Adriatic Sea cruises

Adriatic Sea Loop via Split & Zadar (Best Balance)

⚓ Valletta · Split · Zadar · Dubrovnik

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Malta and Croatia.

☾7 nights Valletta Adriatic Sea 4 ports 3 sea days

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $193/night. with most departures landing in the $174-$222/night band. across 5 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$193/night

$1,350 total

Normal range

$174-$222/night

$1,215-$1,553 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$899 total

Comparison set

5 sailings

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September 2026
Priciest
Median price/night
$193
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
Typical value
1 priced departures tracked
April 2027
Median price/night
$174
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
13% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
September 2027
Median price/night
$193
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
Typical value
1 priced departures tracked
April 2028
Cheapest
Median price/night
$154
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
Typical value
1 priced departures tracked
September 2028
Median price/night
$174
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
10% below itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked

Route overview

How this route is built

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7 nights · 4 port calls · 3 sea days · 2 countries

4 port calls across Malta, Croatia · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Valletta

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Valletta

    Malta · Western Mediterranean

  3. 3

    Split

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  4. 4

    Zadar

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  5. 5

    Dubrovnik

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  6. 6

    Disembark in Valletta

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?

It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.

Are these sailings all the same route?

They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.

How should I choose between two similar sailings?

Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.