Hvar Island is hugely popular as a ‘party island,’ but Croatia is cracking down on noise and unsuitable clothing.

Croatia has steadily ... at a different port for some afternoon exploring. You’ll see more islands on this cruise than with other itineraries, stopping at Bol, Vis, Hvar, Korcula, Jesla, Milna ...

Sara Macefield was a guest of Cruise Croatia, which offers one-week sailings between Dubrovnik and Split, including stops at Vis, Hvar, Trogir and Korcula (020 8004 2345; cruisecroatia.com).

the party hub of Hvar and the beaches of Makarska? Stopping off to explore the sprawling Roman palace of Split and the iconic City Walls of Dubrovnik? We think not. And to cruise Croatia ...