Kvarner Bay: MS Aria

The journey to Rijeka is on your own and embarkation takes place between 11.00 and 12.00 in the harbour of Rijeka. There you will be welcomed by your tour guide. In the afternoon, the ship will take you to Njivice on the island of Krk, from where you will set off on your first cycle tour. This tour takes you from Njivice to the town of Krk, the main town on the island.

After fortifying yourself with breakfast, you cycle inland to Čižići and from there on to Vrbnik. The old town is perched high on a rock on the east coast of Krk. The climb is rewarded with a fantastic view! The famous golden wine ‘Žlahtina’ is grown in the surrounding vineyards. You have the opportunity to have lunch in a cosy konoba before continuing your journey towards the town of Krk. Your boat is already waiting in the harbour there.

The boat takes you to Lopar in the north of the island of Rab, which you reach after a short crossing. You continue by bike through Supetarska Draga to the town of Rab, where the boat is already waiting for you for lunch in front of the picturesque backdrop of the old town with its four striking bell towers. After lunch, you will explore the 1,400-hectare Kalifront forest park, which impresses with its holm oaks that are up to 1,000 years old. After a break in the idyllic ‘Bay of Love’, you cycle back to Rab. A guided tour of the town awaits you there before you have the opportunity to dine in one of the restaurants.

The boat trip to Lun, the northernmost point of the neighbouring island of Pag, only takes about half an hour. Pag fascinates with its contrasts - at times the landscape is reminiscent of a barren lunar landscape, at others it is characterised by lush green herb meadows where the numerous sheep that produce the famous Pag sheep's cheese graze. The cycle tour first takes you to Novalja, the main town in the north of the island, where you take a break. You then cycle on to Mandre, where the boat is already waiting for you in the harbour. Lunch is served on board today and the afternoon is at leisure. You can choose your own restaurant for dinner.

Today, a slightly longer sea route awaits you - the crossing from Mandre to Mali Losinj on the island of Losinj takes about four hours. On the way, you will stop at a bay and enjoy your lunch there. After arriving at the port of Mali Losinj, you will get on your bike and explore the impressive nature of the island, which is known for its extensive pine forests. The bike tour will take you along the coast around the sikat Bay and through the Suncana Uvala (Sunshine Bay) to the picturesque port town of Veli Losinj and back again. After that, you will have the opportunity to have dinner at one of the restaurants in Mali Losinj.

This day is the “Day of the Two Islands” on the agenda. After breakfast, get back on your bikes and start the bike tour from Mali Losinj towards Osor, where the islands of Losinj and Cres are connected by a swing bridge. From there, we continue cycling through the villages of Belej and Vrana to the town of Cres, the main town of the island. After lunch on board, you will have the afternoon at your disposal - perfect for exploring one of the nearby beaches by bike.

The last bike tour of the trip starts at the port and takes you along the coast to the green lantern, located on the south side of the entrance to the bay of Cres. After passing through the town, continue to the red lantern on the north side and follow the coastal path back to the ship. After lunch on board in Cres, the bikes are loaded for the last time. Afterwards, the ship leaves the port and heads to a bay in the north of the island, where you will have the opportunity to swim one last time in the beautiful blue Adriatic before the ship takes you back to Rijeka. Your last evening will be spent in one of the restaurants in Rijeka and with a last night on board.

Today your bike & boat journey through the Kvarner Bay ends after breakfast. Let the kitchen crew spoil you one last time before the check-out takes place until 09:00. After that, you start the individual journey home or the transfer to the airport.

The planned route is always subject to possible changes due to nautical, meteorological or organisational reasons. If, for example, a route cannot be travelled due to low water, high water, bad weather or construction work, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety. This is not a legally valid reason for cancelling the trip free of charge. The same applies in the event of officially ordered lock or bridge repairs or in the event of engine or propulsion damage to the ship through no fault of the captain.
As your ship usually sails to the next harbour on the same day, your time frame for your own activities and sightseeing is limited. On some bridges, the clearance height is so low that the sun deck is closed for your safety.