The boats in our fleet are motor boats made out of wood in a classical style. Nowadays boats are usually built out of steel, which is why our newer boats, Macek, Antonela and Columbo have a steel construction, while maintaining the wooden interior. They differ in size, equipment and comfort - we would like to draw your attention to their descriptions. All of the information and data is based on the status as of October 2006 - and it is possible that during our winter inventory and repair some structural changes have been made thus changing the outer appearance of some boats. Sometimes one of the captains may decide to sell his/her boat or perhaps buy a new boat so it is possible that the captain or crew of a particular boat may be different than what is listed. Also, certain crew members switch to other boats from season to season.
Some of the boats in our fleet are more than one hundred years old and that refers to only the name and shape of the hull. During the reconstruction and repair all planks are replaced as well as all screws and nails. One thing that all of the boats have in common is that they are unlike large cruise ships and here you will enjoy yourself without the formalities and always in good company.
Cabins offer enough space for sleeping and for your travel bag. They are functional and are equipped with, unless otherwise specified in the description, two beds and a small closet or open wall unit. The beds are often bunk beds (mostly without a ladder). However, more and more cabins are being equipped with French beds or low single berths. Three-bedded cabins mainly consist of one French bed and a third bed right above it. A description of how the beds are placed can be found in the description of each individual boat. On most boats, cabins also have at their disposal a shower/WC with a sink where the shower is separated from the rest of the cabin by a door which means that most cabins do not have shower tubs or real shower stalls with a shower curtain. While you shower the water will go through a drain in the floor. Due to the shape of the hull, cabins differ in size. Rates do not differ in accordance with the category of the cabin. Cabins under the deck have a porthole or a round window.
Most boats have cabins on deck and below the deck area unless otherwise specified in the description provided. Each cabin is assigned based on the order of the reservations. Prior to your arrival bedding is changed meaning fresh, clean sheets; we recommend you bring your own towels although towels will be at your disposal on the boat. Since the crew does not enter the cabins for the entire duration of the trip we ask guests to keep their cabins tidy. Showers and toilets located in the cabins are not cleaned by the crew whereas joint showers and toilet facilities are cleaned regularly.
Some boats have more cabins than the amount specified. These cabins cannot be reserved however sometimes exceptions can be made. These cabins might not be in accordance with the standards of other cabins (for example no shower/WC or below the deck). The crew uses cabins which are not mentioned in the description of the boat. The seating arrangement matches the capacity of guests per cabin listed in the description although the actual seating arrangement takes into consideration those cabins which are not specified.
Most boats have air conditioners in the salon or in the hallways below deck, and there's an increasing number of air-conditioned cabins. You can only enjoy the full benefit of the air conditioners in your cabin if you leave the door open. Air conditioners basically operate only when the engine or generator is operational or while the boat is hooked up. When spending the night in isolated coves or small fishing towns that do not have electrical outlets the air conditioners are turned off since leaving them on would be unacceptable for enjoying peace and quiet at night.
Evening wear and suits are better left behind because boats require lighter clothing, shorts, t-shirts and of course bathing suits and swimming trunks. For colder nights (particularly before and after high season) we recommend something with long sleeves and a windbreaker or raincoat could also come in handy. Due to the fact that the amount of space in the cabins is limited we recommend a travel bag or knapsack instead of a suitcase (especially hard suitcases which take up a lot of room). Although the boat is supervised by at least one crew member at all times, it may be wise for you to leave your valuables at home.
The food follows southern criteria. Breakfast is very simple: coffee or tea, white bread, butter and marmalade. Main meals (lunch and dinner) are traditionally hearty and plentiful. Even though you are on a sea route and fish should be the main course, the majority of the meals consist of meat dishes. If anyone wishes, each boat will also offer vegetarian dishes however we ask that you point that out to us while you are making your reservation. Vegetarian dishes are not specially prepared dishes. Instead of meat more side dishes (vegetables) are offered. Special dietary dishes cannot be prepared. Our offer begins with dinner on the day our guests board the boat and end with breakfast on the day they leave the boat. Bicycle routes also offer half board accommodation, which begins with dinner on the day our guests board the boat and end with breakfast on the day they leave the boat. Some boats with half board service offer the possibility of full board surcharge. Stated full board surcharge is only valid when confirming your reservation. Any subsequent full board request is to be paid at the spot, to the boat's captain, according to special prices. Lunch mainly takes place in restaurants or taverns along the way - which is not included in the price of the tour and is paid on the spot by each person. Depending on the route, lunch may even be served on the boat and dinner in the designated overnight port depending on what everyone prefers. For bicycle tours we are obligated to comply with the requests of the bicyclists, which means that for breakfast we serve salami, cheese, cereal, fruit, juice and various dairy products along with the standard coffee, tea, white bread, butter and marmalade. Main meals on the boat consist mainly of soup, a meat or fish dish with a side dish and salad.
