Kvarner Bay E-Bike and Boat
Croatia Bike + Barge Tours
Explore Croatia & the Adriatic Sea on this electric bike tour
Discover the charm of Kvarner Bay on this electric bike tour in the northern Adriatic Sea on this amazing journey amid the islands. Guarded by the towering Velebit mountain range in the east and hugged by the Istria Peninsula in the northwest, the Kvarner Islands offer quiet coves of crystal clear water and dramatic landscapes. Green hills and rocky moon landscapes give way to small harbor towns rich in history and culture.
Highlights:
- Unique accommodation on board a deluxe ship
- The picturesque small harbor town of Veli Lošinj
- Spice island of Dugi Otok
- Zadar
- Sunny island of Rab
- Island of Krk
If you prefer a challenge, you can request a touring bike instead of an electric bike. Please read the Difficulty Details section carefully. We also offer Kvarner Bay on which most participants will be riding regular touring bikes.
Be sure to check out our full list of bike and boat tours in Croatia.
Season 1:
April 12: $ 2291 £ 1193 $ 2,078 € 1390 $ 2385 kr 14873 $ 1,567
Season 2:
May 3, May 10, and October 11: $ 2456 £ 1279 $ 2,228 € 1490 $ 2557 kr 15942 $ 1,680
Season 3:
May 17, May 24, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, and October 4: $ 2621 £ 1365 $ 2,377 € 1590 $ 2728 kr 17012 $ 1,793
Season 4:
August 30, September 6, September 13, and September 27: $ 2786 £ 1451 $ 2,527 € 1690 $ 2900 kr 18082 $ 1,906
All Seasons:
Surcharge for main/upper deck: $ 247 £ 129 $ 224 € 150 $ 257 kr 1605 $ 169
Single supplement for cabin below deck (on request): $ 824 £ 429 $ 748 € 500 $ 858 kr 5350 $ 564
Single supplement for main/upper deck cabin (on request): $ 1154 £ 601 $ 1,047 € 700 $ 1201 kr 7490 $ 789
extra options
Discount for 21-gear Hybrid Bike: $ 165 £ 86 $ 150 € 100 $ 172 kr 1070 $ 113
Individual Transfers (advanced reservation required):
Zagreb city center/airport to boat in Omisalj: $ 49 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 $ 51 kr 321 $ 34
(11:30 am from Zagreb Center or 12:15 pm from Zagreb Airport )
Boat in Omisalj to Zagreb airport/city center: $ 49 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 $ 51 kr 321 $ 34
Transfers start at 8 am
Rijeka train station transfer (embarkation/ disembarkation day) each way: $ 33 £ 17 $ 30 € 20 $ 34 kr 214 $ 23
Rijeka airport transfer (embarkation/ disembarkation day) each way: $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 $ 26 kr 160 $ 17
All other transfers on request.
2-Day pre-tour extension module, Zagreb
3-star double room: $ 511 £ 266 $ 463 € 310 $ 532 kr 3317 $ 350
Single room: $ 560 £ 292 $ 508 € 340 $ 583 kr 3638 $ 383
4-star double room: $ 593 £ 309 $ 538 € 360 $ 618 kr 3852 $ 406
Single room: $ 692 £ 361 $ 628 € 420 $ 721 kr 4494 $ 474
please note
Reduction per person in combination with another Island Hopping trip: $ 82 £ 43 $ 75 € 50 $ 86 kr 535 $ 56
Reduction for 3rd person sharing a triple cabin, regardless of age (from basic tour price): 50%
(Above deck surcharge will not apply to third person. Triple cabins consist of one double and one single bed.)
Reduction for children up to age 16 (from basic tour price): 25%*
*not combinable with the 50% discount
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Information to read before you book.
We recommend purchasing bike trip insurance.
† Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel.
Please see our FAQ.
Travel
The closest airport to mooring location is Rijeka, on the Island of Krk, the same island as embarkation. However, as the flight connections to Rijeka are limited, we recommend that you book flights to Zagreb Airport and take part in the group transfers to Omisalj, point of embarkation. See below for more details and pricing section for prices.
