Pearls of North Dalmatia went on sale on Monday (March 4), with its first sailing scheduled for April 18, 2020.

The line has exclusively chartered MS Swallow and the brand-new MS Lastavica, which will sail its inaugural season next year, to sail the new itinerary.

Each of the 18-cabin vessels feature en suites, a rooftop hot tub, sun deck, VIP saloon and swim platform.

The ships’ inside-outside restaurant, meanwhile, will allow guests to make the most of the Mediterranean climate along Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

Pearls of North Dalmatia is an eight-day itinerary taking in some of the country’s Unesco World Heritage-listed towns via excursions and tours.

Cruises can be extended with an additional four days in capital Zagreb or an eight-day Discover Croatia tour.

Emerald is marking the launch of the new itinerary and its latest Dalmatian Coast brochure with savings of up to £500pp on bookings made by March 31.

This means its eight-day Croatian cruises start from £1,959pp including return flights, seven nights’ cabin accommodation, meals, select drinks, shore excursions and onboard events and experiences.