grand voyage perfection Dubrovnik
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bookings are “keeping pace”, according to the line, as demand for Croatian small-ship cruises remains high.
COOKED WITH LOVE Back on board APT Travelmarvel’s yacht Princess Eleganza, we sit down to a buffet lunch. Two Croatian ladies run the kitchen, preparing fresh Mediterranean food with love and attention – one evening out on deck they cook the traditional pork dish kotlovina, which we
GHYRXUbZLWK ILQH ORFDO ZLQH The itinerary offers a half-board
arrangement, with breakfast and either lunches or dinners on the ship – a bonus for independent travellers looking to enjoy leisurely meals DVKRUH bZKLOH PDNLQJ WKH PRVW of the ship staying in most ports until the early hours. The 36-guest Princess Eleganza
was built in 2015 and the public areas, restaurant and exterior underwent a makeover last year. The atmosphere
on board is relaxed and convivial, helped along by bubbly cruise director Cheri, a powerhouse of energy and knowledge. And my cosy en suite cabin does not feel cramped, despite it featuring just two small portholes. There’s plenty of storage for a week and the bathroom feels surprisingly spacious; it’s bigger than some of those on the mega cruise ships I’ve been on. Plus, docking is usually in a prime
position, although most days you’ll moor alongside similar-sized yachts
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