Island Hopping Croatia – Explore the Most Beautiful Islands of Kvarner Bay

Bike and Boat in Croatia, round trip from Opatija – including 7 × overnight stays with half board, unlimited water from the dispenser, German-speaking cycling guide, and much more. Your ships: MS Kalipsa, MS Antonela and MS Meridijan

Overview

Authentic Donau Touristic

Together with an experienced guide, you will discover the most beautiful islands of the Kvarner Bay. In the evening/overnight, your ship will be safely moored in the harbours of picturesque seaside towns. You may choose between MS Kalipsa, MS Antonela or MS Meridijan

Dates MS Kalipsa (Traditional Ensuite Category) 2027

Low Season:

Friday, April 23^rd– Saturday, May 1^st
Friday, October 1^st – Saturday, October 9^th

Mid Season:

Friday, April 30^th– Saturday, May 8^th
Friday, May 7^th– Saturday, May 15^th
Friday, May 14^th– Saturday, May 22^nd
Friday, September 24^th– Saturday, October 2^nd

Off Season:
Friday, May 21^st – Saturday, May 29^th
Friday, May 28^th– Saturday, June 5^th
Friday, June 4^th – Saturday, June 12^th
Friday, September 10^th– Saturday, September 18^th
Friday, September 17^th– Saturday, September 25^th

High Season:
Freitag, June 11^th – Saturday, June 19^th
Freitag, August 27^th– Saturday, September 4^th
Freitag, September 3^rd– Saturday, September 11^th

Dates MS Antonela (Premium Category) 2027

Off Season:
Friday, May 7^th – Saturday, May 15^th
Friday, May 14^th – Saturday, May 22^nd

High Season:
Friday, June 11^th – Saturday, June 19^th

Dates MS Meridijan (Premium Category) 2027

Season Price:
Friday, September 3^rd – Saturday, September 11^th
Friday, September 17^th – Saturday, September 25^th
Friday, September 24^th – Saturday, October 2^nd

Tour

209–252 km by bike
partly hilly terrain with ascents
95% paved roads, 5% stone and gravel paths

Tour characteristics

Fitness
Cycle path quality

Route

Friday, arrival

either to Villach or Opatija; overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼ hotel.

Saturday, Opatija (18 km)

Arrival by 11:00 a.m. At 1:00 p.m. boat transfer to Krk and short cycling tour.

Sunday, Island of Krk (48 km)

Cycle through chestnut and fig forests to Dobrinj and Vrbnik. Continue to the Treskava pass (highest point of the island) with a wonderful view over the Punat valley to Baška. In bad weather (Bora wind), the tour ends early and overnight stay in Krk.

Monday, Island of Rab (22/21km)

Boat trip to the island of Rab. Cycle from Lopar to Rab. Lunch on board; optional circular tour through the “Dundo” forest nature reserve or visit of Rab town.

Tuesday, Island of Pag (35 km)

Boat transfer to the island of Pag; cycle past olive groves and along the typical stone walls to Novalja and Mandre. Continue by ship to the “flower island” of Ilovik.

Wednesday, Lošinj (20/22 km)

Boat transfer to the island of Lošinj, cycle to the idyllic fishing village of Veli Lošinj and back to the ship. In the afternoon: tour to the Sveti Ivan hill (250 m) or the Providenca viewpoint (fantastic views of the town). Alternatively, an easy ride to one of the beaches.

Thursday, Lošinj and Cres (46 km)

Cycle along the panoramic route with gentle hills to Osor, or continue now slightly more demanding to the fishing village of Martinšćica. Boat transfer to Cres.

Friday, Istria and Opatija (20 km)

Boat trip to Mošćenička Draga. Cycle along the coast to Brseč and uphill to Sveta Jelena, offering breathtaking bay views. Return to the ship and lunch during the cruise back to Opatija.

Saturday, Departure

Disembarkation by approximately 9:00 a.m. and individual departure.

Note: All cycling and sailing stages are weather-dependent; short-term route changes by the captain are possible.

