In the swim with APT in Croatia

THE sun was shining, a gentle breeze was blowing and the sparkling Adriatic Sea was beckoning.

That’s all it took for the captain of APT’s new Queen

Eleganza to cruise to a secluded cove today and drop the anchor for those on board to enjoy a delightful after-breakfast swim.

The crew of the 18-cabin vessel, undertaking the Croatian Island Discovery itinerary, quickly blew up the pool toys and then everyone was over the side, frolicking in the azure ocean for several hours.

The ship’s owner, Marko Mandic, also treated guests to a spin in his Zodiac, taking them speeding off to view some of the local ruins and explain the simple life of the Croatian fishermen - from whom he occasionally purchases the daily catch to feed those on board.

Mandic has a long term partnership with APT and Noble Caledonia which underpins the small-ship APT Croatian cruising product for years to come.

Guests pictured above in the water behind the ship include: Louise and Brett Dann, Hunter Travel Group; Stan and Sharon Scott, Helloworld Travel; Christian Hunter, Travellers Choice; Nick and Tracey Lucock, Flight Centre; Greg Thorn, ICE Vacations; Michelle Mickan, Phil Hoffmann Travel; and Susan Haberle & Mladen Vukic, APT.

Inset is the enthusiastic Greg Thorn from ICE Vacations enjoying a ride after he finally managed to tame his unicorn.