2022
Cruise with Bike in Croatia
Island Hopping and National Parks of Dalmatia
- Croatian national parks, Kornaten and Krka, featuring famous water falls
- Daily routes ●○○○○
- Altitude profile ●●●○○
- Bike & Boat: Standard-, Premium- und Deluxe-Ships
days
8
km / day avg.
30
Violet sage, deep green pine forests and the blue of the Adriatic: These colours dominate the stunning coastal region in northern Dalmatia. On this cruise you take the bike whenever possible to discover the beauty of Croatia: Small hidden bathing bays and idyllic fishing villages in Dalmatia’s national parks. Jump into the crystal-clear water from the boat’s deck and soak up the rays of the sun. One of the highlights of your boat and bike cruise will be your visit of the picturesque Krka waterfalls in the national park with the same name. The river drops down over 17 cascades. In the Kornati national park, 125 small and large mostly uninhabited islands await you, which are spread out in front of the Dalmatian coast. You will cycle through fragrant forests and enjoy fantastic views of the open sea with small islands and colourful boats on the horizon. The cruise with bike to Dalmatia’s national parks is pure relaxation in one of Croatia’s most beautiful regions.
You can choose from three different categories when booking a bike & boat holiday in Croatia:
In the standard category you sail on the Dalmatino and Kažimir motor sailing boats. You'll find more luxury in the Premium Category on the Carpe Diem motor sailing boat. And if you want to treat yourself to the top category, select Deluxe - and the Voyage motor yacht is your ship!
Itinerary
- Booking Codes
MS Dalmatino – HR-DASND-08G
MS Kažimir – HR-DASNK-08G
MS Carpe Diem – HR-DASNC-08G
MY Voyage – HR-DASNV-08G - Start / Destination
Zadar - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
approx. 170 km, 2150 m altitude difference
Daily routes ●○○○○
between 20 and 35 km, Ø 30 km
Altitude profile ●●●○○
Your cruisers MS Dalmatino, MS Kažimir, Carpe Diem and MY Voyage
The Skarica Family understand how to make you feel welcome like a family member on board the MS Dalmatino. If you like, Ante will show you how to manoeuvre the boat. The atmosphere on board is relaxed and you will always find a quiet place to delve into your favourite book or simply gaze on the crystal clear water.
Kažo - known as Braco - has been captain of the MS Kažimir together with his wife since 2016. This large wooden boat, from Zadar, will be on the Mediterranean as of 2020. With its large sun deck and seating arrangements on the upper deck it offers a surprising amount of space and comfort for a very pleasant and enjoyable bike & boat cruising holiday.
The MS Carpe Diem has set sail for the first time with passengers in 2016. This boat is operated by Ante's sons Roko and Jure Skarica. On board they are doing their upmost to make sure that your holiday on the Adriatic Sea is as comfortable as possible. One great feature on this boat is that it has its own bike hold so your bicycles can be conveniently wheeled on board. On the upper deck is plenty of space to enjoy the sun and wonder at the glittering stars at night.
This newest boat, of the Škarica family, will be out cruising around the Mediterranean as of summer season 2020: the MY Voyage. It's perfectly fitted for the needs of bike & boat holiday-makers who would like to enjoy the same luxury of a hotel room when they're on holiday. From the spacious sun deck, enjoy watching the Mediterranean around you. You'll find more relaxation in the whirlpool or dive into the sea itself from the bathing platform at the stern.
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Zadar, Zadar – Vir Island, approx. 30 km / 200 m altitude difference
The azure blue Mediterranean and the Venetian historic city of Zadar welcome you on your arrival. After embarkation between 11.30 am and 01.00 pm and a snack on board it´s time to set off. You will discover the Zadar riviera on your bike. Via the fishing and holiday village of Petrčane you eventually arrive in Nin, which used to be the residence for Croatian bishops and kings. It is worth visiting the church of Sv. Križ, which is the smallest cathedral in the world. Today´s section ends in the port of Vir.