Tour Map

Skip Map

Prices & Services

Price per person

Two bed | according offer - MS Kalipsa above deck - 9 days
- 23.04.2027 | 356655
  € 776,- Arrival Fr
- 01.10.2027 | 356668
  € 776,- Arrival Fr
- 30.04.2027 | 356656
  € 809,- Arrival Fr
- 07.05.2027 | 356657
  € 809,- Arrival Fr
- 14.05.2027 | 356658
  € 809,- Arrival Fr
- 24.09.2027 | 356667
  € 809,- Arrival Fr
- 21.05.2027 | 356659
  € 907,- Arrival Fr
- 28.05.2027 | 356660
  € 907,- Arrival Fr
- 04.06.2027 | 356661
  € 907,- Arrival Fr
- 10.09.2027 | 356665
  € 907,- Arrival Fr
- 17.09.2027 | 356666
  € 907,- Arrival Fr
- 11.06.2027 | 356662
  € 996,- Arrival Fr
- 27.08.2027 | 356663
  € 996,- Arrival Fr
- 03.09.2027 | 356664
  € 996,- Arrival Fr
single cabin | according offer - MS Kalipsa above deck - 9 days
- 23.04.2027 | 356669
  € 1.164,- Arrival Fr
- 01.10.2027 | 356682
  € 1.164,- Arrival Fr
- 30.04.2027 | 356670
  € 1.213,50 Arrival Fr
- 07.05.2027 | 356671
  € 1.213,50 Arrival Fr
- 14.05.2027 | 356672
  € 1.213,50 Arrival Fr
- 24.09.2027 | 356681
  € 1.213,50 Arrival Fr
- 21.05.2027 | 356673
  € 1.360,50 Arrival Fr
- 28.05.2027 | 356674
  € 1.360,50 Arrival Fr
- 04.06.2027 | 356675
  € 1.360,50 Arrival Fr
- 10.09.2027 | 356679
  € 1.360,50 Arrival Fr
- 17.09.2027 | 356680
  € 1.360,50 Arrival Fr
- 11.06.2027 | 356676
  € 1.494,- Arrival Fr
- 27.08.2027 | 356677
  € 1.494,- Arrival Fr
- 03.09.2027 | 356678
  € 1.494,- Arrival Fr
Two bed | according offer - MS Antonela below deck - 9 days
- 07.05.2027 | 356652
  € 867,- Arrival Fr
- 14.05.2027 | 356653
  € 867,- Arrival Fr
- 11.06.2027 | 356654
  € 1.277,- Arrival Fr
Two bed | according offer - MS Antonela above deck - 9 days
- 07.05.2027 | 356649
  € 1.092,- Arrival Fr
- 14.05.2027 | 356650
  € 1.092,- Arrival Fr
- 11.06.2027 | 356651
  € 1.502,- Arrival Fr
Two bed | according offer - MS Meridijan below deck - 9 days
- 03.09.2027 | 356646
  € 1.057,- Arrival Fr
- 17.09.2027 | 356647
  € 1.057,- Arrival Fr
- 24.09.2027 | 356648
  € 1.057,- Arrival Fr
Two bed | according offer - MS Meridijan above deck - 9 days
- 03.09.2027 | 356643
  € 1.282,- Arrival Fr
- 17.09.2027 | 356644
  € 1.282,- Arrival Fr
- 24.09.2027 | 356645
  € 1.282,- Arrival Fr

Services

7 x nights with half board on the booked ship
unlimited water from the water dispenser
1 x captain’s dinner
German-speaking cycling guide (Boardlanguage: German and English)
2 towels per person (1 change included; additional towels available for rent on board)
daily cabin cleaning (from Premium category onward)
daily tour briefings
1 x saddlebag per rental bike (if booked)
7‑day service hotline

Not Included

Parking in Opatija: + €125 per car/week (reservation required at time of booking)

Payable on site

Tourist and port taxes (approx. €60 per person per week)
Bike handling fee for the crew (€20 per person per week)
Cabin cleaning on MS Kalipsa + €15 per person per week (optional)

Bringing your own bikes

Transport of own bicycles on the ship is possible, but at the customer’s own risk. We cannot assume liability for any damage to the customer's own bike. Transport on the ship is free of charge.

When bringing your own e-bikes, the batteries must be in acceptable condition; otherwise, transport cannot be permitted.

