Adriatic & Dalmatian – Ravenna, Split & Dubrovnik

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Ravenna on May 18, 2026 visits Trieste, Split, Dubrovnik, Sarande, Salerno 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 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Italy, Croatia and Albania. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Dubrovnik stands out. It's The pearl of the Adriatic. 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 May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All in all, it's a solid trip.