View on the city of Zadar
Day 2: Vir – Molat Island (by boat), round tour on Molat Island, approx. 20 km / 250 m altitude difference, Molat Island – Zverinac Island (by boat)
In the morning you go by boat to Molat, one of the smallest and most romantic islands in Dalmatia. It is endearingly referred to by locals as flower island. On a round trip you will cycle through the inner part of the island to also pass small isolated bays towards Zapuntel. After a relaxed stop for a swim, your boat sets off to take you over these crystal clear waves to the island of Zverinac.
Molat Island
Day 3: Zverinac Island – Dugi Otok Island (by boat), round tour on Dugi Otok Island, approx. 30 km / 530 m altitude difference
Today you will set off at full speed for the island of Dugi Otok. From the saddle of your bike you get to explore the north-west side of this long island, which is about 43 km long but only about 5 km wide. Your bike tour takes you past Veli Rat lighthouse to the enchanting bay of Saharun, where it´s definitely worth jumping in to the sea. Via Bozava and Dragove you get to today´s destination of Brbinj, where the boat will be waiting for you. You go on board again for a short cruise to Sali, the main town on Dugi Otok Island.
Dugi Otok Island
Day 4: Round tour on Dugi Otok Island, approx. 10 km / 200 m altitude difference, Island Dugi Otok – Kornati Islands – Sibenik (by boat)
As you cycle along after breakfast, you will have wonderful and unforgettable views from the magistral line of the island of untouched bays and the mainland. Afterwards, the ship takes up course for the national park of the Kornati islands. After a trip amidst the beautiful atmosphere of these 125 islands, most of which are uninhabited, you land in Šibenik.
View on the city of Sibenik
Day 5: Sibenik – Skradin (by boat), bike tour to Krka, approx. 10 km / 300 m altitude difference, Skradin – Martinska (by boat), Martinska – Vodice, approx. 10 km / 100 m altitude difference
Today you take a relaxing boat trip to Skradin, which lies only a short distance from the famous Krka national park. One of nature´s impressive spectacles is waiting to be discovered: the water falls.The Krka river flows along a stretch of 800 metres in which there are 17 different waterfalls with cascades of up to 100 metres. Your boat is waiting for you in Skradin to take you aboard.
Skradinski Buk at Krka National Park
Day 6: Vodice – Murter Island, approx. 30 km / 270 m altitude difference
Following a beautiful stretch of Adriatic coast, the route takes you to a viewpoint at Okit, where you have fabulous panoramic views of small nearby islands and the town of Zlarin in the distance. A bridge takes you over to Murter island, which you can explore by bike. Via Betina, an important hub for traditional wood shipbuilding you arrive at the Bay of Podvrške, today´s destination.
Cruise with Bike in Croatia
Day 7: Murter Island – Pašman Island (by boat), bike tour on Pasman and Ugljan Islands, approx. 30 km / 290 m altitude difference, Ugljan Island – Zadar (by boat)
In the morning your ship takes you to Tkon on Pasman island, from where you can get to the island of Ugljan via a bridge. Starting in Preko, after a refreshing meal on the boat, you can explore Ugljan which has a lot of antique ruins dating back to Roman times. The boat finally takes you back to Zadar. Enjoy the flair of this harbour town, which has many visible reminders of its antique past.
City Sentinel in Zadar
Day 8: Individual journey home
After breakfast your cruise with bike in Croatia comes to an end. Disembarkation is at 9.00 am.
The promenade in Zadar
Dates / prices / services
You choose which category you'd like to book for your bike & boat holiday in Croatia:
In the Standard Category you'll be sailing on the motor sailing boats, the MS Dalmatino and MS Kažimir. On board both of these charming wooden boats, you have one of the smaller cabins.
In the Premium Category the motor sailing boat, the MS Carpe Diem, takes you safely through Kvarner Bay in all the comfort you could wish for.
And if you go for the Deluxe Category, you choose the Voyage, a motor yacht. On this steel ship, everything is bigger: the cabins, the saloon and also the sun deck.
