From the moment we set sail from Venice on Windstar Cruises' Star Legend (past an unforgettable view of the city as we made our way down the Grand Canal), we knew there would be many more such stirring moments on this incredible journey.

That moment came when our ship docked in the harbor of the island of Hvar, Croatia. We had a mere 8 hours to discover this historic island, which dates back to the 4th century BC., but within those hours, we managed to fall completely in love with the island of Hvar. I hope our photos reflect this love affair with this magical isle.

Check out our experiences there on our HVAR PHOTO GALLERY on USAToday/10Best.com.