EUROPE | Venice, Korčula, Primošten, Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Hvar, Rovinj
Adriatic Expedition Cruise
Immerse yourself in the stories of the Adriatic, a coastal region at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe whose history has long been tied with the sea. On this epic expedition cruise, you’ll discover a land once ruled by the Greeks, Romans and Venetians—each of which imbued their own indelible mark on the food, architecture, wine and culture in the countries of Croatia and Montenegro, which you will visit on this adventure of a lifetime.
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- What steps is Adventures by Disney taking regarding health and safety?
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We've been working to develop health and safety measures after considering guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and international health authorities. Learn more.
End of content - Do I need vaccines to travel on this vacation?
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There are currently no vaccinations required to enter Italy, Croatia, Montenegro or Slovenia. The Centers for Disease Control recommends staying up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Check with the Centers for Disease Control website or your physician for the most up-to-date information.
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To book your vacation, please call our Reservation Center at (800) 543-0865 to speak to a Vacationista, or contact your travel agent. If you are outside the United States, please call (866) 983-7872 to speak to a Vacationista, or contact your travel agent.
End of content - When will I receive my Digital Adventure Handbook?
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You should receive your Digital Adventure Handbook approximately 90 days prior to your departure.
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ARRIVAL: You will fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Venice, Italy. Please be sure to arrive no later than 1:00 PM on Day 1.
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DEPARTURE: On the final day of the adventure, you will fly out of Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). You should depart no earlier than 12:00 PM on Day 8. If you will be staying for an additional post-night stay, you will be transferred to the Hilton Molino Stucky. - Are transfers included if I arrive or depart from different locations or at different times from the itinerary?
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No. Transfers are only included from the specified arrival/departure airports, hotels and docks:
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For arrivals via air carrier, you will transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to the PONANT embarkation dock. If you are staying for an additional pre-night stay, you will transfer from the airport to the Hilton Molino Stucky.
For departures, you will transfer from the ship to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). If you are staying for post-night stays, you will transfer from the ship to the Hilton Molino Stucky. - Can I extend my vacation beyond the Adventures by Disney itinerary?
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Yes, you may book 1 or 2 pre-nights and/or 1 post-night at the Hilton Molino Stucky.
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Pre-night packages include: meet & greet services at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), transfer to hotel, porterage, accommodations and breakfast. Pre-night packages include a transfer to the embarkation dock.
Post-night packages include: transfer to hotel, porterage, accommodations and daily breakfast, transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
To receive packages, pre- and post-night stays must be booked through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. in conjunction with an expedition cruise package and cannot be combined with any other offer. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865† for further information. - How will our group travel between destinations?
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On this adventure, your group will travel by motor coach and boat.
End of content - How strenuous are the activities?
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This is a very active journey that includes walking on uneven surfaces. Activities include swimming, snorkeling, biking, sea kayaking and hiking. Many of the activities are outdoors in the prevailing conditions, which may include insects and weather with intense sun, rain, heat and humidity. The full range of activities requires a moderate amount of stamina in order to get the most out of your vacation.
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For the safety of parent and child, and depending on various circumstances, passengers who are at an advanced stage of pregnancy (after 6 months) will not be allowed to board the ship. The ship does not have facilities for giving birth onboard. Please inform us immediately if you will be at such an advanced stage of pregnancy at any time during sailing. Adventures by Disney cannot be held responsible or liable for any complications relating to pregnancy at any stage.
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Children must be at least 5 years old at the time of travel on our Adriatic Expedition Cruise. The recommended age is 6 years old. This is based on several factors, such as flight time and jet lag, time zone differences in the destination, duration of the vacation, extended hours of daily activity programming, number of internal transports between experiences, potential for extreme temperatures, and amount of physical activity (e.g., snorkeling, walking on uneven surfaces, up and down stairs). Because each child is different, call a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865† to discuss whether this is the right trip for your kids.
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Typically, breakfast is served buffet style. Most lunches and dinners offer a limited-choice menu. Dinners and lunches usually including fish, meat, chicken and pasta or rice entrées; soup and vegetables; and desserts and fruit—along with a chance to try local specialties and fine French cuisine. While the menus have been planned to give you a taste of typical local cuisine, they are always balanced with limited American fare. Given the nature of group travel, we regret that á la carte menu choices are not available. Children-friendly choices are available at all meals. Menu items are subject to change due to the availability and seasonality of foods. If you have any questions or concerns about dining at any time during your vacation, your Adventure Guides will be happy to assist you.
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Unlimited wine, beer and house spirits are included and available throughout the cruise, including a fully stocked minibar. Some meals during the onshore excursions do not include alcohol. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages.
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Adventures by Disney will make a reasonable effort to accommodate some special dietary needs at no additional charge. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all special dietary needs requested. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865† in advance of your departure to advise us of your needs.
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Please note that this vacation includes activities that present certain challenges to Guests with special needs. Access to the PONANT Le Bougainville ship is by steep stairs. Guests must be able to individually ascend and descend steep stairs in order to participate in this trip. Neither Adventures by Disney nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist Guests onto transportation vehicles. It is strongly recommended that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and solely responsible for providing assistance. Contact your Vacationista at (800) 543-0865† to discuss your needs.
End of content - What if Adventures by Disney cancels the adventure prior to departure?
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We will make every reasonable effort to operate the vacations as advertised; however, we reserve the right to curtail or modify the itinerary, or to substitute activities, hotels, meals or transportation as we deem necessary. We further reserve the right to reduce the number of Adventure Guides to one, and to modify other services to accommodate a smaller group, if a minimum number of Guests is not reached. Similarly, we may marginally exceed the stated group maximum size if necessary to accommodate a family. Please also note that during certain holidays and peak periods, some activities may be disrupted or unavailable. None of these modifications or changes shall affect the land package price. We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time prior to its commencement for any reason, such as if there are too few Guests, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of the Guests would, in our opinion, be compromised, such as may result from unforeseen circumstances (acts of God) or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If we cancel your trip prior to its commencement because there are too few Guests: (i) we will attempt to re-book you on another departure of the same itinerary, subject to availability, and we will bear any reasonable airline re-booking charges; however, if we are unable to rebook you, we will issue a full refund of your land package price and Plan (unless you have filed a claim); and (ii) if you booked airfare through us, we will issue a full refund of your airfare; and (iii) if you did not book airfare through us, we will reimburse you for your reasonable out-of-pocket (subject to proof) airline cancellation charges or, in the case of bookings using frequent flier miles, a reasonable cancellation service fee, provided you have exercised best efforts to mitigate such charges/fees; and (iv) the aforesaid payments and/or rebooking by us shall constitute a full settlement.
End of content - Is travel insurance available?
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Yes, you can protect your vacation investment by adding the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan to your reservation.
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