Island Hopping By Bike Kvarner Bay Cruise 2026

The programme schedule may change slightly due to local conditions or weather. It may therefore happen that lunch is served onboard instead of dinner or vice versa. Partly, the route can be operated in reverse order.

For your own safety, wearing a bicycle helmet is mandatory during the bike tours.

Upper Deck Cabins are above the Main Deck
​Main Deck Cabins are on the Main Deck
Lower Deck Cabins are in the hull of the ship, below the Main Deck
Cabins are allocated according to availability

Captain reserves the right to change the route in case of bad weather conditions, crowding or other circumstances out of his control. Departures are guaranteed for minimum 10 participants. Cruise Operator reserves the right to cancel or change the ship name if necessary. Guests are obliged to follow ship rules (found in written form onboard). Guests are not permitted to bring beverages onboard the vessel that have been purchased onshore. All drinks must be purchased onboard. In the event of inappropriate behaviour, the Cruise Operator and Captain reserves the right to disembark guests. Most arrival times in port are in the late afternoon.

Port taxes, entrance fees, sightseeing and excursions (if not included in the package) must be paid in local currency upon arrival.

It is highly recommended that clients take comprehensive travel insurance including against cancellation of reserved services.

Disclaimer
Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian ports, ships are moored side by side. This makes it necessary to cross from one ship to the other where there are gaps in between each ship. Special care must be taken at all times when crossing between the vessels and guests do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those needing and requesting it. Cruises are not recommended for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

Helmet Requirements
For your own safety, wearing a bicycle helmet is mandatory during the bike tours.  Rental helmets are available with rental bikes (reservation required at time of booking).

Bike Level Intermediate
The Croatian Adriatic coast and islands cannot be compared to flat terrain and is predominantly hilly, sometimes mountainous routes with steeper climbs. A good level of fitness is essential and are suitable for participants who also cycle at home or participate in other sports. 

Please bear in mind that temperatures in Croatia – especially in summer – are often significantly higher than in Central Europe and can sometimes reach 30°C or more in June or September. 

Distance: 15 - 54.9km per day 
Elevation:  60 - 710m of elevation per day 

The actual distance travelled depends on various factors – stages can be adjusted or shortened in consultation with the group, or individual sections can be replaced by longer swimming breaks in high temperatures. Depending on the fitness level of the participants, the cycle tour guides will occasionally suggest routes with a lower or higher degree of difficulty. Or optional short detours, e.g. to see a nearby sight or take an extra break. As the roads on the islands often run above the villages, there may be additional downhill and uphill sections. It may also happen that individual viewpoints or sights cannot be reached by bicycle, but only on foot – in such cases, you may take a short walk.

Bikes
All bikes are new at the start of the season or have been ridden for a maximum of three summers. The operator has these checked, cleaned and serviced weekly (after each tour), overhauled in winter and replaced with new bikes approximately every three years. Bike rental refers to use during advertised and guided tours. Use for independent tours is not possible.

E-bikes are ideal for the demands of the Croatian islands. Even steeper inclines can be mastered with average effort. Please note: Handling an e-bike is different from handling a conventional bicycle. Thanks to the electric assistance, the performance is comparable to that of a light motor vehicle. Riding therefore requires not only less physical effort, but also significantly more concentration and responsibility. We ask for increased caution and consideration. By booking an e-bike, you are consciously choosing this mode of transport and confirming that you are able to ride an e-bike. 

Operator e-bikes are, for example, bikes from the ‘Gepida’ brand REPTILA 1000 ALIVIO 9

✔ Frame: Aluminium ✔ Frame height: 46, 49, 53 cm ✔ Motor: Bosch Active Line Plus BES2 ✔ Brakes: Shimano BR-MT200 ✔ Gears: Shimano Alivio, 9-speed

or ‘Greens’ Dorset F750N

✔ Frame: Aluminium ✔ Frame height: 45, 49, 53 cm ✔ Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX ✔ Brakes: Shimano MT402 ✔ Gears: Shimano Deore, 12-speed

Surcharge applies to e-bike hire.

Booking Check-List
If you are interested in booking this cruise we require the following details from every accompanying traveller:
▪ First and last names (as seen in passport, no nicknames)
▪ Date of birth
▪ Nationality
▪ Rental bike yes/no and which type
▪ Body height (for rental bike)
▪ Bike insurance yes/no
▪ Helmet yes/no and size
▪ Contact number of guests while abroad