Cycling cruise Kvarner Bay

Countless islands in crystal clear water, deeply fissured cliffs, picturesque beaches and numerous small bays. That’s the Kvarn Bay in the northern Adriatic. Every island is different. Each has its own history. We will spend a week discovering the landscape and people of this unique island world by bike, independently and with the aid of knowledgeable tour guides. On a romantic motor yacht, our floating accommodation, we discover the charm of the Adriatic in our own special way. We cycle off after a hearty breakfast. At midday we meet the ship at a harbor for lunch. In the evening the ship will be waiting in the next harbor, so that we can enjoy fantastic cuisine as the sun sets, followed by a stroll through a historic harbor town. Finally, we settle down in our cabins to sleep or stay on deck under a thousand stars...

1. day  Omisalj-Cres approx. 28 km

Individual arrival in Omisalj, a nice little harbor village on the island of Krk. If you’re planning to arrive by car, we will organise a safe parking space for you. The cabins on the motor yacht will be ready for you from 11 am. At ca. 1 pm the ship will sail and take us to the island of Cres in about four hours. From the town of Cres we may either to cycle to the village of Predoscica, situated at 350m above or to join a short guided tour along the harbour. In the evening we can take part in a short tour through the old town of Cres.

2. day  Islands Cres and Losinj approx. 45 km

In the morning our ship will take us to Martinscica. From there we will cycle on the east side of the island among pine, fig and laurel trees to Osor, the artist town, where we will have lunch on the ship. Afterwards there will be time for a swim in the bay with crystal clear water. In the afternoon we’ll leave Osor, crossing over a swing bridge to reach the island of Lo?inj. We’ll bike along the panoramic route to Mali Lo?inj, an old seafaring and health resort. The ship will be waiting for us in the large harbour with its numerous cafés and colourful houses. We’ll spend the night in the harbour of Mali Lo?inj.

3. day  Islands Losinj and Molat approx. 20 + 10 km

Along the seaside walk we cycle to the south of Lo?inj and visit the picturesque small harbour of Veli Lo?inj before we meet the ship for lunch. In the afternoon we cross over to the island of Molat, where we’ll do one more short bike tour. Overnight stay in the quiet harbour of Molat.

4. day  Island Dugi Otok approx. 45 km

During breakfast, the ship will leave and take us past many small islands to the "spice island" of Dugi Otok. Our bike tour will start in the bay of Bozava, which is surrounded by woods of pine, agave and tamarisk trees, and we’ll ride on a road nearly free of traffic. In the harbor of Savar we’ll meet the ship for lunch. While cycling in the afternoon to the fishermen village of Sali you will be impressed by the terrific views of the deep blue sea and the surrounding islands.

5. day  Island Pag approx. 20 km

After a cruise till lunch time, we will reach the island of Pag. In the harsh but delightful landscape of the island we’ll come across many fig and olive trees. Over the centuries the inhabitants have built numerous stone walls for protection against the wind. We will bike on the narrow peninsula until we reach the sea where the ship will be waiting to take us to Rab. The island of Rab is one of the sunniest places in Europe. The town of Rab, the fortified capital of the island, was built in the middle ages on a wedge shaped headland, and marks one of the highlights of the trip. The four famous bell towers are the symbol of the adorned beauty of the town. After dinner we can explore the narrow alleys with numerous cosy cafes.

6. day  Island Rab approx. 25 km

We will bike along the coast to the east side of the island, an area with virtually no vegetation, whose rough and cliffy rocks remind us of a lunar landscape. The road will lead us to a bay with a sandy beach, which is rather atypical for the Kvarner islands. At lunchtime the ship will be waiting for us in the harbor directly in front of the old town of Rab. After a swim break the ship will take us to the neighboring island of Krk, where we’ll spend the evening in the historical town of Krk.

7. day  Island Krk approx. 45 km

We will cycle over the ridge of the island, which is covered by fragrant macchia to a valley of vineyards and then onwards to the small museum town of Vrbnik in the northeast. The town, built on a 50-meter-high cliff and surrounded by vineyards, is the home of the famous white wine, Zlahtina. Another peculiarity that Vrbnik has to offer is the second narrowest alley in the world. The way will lead us across the island through old villages and rich vegetation to Omi?alj, from where Rijeka will be within sight. On the way, we will have a chance to swim in the bay of Soline. We’ll spend the last night in Omi?alj.

8. day  Omisalj (disembarkation)

The guests are asked to check out after breakfast, i.e. by 9 am.

Please note:

EUR 20.00 additional costs for visitors' tax and local charges payable to the captain.

All bike and ship trips may underlie spontaneous changes of the route due to certain weather conditions.