikavica and Odysseus Caves, all being beautiful places to interact with sponges, octopus, scorpionfish, crabs, and anemones. Additionally, you can see stony coral reefs. The water of the pebble-bottomed beaches and coves is extremely clear and clean. It's almost like peering through a window into a whole different world. Occasionally, dolphins are spotted around Mljet and our small luxury yachts, so keep your eyes peeled.
Top Tips for visiting Mljet Island on a cruise
Mljet is an easy place to visit and doesn’t require much special packing. There are a few tips to enjoying your visit to the fullest, however.
- Sunglasses for the Mediterranean sun.
- Comfortable walking shoes that you can hop on a bike with.
- A dry bag to carry your electronics from the yacht to shore.
- Clothing to layer for temperature and sun.
- Make sure to take your camera to the national park to capture St. Mary Island and the cathedral.
Best time to cruise Mljet
This guide will help you plan ahead for the best time to visit Mljet during your croatia small ship cruise. Mljet in May and June or September and October you're is known as “shoulder-season”. Every adventure and leisure activity is open and available but there are fewer people on vacation. Lovely weather, perfect swimming, hiking, mountain-biking, rafting, and sea kayaking are all in season.
By July and August, tourist activity picks up in Mljet. As the population soars, the heat does as well. Although this is a popular time to visit, you’ll work up a sweat a lot faster on your bike or hike. Conversely, the pebble beaches are extremely popular.
November to April is the off season, so it’s harder to find lodging in Mljet and many attractions shut down. The weather isn’t suited to outdoor activities since it is cold and unpredictable. If you want to get a true feel for the island’s culture and can find a space to say, nab the affordable airfare and visit in the winter.
Where do Mljet Island cruises depart from?
Croatia is an easy destination to get to. Depending where your Croatia small ship cruise departs, you can take an international flight to several area airports including Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Pula, Split, Opatija and Zadar.
Guests who depart from Split will arrive there to meet their guides who will escort them and their luggage to the harbor for departure. Other cruise itineraries will indicate a departure point which will help you choose the airport that is most convenient to arrive at. Additionally, several cruises in Croatia include a stop to Mljet, but may begin at Dubrovnik or another port.
Please contact our reservations team with any questions.
Mljet Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
- 32 Verified Reviews
- 6.8 Review score
- Paula M
Australia
Did own, hired bike and cycled lake which was good
Diving Mljet in July on the Agape Rose
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Peter B
New Zealand
We loved the boat ride on the lake to the monastery. Had a wonderful swim in the salty lake. Wine and olive oil tasting very good.
Diving Mljet in August on the Avangard
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Michael B
South Africa
The lakes were beautiful, lovely swim
Diving Mljet in August on the Black Swan
- 8.0 Very good
- David L
United Kingdom
Excellent the walk and the national park were great. Very pretty.
Diving Mljet in August on the President
- 7.6 Good
- Peter S
- United Kingdom
Lovely walk through national park and visit to St Maria island.
Diving Mljet in August on the Diamond
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael L
Canada
No tour, but lots of free time to explore and swim that day. Lovely and relaxed.
Diving Mljet in August on the My Way
- 8.0 Very good
- Elizabeth C
- United Kingdom
Enjoyed the trip to the monastery and the swim in the Lake.
Diving Mljet in August on the Diamond
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Rebeka H
Croatia
Mljet is the untouched nature where you can rest your soul!
Diving Mljet in August on the Diamond
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Martin H
- Canada
Quieter town with a swim in the lakes at the National Park, gave this island its own memories from the other islands
Diving Mljet in August on the Diamond
- 8.4 Very good
- LAWRENCE L
United States
We enjoyed swimming and kayaking in the lake.
Diving Mljet in July on the Diamond
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Nigel H
- South Africa
Excellent and the national park was great with the abbey excusion
Diving Mljet in July on the Diamond
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Kevin S
- United Kingdom
The walk in the National Park and the short trip by boat again was very enjoyable and interesting. The evening trip by bus to the village of Kuna for a traditional meal was superb and the family were lovely. It was also good seeing all their donkeys.
Diving Mljet in July on the Aquamarin
- 9.2 Superb
- Tammy C
Mexico
Very nice and well organized
Diving Mljet in July on the Maritimo
- 9.2 Superb
- Philip V
- South Africa
Fantastic. We did a cycle tour around the lake and visited the monastery.
Diving Mljet in July on the Fantazija
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Joe Marie J
- Australia
one of the best experiences I had, swimming in the salt water lakes, and had a chance to come back the next day, with advise from Tatiana, our cruise ship guide/manager, had my National Park validated and came back next day early for another swim, the lake seemed like it was just me, all to myself which was surreal.
Diving Mljet in July on the Markan
- 8.4 Very good
- Darryl M
- Australia
The small & big lakes were amazing. From being a turquoise in the morning to and brilliant blue in the afternoon. A must see for all!
Diving Mljet in June on the San Antonio
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Paul R
- United Kingdom
Cycling the lakes and swimming in under the bridges was a once in a lifetime experience
Diving Mljet in July on the New Star
- 9.2 Superb
- Peter M
- United Kingdom
The national park was beautiful and the monastery was peaceful. We unfortunately had a run in with the port authority re accessibility.
Diving Mljet in July on the New Star
- 8.4 Very good
- Tim M
- Canada
Beautiful natural surroundings...walked around the lake which took about 2 hours, and nice swim in a salt lake.
Diving Mljet in July on the My Way
- 8.4 Very good
- Nicky B
- South Africa
Loved the time here. Hired bikes and cycled around the lakes, small boat to monastery, swam where 2 lakes join and enjoyed been taken by the current
Diving Mljet in June on the Diamond
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Ciro B
- Australia
Did the bike ride around the national park. Great town.
Diving Mljet in June on the Markan
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Linda L
- United States
Bike around lake and visited church
Diving Mljet in May on the Dream
- 9.2 Superb
- Rodrigo B
Peru
nice park you can swim on lake
Diving Mljet in June on the Aquamarin
- 8.4 Very good
- Diane V
- United Kingdom
Delightful, peaceful and most enjoyable
Diving Mljet in May on the Admiral
- 8.4 Very good
- Etienne V
- South Africa
Good information given by guide on board. Made the best of the day and enjoyed what the park had to offer.
Diving Mljet in May on the Dream
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Elize A
Netherlands
Good. All the islands are beautiful.
Diving Mljet in May on the New Star
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Timothy L
- United States
Love the National Park, peaceful
Diving Mljet in May on the Avangard
