Cycle Croatia Cruise

Explore Croatia’s islands on two wheels, tackling varied and interesting terrain as you go!

Our Cycle Cruises are led by a professional cycling guide and include a hearty breakfast and lunch (or dinner) onboard, large sundecks to relax and unwind in the evenings, and a challenging, yet rewarding cycling itinerary.

With four itineraries to choose from, guests can enjoy the best of Croatia and cruising!

A sample itinerary of destinations visited on the Split Return South route can be found below:

Day 1 Split:
Check-in is from 10.30am to 12.00pm.

Day 1 Milna:
We depart from Split harbour at 13:00, with lunch onboard as you get to know your fellow shipmates. We sail from the mainland and head toward the island of Brac, arriving mid-afternoon.

Our first ride begins as we cycle to Bobovišça, a small hamlet set on the western side of Brac just under the mountain top, overlooking the sea. You will be able to dive into the turquoise water here or enjoy a coffee.

Day 2 Bol:
This first stage begins with a climb to the crest of a hill, past stunning local flora. The white stone visible here was used to build the White House in Washington and the Reichstag in Berlin. At the 35km mark, you have the opportunity to try traditional food and wine in a local village (please note lunch is optional). The panoramic views of the neighboring island of Hvar are well worth the ascent!

In Bol itself, you can visit the Golden Horn beach (about 2.5km from the port), take a swim, or stroll through the local streets.

Day 3 Hvar:
The island of Hvar is famous for its multi-coloured fields of rosemary and lavender. On the first cycling stage, you’ll make your way through the many villages on the island via paved and gravel roads.

From Jelsa, we cycle towards Vrboska and then down to Stari Grad, one of Croatia’s oldest towns (dating back to 385BC), where we will stop for a break. We continue on towards Hvar Town, passing through the villages of Grablje (known for its wine and olive oil) and Brusje.

The day ends at the historical town of Hvar for an opportunity to visit the cathedral and Gothic palaces.

Day 4 Korcula:
Today we will ride from Racisce – Lumbarda. The peaceful and secluded gardens of cypress trees here make Korcula one of the most beautiful of the Adriatic islands. Korcula claims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo and the name can be seen all over the island.

Our final destination is the medieval town of Korcula with its attractive narrow streets.

Day 5 Mljet:
Breakfast is served onboard, en route to the island of Mjlet, also known as Honey-Island. Mljet two lakes (Great Lake and Small Lake). In the twelfth century, Benedictine built a monastery here in a secluded spot, surrounded by pine and oak forests. Today this area is a National Park and the high point of any tour of Dalmatia.

You can cycle around the National Park’s salt-water lake, in which there is actually another island. After lunch, you are free to explore more of the island by bike or perhaps swim or kayak in the Small Lake.

Day 6 Makarska:
This morning we sail toward the Peljesac peninsula where we’ll start our ride from either Kuciste or Viganj. We cycle through this famous wine-growing region toward Orebic where we will have a short break and take in the beautiful countryside.

On the ride back the climb is not easy, but rewards you with magnificent views of the neighbouring island of Korcula. We’ll meet the boat in Loviste where a delicious lunch will be served onboard. This afternoon take in the Adriatic Sea as your ship cruises into Makarska for the evening, a popular town at the base of the impressive Biokovo mountain range.

Day 7 Split:
After breakfast onboard, we will take our last bike ride of the week. The route takes us to Radmanove Mlinice, where the “”Winnetou”” movies were filmed, along the valley of the Cetina river, right underneath the mountains. In Omis, you can visit the Mirabella Fortress, which offers views over the channel towards Brac island.

After lunch onboard, the ship will sail back to the city of Split, where you can take a tour of the fascinating Roman Diocletian’s Palace. After a relaxed city walk in this unique historic town, you return to your ship in the nearby harbour.

Day 8 Split:
This morning it’s time for an early onboard breakfast, before saying goodbye to the crew and all of your new friends.

Discover Croatia on two wheels on a Cycle Croatia Cruise!

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