Island Hopping By Bike Kvarner Bay Cruise 2023

Embarkation in the port of Rijeka takes place between 1100HRS and 1200HRS noon at the latest. Bicycles are already waiting in front of the ship to be taken over by you. After you have selected a bike and possibly taken it for a test spin, the team will take care of loading it onto the ship. Afterwards, you will be greeted by the representative with a welcome drink and get to know the crew and fellow passengers. During a snack we weigh anchor and set sail for Njivice on the Island of Krk. Here we start the first stage by bike, from Njivice we go to Porat and back to Njivice. Dinner onboard and overnight stay in the port of Njivice. (D)

Cycle route approx 22km
Ascent/Descent 240m/240m

After breakfast we cycle from Njivice via Čižići to Vrbnik, an old town perched high on a rock on the east coast of Krk. The famous golden-coloured wine ‘Žlahtina’ comes from the vineyards around Vrbnik. Opportunity for lunch in a cosy konoba before we head towards the town of Krk. Dinner onboard and overnight in the port of Krk. (B, D)

Cycle route approx 43.6km
Ascent/Descent 570m/570m

The ship takes us to Lopar in the north of the Island of Rab, which we reach after a short ride. We cycle via Supetarska Draga to Rab, where our ship awaits us for lunch against the unmistakable backdrop of the old town with its four bell towers. After lunch, we take a tour of the 1,400-hectare Kalifront Forest Park with its holm oaks that are up to 1,000 years old. After a break in the "Bay of Love" we return to Rab. Guided tour of the town followed by free time for dinner at one of the restaurants. Overnight onboard. (B, L)

Cycle route approx 19km or 22.2km
Ascent/Descent 210m/210m or 230m/230m

It only takes half an hour by ship to reach Lun on the northernmost tip of the neighbouring Island of Pag. The island captivates above all by its contrasts, sometimes barren like a lunar landscape, sometimes lush green herb meadows, on which the countless sheep graze, which "produce" the famous Pag sheep cheese. We first cycle to Novalja, the main town on the northern half of the island, where we take a break for a coffee. We continue by bike to Mandre, where the ship is already waiting for us in the harbour. Lunch onboard and afternoon at leisure. Opportunity for dinner in Mandre and overnight. (B, L)

Cycle route approx 33.8km
Ascent/Descent 350m/350m

Today we have a somewhat longer sea voyage ahead of us, the trip from Mandre to Mali Lošinj on the Island of Lošinj takes approx four hours. On the way, we anchor for lunch onboard in a bay. Arriving in the harbour of Mali Lošinj, we unload the bikes again to get to know the uniquely lush nature with extensive pine forests. We cycle around Čikat Bay along the sea and through Sunčana Uvala (Sunny Bay) to the picturesque harbour town of Veli Lošinj and back. Opportunity for dinner in Mali Lošinj and overnight stay. (B, L)

Cycle route approx 18.3km
Ascent/Descent 220m/220m

After breakfast we start pedalling again and cycle from Mali Lošinj to Osor, where the islands of Lošinj and Cres are connected by a swing bridge. We continue via Belej and Vrana to Cres, the main town on the Island of Cres. Lunch onboard, after which you have the afternoon at leisure, to for example, cycle to one of the beaches in the area. Captain's Dinner onboard and overnight stay in the port of Cres. (B, L, D)

Cycle route approx 54.9km
Ascent/Descent 710m/710m

The last cycle tour of our journey leads us from the harbour along the sea to the green lantern on the southern side of the entrance to the bay of Cres. Then we cycle through the town to the red lantern on the northern side of the entrance and along the sea back to the ship. Lunch onboard in Cres, then we load the bikes for the last time. We leave the harbour of Cres and sail to a bay in the north of the island for another extensive swim in the blue Adriatic Sea before returning to Rijeka. Opportunity for dinner in Rijeka and overnight stay. (B, L)

Cycle route approx 12.8km
Ascent/Descent 60m/60m

After breakfast, disembarkation by 0900HRS. (B)