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Excellent vacation! The best of both worlds- great sights and great way to see them! The biking was fabulous through Croatia and I highly recommend it!

Staying overnight in the likes of Stari Grad, Omis, Kocula.
Overnighting and then disembarking at Trigor was preferable to Split. Quieter, less comercialised, and we got to see an extra walled city as well as Split.

Excellent tour! We would do it again! We experienced great guides, food, locations to cycle, beautiful countryside and towns, and amazing boat and staff. Each day kept getting better than the last!

The laughs and camaraderie with friends new and old were such a special part of this boat and bike trip. The boat was well appointed and the crew and guides were wonderful.

The rides were challenging and provided great physical activity along with scenic views. Would definitely do this trip again.

The Bellezza, the crew and the tour guides were all excellent. They handled the changes in itinerary due to harbor construction and wild fires professionally and efficiently. The meals were top quality, the bike tours were safe. The scenery and experience were most excellent.

The islands, historic towns and water were beautiful. As we had an extremely hot week, the best part of each day was swimming off the boat. They would anchor off shore and we could dive off and cool off!
We biked either in the morning or the afternoon so were on the boat for lunch every day. We felt the 4 course lunch was a bit much especially if we were biking or swimming afterwards. Then most evenings we were on our own for dinner which meant we didn't get to socialize with the whole group so often. We would just find a restaurant in the local village but we weren't that hungry after a huge lunch.

Croatia and the Islands are beautiful, the Boat and Bike Trip was Great! The only "gaps" were Transfers from and to Airports before the trip, and after the trip.

This trip was a great mix of biking, relaxation, sightseeing and enjoying good food! Highly recommend!

The Bellezza was impressive and immaculately maintained and loved by the lovely Captain and crew. There was space for everyone looking for a bit of me/us time; the bikes and rides were fabulous and well organised, thanks to Dominic & Martina; we loved the swim stops (boat needs a few more noodles); the meals were terrific; the jacuzzi was great; we had a great time thank you.

Nice sized cabin, entire crew was attentive and friendly. Great tasting, ethnic food.

Most memorable for me was how beautiful Croatia was. I really liked the palace in Dubrovnik with its marble roads, the beauty of the islands, and swimming in the Adriatic Sea every day.
I also loved being with a small group. Our group really gelled and we had so much fun together.

Kayaking to break up the trip-so much fun!
Great tour guides!
The food was good.
Service was EXCELLENCE!

The opportunity to see the Dalmatian Coast and its rich seaside, as well as agricultural, culture and to learn something of Croatia's complex history up close and personal.

The breathtaking final downhill ride approaching each new harbor - priceless.
The mix of people and personalities among the group made each day special.
The FOOD - Dalmatian “cuisine “ didn’t live up to its hype BUT onboard meals exceeded expectations.

The boat facilities were good and as described in the material. Quality of food was excellent and the staff on board were amazing - polite, helpful, friendly and the bar prices were quite reasonable. The two guides for the biking were similarly very helpful and friendly, making sure we understood the routes, our bikes were in good order etc. We were warned ahead of time that the biking involved a number of hills and strongly advised to stay with the recommended ebikes, which all of us did. We have been on a number of bike and barge trips in Germany, France, Holland etc and perhaps it is not fair to do a comparison, but we found the following differences:
Most of Croatia was on roads, and although not overly busy, compared somewhat unfavourably with the high quality and extensive bike path systems in other parts of Europe.
All other bike and barge trips involved a breakfast on the boat, then we would make our own bag lunches, leave around 9:00 and have a leisurely ride until noon, stop for an hour at a nice spot, eat lunch then bike for a few more hours before getting back to the boat for supper. In Croatia, it was fairly hard steady biking with most short stops out in the open and very little shade available. Although we were regularly told we could stop and take pictures any time we wanted, it felt like there was a push “get it done”. Most riders were in their 60’s and 70’s with some even older and a few did not do all of the rides.
On other ventures, we would typically have one supper off the boat at our own expense. On the Magellan, some rides were in the morning and some in the afternoon, but all lunches (excellent by the way) were on board and we were left on our own except for only two suppers on board. Bottom line is we had too much “free time” (ie not much to do except for a few ocean swims off the back of the boat), and the evening meal costs added up.
We had understood from others that the Croatian coast was beautiful with so much to see and while we were only exposed to a very limited part of Croatia, we were underwhelmed.
These comments are not meant to disparage Magellan, the guides and the other staff, but are based on our personal preferences.

The scenery was outstanding, the e-bikes enabled me to conquer the terrain which otherwise could not be done with a regular bicycle, and the food was most enjoyable.

