10-Day ~ Italy and Croatia Knitting Cruise (Sep 2027)
Holland America Line
Italy and Croatia
Start Date:
September 11, 2027
End Date:
September 21, 2027
Italy and Croatia ~ Itinerary
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Arrival Date:
September 11, 2027
Departure Date: September 11, 2027
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Head straight for the many treasures of Rome and the Vatican: St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and more.
Naples, Italy
Arrival Date:
September 12, 2027
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: September 12, 2027
Departure Time:
06:00 PM
The boisterous birthplace of marinara boasts churches, palazzi and museums galore. Nearby is Pompeii where meticulous excavation has bared the soul of a city frozen in time since AD 79.
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Arrival Date:
September 13, 2027
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: September 13, 2027
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Palermo, the vibrant capital of Sicily, is a feast for the senses - a layered mix of Arab-Norman palaces, Baroque churches, bustling street markets and some of the best street food in Italy, all a short walk or shuttle from the ship.
Taormina (Messina), Italy
Arrival Date:
September 14, 2027
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: September 14, 2027
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Taormina is a cliff-top town 689 feet above the Mediterranean Sea overlooking a beautiful coastline dotted with picturesque bays. Taormina has so much to offer it is easily the best place to spend your limited time while visiting Sicily. This colorful port gives visitors a taste of the island’s vasty history, inspirational art, stunning beaches and nature in the raw. With Taormina's location nestled between the sea and Mount Etna this town has retained a very medieval vibe over the centuries.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
September 15, 2027
Departure Date: September 15, 2027
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Kerkira, Corfu, Greece
Arrival Date:
September 16, 2027
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: September 16, 2027
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Corfu, known locally as "Kerkyra" or "Kerkira", is Greece's most scenic island. Part of the Ionian chain off Greece, Corfu is a place where visitors can easily lose themselves in the dramatic seascapes. Corfu is the best place to visit because it packs a big punch.
Kotor, Montenegro
Arrival Date:
September 17, 2027
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: September 17, 2027
Departure Time:
11:00 PM
Kotor, located in one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays, was first settled during the days of ancient Rome as a trade center. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed World Natural and Historical Heritage Site and a popular stop on Eastern Mediterranean cruises.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Arrival Date:
September 18, 2027
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: September 18, 2027
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Dubrovnik is a walled city, with a Venice feel but without the canals. Dubrovnik is being rebuilt, it was almost destroyed during the Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian War.
Split, Croatia
Arrival Date:
September 19, 2027
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: September 19, 2027
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Split is the lively heart of Croatia's Dalmatian coast, a sun-drenched city built around a Roman emperor's palace. Its UNESCO-listed old town, waterfront promenade and nearby islands make it one of the Adriatic's most rewarding ports - and it's all a short walk from the ship.
Day at Sea
Arrival Date:
September 20, 2027
Departure Date: September 20, 2027
Explore the ship and enjoy taking our various classes.
Trieste (Venice), Italy
Arrival Date:
September 21, 2027
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: September 21, 2027
Trieste is an elegant Habsburg-era seaport at the northeastern tip of Italy, where Italian, Central European and Slavic cultures meet. With a grand seafront square, historic coffee houses and a fairy-tale clifftop castle, it is also the modern cruise gateway to Venice.