Dive trip with Mama Marija 2 - 7 nights

Boat

Built for the 2021 season, M/S Mama Marija II is a 49.90-metre steel Croatian yacht-style cruise ship with an 8.80-metre beam. Her published specification lists two 560 hp engines, three generators and a cruising speed of 10 knots. The cabin plan totals 19 passenger cabins plus a separate crew allocation; the current 2026 program lists eight crew members and an English-speaking cruise manager.

The vessel's scale is suited to Croatia's island harbours, narrow approaches and sheltered coves. Days combine coastal navigation with meals, swimming and guided heritage visits; nights are generally spent alongside, so guests can dine independently and explore historic centres on foot. Safety equipment published by the operator includes video surveillance, navigation systems, smoke and fire detection, life rafts, life jackets and an onboard announcement system.

A panoramic upper-deck restaurant, bar and lounge form the indoor social centre, connected to a covered terrace. The expansive 350 m² sun deck includes shade, loungers and an elevated Jacuzzi. At water level, the broad stern platform, ladders and rinse showers are designed for supervised swim stops. This is the fleet's more inclusive cruise tier, but its polished leisure facilities should not be mistaken for dive infrastructure.

Food service follows a small-ship rhythm: buffet breakfast every day, six three-course lunches, a welcome dinner and a Captain's Dinner on the standard weekly program. Menus mix Mediterranean, international and Croatian cooking. Dietary requirements should be declared before travel; the galley can make reasonable arrangements but cannot promise a completely allergen-free environment.

Cabin

The 19 guest cabins comprise eleven main-deck rooms with windows and eight standard-deck rooms with two portholes. Double beds measure about 160 × 200 cm and singles about 80 × 200 cm; some cabins can accept an extra bed. Cabin No. 19 is sold as a 17 m² main-deck VIP category. Every room is ensuite, individually air-conditioned and equipped with independent ventilation.

Published in-room equipment includes satellite LCD television, radio, safe, work surface, chair, mirror, bedside lights, hair dryer, 220 V outlets, wardrobe and under-bed luggage space. Each cabin also carries a life jacket and connects to the fire-alarm and cruise-manager announcement systems.

Daily cleaning is included. Bath towels are normally changed every second day and bed linen in the middle of the week. There is no passenger laundry service. Cabin size, stair access, window type, third-bed availability and solo-use supplement vary by category; confirm the exact room rather than relying on a generic photograph.

Diving and Water Activities

M/S Mama Marija II is not a scuba-diving liveaboard. The operator does not advertise cylinders, compressors, a dive deck, equipment storage, dive guides, certification checks or organised dives. Scuba diving, rental equipment and dive insurance are therefore not included.

A certified guest who wants to dive would need to use an independent licensed shore centre during a sufficiently long port call. Transport, equipment and payment would be separate. Because weather, harbour congestion and the captain can change timing, no dive should be booked until Ambassador Travel confirms in writing that it fits the ship's schedule. The vessel will not wait for an unauthorised shore activity.

Guided snorkelling and loan equipment are not published inclusions either. Guests wishing to bring a mask and snorkel should ask about storage and local rules. The ship's tender is controlled by the crew and is not a general-purpose passenger boat.

The included marine activity is recreational swimming, when conditions permit. The captain selects safe bays and controls access from the stern platform and ladders. Deck showers allow guests to rinse afterward. Jumping overboard during navigation is prohibited. The Biševo Blue Cave visit uses a local excursion boat and is sightseeing—not cave diving or free swimming; entry can be cancelled by waves.

Other Information

The following separation reflects the operator's published 2026 vessel itineraries and general conditions. The confirmation for the selected sailing remains authoritative.

Published as included:

• Seven nights in the selected cabin category
• English-speaking cruise manager and eight crew members on the 2026 listing
• Welcome reception and dinner, daily buffet breakfast, six three-course lunches and Captain's Dinner with live music
• Daily fruit, all-day tea/coffee machine and drinking-water dispenser
• Guided city tours of Trogir, Split, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik as scheduled, plus wireless headsets
• Mljet National Park and Biševo Blue Cave admission; the cave ticket is refunded if sea conditions close it
• Daily cleaning, towels every second day, midweek linen change and one beach towel
• Wi-Fi, CCTV, rooftop Jacuzzi, public decks and credit-card facilities

Published as excluded or payable separately:

• Port and tourist taxes: €50 per person per week on the 2026 page, payable onboard in cash
• Optional Vis Island tour and optional Ston excursion
• Private airport or hotel transfers unless specifically added; the route's scheduled common transfer is not an airport transfer
• Flights, accommodation outside the cruise, insurance and visas
• Most dinners ashore, bar purchases and unlisted drinks
• Gratuities; the FAQ suggests separate percentages for crew and cruise manager
• Laundry service, scuba diving, dive equipment and organised snorkelling
• Solo supplements, VIP upgrade, personal spending and unlisted admissions

Practical booking notes:

• Published season: mainly April to October; weekly cruises normally depart on Saturday
• Duration: eight days/seven nights, one way rather than a return to the embarkation port
• Cabins: normally ready from 14:00; late arrival must be reported in advance
• Language: English is the official onboard and guiding language
• Wi-Fi: cellular and therefore variable between islands; not suitable for guaranteed streaming or remote work
• Food and drink: outside supplies are generally prohibited except authorised medical, infant or special-diet items
• Health: no onboard doctor or medical centre; travel and medical insurance are strongly recommended
• Accessibility: no adapted cabins; published terms say wheelchairs cannot embark and strollers are unsuitable
• Changes: route, port and even assigned vessel may change for weather, safety, port works or charter conditions