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  3. ›Kvarner Gulf to Zadar by small boat
Small ship cruiseCroatia

Kvarner Gulf to Zadar by small boat

8 days · 7 nights

A week afloat among the northern Adriatic islands, with a swim in a quiet bay most days.

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The journey

Board a small boat in Rijeka and spend a week sailing the Kvarner Gulf and northern Dalmatia, mooring each night in a different harbour. Guided walks show you Rab, Zadar and Mali Losinj, and the route passes through the Kornati National Park.

Highlights

  • A swimming stop in a quiet bay most days
  • Sailing through the Kornati National Park
  • Guided walks in Rab, Zadar and Mali Losinj
  • Breakfast and lunch on board every day
A two-masted cruise boat under full sail on the Adriatic

Take a look around Kvarner Gulf to Zadar by small boat

Bare rocky islands and inlets of the Kornati archipelago under a wide sky
Zadar's red rooftops and bell tower beside the sea
Cruise boats moored along a harbour wall at sunset
A pale beach and clear water below bare mountains on the island of Krk
Clear turquoise shallows and a stone jetty on an Adriatic island

Planned by one Wedded Advisor

The same person from your first question to the flight home, with a wedding or vow renewal planned alongside if you like.

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  • One advisor, start to finish
  • Hotels our team knows well
  • Dates and pace set around you
  • Flights and extra nights on request

Day by day

How the days unfold. Your advisor tailors the pace, the hotels and the extras to you.

Your route

8 days · 7 stops
  1. Rijeka
  2. Krk
  3. Rab
  4. Zadar
  5. Zadar archipelago
  6. Mali Losinj
  7. Cres
  8. Rijeka
  1. Rijeka and Krk

    Day 1 · Rijeka and Krk

    Board in Rijeka, sail to Krk

    Board in Rijeka around midday for a welcome drink and a chance to meet the crew. The boat sails for Krk with a first swim in a secluded cove, then moors for the night in Krk town or Punat.

    Meals
    Lunch
  2. Rab

    Day 2 · Rab

    The island of Rab

    Cross to Rab, stopping in a sheltered bay for a long swim. In the late afternoon a local guide walks you through Rab's old town, set on a narrow promontory with three parallel streets and four church bell towers.

    The island of Rab
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  3. Zadar

    Day 3 · Zadar

    On to Zadar

    Leave the Kvarner Gulf for northern Dalmatia, with a swim on the way. A guide leads you through Zadar's walled old town: the Roman forum, the round church of St Donatus and the cathedral, and the Sea Organ on the waterfront, played by the waves.

    On to Zadar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  4. Kornati islands

    Day 4 · Kornati islands

    Kornati National Park

    Enter the national park through the narrow Proversa passage between Dugi Otok and Kornat. The Kornati are the densest archipelago in the Adriatic, 147 islands, islets and reefs. The boat then anchors for the night off one of the Zadar islands, such as Dugi Otok, Zverinac, Molat or Olib.

    Kornati National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  5. Mali Losinj

    Day 5 · Mali Losinj

    Losinj

    Sail to Losinj, an island of pine forest and long sunny seasons, watching for the dolphins that live in its waters. After a swim, a guide shows you Mali Losinj, where you spend the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  6. Cres

    Day 6 · Cres

    The island of Cres

    Cross to neighbouring Cres, known for its olive groves, its sheep and its roast lamb. After a swim, the boat moors in Cres town for the night.

    The island of Cres
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Rijeka

    Day 7 · Rijeka

    Back to Rijeka

    Cruise along the eastern shore of Istria to Rijeka, with a last swim on the way. The final night is spent on board in Rijeka's port.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  8. Day 8 · Rijeka

    Disembark in Rijeka

    Breakfast on board, then leave the boat by 9 am.

    Meals
    Breakfast

Where you stay

The hotels for each stop. Your advisor confirms them, or something just as good, for your dates.

  1. On board, Kvarner and North Dalmatia · 7 nights

    Your boat

    Lower deck standard cabin. Or similar

    Deluxe boat
    MS Albatros

What's included

Included

  • 7 nights on board in a lower deck standard cabin
  • 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and a captain's dinner
  • Welcome reception
  • Guided walks in Rab, Zadar and Mali Losinj with an English and German-speaking guide
  • Entry to the Kornati National Park
  • A representative at boarding and disembarkation
  • Towels changed daily

Not included

  • International flights
  • Transfers between the airport and the port
  • Embarkation tax, paid in cash on arrival
  • Drinks
  • Other meals
  • Beach towels
  • Parking, porterage and gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

Pace
Very easy, with a swim stop most days
Starts
Rijeka port, boarding 11 am to 1 pm
Ends
Rijeka port, by 9 am on day 8
Guides
English and German
Boat
Room for around 38 guests
Mooring
Boats sometimes tie up side by side, so you may cross another deck to reach shore

Plan Kvarner Gulf to Zadar by small boat with an advisor

Tell us when you would like to travel. Your advisor confirms dates and hotels, tailors the trip to the two of you, and stays with you until you are home.

  • Dates, hotels and the price confirmed for your travel window
  • Every day adjusted to your pace, with time for the two of you
  • Flights and the nights before and after planned on request
  • One advisor from first question to the flight home

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Questions couples ask

Is this a private cruise?+
No. You share the boat with other guests; it holds around 38 people. An English and German-speaking representative looks after embarkation and disembarkation.
What if our flight lands late on day 1?+
Boarding in Rijeka runs from 11 am to 1 pm. If you land later, you join the boat at its next stop on Krk, with a transfer arranged.
Which boat will we be on?+
The exact boat is confirmed when you board. Boats in this category vary in look and layout but share the same standard.

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See what this trip covers

Board a small boat in Rijeka and spend a week sailing the Kvarner Gulf and northern Dalmatia, mooring each night in a different harbour. Guided walks show you Rab, Zadar and Mali Losinj, and the route passes through the Kornati National Park.

  • A swimming stop in a quiet bay most days
  • Sailing through the Kornati National Park
  • Guided walks in Rab, Zadar and Mali Losinj
  • Breakfast and lunch on board every day

Make this trip your own

Every trip can be shaped around you before you book.

  • Add nights before or after

    Arrive early or stay on at the end, in the same hotel or somewhere new.

  • Fly in from home

    Your travel expert books flights that fit the first and last day.

  • Upgrade where it matters

    Choose a better room or a hotel with a view for the nights that count.

  • Celebrate on the way

    A honeymoon, an anniversary or a birthday, planned into the trip.

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