The crew, Ivan and Nikola, and guides, Mateo and Martina, were absolutely wonderful. They made ever effort to ensure we had a great time and all of our needs were met. The daily itinerary was perfect for most - most days was a hearty breakfast, then 2+ hours of challenging but not impossible biking throughout gorgeous scenery, then back to the boat for swim in the amazing Adriatic. The towns were welcoming and not crowded. The Capitan had to adjust the course due to weather, and it all worked out fine. The chefs made delicious home cooked meals. We had a below deck cabin, and it was just fine. Nothing fancy, but we didn't need that because we spent our waking moments on the boat on the sundeck, salon or bar. It was perfect for us - people who love to bike, swim, eat, and drink with good companionship.

Overall excellent. See comments below for more suggestions. Guides were excellent. Crew also excellent!

Great routes, excellent Guides, delicious food. would recommend this trip.

Our guide, Ana, brought the local history and culture to life through her vast knowledge and love of Croatia. Everyone on the crew was friendly and effective at their jobs. Beautiful country, coastal towns, etc.

My wife and I set out on this trip not sure what to expect - WOW, we were blown away by the experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone. From the boat to the crew to the other guests, everything was great! I also felt the amount of bike riding was well balanced with downtime, exploring the cities we visited, and other activities. It was a good value for money, considering food, lodging, and activities for 8 days.

There were great moments of the bike rides, the other guests on the ship were very nice and it was a pleasant experience. The staff did an excellent job in taking care of the needs of the passengers, from my experience with them. I will say the daily maps of the bike ride were confusing and the app didn't always seem to work well. It was disappointing to have to take a bus to Budapest but I understand the river levels wouldn't allow the ship to travel that far without running into the possibilities of getting stuck. I thought our Cruise Director Jurgen could have spent more time reviewing the bike paths, especially on the last day around Passau. The loop was confusing. Overall, I had a great time!!!

The Andela Lora was a fine, well-maintained ship as our home base for bike riding in Croatia. Our stateroom was small but clean, had ample storage space under the bed for luggage, and something I appreciated...a nice shower with lots of hot water. For one week we rode e-bikes on the Istrian Peninsula, discovering ancient towns while riding aggressive trails and paved roads. The bike rides along the coast were especially scenic and fun. Our bike guides went above and beyond to care for us as guests and to plan routes that showed the best of what the Istrian Peninsula had to offer. Actually, all of the crew, those with whom we had personal contact and those running the ship, did everything possible to make our trip comfortable and memorable. Our chef prepared delicious meals and is skilled at accommodating special dietary restrictions. Our bar tender/food server was professional, kind, and worked hard to ensure we were all indulged. We will remember the beautiful coastal bike rides, the iconic harbor towns, making new friends, and a fantastic crew.

Well organized … good customer service from Tripsite … great group of new friends … guides Ivan and Leah were well informed and organized, they were great adding yo overall experience … important to note added expenses of local taxes, fuel surcharge and bar bill all need to be paid in cash euros

We enjoyed being with people from four different countries. The sights were beautiful! The food on the San Snova was absolutely delicious! Being able to switch from a regular bike to an e-bike one day was extremely helpful. We are still in touch with our tour group and hope to do another tour in the near future!

The trip overall was excellent! The professionalism and organization of the cycling guides was first rate. The bicycles were in excellent shape and very well suited to this trip. The food on board was excellent and the bar/wait staff were first rate and very professional. The tour guides provided for the city walking tours were excellent.

My comments are as follows:

when anchoring for a swim, there should be a life preserver/throwing equipment to assist swimmers who may be in distress. Also, I would recommend ensuring that guests understand if there is a strong current at a swimming location.

As there was gravel involved, and some technical sections, I think some of the guests might benefit from a little cycling lesson, to assist them riding in the gravel properly and understanding the appropriate gear to be in for these conditions. Along the lines of a group ski lesson that you might take at a ski resort, for a bit of a refresher.

Also, I think it would be helpful. If the tipping directions were a little more clear, as the direction we received from our trip preparation package was for a lump sum tip, and when we were on board, we were told there would be two envelopes, provided , one to tip the staff on the boat, and one for the cycling guides.

Quite an amazing trip. Such beautiful sites each day. Each of the islands was different treasure of beauty. The employees were sitting helpful and pleasant to be with.

Bike rides and fabulous views and sites as we toured the islands

The culmination of this trip was when our guide brought us high up onto the hillside, on our second to last day, and as we descended, we could see every town and island we had just cycled. It was very moving to look down on the geography of the area, the water ways, the islands, the bridges and cliffs.

Our guides, Dharma and Petra were the best. They gave clear orientation talks each day, kept us all safe, introduced us to amazing vistas, towns and villages. Best of all, they were FUN and facilitated a group of strangers to become a bicycling TEAM !
Also, the crew on the boat were wonderful. Roko, Domagoj, Jure, Darko (our waiter and Batman) Sonja and Miroslav( the chefs ) and Edi, the Captain.