Adriatic Special Cruise
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Cruise and cycle among the islands of Croatia and get to do things most other holiday makers never can.
If you are looking for a touch of active adventure, by way of a casual, informal and relaxing
vacation, without the routine of traditional cruise tours, then our cruise is the ideal solution.
This cruise includes free use of sea kayaks and there is only one departure date - 4 July 2009.
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ITINERARY
8 days, 7 nights
DAY 1, Saturday 4 July 2009TROGIR - ROGOZNICA
Board your boat in Trogir this morning for your cruise of a lifetime. Depart at lunchtime for Rogoznica, a beautiful fishing village with a natural harbour protected by a thick pine forest. Stop en route to swim.
Dinner on board.
DAY 2, Sunday 5 July 2009
ROGOZNICA-SKRADIN-VODICE
Depart early morning and enjoy the unique experience of sailing through the canyons of the River Krka to the little town of Skradin. Spend some time exploring this peaceful town with it's narrow streets before continuing to Vodice, the best known tourist destination on the Adriatic. Vodice has something for everyone - long beaches flanked by walkways for quiet walks in the evening, as well as a vibrant nightlife with many restaurants and pubs.
Breakfast and lunch on board.
DAY 3, Monday 6 July 2009
VODICE-SALI
Depart Vodice for Sali, the largest village on the island of Dugi Otok, meaning 'Long Island'. This island derived its name from its distinctive shape - 45km long and only 5km wide. This island has the largest number of Maritime Pine trees in the western Mediterranean. A nature park, Telascica covers the southern part of the island. There are eleven villages concerned primarily with fishing, although salt was once produced here. Spend time cycling around this peaceful island. Olive oil, figs, cheese and wine accompany the seafood in the natives' diet. A definite step back in time, the island boasts an ancient pre-Roman church and some Roman ruins.
Breakfast and lunch on board.
DAY 4, Tuesday 7 July 2009
SALI-KORNATI-UGLJAN
Leaving Sali, stop at the Kornati National Park, declared a National Park in 1980, is one of the few underwater national parks in the world. With 150 islands in a sea area of 320km2 Kornati are the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. This archipelago, dating back to prehistoric times, has a unique natural beauty with numerous bays and coves and an extremely rich marine ecosystem. George Bernard Shaw wrote about the Kornati islands saying 'On the last day of creation, God wanted to crown His work, so He created the Kornati Islands'. Spend time exploring this unique nature reserve by sea kayak. Later in the day, sail on to Ugljan where you will spend the night.
Breakfast and lunch on board.
DAY 5, Wednesday 8 July 2009
UGLJAN-MURTER
After breakfast, sail on to the popular tourist destination of Murter. Populated by the Illyrians almost 2000 years ago, this island covers an area of approx 20km. The steep slopes on the southwestern coastline are divided by many sandy coves. Enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches or explore this quaint fishing village with its old stone houses and traditional narrow streets.
Breakfast and lunch on board.
DAY 6, Thursday 9 July 2009
MURTER-ZLARIN
Today we sail to Zlarin, also known as the 'coral island' where coral jewellery is still handmade. With it's highest point of 175m above sea level, on a clear day you can see Mount Velebit and the volcanic Jabuka island. The interior of the island is uninhabited and consists of thick pine forests while the coastline has many fig and cypress trees. No cars are allowed on this island, so cycling here is peaceful. Various types of beaches make this an ideal spot to enjoy the sun and crystal clear sea.
Breakfast and lunch on board.
DAY 7, Friday 10 July 2009
ZLARIN-TROGIR
Depart Zlarin and sail back to Trogir, stopping en route to swim. Spend the afternoon exploring this unique museum-town.
Breakfast and lunch on board.
DAY 8, Saturday 11 July 2009
Departure
Time to say goodbye once again. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Split airport for your flight home, or to your hotel for the rest of your stay.
Tour Details
Rates and period of operation:Periods and rates net in Euro for HB per person per week:
Price € 655.00 per person sharing (for non-cyclists)
Price € 745.00 per person sharing (for cyclists)
Single supplement: € +275.00
3rd person reduction: € -295.00
PRICE INCLUDES
- Cabin with twin beds
- Private bathroom facilities
- Buffet breakfast daily
- Waiter service for lunch and dinner
- 3 course meals for lunch/dinner daily - fish/ meat dishes followed by desert
- Professional chef
- Return transfers from Split airport
- Specialised, English speaking guide on cycle routes
- Use of sea kayaks throughout the cruise
- Hire of bicycles and helmets for the period
PRICE EXCLUDES
- Beverages
- Port taxes (approx € 25 per person payable directly on board)
- Entrances to National Park
- Airfare
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
Cancellation fees:
Up to 30 days prior to the tour - 15%
29 - 20 days prior to the tour - 50%
19 - 14 days prior to the tour - 75%
13 - 0 and no show - 100%
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Three masted motorsailer
- Length: 31 m
- Width: 7,80 m
- Engine: Caterpillar 2x280 hp
- Cruising speed: 9 nautical miles per hour
- Power supply : 12 / 24 / 220 / 380 V
- Accommodation up to 27 guests
- 12 cabins: 3 doubles; 6 twins with lower beds; 3 twins with extra (upper) bed
- Cabin size is approx. 11 sq metres with additional shower/wc area 3 sq metres
- Linen change -- once a week
- Towels change -- twice a week
- Air conditioned corridor, restaurant and bar area
- Sun deck with sun beds and sun chairs -- 70 sq m
- Main deck -- 90 sq m
- Bridge deck -- 24 sq m
- Swimming and sun platform on stern with direct access into sea for swimmers and divers
- 2 fresh water showers for after swimming
- Bar serving domestic and international drinks at a local charge