Active cruise in the Kvarner Gulf

You love sunshine, the deep blue sea and great food? But maybe spending a whole week lounging around by the beach isn’t your thing? Then our active cruise in the Kvarner Gulf is perfect for you! Here, we offer a great mix of swimming and cycling, of tanning and hiking, paired with exciting guided tours and a big kayak or rafting experience. Let your experienced tour guide introduce you to the island world of the Kvarner Gulf, or simply stay aboard the MS Aria and relax.

Day 1 Arrival in Rijeka and transit to Cres
Embarkation until 12 o'clock, followed by a short boat trip to the Island of Cres with ample time for swimming and an evening stroll by the beach.

Day 2 Island of Cres - Island of Lošinj
Boat trip through the Dolphin-packed area around Lošinj, followed by a break - great for swimming - and a short cycling tour (approx. 8 km/5 mi)to the “Mediterranean scent garden”, which is home to 250 fragrant herbs.

Day 3 Island of Lošinj - Island of Molat - Zadar
Cycling tour (approx. 18 km/11 mi) or hike on the Island of Molat. After a swimming break, you’ll go to Zadar, complete with a guided tour around its distinguished historic centre.

Day 4 Zadar - Zrmanja Canjon - Island of Pag
Today, we’re offering an easy kayaking tour (or, in the case of flooding, a rafting tour) through the fantastic Zrmanja canyon, after which we will transfer to the Island of Pag.

Day 5 Island of Pag - Island of Rab
Guided tour through the famous Lun olive grove - which is home to 1500 year-old trees, followed by passage to Rab, and a guided tour of its picturesque historic centre.

Day 6 Island of Rab - Island of Krk
Bike tour through the pine-laden peninsula of Suha Punta (approx. 12 km/7 mi) or a hike through the Kamenjak. There will be time for swimming, after which the tour continues to Krk.

Day 7 Island of Krk - Rijeka
Guided tour through Krk’s historic centre, after which time is set aside for seaside activities. Later, the ship will take you back to Rijeka. Here, we’re offering a hike to Trsat fort, which offers an impressive panoramic view of the Kvarner Gulf.

Day 8 Disembarking and departure
After breakfast, your active cruise in the Kvarner Gulf with MS Aria is sadly already coming to an end. Disembarkation until 9 am.

Here are the details on MS Aria.

Included in "Active cruise in the Kvarner Gulf":

• 7 nights aboard
• 7 x half board
• Captain's Dinner
• 2 towels per person (bath towels not included)
• 1 cup of capuccino on the port promenade
  of Mali Lošinj or Cres
• guided tours in Zadar & Rab
• entrance "Duftgarten"
• entrance fortress Trsat
• kajak-tour, picnic and transfer included
• guided cycle tours, english-speaking
• guided hiking tours, english-speaking
• english speaking tour guide
• rental bike inclusive!
• optional e-bike

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, with ensuite WC and shower
• ground level beds
• single beds convertible to double bed
• individually adjustable air conditioning
• lower deck cabins with permanently locked portholes
• cabin assignment to take place upon arrival

Rental bicycles:

• We offer comfortable unisex-bikes with 21-speed gearboxes, equipped with a bike bag.. We also offer e-bikes if desired.
• If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Bookable dates 2025:

• Arrival on saturdays
  14.06. + 02.08.
• Minimum number of participants: 20
  This tour can be cancelled by the provider up to 30 days prior to its commencement. If this is the case, we will
  strive to supply our customers with an equivalent offer.

Prices:

All prices are per person.

• 1199 € lower deck 17.05.
• 1469 € lower deck 14.06.
• 1519 € lower deck 02.08.
   
• 1449 € main deck 17.05.
• 1719 € main deck 14.06.
• 1769 € main deck 02.08.
   
• 1519 € upper deck 17.05.
• 1789 € upper deck 14.06.
• 1839 € upper deck 02.08.
   
• 50 % surcharge for single use of a cabin
  1 cabin lower deck for single occupancy
  per date without surcharge
• 3-bed cabin:
  3 adults: 1 x reduction 20 %
  2 adults, 1 kid 13,9 y: child reduction 50 %
  1 adult, 2 kids 13,9 y: child reduction 30 %
• reduction, child until 13,9 years:
  1 adult, 1 kid: child reduction 30 %
  1 adult, 2 kids: child reduction 30 %
   
• rental bike                   inclusive
• e-bike                          195 €
• personal bike without surcharge
• personal e-bike without surcharge
   
• parking spot in Rijeka 70 €,
  must be booked together with the trip

• booking code "Active cruise in the Kvarner Gulf":
  RS-KRCA-7M
• how you can save some money
• costs of cancellation

Additional costs:

• taxes and harbour fees, 49 €/person
• taxes and harbour fees, 24 €/child until the age of 12

The booking process

Arrival "Active cruise in the Kvarner Gulf":

• Parking in Rijeka:
  Arrival at harbour from 9 am,
  admission to enclosed car park (The parking in Rijeka,must be booked together with the trip.),
  embarkation until 12 o'clock, followed by a welcome drink and snack on board, then boat crossing to Krk.

• Arrival by train:
  From Munich approx. 8 hours;
  Rijeka train station, approx. 1,5 km to the harbour

• Arrival by plane:
  Rijeka Airport, from there take the bus to Rijeka bus terminal; duration approx. 0,5 hours
  www.buscroatia.com is a helpful on-line resource

Personal bikes:
In principle, you can bring your own bike along. However, please note that your bike will be loaded on and off the boat twice a day along with several others and therefore slight cosmetic damage to individual bikes cannot be ruled out, which is why we do not take responsibility or liability for such damage. We recommend reserving one the excellent rental bikes we offer.

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

• As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.