Adriatic Coast – Split & Dubrovnik
About this cruise
Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night sailing from Trieste on August 10, 2026 visits Koper, Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Naples and Civitavecchia (Rome). You wind up in Civitavecchia (Rome), so it's worth planning a night or two there. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Koper stands out. It's Slovenia's tiny Adriatic gem. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Brilliance Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.