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MS Aria / Route R1

Port of Rijeka - Kvarner Region

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Description

Captain Jure Tomaš and his MS Planka have been an integral part of our fleet since 1998. Since his son Marin has also been a captain for years now, Jure and Marin decided to build a new ship in the summer of 2014. The result was impressive, because in June 2016 the MS Aria, a majestic motorized sailing ship, went on its maiden voyage – the height from the waterline to the mast top is 32 m. A 675 hp engine gives the Aria a top speed of 12 knots, while the normal cruising speed is a comfortable 8 to 9 knots – after all, you should be able to enjoy the Adriatic Sea and its islands in peace. After three years, Jure has replaced his son Marin at the helm of the Aria, while Marin took care of the family's next ship newbuilding. By the way, the name "Aria" does not come from the aria in the opera or from the Italian word for air, but stands for "weather" in Dalmatian dialect.

The MS Aria will be extensively renovated for the 2025 season and upgraded to the deluxe category. It will then only have 17 cabins for a maximum of 36 passengers.

Season 2024
General data: Length 43.50 m, built in 2016. 38 beds in 18 cabins with shower/toilet and individually controllable air conditioning.

Lower deck: 2 triple cabins with separate beds and 3rd bed above, 2 twin cabins with separate beds which can be made up to double beds if desired*, 4 double cabins with queen-size bed. The lower deck is provided with an air ventilation system, which ensures fresh air even if the portholes are closed.
Main deck: 6 double cabins with queen-size bed.
Upper deck: 4 twin cabins with separate beds which can be made up to double beds if desired*.


Season 2025
General data: Length 43.50 m, built in 2016. 36 beds in 17 cabins with shower/toilet and individually controllable air conditioning.
Lower deck: 2 triple cabins with separate beds and 3rd bed above, 2 twin cabins with separate beds which can be made up to double beds if desired*, 4 double cabins with queen-size bed. The lower deck is provided with an air ventilation system, which ensures fresh air even if the portholes are closed.
Main deck: 5 double cabins with queen-size bed.
Upper deck: 4 twin cabins with separate beds which can be made up to double beds if desired*.

* Please let us know if you prefer two separate beds or a double bed at the time of booking, so that we can make sure that the beds are arranged according to your wishes before you embark.

Other: Two sun decks (290 m² in total) with 36 sun loungers and reefable awnings, tables with benches and chairs for 38 people on the covered main deck right behind the saloon, bathing platform with showers at the stern, air conditioned saloon for 38 guests.

Our cruises are not suitable for persons with disabilities or reduced mobility.

Minimum number of participants: 20 persons

Further information about the minimum number of participants you will find here.

Extras
Category: Premium
Max. 36 Persons
Cabins with Shower/WC
Air condition
Free Wi-Fi
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Details

Year of construction: 2016
Reconstructed: 2025
Length over all (m): 43.50 m
Sun deck: 250 m2
WiFi Internet: Free
Cabins
Twin / double cabins: 15
Triple cabins: 2
Single cabins: 0
Quadruple cabins: 0
Cabins with ensuite facilities: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes
Extras
Shower/toilet: 2


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Impressions from the itinerary

Route

Route:
Rijeka – Island of Krk – Island of Rab – Zadar – Kornati Islands National Park – Zadar Archipelago – Island of Lošinj – Island of Cres – Rijeka

If you are travelling to Rijeka by your own car, you can enter the harbour from 09:00 am until 12:00 noon at the latest. Our service team will then direct you to the garage and transfer you back to the port. Please note that embarkation time is from 11:30 am to 01:00 pm. After embarkation our representative will greet you with a welcome drink, and you will have a chance to get to know the crew and your fellow passengers. We weigh anchor and head off for the marvellous island of Krk. Our first stop is a secluded cove, where you will for the first time be able to dive into the wonderful waters of the Adriatic Sea. We then continue on to Krk, the capital of the island, or Punat, where we will moor for the night.
The port of embarkation for passengers arriving by plane depends on the flight schedule. With transfer booking via I.D. Riva Tours and flight arrival to Rijeka airport until 11:30 am, embarkation in the port of Rijeka is guaranteed. Passengers arriving later will be transferred to the first port of call for embarkation.

