Dive trip with Summer - 7 nights

Boat

Completed in July 2019, M/S Summer is a 42.40-metre steel Croatian small cruise ship with an 8-metre beam. Her twin 345 hp engines produce a published cruising speed of 8 knots and a 9-knot maximum. Three generators support hotel services; fuel and fresh-water capacities are listed at 10,000 and 55,000 litres. The technical sheet records 18 cabins and six crew, although operational staffing can differ by sailing.

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.

Summer's upper-deck restaurant and salon combine panoramic windows, an air-conditioned dining area, bar, lounge, television, Wi-Fi and an audio system. A covered terrace extends the social space outdoors. Sun loungers, partial shade and a rooftop Jacuzzi occupy the high deck, while the stern platform, two ladders, two showers and public toilets are ready for planned swimming sessions.

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 18 ensuite guest cabins are placed on standard and main decks, with the crew housed separately. All rooms have independent air-conditioning and fresh-air ventilation. Standard cabins use two portholes; main-deck rooms have a larger cabin window plus a bathroom porthole. Double, twin and selected triple arrangements appear in the official gallery, but the confirmed bed layout must come from the booked cabin number.

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 Summer 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 confirmed cabin category
• English-speaking cruise manager and the published crew complement
• Daily buffet breakfast, six three-course lunches, welcome dinner and Captain's Dinner
• Complimentary fresh fruit and a drinking-water dispenser; tea/coffee is included only where the final confirmation states it
• Guided English-language tours named in the final itinerary, with wireless headsets
• Mljet National Park and Biševo Blue Cave admission on the published 2026 program; cave admission is refunded when waves close it
• Daily cabin cleaning, bath-towel changes every second day, midweek linen change and a beach towel
• Wi-Fi, public decks, rooftop Jacuzzi and scheduled swim stops when conditions allow

Published as excluded or payable separately:

• Port and tourist taxes: the published 2026 amount is €50 per person per week, payable onboard in cash
• Optional Vis Island tour and, northbound, optional Ston excursion
• Private transfers unless a specific scheduled port connection is stated
• Flights, hotels, travel insurance and visas
• Most dinners, bar purchases and drinks outside the listed water or tea/coffee service
• Gratuities; the FAQ suggests 5–7% of fare for crew and 2–3% for the cruise manager
• Laundry, scuba diving, dive equipment, guided snorkelling and independent excursions
• Solo-use supplements, cabin upgrades and personal purchases

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