Best-Price-Guarantee

If you have a cheaper offer for bike tours, bike and boat tours or cruises with the same services or dates at the time of booking, please send us a copy of the offer by e-mail. If you book at Donau Touristik, you will receive the best price.

You can find the details here.

Flexi Total – your flexible rescheduling service

You can rebook your long-distance tour up to 5 days before arrival (single center tour: 17 days, MS Primadonna/island hopping: 8 weeks) – for only € 35,- per person, even for dates in the following year. Payments already made will be credited as a voucher. The prices for the new travel dates apply.
You can find the details here.

Discount

- on arrival Fr, Sa from 23.04. - 02.10.2027
Web discount
- 1 % web discount on arrival Fr, Sa from 23.04. - 02.10.2027
Discount 3rd person in double
- 30 % Discount 3rd person in double cabin (on request) on arrival Sa from 23.04. - 02.10.2027
Promotional code
- If you have a promotion code, add it in the booking mask. After we have checked the validity and amount we will reduce the price on arrival Fr, Sa from 23.04. - 02.10.2027

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	9 days
	Guided trip
	Bike cruises
	MS Kalipsa, MS Antonela, MS Meridijan
trip no.	HR7TR11001
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Your Contact Person

Jaqueline Antosch 0043/732/2080-5902

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Example hotel

Hotel z.B. Istra, Kristal oder Lungomare - More Information

3 stars

Hotel z.B. Istra, Kristal oder Lungomare
Opatija

LOCATION: 3*** hotel directly by the sea on the 12 km long coastal promenade in the center of Opatija; approximately 5 minutes by car from the harbor. ROOMS: All rooms are equipped with a shower, WC,…

extension on request

Ship

MS Kalipsa - More Information

MS Kalipsa

Classic motor vessel with 11 cabins, built in 1952, partially refurbished in 2023/24. Length: 25 m, width: 6 m, decks:…
MS Antonela - More Information

MS Antonela

classic motor sailer, 18 cabins (approx. 9 m²), built in 2007; length: 33 m, width: 7.5 m; decks: 4; on-board languages:…
MS Meridijan - More Information
© (c) Katarina Line

MS Meridijan

Classic motor sailer, 19 cabins (approx. 10 m²), built in 2007; Length: 32 m, width: 7 m, decks: 4; On-board languages:…

Gastronomy

Daily continental breakfast (from Premium category onwards breakfast buffet). Depending on the daily tour, lunch or dinner is provided (all freshly prepared on board). In the afternoon, coffee or tea with cookies.

Information

Our rental bikes

ladies ebike - More Information

from € 265,-

ladies ebike

11 gears

Bicycle Helmet

In Croatia, helmets are mandatory for children and young people up to 16 years of age. For adults, wearing a helmet is not compulsory but strongly recommended.

A rental helmet is provided with all booked rental bikes.

General Information

All cycling and sailing stages are weather-dependent; short-term route changes by the captain are possible.
A certain level of fitness is required for the partly hilly cycling tours – otherwise, we recommend e-bikes!
Your guide will be happy to provide tips for short tours and swimming days!

Place of interest

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© (c) Ivo Biocina / Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus

Krk

Krk ist eine kroatische Insel im Mittelmeer und nach neueren Messungen mit 405,78 km² neben dem gleich großen Cres die größte…
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© (c) Ivo Biocina / Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus

Rab

The island of Rab is known for its numerous sandy beaches and bays with crystal-clear, sparkling blue water. The old town is…
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© (c) Claudia Reiter / Donau Touristik GMBH

Pag

The island of Pag is located in Croatia, in the Adriatic Sea. The island’s capital is also called Pag.
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© (c) Katarina Line

Losinj

Lošinj is known for its lush nature, crystal-clear sea, and mild Mediterranean climate. As a paradise rich in flowers and…
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© (c) Ivo Biocina / Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus

Cres

Cres, together with the equally large island of Krk, is the largest island in the Adriatic. In addition to its breathtaking…
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© (c) Katarina Line

Opatija

Opatija is located on the Kvarner Bay and is one of the oldest tourist resorts in Croatia.

Island Hopping Croatia – Explore the Most Beautiful Islands of Kvarner Bay

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