Active Cruise & Bike Kvarner Bay

Day 1         OPATIJA – KRK (L)

Bike Course: Krk – Punat – Krk | Length: 18 km | Total ascend: 120 m | Highest point: 50 m Surface: 100% paved road | Difficulty level: 1/5

Arrival in Opatija and check-in at the harbour from 11h. Departure at 13h, followed by lunch on board on the way to the Krk island. Upon arrival, an easy ride from Krk town to the Punat village and back to Krk. Time at leisure and overnight.

Day 2         KRK (B, D)

Bike Course: Krk - Dobrinj - Vrbnik – Baška | Length: 48 km | Total ascend: 660 m | Highest point: 315 m | Surface: 90% paved, 10% macadam road

Difficulty level: 4/5

After breakfast, cycle through the Mediterranean scented vegetation, olive groves and fig trees to the village of Dobrinj, a real museum, a synthesis of past and present. Ride through the dry-stone walls and flocks of sheep to the biggest field on the island - Vrbnik's field with its famous golden-yellow wine Žlahtina. Have a rest in Vrbnik whith optional tasting of wine, cheese and prosciutto. Continue to the saddle Treskavac with the wonderful view of Punat valley and the small island of Košljun with Franciscan monastery dating from the 12th century. Downhill through Bašćanska Draga to Baška, by the sculptures of Glagolitic letters. Dinner on board with an overnight in Baška. Remark: In case of bad weather conditions (bura wind), end of the tour and overnight in Krk.

Day 3         KRK - RAB (B, L)

Bike Course 1: Lopar – Rab | Length: 22 km | Total ascend: 160 m | Highest point: 90 m Surface: 100% paved road | Difficulty level: 2/5

Bike Course 2: Rab – Sv. Mara – Rab | Length: 21 km | Total ascend: 150 m | Highest point: 90 m | Surface: 95% paved, 5% macadam road |Difficulty level: 2/5

During breakfast, cruise towards Lopar on Rab island. The bike tour leads to a famous sandy beach bay, followed by a cycle through the interior of the island, past wonderful Supetarska Draga in the direction of the ancient walled city of Rab with its four famous bell towers situated on an arrow-shaped spit of land. After lunch on board, afternoon cycle to the nature reserve 'Dundo' forest - one of the few surviving forests in the Mediterranean, which extends over the Kalifront peninsula. Swim stop in the picturesque St.Mara bay. Overnight in the port of Rab.

Day 4         RAB - PAG - ILOVIK (B, L, D)

Bike Course: Tovarnele - Novalja - Mandre | Length: 35 km | Total ascend: 340 m | Highest point: 120 m | Surface: 100% paved road | Difficulty level: 2/5

After a short cruise to the island of Pag, the bike tour along the island's beautiful moon-like landscape starts. The first stop is the village of Lun with thousand years old olive trees and many stone walls. Be careful of the wandering sheep. The island is famous for its cheese. We highly recommend a break in a traditional tavern to taste the cheese. In the idyllic village of Mandre, return to the ship and have lunch on board. The cruise then continues to the island of Ilovik, an island full of flowers, and upon arrival, time at leisure to explore, swim and relax. Optional Captain's dinner onboard (included on Premium Superior and Premium) and overnight in Ilovik.

Day 5         ILOVIK - MALI LOŠINJ (B, L)

Bike Course 1: Mali Lošinj - Čikat - Veli Lošinj | Length: 20 km | Total ascend: 180 m | Highest point: 70 m | Surface: 95% paved, 5% macadam road | Difficulty level: 1/5

Bike Course 2: Mali Lošinj - Sv. Ivan/ Providenca | Length: 22 km | Total ascend: 440 m | Highest point: 235 m | Surface: 100% paved | Difficulty level: 3/5

After breakfast, departure towards Mali Lošinj. Bike tour through the lovely Čikat peninsula surrounded by pine trees, Mediterranean herbs and beautiful beaches. Continue to the picturesque village of Veli Lošinj and back to the vessel for lunch. Afternoon easy ride to one of the beaches or to the Sveti Ivan hill (250m) or the theme viewpoint Providenca to enjoy fantastic view of the city and the southern part of the Lošinj archipelago.

Day 6         MALI LOŠINJ – CRES (B, L)

Bike Course: M. Lošinj - Osor – Martinšćica | Length: 46 km | Total ascend: 500 m | Highest point: 190 m | Surface: 95% paved, 5% macadam road | Difficulty level: 3/5

After breakfast, cycle through the pine and laurel trees towards the Cres island (connected to Mali Losinj by a small bridge). The first stop in the artistic village of Osor. Followed by the strenuous cycling towards the fishing village of Martinšćica where lunch will be served on board. The cruise then continues towards the historic town of Cres for a free evening and overnight.

Day 7         CRES – OPATIJA (B, L)

Bike Course: Mošćenička Draga - Brseč – Lovran | Length: 27 km | Total ascend: 450 m | Highest point: 325 m | Surface: 100% paved road | Difficulty level: 3/5

During breakfast, departure towards Mošćenička Draga, situated on the Opatija riviera. Upon arrival, cycle along the panoramic coastal road with spectacular views of the sea and the islands to the village of Brseč, situated on a rock above the sea. After a break, continue cycling to the St Jelena hill with the stunning panorama on the Kvarner bay. Descend to Mošćenice - a medieval town situated at the foot of Perun hill and further to Lovran where the vessel is waiting. Lunch on board and cruise to Opatija, for a free evening to admire the enchanting town, walk through the famous parks or along the 12 km long sea promenade called Lungomare. Overnight in Opatija.

Day 8         OPATIJA (B)
An early breakfast before your final goodbyes to new friends and the crew.

* B - breakfast; L - lunch; D - dinner

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