The salon is a restaurant, living room and bar all in one. Here you can always enjoy cold alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Beverage consumption will be put on a tab and calculated at the end of the trip. Naturally the cost of the beverages is somewhat higher than what you would pay if purchasing them in a store however the boat is like a floating inn and the prices must be adjusted accordingly. The prices are still lower than what you would pay at a hotel and can be compared to the prices in cafes and taverns. Guests are not permitted to bring beverages on board the boat.
Going aboard the boat basically takes place between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. As soon as all guests are on board, we raise the anchor and head out to sea.
Disembarking basically takes place on the last day by 9:00 am. The crew needs time in between boarding and the next disembarkment to prepare the rooms for the next group of guests so that they may be exactly as you found them a week or two ago.
For Germans and Austrians your passport is sufficient for entry into Croatia as well as passing through Slovenia (for up to 3 months) or a personal identification card (for up to 30 days). Documents must be valid a minimum of 3 months, in other words 30 days. For entry into Montenegro (route CR-0003-13 and CR-0003-16) a valid passport is required. For entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina (route CR-0003-17) an ID card will suffice. W e recommend that foreigners consult their local embassies or consulates. If you are travelling by car you will need a green insurance card even though neither Croatia nor Slovenia requires the green card for automobiles bearing German or Austrian license plates.
In case you are combining a sailing trip with hotel accommodation you probably won't take all of your baggage with you on the boat. In Rijeka you can leave your baggage at the check-in area at the bus station (approximately 300 m from the harbour) and the cost is approximately 1.50 € per day per bag. In the harbours in Zadar, Trogir and Dubrovnik our tourist guides will be at your service.
In the embarkment areas of the harbours, we also offer parking. These parking spots are mainly outside of the harbour's perimeter and you will be escorted to these spots by our tourist guides. If you want us to reserve a parking spot for you we ask that you please let us know when you are booking your trip whereas the fee (40 € per week) is paid on the spot. In Rijeka, garaged parking is approximately 50 € per week. Parking in Dubrovnik is approximately 50 € per week and the parking lot is located in Gruz port (open, secured parking lot). These parking spots are supervised by the parking attendants (basically the same assurances apply as those for parking lots and parking garages in Germany and Austria).
Electricity and water are available on the boat however quantities are limited. All of our boats have a 220V generator which cannot be operational at night due to the noise level. We also think no one wants to listen to an engine and a generator while they are sun-tanning on the deck of a boat that has dropped anchor in a quiet secluded cove. Please exercise caution when using electrical appliances such as hair dryers. Simultaneous use of more hair dryers can lead to circuit overload which can cause a power outage.
The water tanks match the capacity of the cabins, in other words the number of beds so there is always enough water for everyone to take a shower even if the tank is not filled every few days assuming that the amount of water used per guest is within reason. Boats have hot water for their showers which is provided by the central heater (the water in the tanks on the deck is also partially heated by the sun) however the same rule applies - there is enough water for everyone provided that the showers are used in moderation (for example, turning off the water when lathering up).
In the interest of protecting the environment, which is also determined by the Croatian Constitution, we ask that you don't throw waste in the sea or toilet. All boats have sufficient waste basins to ensure proper maintenance. Actively participate in preserving our Adriatic - the bluest of all seas - to remain clean.
Many of our guests consider sleeping on deck a unique experience in which they spend the night enjoying the fresh air beneath a Mediterranean sky full of stars. Of course there is enough room on the deck for everyone however you must bring your own sleeping bag or mat because you are not permitted to remove the mattress or bedding from your cabin.
