Kvarner Bay Boat & Bike Tour
Boat & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: Croatia
Overview
Why we love this tour
Green forests and rocky shores, hidden coves and clear waters
Historic coastal towns on Cres and the clifftop village of Vrbnik
Serene cycling with panoramic views and swim stops in sheltered bays
Dine on deck and sleep on a romantic wooden motor yacht
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Discover the alluring islands of Kvarner Bay as you cycle through fragrant landscapes and cruise across the clear waters of the Northern Adriatic – look forward to the romance of staying on a wooden motor yacht, sunbathing on deck and dining under the stars. The cycling can be demanding at times but an electric bike would help on the hills. Each island is unique and you’ll ride past fresh meadows and sweet smelling pine forests to discover hidden coves and lunar landscapes.
Historic harbour towns make relaxing places for an espresso stop or you can cycle to medieval clifftop villages for a glass of local wine. The unspoiled nature on these islands is simply breathtaking, with endangered griffon vultures soaring overhead and water so clear, you can see the pebbles beneath.
Read about our experience cycling the deluxe, e-bike version of this tour in our Kvarner Bay Trip Report.
The Trip
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Accommodation
Linda
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Captain Damir’s comfort class Linda is a spacious wooden motor yacht. Built in 1955 and fully renovated in 2004/2005 season, she is 31 metres long and 6 metres wide and among the bigger ships in the Croatian fleet. The spacious saloon can accommodate 29 guests, and the middle sun deck is constructed in such a way that meals can also be served outside. The upper deck measures 40 square metres and is big enough for sunbathing. The Linda has 14 air-conditioned cabins, all with private shower and wc and hairdryer. There are four cosy cabins below deck, three of which are equipped with double beds and two portholes each. The fourth has a double bed with an additional single bunk bed above the double, so is suitable for three people. Above deck there are 10 cabins, six of these have a double beds and four are equipped with separate twin beds.
Linda
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation aboard the comfort class Linda boat
Board basis: 2 x full board and 5 x half board
English speaking tour guide on board and on bike
Overview maps for the daily tours (on board)
Welcome meeting
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Cycle helmets (mandatory)
Unlimited still water and tourist tax €60 per person (paid locally)
Journey to Omisalj/Krk Island
Drinks & tips on board
Special dietary requests - see below
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier is included at no extra cost when you hire a bike
Hybrid bike
21-gear hybrid bicycle
E-bike
9-gear Cube Cross Hybrid Pro Allroad 500 (28")
Other Extras
Transfers
Group transfer from Zagreb Centre on embarkation day (11:30 am)
Group transfer from Zagreb airport on embarkation day (12:15 pm)
Group transfer from Omišalj to Zagreb airport (8 am departure)
Board upgrade
Gluten, vegan or lactose free diet (70 Euros payable locally) - please select if applicable
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
A group transfer is available to Zagreb airport (departs at 8 am on the departure day) Please call for details.
Taxis are available to Rijeka from Omisalj which takes approx. 20min.
A bus service (Bus Croatia) is available to all other airports to Omisalj. This takes between 2 and 4 hrs. Alternatively, a transfer can be booked through us. Please call us for more details and cost.
Fly from Rijeka (airport on Krk Island close to Omisalj), Trieste, Pula, Zagreb or Ljubljana.
Generally in hilly areas, with numerous climbs, downhill stretches and longer daily distances. Moderate to challenging cycling is suitable for regular and experienced cyclists with a good level of fitness.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
Yes, you can relax on the boat or explore when you arrive at each destination instead of cycling.
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Please advise us of any special requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan or lactose free-diet) at time of booking. We will notify the boat operator in advance (supplement on board for a gluten-free, vegan or lactose free-diet). Understandably, kitchen galley space is limited and not large enough to guarantee that the food can be prepared completely separately to cater for coeliacs.
There is limited space in the cabins, so pack light and take a soft suitcase.