Rustic Harbor Charms – Dubrovnik, Kotor & Split

About this cruise

This one leaves Trieste on August 16, 2026 and spends 7 nights visiting Bari, Dubrovnik, Kotor and Split at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Italy, Croatia and Montenegro, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 12 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Mein Schiff 4 keeps you well fed. 11 places to eat, with 8 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. You start in Trieste and come back with stories from Italy, Croatia and Montenegro.