About Sibenik
Though it has a lovely medieval center, the small city of Sibenik (pronounced shibenik) is used primarily by cruise lines as a drop-off point for cruisers headed to Krka National Park or other small towns in Croatia. The port is typically found on Dalmatian Coast and Adriatic Sea itineraries. The oldest city in Croatia (actually built by the Croatians as opposed to Greeks or Romans), Sibenik was fortified over the centuries to protect its inhabitants from the Ottoman Empire and many of its medieval fortifications survive to this day, including towers and fortresses. One of the fortresses, the St. Nicholas Fortress, is a UNESCO World Heritage site (but not easily visited), as is the city's medieval cathedral.
But Sibenik also holds a place in modern history. Located not far from where Nikola Tesla was born, the first hydroelectric power plant designed on his theory of alternating current (AC) was located at the nearby waterfalls in Krka National Park, and the city was the first in the world to be lit by street lights powered by AC. (You can see the remains of the original hydroelectric plant during a visit to the national park.)
Sibenik was also marked by more recent history, as a target of the Serbians during the unrest of the 1990s (called the "Homeland War" by people in the region). Parts of the Cathedral of St. James were destroyed by bombings during this period, but it has since been restored; guides will talk about the war if you ask.
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Day 1: Venice
Day 3: Zadar
Day 4: Split
Day 5: Dubrovnik
Day 6: Kotor
Day 7: Korcula
Day 8: Hvar
Day 9: Sibenik
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Day 1Venice
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Day 2Opatija
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Day 3Zadar
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Day 4Split
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Day 5Dubrovnik
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Day 6Kotor
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Day 7Korcula
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Day 8Hvar
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Day 9Sibenik
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Day 10Venice
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Day 11Venice
Ship DetailsAzamara Quest - Azamara
Pros
Destination-focused itineraries; friendly and fun onboard vibe
Cons
Standard cabins are small with tiny bathrooms, despite a high price tag
Bottom Line
Destination-immersive, upscale cruising, with not a lot of nickel and diming
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Day 1: Rome
Day 2: Naples
Day 3: Taormina
Day 5: Bari
Day 6: Sibenik
Day 7: Venice
Day 10: Split
Day 11: Dubrovnik
Day 12: Kotor
Day 13: Corfu
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Ship DetailsViking Sky - Viking Ocean Cruises
Pros
Inclusive ship that visits unique destinations
Cons
Ship lacks big-ticket nightly entertainment
Bottom Line
A beautiful ship that offers exceptional dining and spacious cabins
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Day 1: Athens
Day 2: Santorini
Day 4: Kusadasi
Day 5: Cesme
Day 7: Istanbul
Day 10: Skiathos
Day 11: Syros
Day 14: Monemvasia, Greece
Day 15: Katakolon
Day 17: Brindisi
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Day 1Athens (Piraeus)
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Day 2Santorini
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Day 3Kos
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Day 4Kusadasi
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Day 5Cesme
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Day 6Cruising
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Day 7Istanbul
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Day 8Istanbul
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Day 9Lemnos
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Day 10Skiathos
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Day 11Syros
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Day 12Spetsai
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Day 13Athens (Piraeus)
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Day 14Monemvasia, Greece
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Day 15Katakolon (Olympia)
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Day 16Parga
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Day 17Brindisi
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Day 18Dubrovnik
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Day 19Zadar
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Day 20Venice
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Day 21Sibenik
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Day 22Cruising
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Day 22Kotor
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Day 23Corfu
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Day 24Zakinthos
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Day 25Nafplion
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Day 26Milos
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Day 27Athens (Piraeus)
Ship DetailsSeabourn Ovation - Seabourn Cruise Line
Pros
Cruise fare includes nearly everything -- even unlimited caviar
Cons
Doesn't quite match the service levels of Seabourn's smaller ships
Bottom Line
Beautiful, yacht-like ship with top-notch service and dining
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Day 1: Venice
Day 2: Sibenik
Day 3: Kotor
Day 4: Corfu
Day 6: Nafplion
Day 7: Milos
Day 8: Athens
Day 9: Mykonos
Day 11: Kusadasi
Day 13: Antalya
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Day 1Venice
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Day 2Sibenik
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 3Kotor
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Day 4Corfu
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Day 5Zakinthos
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Day 6Nafplion
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Day 7Milos
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Day 8Athens (Piraeus)
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Day 9Mykonos
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Day 10Symi
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Day 11Kusadasi
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Day 12Cruising
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Day 13Antalya
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Day 14Limassol
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Day 15Haifa (Tel Aviv)
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Day 16Jerusalem (Ashdod)
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18Rhodes
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Day 19Bodrum
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Day 20Cesme
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Day 21Patmos
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Day 22Athens (Piraeus)
Ship DetailsSeabourn Ovation - Seabourn Cruise Line
Pros
Cruise fare includes nearly everything -- even unlimited caviar
Cons
Doesn't quite match the service levels of Seabourn's smaller ships
Bottom Line
Beautiful, yacht-like ship with top-notch service and dining
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Day 1Rome (Civitavecchia)
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Day 2Naples
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Day 3Taormina (Messina)
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Day 4Crotone
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Day 5Bari
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Day 6Sibenik
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Day 7Venice
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Day 8Venice
Ship DetailsViking Sky - Viking Ocean Cruises
Pros
Inclusive ship that visits unique destinations
Cons
Ship lacks big-ticket nightly entertainment
Bottom Line
A beautiful ship that offers exceptional dining and spacious cabins
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Day 1: Barcelona
Day 2: Monaco
Day 4: Florence
Day 5: Rome
Day 6: Sorrento
Day 7: Positano
Day 9: Kotor
Day 10: Sibenik
Day 11: Koper
Day 12: Venice
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Ship DetailsAzamara Quest - Azamara
Pros
Destination-focused itineraries; friendly and fun onboard vibe
Cons
Standard cabins are small with tiny bathrooms, despite a high price tag
Bottom Line
Destination-immersive, upscale cruising, with not a lot of nickel and diming
ReviewsAzamara Quest Reviews
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler Service
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
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