KVARNER BAY & ISLANDS CRUISE (KL1) 2011 - Departs every Saturday

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OPATIJA – KRK – RAB – ZADAR – MOLAT – (Ilovik) LOSINJ – CRES – OPATIJA

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

For this trip all you will need is a few T-shirts and bathers to spend seven unforgettable days cruising on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another. Relax and let the captain and his crew (especially the cook) take care of you. During the day you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the breathtaking underwater scenery of the Adriatic Sea. You have the evenings free to find your choice of restaurants, discover old churches and other cultural and historical monuments.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: SATURDAY - OPATIJA - ISLAND OF KRK
Depart from Opatija Harbour towards the island of Krk (the biggest of the islands) at 13,00h. Stop for an afternoon swim in the crystal clear sea and an early dinner (BBQ) to get to know your crew and fellow passengers. Arrive in the town of Krk around 17,00h. This island has a variety of villages (large and small), gentle promenades in fields of green, bare rocky wilderness, tiny islands and hundreds of hidden bays and beaches. Overnight stay in Krk allows you time to explore the historic town on your own.

DAY 2: SUNDAY - ISLAND OF KRK - ISLAND OF RAB
Breakfast is served on the ship after which we sail to the Island of Rab, known as the 'island of love'. The small town of Rab, where you will spend the night in the harbour, is encircled by medieval walls, romanesque church towers, churches and palaces, cobbled stone streets and ancient facades. Enjoy the 'gallery' on the streets and squares where many painters and artists exhibit their works.

DAY 3: MONDAY - ISLAND OF RAB - ZADAR
After breakfast we cruise from Rab along the island of Pag with a swimming stop on the tiny island Maun, and continue towards Zadar in the afternoon where we spend the night in the port. Here you have the option to join our English guided tour of the city. For centuries the metropolis of Dalmatia, and today the centre of the region, Zadar has been a city of rich monumental heritage of world importance visible at every step even today; the Roman forum dated to the 1st Century AD, the church of St Donatus dated to the 9th Century AD – the most famous medieval basilica and the symbol of the city - the mighty city walls with representative Port and Land gates from the 16th Century AD, and numerous palaces, villas and other monumental heritage. The town is full of great restaurants concentrated in the centre and the already mentioned historical monuments that can be found in and around the city – of special interest is the famous Zadar Sea Organ.

DAY 4: TUESDAY - ZADAR - ISLAND MOLAT or OLIB
Early departure for Island Molat or island Olib (depending on available space in the small harbours of these two islands). Molat island is situated in the north of Zadar's archipelago. The peace, tranquility and bare necessities of minimal infrastructure (four restaurants and three shops) guarantees a holiday far away from mainstream tourism. Olib is a place where you can rest your body and soul. There are no cars or trucks, just a tractor or two, which are necessary for the habitants of Olib. The island has numerous beautiful beaches. When you come ashore you can't help but notice the beautiful sandy beach near the port. The village is small but wide. The island was inhabited already in the period of antiquity. The parish church is from 1632 AD and about twenty Glagolitic codices from the 16th - 19th Century are kept in the parsonage.

DAY 5: WEDNESDAY - ISLAND OF MOLAT or OLIB - ILOVIK - ISLAND OF LOSINJ
After breakfast and a morning swim, we sail to the peaceful island of flowers called Ilovik where we stop for more swimming. Departure for the island of Mali Losinj (lunch on route), which is one of the most popular islands on the northern Adriatic due to the abundance of pine trees and clear waters. Mali Losinj is among those places with the sunniest days per year in Europe. Take a walk along the harbour and dare to take a night swim on the sandy Cikat beach or visit the nearby picturesque town of Veli Losinj (only 5 km away). Overnight in Mali Losinj.

DAY 6: THURSDAY - ISLAND OF LOSINJ - ISLAND OF CRES
After a morning swim we leave for the island of Cres. This long and narrow island is covered with oak, beach and pine forests as well as vineyards and olive tree plantations. Cres and Mali Losinj used to be one island but a channel dug by the Romans separates them. We spend the night in the harbour of the typical medieval city of Cres.

DAY 7: FRIDAY - ISLAND OF CRES - OPATIJA
After breakfast we leave for Opatija. Enroute you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful view of the famous Opatija Riviera, arriving in the late afternoon. There is the option to join our English guided tour of Opatija immediately upon arrival to the port. For your last night on the ship we recommend you have a farewell party on the ship while exchanging addresses with other passengers who have by now become your new friends. You can also take a stroll along famous LUNGO MARE pathway to the fisherman village VOLOSKO – well known for good seafood restaurants.

DAY 8: SATURDAY - 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!

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.

Cruise Departures:

Departures: Saturdays at 13.00 h, Check in: from 11.00 h from Opatija harbour
PRICE PER PERSON in two bedded cabin for 7 days half board (continental breakfast & lunch) IN EUR
  9/04,
16/04,
23/04,
30/04,
7/05		 14/05,
21/05		 28/05,
4/06,
11/06		 18/06,
25/06		 2/07,
9/07		 16/07,
23/07,
30/07,
6/08,
13/08,
20/08
  8/10,
15/10,
22/10		 24/09,
1/10		 17/09 10/09 27/08,
03/09
B CATEGORY UNDER DECK 330 370 420 440 480 510
B CATEGORY ON DECK 350 390 460 495 540 570
A CATEGORY UNDER DECK 385 440 470 570 620 660
A CATEGORY ON DECK 420 470 530 620 680 710

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

For further information or enquiries please contact us.

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