Local Travel
Zagreb
If arriving to Zagreb airport, It is advised that you book the available collective group transfer to/from the port, available on embarkation and disembarkation day only. Transfers from the airport are at 12:15 pm. Transfers on the last day from Omisalj back to Zagreb airport start at 8 am. Do not book your return flight before 12 noon!
You may also request this transfer from Zagreb main station if you have arrived earlier and are already in Zagreb. This will be at 11:30 am. Transfers take approx. 2 hours. To be confirmed for these transfers, flight details are needed.
Rijeka
From the Rijeka airport, it is a short taxi ride to the ship or you take advantage of the transfer that is offered, on the day of embarkation and disembarkation. See pricing.
Climate
Croatia’s coast and islands from Istria and Kvarner in the north through Dalmatia are governed by a Mediterranean climate. Check local conditions prior to departure. A good website to explore regional weather, including average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more is weatherbase.com.
Recommended
Helmet use is mandatory on all bike rides. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available on board in limited number (reservation requested). First come, first served.
Remarks
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1,20 m (4 ft.). In Croatia there is a obligatory helmet use for all children and adults.
DOCUMENTS
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Tour Dates
Sunday departures: April 12, April 19, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13, September 27, October 4, and October 11, 2020
On many dates the bike and boat tour Kvarner Bay is operated parallel on the ship Linda. Offered as well is a mountain bike itinerary. Check it out and we will be happy to send you the mountain bike itinerary on request.
Skill Level
This is always the most difficult thing to do, rate a tour. This electric bike tour is offered on one of the ships in the Croatian fleet designed to accommodate as many electric bikes as passenger capacity. The majority of participants will be using an e-bike. For them, this tour could be easy, moderate, or difficult, depending on level of assistance they utilize! For those who will be riding a hybrid touring bike, you will work harder to keep up with the group on electric bikes. You will most likely find this tour moderate to difficult depending on your fitness level. Do note for every participant, this tour assumes that you are a cyclist and that you ride often. You will traverse heights of between 200 and 500 m with daily distances ranging between 20 to 45 km through mountainous terrain. Tours can be completed without any time constraints. Participants will need to master long and steep climbs which present little to no problem with the use of electric bikes. Streets are mostly asphalted with little traffic. At times, with your guides approval, you may be able to ride self-guided but there are no guarantees.
Where You’ll Stay
On the deluxe boat, the Andela Lora
What’s Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast
- On four days you will receive all meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. On three days you will receive breakfast and one hot meal, which may be served mid-day or in the evening
- English speaking tour guide (on most tour dates, tours are conducted bilingually, in English and German
- Guided cycling tours as described in the itinerary
- Electric bicycle with 8 gear hub shifting equipped with pannier
- 21-24- speed hybrid bicycle also available for this tour (discount available, see pricing) equipped with pannier
What’s Not Included
- Entrance fees to museums and National Parks
- Drinks on board
- Gratuities for crew and tour guide
- Transfers
- Visitor’s tax, local charges, and unlimited water on board and during cycling: 2019: €40 (€20 for children 16 and under). 2020 €50 (€25 for children 16 and under) to be paid on board
- 2 or 3-Day Pre-Tour Extension (see Extra Stay below, see pricing)
- Bicycle Protection
- Travel Insurance
Extra Stay
2020
2-DAY PRE-TOUR EXTENSION in Zagreb
Saturday
A private transfer collects you at the Zagreb airport and brings you to the doorstep of your hotel. You will have time to freshen up after your journey. In the late afternoon your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel to take you on an interesting and inspiring walk through the Croatian capital. The old town, built by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, will charm you at every turn. During a three hour guided city tour, our local guide will enlighten you on the city in its current position and its former past. The Kaptol (the center of the Roman Catholic Church in Croatia) and Gardec (the upper old town) are of course included in the program. In the evening you will dine in a specially selected restaurant. The delicious local specialties will be a great way to end the day. Overnight stay in a hotel in the town center of Zagreb.
Sunday
After breakfast transfer to Omišalj for embarkation.
