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Opatija - Krk - Rab - Zadar - Molat/Olib - Losinj - Cres - Opatija. Our Traditional Route 1 cruise is popular with couples and mature travellers and offers 7 days of enforced relaxation and an effortless journey around the stunning coast of Croatia. The cruise attracts an international mix of travellers and departs every Saturday from the 7th April to the 20th October.
Departure is from Opatija harbour at 13:00. We will stop to swim in the crystal clear sea before you enjoy an early dinner as your first meal of the cruise. We then continue on to the Island of Krk. the biggest of the islands. This island has immense variety in its villages large and small, gentle green promenades, bare rocky wilderness, tiny islands and hundreds of hidden bays and beaches. You will spend the night in the city of Krk and there you are free to explore on your own.
Sunday ISLAND OF KRK - ISLAND OF RAB After a morning swim, breakfast is served on the ship after which we sail to the Island of Rab, which is known as the "island of love". The small town of Rab, where you will spend the night in the harbour, is encircled in medieval walls, Romanesque church towers, churches and palaces, stone streets and ancient facades. Enjoy the "gallery" on the streets and squares where many painters and artists exhibit their works.
Monday ISLAND OF RAB - ZADAR
Tuesday ZADAR - ISLAND OF MOLAT or OLIB After breakfast and morning swim, we sail to Island Molat or island Olib (depending on available space in the small harbours of these two islands). The Molat island is situated in the northern part of Zadar's archipelago. The peace, silence and necessary minimum of infrastructures (4 restaurants, 3 shops) guarantees an holiday far away from usual tourism. Olib is a place where you can rest your body and soul. There are no cars or trucks, just a tractor or two, which are necessary for the habitants of Olib. The island has numerous beautiful beaches. When you come ashore you cannot but notice a beautiful sandy beach near the port. The village is small but wide. The island was inhabited already in the antiquity. The parish church is from 1632, and about twenty Glagolitic codices from the 16th - 19th century are kept in the parsonage.
Wednesday ISLAND OF MOLAT or OLIB - ILOVIK - ISLAND OF LOŠINJ
Thursday ISLAND OF LOŠINJ - ISLAND OF CRES After a morning swim we leave for the island of Cres. This long and narrow island is covered with oak, beaches and pine forests as well as vineyards and olive tree plantations. Cres and Mali Losinj used to be one island but a channel dug by the Romans separates them. We spend the night in the harbour of the typical medieval city of Cres.
Friday ISLAND OF CRES - OPATIJA After breakfast we sail towards Opatija. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful view of famous Opatija Riviera. Arrival in the late afternoon. Enjoy your last night on the ship along with last drinks while exchanging addresses with other passengers who have by now become your new friends.
Saturday OPATIJA After breakfast you will say goodbye to the crew and we hope to see you again soon.
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Saturday OPATIJA - ISLAND OF KRK
After breakfast we sail from Rab along the island of Pag with a stop to swim on small island MAUN, and continue to sail to Zadar which is famous for it's churches and old town. Zadar was for centuries the capital of Dalmatia and today is the centre of the region. The Roman Forum from the 1st century, St. Donatus’ Church from the 9th century is the most famous medieval basilica and trademark of the city. Enjoy the otherworldly sounds of the Sea Organ (Croatian: Morske orgulje) on Zadar's Riva. This man-made organ works with the motion of the waves and 35 pipes to create a musical soundscape.
After breakfast and morning swim, we sail to the peaceful island of flowers called Ilovik where we have a stop for swimming. Departure for the island of Mali Lošinj (lunch on route), which is one of the most popular islands on the northern Adriatic due to the abundance of pine trees and clear waters. Mali Lošinj is among those places with the sunniest days per year in Europe. Take a walk along the harbour and dare to take a night swim on the sandy Cikat beach or visit nearby, picturesque, town of Veli Lošinj (only 5 km away). Overnight in Mali Losinj.
