Sponsored By

Cruise Croatia to launch new ship in 2025

Cruise Croatia is partnering with Croatia's Radež ship yard in Korcula for the construction of Aretis, a new 36-guest small luxury cruise ship debuting next spring.

Mary Bond, Editor in Chief

October 22, 2024

1 Min Read
Render image of front deck on Aretis debuting in 2025PHOTO: Cruise Croatia

Cruise Croatia contributed 20% investment in the newbuild, allowing exclusive use of Aretis through 2025, 2026 and 2027.

36-passenger capacity

The ship will feature 18 en-suite cabins measuring up to 160 sq ft. A restaurant and bar area will be on the upper deck, while the outside of the ship will have a sundeck and covered outdoor lounge area with sofas, sun loungers and a jacuzzi.

Dubrovnik and Split homeports

Aretis will sail 19 seven-night departures from Dubrovnik to Split, and vice versa, from June 7 to October 11, offering swim stops and be equipped with stand-up paddle boards, a sea kayak, floaties, goggles, snorkels and fins in various sizes. Complimentary Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and filtered water will be available.

For 2026, a full summer season is planned offering 24 departures.

Small-ship cruising

Graham Carter, CCO Cruise Croatia, said: 'Demand for luxury small-ship cruising is growing, as guests seek out holidays with a difference, exploring destinations that larger vessels simply cannot visit. Aretis will offer a luxurious and intimate cruise experience.'

Cruise Croatia, established in 2019, specialises in small ship seven-night cruises navigating the Dalmatian coast on departures from May to October annually.

Read more about:

Mediterranean

About the Author

Mary Bond

Editor in Chief

Mary Bond is Group Director, Seatrade Cruise a division within Informa Markets and responsible for the Seatrade portfolio of global cruise events, print and online cruise publishing.

Mary is also the publisher and editor-in-chief of Seatrade Cruise News and Seatrade Cruise Review magazine.

Mary has worked in the shipping industry for 39 years, first for Lloyd’s Register of Shipping before joining Seatrade’s editorial team in 1985.

The latest cruise news, analysis and more straight to your inbox
Get the free newsletter read by industry experts

You May Also Like