Croatia's Kvarner bay 8-day Bike & Boat Tour

Guarded by the towering Velebit mountain range in the east and hugged by the Istria Peninsula in the northwest lie the Kvarner bay islands. Quiet coves of crystal clear water surround the dramatic landscapes of the Kvarner bay islands; green hills and rocky moon landscapes give way to small harbour towns rich in history and culture. Discover the charm of the Adriatic Sea for yourself by bike and boat on board a romantic motor yacht.

Accommodation:

At 31 x 6 m, the ship is a sleek wooden motor yacht rebuilt as an island hopping passenger ship in 2006. There are 14 friendly guest cabins each with a private shower and WC. The spacious and tastefully furnished salon with its wooden tables and upholstered benches provides a welcoming atmosphere. The large sundeck and the two shaded decks at the stern are furnished with sun mats and comfortable lounge furniture. Perfect to unwind for a relaxing cruise.

Tour Character: Level 4

Cycling tours through hilly to mountainous terrain with some steeper ascents of up to approximately 400 meters. Requires confident riding on winding descents, uneven asphalt, and occasionally gravel paths. Suitable for experienced cyclists accustomed to longer daily stages. The roads are mostly paved and experience little traffic outside of the holiday season. On the island of Krk, a short section runs over unpaved gravel and forest paths. On the island of Lošinj, the tour follows a narrow seaside promenade where especially cautious and controlled riding is required. Traffic can be expected in and around coastal towns. Some sections on the islands of Cres and Krk also have slightly higher traffic.

Safe cycling skills and familiarity with road traffic are prerequisites for taking part in our tours. All tours, including the elevation gains, can be mastered more easily with electronic assistance. Anyone renting an e-bike should already have experience and be confident in handling e-bikes, as these bikes are significantly heavier and faster than conventional bikes.

Children:

We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.20 m (4 ft.). In Croatia there is a helmet duty for all children up to age 16.

Catering:

The on-board chef is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one or two warm meals a day. The catering consists of 2 x full board and 5 x half board. Catering starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day. 

Language:

This tour is conducted bilingually, in English and German.

Included in the Bike and Boat Tour:

• 8-day trip on a motorized yacht with crew
• 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet
• 2 x full board and 5 x half board
• Guided cycling tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
• Overview-maps for the daily cycling tours (on board)
• Bed linen and towels; cabin cleaning daily; fresh towels at mid-week
• English speaking tour guide
• Helmet (reservation required)

Not included in the tour:

• 2026 Fuel Price Surcharge - Please note, there may be a surcharge of 20-50 EUR per person/per week. To be paid on board.  
• Journey to Omišalj/ Krk Island
• Water flat rate and tourist taxes: 80 EUR or 40 EUR for children up to age 16 (to be paid to the captain)
• Drinks on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
• Meals ashore
• Tips for crew and tour guides
• Bike insurance (14-28 EUR)
• Bike rental
• SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person

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If you would like to rent a Hybrid bike (80 EUR) or E-bike (252 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected] 

(2027 PRICES) If you would like to rent a Hybrid bike (120 EUR) or E-bike (273 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

Notes:

• Price for a cabin above deck: 1429 EUR (on request, reservation required)
• Single prices are quoted for Twin cabin below deck. If none are available, a double bed above deck may be offered for a surcharge
• Helmets are required. Advised to BYO or limited are available upon request.
• Special dietary requests (lactose free / gluten free / vegan), surcharge: 70 euro (must be communicated in advance, payment on board)
• With three persons sharing a cabin, we allow a 200 EUR p.p discount on the basic tour price (not combinable with other discounts).
• Children up to age 16 receive a discount of 200 EUR on the basic tour price (not combinable with other offers)
• On some dates, hybrid and MTB tours will be operated parallel on the same boat, one tour guide will lead the hybrid bike group, the other one the mountain bike group.

Arrival/ Departure:

• Transfer from/to Rijeka airport (on embarkation and disembarkation day): price request
• Exclusive transfers on request
• Collective transfer between Omisalj and Zagreb on day of embarkation/disembarkation only : on request

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