Magellan boat/barge tour reviews — 1 to 30 of 46

4.7 out of 5

 


Christopher R.
2 weeks ago

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· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

Very much enjoyed riding and seeing all the seaside towns and stops as we rode. Just beautiful!

When did you take this tour?
Sept 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
As expected
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Croatia
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 3
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Carolyn R.
2 weeks ago

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· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

The biking each day was the best part. We went through the charming coastal towns and along quiet roads that showed off beautiful ocean views and green countryside. It was stunning!

  •  (photo by Carolyn R.)
  •  (photo by Carolyn R.)
Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Connie D.
3 weeks ago

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

The long stretches of quiet backroads with no traffic, among the greenery, with a slight breeze.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Andrew S.
3 weeks ago

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· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

I loved everything about the trip. The boat exceeded my expectations and was amazing. The guides and crew were very professional (and fun) and made our trip so much fun.

I dealt with Ava at tripsite, who I found fantastic. She was so quick responding to my questions. She is definitely an asset to your company. Thanks Ava

When did you take this tour?
sept 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
As expected
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Croatia
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 2

Tim W.
1 month ago

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· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

An excellent adventure! We enjoyed the balance between, relaxing on the boat, biking and learning about the history of the places we visited.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Sharon P.
1 month ago

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· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

Beautiful bike rides and swimming in the clear very blue sea. We met so many nice people! This is a great trip - adventure mixed with relaxation. We plan to book another tour for next year. This may be an annual must-do!

When did you take this tour?
August 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Exactly as described. There were a few hills but the pedal assist bike and excellent guides made it enjoyable.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Croatia
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 5

Beverly V.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Southern Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

The aerial views of the beautiful blue waters of the Adriatic and the nighttime lights of the shoreline from the boat deck. The friendships we made and sharing the experience with old friends.

  •  (photo by Beverly V.)
  •  (photo by Beverly V.)
  •  (photo by Beverly V.)
  •  (photo by Beverly V.)
  •  (photo by Beverly V.)
  •  (photo by Beverly V.)
When did you take this tour?
May 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Longer uphills and downhills than exoected. Some days too short (12miles) and others very long (44 miles). Would have liked more biking.
Do you recommend this tour?
No
Countries included in this tour?
Croatia
  • Accommodations 3
  • Included meals 2
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 3
  • Difficulty 3

Pam G.
11 months ago

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· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

The most memorable part, has to be parts plural. Loved the biking through the country and small towns, seeing people harvesting olives, drinking local grappa and coffee, walking thru the ports, listening to the sea organ in Zadar, swimming in a isolated bay from the boat. How can you pick one?

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Mary Jo C.
September 16, 2024

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· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

They week on Magellan was spectacular! The boat is comfortable- beds, well appointed bathroom with shower, salon, upper sunning deck and covered seating area outside the salon. Not an issue finding a place to hang while on the boat. The daily bike rides were so memorable. Beautiful Croatian landscapes and little villages along the way. We loved the entire experience. The staff on the boat were fantastic. Our guides for the biking - very conscientious and thoughtful. We did not have to worry about safety or any logistics. The food served to us on the ship was delicious. Great chef & sous chef. And the bartenders kept us happily served! The boat was well maneuvered by the captain and deck hands. The entire staff worked hard to take care of us in every detail.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Rebecca W.
September 8, 2024

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· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

The guides and crew were just fabulous. We definitely were able to gain insight to Croatia and the people.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Andrew A.
August 14, 2024

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· Southern Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

This trip is for experienced ebike riders only. I rode with sone ebike newbies and they fought with finding the right combination of fearing and power. Low cadence with turbo power doesnt work. They newer ebike riders think it will

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Karen H.
June 11, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· Southern Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