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Main deck
Services
- 7 nights on board
- 7 x half board (breakfast and, depending on the itinerary, either lunch or dinner)
- Captain's Dinner
- Bed linen and towels supplied, Bath towels must be brought along
- Rental helmet (with rental bike), please state your hat size / head circumference upon booking
- Guided cycling tours according to program
- Entrance to the Natural Park Telašćica
- Entrance to the Kornati Islands National Park
- Entrance to the national park Krka waterfalls
- Guided tour in Šibenik and Zadar
- Pre-travel documents (1 x per cabin)
- Map material for cycling tours on board
- 7 day Service Hotline
Not included:
- Drinks on board
- Visitor´s tax and local charges: 28 €, to be paid to the captain (children up to and including 11 years: 14 €)
The minimum number of participants must be reached 28 days prior to the arrival date:
- MS Dalmatino: 15 persons
- MS Kažimir: 22 persons
Changes are possible on a ship journey due to weather, water level or technical conditions. We reserve the right to make changes.
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Child reduction on basic price
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From 0 to 13 years |
-50% |
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From 14 to 17 years |
-20% |
MS Dalmatino
- Double cabins: approx. 4 – 5 m²
- Bunk beds
- Individually regulated air conditioning, shower / WC, porthole
- Main deck:
The main deck is divided into the middle deck and the upper deck. 8 double cabins with bunk beds on the middle deck and 5 double cabins with bunk beds on the upper deck. Distribution of the cabins takes place on board. - The bulls-eye windows in the cabins can be opened.
Boat facts
- Built in 1957
- Reconstructed in 1990
- 2 passenger decks | 13 cabins
- Maximum capacity: 26 passengers
- Length: 26 m
- width: 6 m
- Fittings: Sun deck with deck chairs, tables with benches on deck, saloon with air conditioning
- Language on board: German, English
MS Kažimir
- 15 outer cabins: approx. 9 m²
- Cabin fittings: Shower/WC, individually regulated air conditioning
- Main deck:
The main deck is divided into the middle deck and the upper deck.
There are 6 3-bed cabins each with a French bed and an additional bed above it plus 2 double cabins with a French bed on the middle deck. The upper deck is home to 4 double cabins each with a French bed and 3 double cabins with bunk beds. Distribution of the cabins takes place on board. - The bulls-eye windows in the cabins can be opened.
Boat facts
- Built in 1946
- Underwent full overhaul in 1999 / 2000, renovated in 2019
- 2 passenger decks | 15 cabins
- Maximum capacity: 36 passengers
- Length: 39 m
- Width: 7 m
- Fittings: Sun deck approx. 150 m² with deck chairs, tables and benches on deck, air-conditioned saloon
- Language on board: German, English
Lower Deck
Main Deck
Services
- 7 nights on board in the selected cateogory
- 7 x half board (breakfast and, depending on the itinerary, either lunch or dinner)
- Captain's Dinner
- Bed linen and towels supplied, Bath towels must be brought along
- Rental helmet (with rental bike), please state your hat size / head circumference upon booking
- Guided cycling tours according to program
- Entrance to the Natural Park Telašćica
- Entrance to the Kornati Islands National Park
- Entrance to the national park Krka waterfalls
- Guided tour in Šibenik and Zadar
- Pre-travel documents (1 x per cabin)
- Map material for cycling tours on board
- 7 day Service Hotline
Not included:
- Drinks on board
- Visitor´s tax and local charges: 28 €, to be paid to the captain (children up to and including 11 years: 14 €)
The minimum number of 20 participants must be reached 28 days prior to the arrival date.
Changes are possible on a ship journey due to weather, water level or technical conditions. We reserve the right to make changes.
