KVARNER BAY, CYCLING & ISLAND HOPPING CRUISE (KL1) 2011

OPATIJA CRES ISLAND - LOSINJ - DUGI OTOK ISLAND - PAG PENINSULA - RAB ISLAND - KRK ISLAND - OPATIJA

Cruise on vintage sailing ships and cycling along the magnificent Kvarner coastline and islands.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: ARRIVAL OPATIJA CRES ISLAND, 24 km
Make your own way to Opatija. Check in by 13,00h after which the boat leaves for the island of Cres. During the approximate two hour journey you have an opportunity to get to know the ship and the crew. The island Cres is the second largest of the Kvarner islands. Our cycling tour begins in the historical town of Cres and goes on to the small village of Predoscica with its whitewashed church. We spend the night on board the ship in Cres harbour.

DAY 2: CRES ISLAND AND LOSINJ, 56 km
Cycle to the east side of the island through pine, fig and laurel trees to the picturesque village of Osor, by the natural freshwater Vraner Sea. Here we meet the boat and have lunch aboard, and perhaps a swim afterwards in its crystal clear water. You can also stroll through the village with its old buildings and beautiful sculptures from many different artists. In the afternoon you leave Osor and reach the island of Losinj by means of a turning bridge. You then proceed through panoramic surroundings to the old seafaring and health resort of Mali Losinj where the ship waits in the harbour. The harbour area contains numerous cafes and many colourfully painted house fronts. Here you can explore the streets of the old town. Travel a further 9km to the idyllic fishing village of Veli Losinj or visit one of the numerous swimming areas on the Cikat peninsula. The night is spent on Mali Losinj harbour.

DAY 3: DUGI OTOK ISLAND, 45 km
During breakfast the ship moves off and brings you past many small islands to the spice island of Dugi Otok. Our cycle tour starts at Bocava Bay, surrounded by pine forests and brings you along almost car-free roads. Along the way lies the village of Brbinj with a thick tower for a church, and where you can enjoy pancakes/crepes, fresh figs and espresso. You then continue to the fishing village of Sali where the ship awaits. Along the way you can enjoy the wonderful view of the sea and the surrounding islands. The ship then takes you to Telascica Nature Park.The ship anchors for the night in the largest natural harbour of the Adriatic islands, among uninhabited islands. After dinner on board you can enjoy the view of the 60m high cliffs on the west coast of the island.

DAY 4: PAG PENINSULA, 15 km
The day begins with a half-day long journey through the north of Kornati, a beautiful world of islands and ocean. Nowhere in the world is there a higher density of islands than this region, and it is said that from outer space the sea here is the bluest and most beautiful in the world. Perhaps this explains why there are so many dolphins in this particular area. After stopping for a swim you arrive at a remote bay on the Pag peninsula, around which you spend the afternoon cycling. You can even find a farm where the islands Pag-Cheese is made, and where you can sample this acclaimed delicacy. The night is spent in Mandre harbour.

DAY 5: PAG PENINSULA, 32 km
Along this jagged but picturesque peninsula grow many fig and olive trees. Numerous stone walls stand here also, built over the centuries by the inhabitants for protection against the wind. Lunchtime is spent in Novalja. Afterwards you cycle along this ever-narrowing peninsula to the sea. The ship awaits to take you to Rab. The island of Rab is one of the sunniest spots in Europe, and is the main town of the same name dates from the Middle Ages and is probably the high point of the whole tour. This ancient fortified town with its four famous bell towers is situated on an arrow-shaped piece of land. There are many delightful cafés on its streets which can be visited after dinner.

DAY 6: RAB ISLAND, 42 km
You cycle today along the island’s coast to its east side where virtually no vegetation grows. The bare rock of the area makes it look like an almost lunar landscape. The tour then brings you to a bay with a sandy beach, something rather untypical of the Kvarner islands. For lunch you are on board the ship, in the harbour, just off the old town of Rab. Afterwards you cycle on a lush green peninsula to the north of the island, and to Lopar where you meet the ship. After a break for a relaxing swim you travel to the neighbouring island of Krk, where you spend the night in the town of the same name.

DAY 7: KRK ISLAND, 36 km
You cycle over the ridge of the island to a valley of vineyards and then onwards to the small museum town of Vrbnik in the northeast. Built on a 50m high cliff and surrounded by vineyards, Vrbnik is the home of the golden Zlahtina wines. These should definitely be sampled after a stroll through the narrow streets and a visit to see the ancient glagolitic stone writings. In Vrbnik also you will see the narrowest street in the world. See if you can you actually pass through it! Then the journey leads over the island to Malinska through chestnut and fig trees. Here you can once more enjoy a relaxing peaceful swim before the ship takes you overnight towards Opatija

DAY 8: OPATIJA
After breakfast you will say goodbye to the crew and new friends, and we look forward to seeing you again on your next Croatian cruise!

(NOTE: distances are approximate)

Optional guided sightseeing in English in following towns: Opatija, Rab and Zadar. Price EUR 10,00 per person for each guided tour; 10% discount available for 3 or more tours booked in advance.

Cycle Cruise Departures:

Departures for Opatija harbour:

OBLIGATORY:
 

VISITOR’S TAX & PORT FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED (to be paid on the spot) – EUR 20 - per person per week

Payment:

• 150 EUR per person upon reservation
• balance three weeks before departure

Conditions & Cancellation policy:

• The Captain reserves the right to change the route in case of bad weather conditions
• Departures are guaranteed. Sky Air Services reserves the right to cancel departures with less than 10 participants and changing vessels if need arises
• Guests must abide by the ship rules (found in written form on the ship) especially with regards to not bringing drinks on board.
• In the event of rules being compromised captain reserves the right to ask passengers to disembark

Cancellation conditions - From the day of confirmation

• Until 30 days prior to arrival – advance payment (EUR 165 per person) - non-refundable
• 29-22 days – 25% of the remaining balance
• 21-15 days – 50% of the remaining balance
• 14-0 days – 100% fee
• Name change / date change fee – EUR 20 per person (valid only if the change is done until 30 days prior booked departure, otherwise regular cancellation clause will be applied)

Sky Air Services highly recommend clients to take insurance against cancellation of reserved services

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