Often times it is quite peaceful on the boats after 11 pm. Naturally, this is not written in stone, however much depends on the crew as well as the guests. On some boats parties last longer. Since boats do not have sound insulation and ports are often crammed with boats, it is always wise to take the pending circumstances into consideration. Overnight stays are for the most part scheduled in bigger town ports (see route description). Since ports are also every town’s beating heart, and since life in the Mediterranean countries during summer evenings is an outdoor affair (restaurants, cafés, taverns and terraces), ports tend to be lively during the evening and even night hours. Throughout July and August traditional public festivals are being held in towns and villages along the coast. These can often go on until the early morning hours. The port of Rijeka, a lively place as it is, also featured a disco-ship during the summer of 2008, from which one could hear music as late as breakfast time.
Music and the just the right atmosphere are common on most boats - the best parties happen spontaneously. Should anyone own an instrument such as a guitar or harmonica, they are welcome to bring it with them on board.
Every boat is unique and as such the routes can also be unique. They mainly match the descriptions provided however there can be some variations. Some captains like to show off their favourite cove and sometimes certain ports may be too crowded particularly when at night a large number of boats dock at the same port. The places listed in the descriptions do not necessarily have to be overnight destinations. For example, you may have an opportunity to go sightseeing in the afternoon in one place and end up spending the night in a different port that was listed for the next day of the route. When the choice comes down to a port or a cove the captain usually lets the majority decide, in other words respecting the wishes of his/her guests. Sometimes the order of the route can be switched, for example on route CR-0003-1 half of the boats will first head towards the island of Cres instead of the island of Krk and then continue the journey accordingly. Our routes are planned in such a way that it is easy to reach the day's destination under normal weather conditions - every captain is obligated to alter the route depending on the weather conditions, in other words, lengthen or shorten the time spent in ports.Boats’ timetables as per different routes can be viewed in the Route Plan, next to the Pricelists. The Plan shows route arrangements as existing on September 2008 and it is subject to change, depending on availability and status of booking. You will, however, know which boats sail on the routes you are interested in taking at the time of booking, as well as which routes will any given boat be sailing on. Current and regularly updated Route Plan can be viewed at www.adriatica.net.
With motorboat charters, passengers can avail of the services of half board or full board only as a group, i.e. it is not possible that some passengers have one type of service, and the rest the other type. It is, however, possible to choose to have one type of service on certain days, and another on other days (e.g. 3 days of half board and 4 days of full board). Kindly inform us of your decision at least 4 weeks prior to the first day of charter. The chosen service is charged according to the minimum required number of persons per boat (see charter price list). The list of passengers’ names needs to be delivered at least 4 weeks before the charter. Changes with no extra charge are allowed up to 4 days before the first day of the charter (see also General Terms & Conditions, article 8, paragraph ‘Additional clauses for motor boat charters). Routes within Croatian territorial sea can be custom-made, with 5 hours of sailing per day on average (35 hours per week, but no more than 7 hours in any one day). If the average sailing hours are exceeded, fuel surcharge is to be paid to the boat captain. For this reason we would appreciate being informed of the desired route in due time, preferably when making the booking, so we could calculate the estimated hours of sailing per day and inform you in advance of any additional surcharges that may apply. Example: while routes R1 and T2 fall within the regular price of charter, routes Z2 and T3 require a fuel surcharge of € 30-50 per person (depending on the boat and the minimum number of passengers required to calculate the service provided).Sports activities like cycling during the trip are available upon enquiry, with certain boats only, and incur additional costs. More information can be found in ‘Important notes on Island-hopping bicycle routes’ section.
With the bicycle, mountain or Nordic Walking routes it is possible to reserve half of a double-bed cabin, which means that you share your room with another person of the same sex. This feature is not available for any of the remaining routes however it is possible to reserve a single-bed cabin (this only applies to M/B Rogac) in other words a double-bed cabin for one person.
Sailing on one of our boats is truly a unique experience. However you may want to take into consideration certain unpredictable things which are common on boats: the stairs are more narrow and steeper than what you are used to at home, the deck area can become extremely slippery after a rainfall or even due to morning dew. Due to the fact that wood is a live material that shrinks in high temperatures it is possible for water to enter the cabins following rain or bad weather. In any case we ask that you close the windows in your cabins during bad weather.
During high season ports and harbours can be pretty crowded and often times boats are tied to one another so we ask that you be careful when getting off of other boats due to the differences in the heights of the decks. This is particularly important if taking place after alcohol consumption, as we cannot be held responsible for any consequences. Passengers are urged to exercise caution when jumping into the sea when the boat anchors during the swimming break, as well when climbing back on the boat, which can be dangerous for the person doing it and other passengers.
