Island Hopping by Bike Central & Southern Dalmatia with Dubrovnik 2022

If you are coming by car you can drive to the parking reception from 1000HRS. Upon arrival, the staff will show you where to park and unload your car. The service team will take your luggage to the port. Please note that embarkation time is from 1300HRS - 1400HRS. The bicycles will be waiting for you in front of the ship. After having chosen the right bike for you, the staff will proceed with loading the bicycles onboard. On a Meet & Greet including a welcome drink with the representative, you will have a chance to get to know the crew and your fellow passengers. While enjoying a snack, at approx 1500HRS, we weigh anchor and head towards Supetar on the Island of Brač, one of the largest islands in the Adriatic Sea. Brač is also known for its white limestone, which is mined here, buildings all around the world, including the White House in Washington DC, or the Reichstag in Berlin are built from it. After arriving in Supetar, we take our bikes and ride over Splitska and Postira to Pučišća. Dinner onboard and overnight stay in the port of Pučišća. (D)

Cycle route approx 24.9km

We leave the Island of Brač and set a course for the Island of Korčula. After Swimmig break & Lunch onboard, our today's bike tour starts from the small port of Račišće. We cycle to a vantage point, located above Korčula, and via Pupnat and Kneža all the way back to Račišće. After our bike tour, we continue by ship, heading to Korčula, the island's homonymous capital. Overnight stay in the scenic port of Korčula. (B, L)

Cycle route approx 32.2km

We leave the Island of Korčula and cruise to the Island of Mljet. Part of the island was declared a National Park, where two saltwater lakes are connected to the sea by a narrow channel. We anchor in Sobra and start our today’s bike tour. At an easy pace, we will ride through the forests of the island to Saplunara, where we will have plenty of time to have lunch at a restaurant (not included) and to enjoy a swim at the marvellous sandy beach Saplunara is known for. Afterwards, we cycle back to Sobra, from where we will set off for the Island of Šipan, which is part of the Elaphiti Archipelago. Dinner onboard and overnight stay in Šipanska Luka on the Island of Šipan. (B, D)

Cycle route approx 29.3km

Today’s short bike tour takes us from Šipanska Luka to Suđurađ on the Island of Šipan, and all the way back. From here, we will cruise to Dubrovnik, where we will arrive at lunchtime. Dubrovnik is also called “The Pearl of the Adriatic” since in the Middle Ages the city counted amongst the most important economic and cultural centres of the Mediterranean. Today, the Old Town unfolds a unique open-air museum with countless attractions. After lunch onboard, we are invited to enjoy a guided tour through the historic town with its impressive walls. It takes only a few minutes by bus to get to the Old Town. The bus stop is located right next to the port, and the bus leaves every 10 minutes, last return journey around 0200HRS. Tickets are available from the kiosk (approx 12 HRK per person, per ride) or on the bus (approx 15 HRK per person, per ride). After the guided city tour, you will have plenty of time to discover the gems of Dubrovnik on your own and to enjoy dinner at one of the numerous restaurants (not included). Stroll through the famous promenade Stradun, take a walk along the massive city walls and visit the numerous unique sights or take the cable car to 415m high Mount Srđ, from which you can enjoy a unique view of the old town and the sea. Overnight stay in Dubrovnik. (B, L)

Cycle route approx 10.7km

We leave Dubrovnik and cruise to Prapratno on the Pelješac Peninsula. We will ride our bikes to Ston and Mali Ston, two villages connected by an impressive wall. The wall was built in the 14th century, it is 5.5 kilometres long, hence, the second longest in the world. There is also the oldest and largest saline (marine saltworks) of the entire Mediterranean, which was built before Christ. Mali Ston is widely known for its mussel and oyster farming. We then continue our tour to Trstenik, where our ship will be waiting. In Trstenik, we will have lunch onboard, before heading to Kućište, where we will arrive in the late afternoon after having enjoyed a break for swimming and sunbathing. Tonight, Captain's Dinner is served onboard. Overnight stay in Kućište or Lumbarda . (B, L, D)

Cycle route approx 36.2km

After breakfast, we will cruise towards the Island of Hvar. Our next port of call is the island's homonymous capital of Hvar Town, from where we will start our bike tour. We ride through endless lavender fields and vineyards to Stari Grad, the oldest settlement on the island, founded in the 4th century BC as the Greek colony of Pharos. Hvar is also the Adriatic island with the highest number of hours of sunshine and the mildest climate. After our onboard lunch in Stari Grad, we will make an easy bike tour via Vrboska to Jelsa and back to Stari Grad. In very hot weather, the afternoon bike ride will be cancelled, and a longer swimming break is taken instead. Overnight stay in the port of Stari Grad, where you will have an opportunity to dine out at one of the local restaurants (not included). (B, L)

Cycle route approx 20.4km + 21.8km

Our today’s destination is the Island of Šolta. It takes two hours by ship from Stari Grad to Stomorska. Šolta is one of the smaller Dalmatian islands and is known among connoisseurs for the high-quality dark coloured olive oil. We will ride through traditional old villages. Passing Grohote, we will reach Maslinica, a village named after the Croatian olive tree (Maslina), we load our bikes on deck for the last time and set off for Trogir. On our way, we will stop in a bay for lunch and to enjoy a last refreshing swim in the Adriatic Sea. We will reach Trogir in the late afternoon. Enjoy the experience of a guided walking tour through the winding streets and discover impressive walls, towers, churches, frescoes and vaults. Do not miss out on taking a look at the unique old yards. Enjoy the last evening of your cruise with a romantic dinner at one of Trogir`s numerous restaurants. (not included). Overnight stay in the port of Trogir. (B, L)

Cycle route approx 18.6km

After breakfast, disembarkation by 0900HRS. (B)