Extension Package Includes:
- 3 or 4 star hotel at the town center
- Guided sightseeing tour in Zagreb (entrance fees not included)
- Dinner in a local restaurant
- Transfer from Zagreb airport to your hotel
- Transfer from your hotel in Zagreb to Omišalj
- Local taxes
Tour Reviews
Linda K. 2 months ago Verified Reviewer
Bicycling was fabulous. The rides were thoroughly planned, well paced, varried and beautiful. The ebikes made the routes easy to navagate.
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Joseph S. 3 months ago Verified Reviewer
As always, Croatia excels!! The towns, the people and the unbelievably clean, warm waters were great!! Our guides and boat crew were also wonderful. For us, this trip had too much boat time and not enough bike time. For others, they enjoyed the ride and the scenery. We would also recommend stopping at the old penal colony rather than the mile walk into a state park as it was very pretty but no more so than most of the coast lines we had already seen. Thanks for a great trip - we will be back for a different tour next May.
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Anne Yael B. 4 months ago Verified Reviewer
Beautiful boat, views, trails, staff, guides. Everything was perfect. The food was outstanding. Delicious and varied. Every meal was so good. Especially the vegetarian. Very special attention to every detail. ( never twice the same dish!). The guides were so well informed and specially paying attention to every participant. We lived Croatia, the sea, the landscapes, the cities and villages. Very beautiful. Thank you
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Del P. 5 months ago Verified Reviewer
Highlight: The cycling and the swimming off the back of the boat.
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Nianne F. 12 months ago Verified Reviewer
My husband and I really enjoyed our second trip in Croatia with Tripsite (our third trip with them starting with the Rhone River in France three years ago...). The islands are hilly and the e-bikes help with that, the waters of the Adriatic are gorgeous, and the people of the county are very friendly!
Two notes of concern: the hotel we stayed at in Omisalj before and after our trip in May is run by a couple who are of German origin. Sometimes the husband was around to help with translation but mostly our interactions were with the wife who speaks German and Croatian but little English.
And on the boat, more attention could be given to providing vegetarians/vegans with eating experiences more in keeping with what is offered to the other guests.
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Kristy M. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
The different landscapes in Croatia were awesome. The guides were amazing and the atmosphere, food and accommodation on the boat were fantastic. Being an avid cyclist, I would still recommend an e bike in Croatia to better enjoy the hilly scenery.
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Brian N. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
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Janice V. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
Loved swimming off the back of the boat in the beautiful clear sea after a morning of cycling.
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John C. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
The entire trip was wonderful. Our guides, boat staff and captain were very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure this was a memorable experience. The e-bikes were excellent. If an issue was noted, the problem was repaired that night. The tour information provided was great and allowed us to determine what the next day’s ride would be like, and pack accordingly. Options were offered and again descriptions allowed a knowledgeable decision. I would definitely take another trip.
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Joseph R. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Kvarner Bay Plus was a great trip. This is our third bike and barge in Europe, this was by far the best for the boat, food and service. Beautiful scenery and great ports of call. The guides were world class.
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Karen K. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Loved exploring through the villages. Mali Losinj was one of my favorites as well as the sea organ and the greeting to the sun in Zadar. We had wonderful guides and crew.
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Robert H. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Most Memorable Part: The camaraderie with other guests
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Bet C. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Most memorable part of trip was the beautiful little towns on the Croatian Islands with their medieval streets and the historical aspect of the towns with Roman remains.
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Heather & Bob D. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
We were totally looked after with no glitches and great service.
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Franziska G. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Highlights:
A walk through the old city of Rab at sunset
Enjoying the scenery from the upper deck while sailing close to the shore
A dip into the warm Adriatic after a bike ride
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Patricia T. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
Our trip to Croatia was wonderful.
Everything was perfect, from the size of the boat, our room, the food, the ebikes and especially the helpful and friendly staff.
Our guides were fun, had great knowledge and love for their country.
And yes, I have recommended this trip to everyone I know.
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Martin Walsh 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
This was an excellent trip. We have already recommended it to friends.
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vincent zuellig 7 years ago Verified Reviewer
Just returned from a wonderful experience. Kvarner bay was wonderful. Beautiful sites, wonderful people, lovely boat and great challenging rides. I would recommend this trip to anyone.
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