The cruise in any case presents a special experience for children. Because of particular circumstances on motor boats, however, we recommend our cruises to be taken only by children of school age that know how to swim. Children will be the first to discover a new and exciting thing on board, such as a plethora of handles and knobs in the captain’s cabin, sails and anchors. Considering the dangers of an accident that are present, we kindly ask you to respect the rule of parental supervision and to remain attentive with regard to children.
Most of our boats sail their routes with the help of an engine - sailing is only an option when there are favourable winds. Although the conditions may vary from boat to boat, the sails are raised at least once during the week depending on the weather conditions.
The Adriatic has an abundance of fish and is ideal for fishing. You can bring your own fishing gear and fish from the boat itself or even from the mainland. Fishing requires a special license issued by tourist agencies or harbour/port management and special fees apply.
All drinks or additional costs on our boats can be paid in Kuna or Euro. Credit cards will not be accepted.
The sojourn tax and local fees are not included in our rates. The total amount of 21 € per week per person (for children under 12 10 €) is paid on the boat upon boarding.
Our cruises follow the rule of minimum required number of passengers necessary for the tour to be realised. This number for each individual boat can be found in the price lists. If a certain tour will not look likely to be realised due to insufficient number of passengers, you will be notified of this at least 21 days before the first day of the tour. Of course, at the same time an alternative boat will be offered to you, depending on the availability.
Our bicycle routes cannot be compared to plains or flatlands. Our tours include uneven and partially mountainous, even steep uphill areas which require a certain level of fitness. These routes are for those people that go bicycle riding even when they are at home or are involved in any other sports activities. One must also take into consideration that the temperatures in Croatia are significantly higher than the temperatures you may be used to and that during the months of June and September temperatures can be higher than 30°C. We have created an altitude profile for all of our tours so as to give you an idea of the level of difficulty of the routes and certain portions of the routes.
For your safety we suggest that wearing a helmet be mandatory. If you reserve a bicycle through us the helmet is free of charge and at your disposal. Should you wish to rent a bicycle, we ask that you please inform us ahead of time so that we may reserve both a bicycle and a helmet. (On some routes the bicycle rental is included in the price of the sailing trip).
Our bicycles are of the stable trekking type with aluminium frames, Shimano handlebars, lightweight cargo racks and bottle cages. Mountain-bikes are also aluminium made, with Shimano handlebars, front-wheel fenders and bottle cages. All bicycles are new or one season old, so the production year is either 2008 or 2009. Bicycles are checked and maintained on a weekly basis (after each tour) and completely renovated during the winter.
If you are flying into Split, it is possible for you to bring your own bicycle. Bicycle transport supplement with Croatia Airlines is € 8/kg, including the transfer from the airport to the boat and back. Passengers are solely responsible for the bicycle to be correctly prepared (handlebar straightened, tyres flattened, pedals taken off) and packed (in special cardboard box) for transport, as per the air carrier’s requirements.
The descriptions of routes and altitude profiles are strictly informative and can sometimes vary from the actual route taken. This depends on various factors - in agreement with the participants, for example in the event of rain, certain routes can be shortened or in the event of extremely high temperatures a longer swimming break can be arranged. Depending on the physical condition of the participants our guides will recommend a more difficult or easier route. Sightseeing - for example admiring a monument or taking an extra break - which may not have previously been listed in the route description or altitude profile. Due to the fact that roads on the islands often pass above places there is always the possibility of additional uphill or downhill portions. It is also possible that certain observation points can only be reached on foot - in these cases walks will be incorporated.
In principle, boats can be chartered for ‘Island-hopping with bicycles’ tours as well. Enquiries need be made when upon the booking, since not all boats are suitable for tours of this type. Additional costs involved with the said service include (per week): - obligatory organisation fee (charging of bicycles on board, custom-made route) in the amount of € 15 per person, observing the rule of the minimum number of passengers (see price lists) - Riva tour guide: € 700 per guide, including meals. Please bear in mind that the guide must have a cabin to himself on the boat. Price of charter remains the same. - rent of bicycles with helmets and delivery to the port (available exclusively in combination with the Riva tour guide): € 59 a piece.
Participate in bicycle tours/routes at your own risk - adriatica.net is not responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur during bicycle tours. We recommend you take out travel insurance either through our agency or directly through an insurance company.