You start in Zadar on this diversified cruise through Northern Dalamatia's island world. You cycle on easy paths on the islands of Dugi Otok, Murter and Pašman. By doing so you get to know the numerous islands within the Kornati national park. The impressing Krka waterfalls, where scenes of the Winnetour movies with Pierre Brice and Lex Barker have been filmed are a special highlight on this holiday.
Embarkation between 11.30 and 13.00 in Zadar. There is a welcome by the tour guide with welcome drink and small snack. In the meantime, the ship will cross over to Preko on the island of Ugljan. You will cycle via Kukljica and over the Ždrelac bridge to the island of Pašman. You will continue through Neviđane and Kraj to Tkon. From there you will cycle to Podvrške bay on the island of Murter.
The day starts with a bike ride across the island of Murter. Via Betina you cycle to the lift bridge to Tisno. On the way to Vodice you will get to know a coastal strip with many offshore islets. Shortly before your destination, you will take time to visit Tribunj.
Today starts with a bike ride to the viewpoint Okit. In the town of Skradin the ship with lunch is waiting for you. Here begins the short bike ride to the famous Krka waterfalls. The river falls over a distance of 800 meters over 17 steps into the depth. Back in Skradin you will sail to Šibenik. Enjoy dinner in the port town rich in historical buildings.
After breakfast, you will visit the Sveti Nikola fortress near Šibenik. Afterwards, a four to five hour boat ride through the National Park of Kornati Islands awaits you. You will dock in a protected bay in the Telašćica Nature Park. After a walk to a saltwater lake and the imposing cliffs, the crew is already waiting for you with the captains dinner.
You will stay on the island of Dugi Otok and cycle to Sali, the main village of the island. After a coffee break you will continue to Savar via Zaglav and Luka. Lunch and dinner will be served on board. The afternoon is at your free disposal. Depending on your mood, you can sunbathe or explore the island on foot.
Today‘s bike tour takes you to the Veli Rat lighthouse. After a break you will continue to Božava, where the ship is already waiting for you. The destination today is the island of Molat. On the way there, the captain will choose a nice bay for you to take a bathing break.
Finally, you will make a shorter bike tour from Molat via Brgulje to Zapuntel and back. On the way to Zadar there will be a bath break. Once in Zadar, a guided tour of the Venetian Old Town awaits you.
Disembarkation takes place after breakfast until 09:00. Afterwards you start your individual journey home or transfer to the airport.
Tour character
The bike routes require a basic level of fitness, which you should have if you cycle on a regular basis. The routes can reach an altitude of about 100 – 300 metres. The daily routes cover a distance of about 20 to 35 km and do go across hilly and mountainous terrain. There is no time pressure for this though. Sometimes there are much steeper ascents and of course, it is allowed to push the bike.
The roads are mostly asphalted and there is little traffic outside of holiday-periods. Decide on your own if you want to cycle self-guided with maps and information material or with a tour guide. It is compulsory to wear a helmet if you are under the age of 18.
The MS Carpe Diem was built in 2015/2016 and first set sail in spring 2016. On the boat, there is an air-conditioned saloon, a sun deck of about 250 m² with 20 deck chairs, tables, benches and chairs on the roofed upper deck. There is a bathing platform with showers at the stern. There is a bike garage on the main deck. There is one three-bed cabin with French bed and separate single bed, eleven double cabins with French bed, five double cabins with single beds and one single cabin.