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A great experience, the ship & ship staff were top notch and the guides were excellent.

Guides were awesome! Engaging when they needed to and extremely helpful. Never had Croatia on our “Bucketlist” but that has changed as we will be coming back next year!

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Excellent guides, lots of information and history. Beautiful biking, e bikes wonderful

Beautiful boat with competent and friendly Captain and staff. Great e-bikes and guides were fantastic.. Great food and beverages, beautiful ports, and an overall perfect vacation. Thanks to Carla Sprout and her staff we were able to Charter the Bellezza for 27 friends and all called it a trip of a lifetime. Even our two non-bikers had a blast and our group is planning another cruise in 2027.

Beautiful boat with competent and friendly Captain and staff. Great e-bikes and Island Hopping guides were fantastic.. Great food and beverages, beautiful ports, and an overall perfect vacation. Thanks to Carla Sprout and her staff we were able to Charter the Bellezza for 27 friends and all called it a trip of a lifetime. Even our two non-bikers had a blast and our group is planning another cruise in 2027.

I loved the guides, crew, boat and guests. Croatia is beautiful and the biking was wonderful!

This was an amazing trip. The guides were very knowledge and enthusiastic. The boat and the crew were excellent and the food was wonderful (too much food!).

Together, the camaraderie that developed, the amazing vistas we got to see, and the history we learned about the Dalmatian area all made this a memorable trip.

A friend went on a similar tour the week after ours. One of their guides got amazing drone footage that really captured their adventure. If this could be added to this trip it would literally knock this tour out of the park.