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Child reduction on basic price
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From 0 to 13 years |
-50% |
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From 14 to 17 years |
-20% |
MS Carpe Diem
- Double cabins: 8 – 10 m²
- lower deck: 7 double cabins with French bed, 1 three-bed cabin with French bed and one separate single bed
- main deck: 4 double cabins with French bed, 5 double cabins with single beds, 1 single cabin
- Individually regulated air conditioning, shower / WC, porthole
Boat facts
- Built in 2016
- 2 passenger decks | 18 cabins
- Maximum capacity: 34 passengers
- Length: 40 m
- width: 8 m
- Fittings: Sun deck with deck chairs, bathing platform with shower at the stern, saloon with air conditioning, roofed tables with benches on upper deck, bike hold
- Language on board: German, English
Lower Deck
Main Deck
Services
- 7 nights on board in the selected cateogory
- 7 x half board (breakfast and, depending on the itinerary, either lunch or dinner)
- Captain's Dinner
- Bed linen and towels supplied, Bath towels must be brought along
- Rental helmet (with rental bike), please state your hat size / head circumference upon booking
- Guided cycling tours according to program
- Entrance to the Natural Park Telašćica
- Entrance to the Kornati Islands National Park
- Entrance to the national park Krka waterfalls
- Guided tour in Šibenik and Zadar
- Pre-travel documents (1 x per cabin)
- Map material for cycling tours on board
- 7 day Service Hotline
Not included:
- Drinks on board
- Visitor´s tax and local charges: 28 €, to be paid to the captain (children up to and including 11 years: 14 €)
The minimum number of 22 participants must be reached 28 days prior to the arrival date.
Changes are possible on a ship journey due to weather, water level or technical conditions. We reserve the right to make changes.
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Child reduction on basic price
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From 0 to 13 years |
-50% |
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From 14 to 17 years |
-20% |
MY Voyage
- 18 outer cabins, approx. 11 m²
- Fittings: Shower/WC, TV, individually regulated air conditioning
- Main deck: 3 double cabins with french bed, 4 double cabins with single beds that can be combined to form a double bed, 2 double cabins with single beds and 1 single cabin
- Lower deck: 4 double cabins with french bed, 2 double cabins with single beds that can be combined to form a double bed,
and 2 triple cabins with single beds, two of which can be combined - The cabins on the lower deck have portholes and cannot be opened. The windows of the cabins on the main deck can be opened
Boat facts
- Built in 2019 / 2020
- 2 passenger decks | 18 outer cabins
- Maximum capacity: 38 passengers
- Length: 40 m
- Width: 8.50 m
- Fittings: Sun deck approx. 250 m² with sun loungers, air-conditions saloon, pleasant seating groups for about 38 people in the lounge area on the roofed upper deck behind the saloon; this can be closed with awnings if weather requires; bathing platform and shower at stern
- Languages on board: German, English
Additional Services
Additional bookable services
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Lower deck
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Main deck
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Surcharge double cabin for single use |
50 % |
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Parking reservation, per week |
55 € |
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Passenger fee |
28 € |
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Rental Bikes
Rental Bikes
Rental Bike
70 €
E-Bike
170 €
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Rental Bike
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21-gear Rental Bike |
70 € |
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E-bike |
170 € |
Brief Information
- Booking Codes
MS Dalmatino – HR-DASND-08G
MS Kažimir – HR-DASNK-08G
MS Carpe Diem – HR-DASNC-08G
MY Voyage – HR-DASNV-08G - Start / Destination
Zadar - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
approx. 170 km, 2150 m altitude difference
Daily routes ●○○○○
between 20 and 35 km, Ø 30 km
Altitude profile ●●●○○ - Parking information
Secured parking in Zadar, cost: 55 € per car and week, you need to reserve the parking with your booking, it is payable on site (in Croatian Kuna). - Arrival information – by plane
We can arrange a transfer from Zadar airport to Zadar habour on request and subject to availability. Please specify your flight number and arrival time. - Bicycle helmet
On bicycle tours in Croatia helmets are mandatory for children under 18 years of age. However, for safety reasons we generally recommend wearing a helmet. If you book a rental bike a rental helmet is included in the price, please state your hat size / head circumference upon booking. For an optimum fit we recommend that you bring your own helmet. - Minimum number of participants
The minimum numbers of participants must be reached 28 days prior to the arrival date:
MS Dalmatino: 15 participants
MS Kazimir: 22 participants
MS Carpe Diem: 20 participants
MY Voyage: 22 participants
Changes to boat trips due to weather, water levels or technical conditions are possible; the right to change is reserved. - Own bikes
If you do not need a rental bike, please indicate in the booking form, whether you arrive with your own bike or your own E-Bike. - Tour operated by
Local cooperation partner - Mobility note
This holiday is suitable to only a limited extent for people with restricted mobility.
Please contact us if you have individual requirements.