Our bike guides, Luka and Luka were amazing. They were friendly, informative, and very helpful. We look forward to biking with them again! The tour of the Southern Dalmatia islands was fantastic; Solta and Korcula being two of our favourite islands.
The Magellan, was very comfortable and clean, with an air conditioned cabin and great bathroom facilities. Personally, I loved the bathroom, with a separate, good sized shower. Ivan, our captain, docked us in the most perfect spots. We also must say the chef onboard, Bojan, was amazing! All the crew and staff were very friendly.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Daniel G.
June 9, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

A fantastic value for the money! Our guides Mirta and Luca were fantastic, and the entire crew went out of their way to ensure we had a great time. The bikes and the rides were excellent and the entire group had so much fun. Would definitely do again.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Donella P.
June 4, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

Everything went smoothly and the guides and crew were great!

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Audrey S.
June 4, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

Trip of a lifetime! The Boat had an incredibly smooth ride, was incredibly clean with a homey type atmosphere given its smaller size related to a cruise ship. The rooms are a bit smaller but totally comfortable and manageable along with the bathroom. The crew were amazing and the food was scrumptuous. Small dietary needs were met with a no fuss no muss attitude. The e-bike tours were so much more amazing than I could have ever imagined; just wish they were longer. The bikes themselves are comfortable, responsive and so easy to ride. We rode everyday starting 9am and most were completed by noon at the latest which left a lot of free time for swimming and or touring; I would have preferred to ride longer distances. I definitely didn’t have enough clothes because of the amount of free time we had along with warmer weather then predicted. I definitely missed the mark with not having shorts and more t-shirts! Our two guides, Mirta and Luka were also terrific in organizing and leading our daily rides and activities; they made everything so fun; it was terrific. Probably one of the best trips I ever took in my life.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Terri P.
June 4, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

Riding a bike in the most beautiful parts of Croatia whether it was by the water , the interior with the groves and vineyards, the small villages or in the high elevations. A fantastic adventure!

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

ELIZABETH T.
June 2, 2024

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· Southern Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

The views are phenomenal. We climbed everyday..some “hills” steeper than others. It was daunting to be at the bottom and gaze way up to see alll the switchbacks to be experienced. BUT the downhills were exhilarating!
Visiting the islands and their perspective uniqueness was interesting. We learned about people, the food and the culture
Our ride pace was very fast..good riders in the group. Our guides were excellent.
We enjoyed eating off the boat and wandering thru the sites. We had 3 guided tours which were appreciated.
We loved the ride, the food, the wine tasting, the rafting, the companionship and the shopping!
The only petty drawback was the lack of a dry towel as their is one exchange day…for us the second day and from then on we dried off with a wet towel….for sure bring your own for swimming and oh yes I was seasick..twice.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Dondi B.
May 28, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

This trip had everything you could want in a vacation. All the crew made every moment special. Starting with the Captain's handling of the boat to the chief's handling of the meals. The food was excellent every single meal. The tour guides made sure you saw every special cove and mountain range on the journey. The biking was just enough to give you a great work out without feeling you needed a doctor following you. Each member of the crew, sailors to bartenders understood why we were there. They made sure we were the focus of their attention. Outstanding!!

And then there is the beautiful scenery, from blue sea water to mountain ranges. We saw the coast lines, small towns, and ancient building as the locals do everyday.

The locals Croatians are proud of their country as they should be and they related a very welcome feeling to us.

Defiantly one of the best trips I have been on. And yes "people" do make a difference.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Janet L S.
May 22, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

I've been on several bike tours. This one was one of the best! The Magellan was beautiful with plenty of public spaces to hang out. The cabins, though small were comfortable. Even the beds were comfortable. The other guest were so much fun, friendly, and interesting. The onboard food was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting mediocre food (as I've had on the other bike/barge trips). The food on Magellan ranged from above average to excellent - and there was so much of it! No one was ever hungry. They even accommodated vegetarians, gluten-free, and other palettes. The staff onboard were kind, patient, and attentive. And our guides, Dora and Alan were simply wonderful. They were knowledgable, fun, funny, caring and were always smiling. It seemed like nothing was too much trouble for them. Dora set up a WhatsApp site for our group where we shared photos, information, and where she suggested the best restaurants for port meals. It was brilliant. We're still posting. We also enjoyed the walking tours of the various towns where we docked. Those local tour guides were all excellent. The e-bikes were ok. The first one they gave me wasn't the right fit for me (I was too stretched out and had trouble reaching the handlebars). Fortunately, Dora and Alan came to the rescue and were able to swap it out for one that fit me better.