After breakfast, we set off for the next island – Rab. After about two hours, we will drop anchor in a romantic bay – here you will have plenty of time for swimming and sunbathing. We will reach the lovely town of Rab in the late afternoon. A guide will await us to take us on a guided walk. The old town of Rab, with its impressive bell towers, stretches around a narrow, rocky promontory, flanked by water. Three streets pass through the old town – the “Lower Street” with cafés and pubs, the “Middle Street” with boutiques, souvenir shops and ice cream parlours, and the “Upper Street”, which leads to the four churches with their bell towers. Overnight stay in Rab.

Today, we will leave the Kvarner Bay and head to Dalmatia. After a swimming break, we will reach Zadar, the centre of northern Dalmatia. After arriving in Zadar, a local tour guide will await us to take us on a walk through the walled old town, showing us unique sights like the Roman Forum, the circular church of Sveti Donat, or the Cathedral Sveta Stošija. Enjoy traffic-free streets with elegant boutiques and countless cafés, or listen to the sounds of the world-wide unique Sea Organs on the Riva, whose melodies are created purely by waves. Overnight stay in Zadar.

Surely the highlight of our trip! According to the Irish author George Bernard Shaw, "On the last day of creation, God crowned his work, and thus created, out of tears, stars and breath, the Kornati Islands". The beautiful scenery, countless small and large islands, and the turquoise sea - all this makes the Kornati Islands a unique paradise. It is the largest and most dense archipelago in the Adriatic Sea - comprising 147 islands, islets and reefs, which cover an area of 35 km of length. From Zadar, we will continue our cruise, heading towards the "Proversa", a narrow passage between the islands of Dugi Otok and Kornat, which is the entrance to the unique National Park. After passing the fascinating area of the National park, we will continue towards north and anchor at one of the numerous islands of the beautiful Zadar archipelago - Dugi Otok, Zverinac, Molat or Olib.

We head towards the island of Lošinj, which is not only known for its 300 cloudless or only slightly clouded sunny days per year, but also for being covered by dense pine forests. With a bit of luck, we will maybe spot dolphins playing in the waves; in the waters around the island of Lošinj, there are more than 220 dolphins registered by the “Adriatic Dolphin Project”. After a swimming break, we will reach Mali Lošinj, where we will spend the evening and the night.

Today we will sail to the neighbouring island of Cres. The striking feature of the island are the endless olive groves and the innumerable flocks of sheep. Needless to say, that roast lamb is one of the specialties of the island of Cres. After the obligatory swimming break, we will head towards the picturesque town of Cres, where we will stay for the night.

Time to say goodbye to the Croatian islands. From Cres we will cruise along the eastern shoreline of Istria to Rijeka – not without taking one last dip into the sea. Overnight stay in the port of Rijeka.

After breakfast, disembarkation until 9:00 am.

The itinerary is subject to change due to local conditions and current weather conditions.

About half of the ships follow the route in reverse order: Rijeka - Island of Cres - Island of Lošinj - Zadar Archipelago - Kornati Islands National Park - Zadar - Island of Rab - Island of Krk - Rijeka
Route R1
What's included…
  • 8-day cruise according to the itinerary
  • Half board (including lunch on embarkation day, and breakfast and lunch on the following days of your cruise)
  • Captain's dinner
  • English and German speaking representatives during embarkation and disembarkation
  • Guided city tour of Mali Lošinj
  • Guided city tour of Rab
  • Guided city tour of Zadar
  • Entrance fee to the Kornati Islands National Park

Location

Port of Rijeka - Kvarner Region

Rijeka is the third largest city in Croatia and the largest and most important seaport of the country. Rijeka is just a few hours by car from central Europe – public transportation (bus and train) depart from several countries on a daily base. The airport is located 30 kilometres outside Rijeka on the island of Krk. The city centre is close to the harbour and offers fantastic shopping opportunities, plus a number of cultural monuments and many places of interest. There is plenty of evening entertainment along the harbour road, the “Riva”.

Sojourn tax and harbour fees are not included in the prices and are payable in cash on board upon embarkation. These are € 49 per person and week, € 24 for children up to 12 years.

Tip recommendation: You will certainly be happy to reward the service crew’s performance with a tip. We recommend an amount from € 70 per cabin and week.

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