The most memorable? That's tough. Maybe climbing the Croatian hills with ease on the e-bike. Maybe the final dinner which ended with champagne, dancing, hugs, and even some tears. Maybe watching the brave souls cannonballing from Magellan's swimming platform into 60 F water (too cold for me). Maybe relaxing on the top deck gazing out the gorgeous crystal clear Adriatic as we sailed.

There are a few nit-picky details I could complain about but I won't. None would prevent me from doing the trip again.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Teresa B.
May 21, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

Croatia is a stunningly beautiful and historic nation. Our guides generously shared their love of Country. Would highly recommend this trip.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Cahal G.
October 31, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Southern Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

The guides were outstanding. We got lucky with the weather, but when it didn’t cooperate they figured out alternatives that didn’t feel like compromising. That said there was an emergency where we swam in a current and three people needed assistance. The guides responded, but not one of the crew did anything. This was very disturbing.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Alexandra P.
October 21, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

My best memory is how much fun we had! Riding electric bikes made all the rides easy. Our guides were very excellent in so many ways. The cultural enrichment really added a lot to the wonderful trip. My tip is to book your trip now!

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Nancy H.
October 21, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

Beautiful scenery as we were riding e-bikes around on islands or coastlines!

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Sherrill S.
October 20, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

The tour was planned perfectly, just enough riding time, exploring the towns, on-your-own time, etc. The guides did an amazing job of preparing us and keeping us safe. The terrain and views were fantastic. Definitely a 5-star trip! One warning...you might gain weight from all the good food!

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Nancy H.
October 20, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

Riding my bicycle on a 7 km downhill to the seaport of Trogir. The scenery was breathtaking and the downhill ride exhilarating.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Karen B.
October 19, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

I loved the ease of waking up and a nice route was planned for us. We were outdoors and exercising. Our guides Dora and Allen were excellent.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

joan s.
October 18, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

This was my first biking trip. I have to say it exceeded my expectations. The guides Dora and Allen were friendly, professional and responsive to our needs and concerns. The information provided for each days ride was accurate. The stops long the way while biking were well planned out. Swimming off the boat as well as at the beaches in October was really an extra bonus. The ship was comfortable with several areas to meet other guests and socialize and make new friends.

The crew on the boat were also wonderful and worked extremely hard. The food was plentiful however I have to say that many felt the quality was inconsistent. That being said their ability to put out the meals they did in the small galley was feat in and of itself.

I would definitely travel again with Tripsite and would eagerly recommend them.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Brenda D.
September 21, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

The scenery was absolutely gorgeous! Swimming in the Adriatic Sea was so nice after a bike ride. We had a fabulous group of people on our tour. Our chef provided amazing lunches every day. We’re not used to a big meal middle of the day, but it makes so much sense to eat at that time and a smaller meal later in the day. The condition of the bikes and our guide, Dora was very knowledgeable. She provided a spur of the moment bike trip and it was one of the best rides and info about a little place in Croatia.
Suggestions - provide a bit of music in the evening
- coffee earlier than 7:30 and hotter

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

James C.
September 19, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

Beautiful bike tour locations and friendly knowledgeable (and fun) guides.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia

Geoffrey M.
September 18, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat

Tuff question as there are so many great memories….but the daily rides throughout seaside villages was truly enjoyable & unforgetable experience.

Countries included in this tour?
Croatia