MS Jerkić / Route TD

Between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm boarding at the port of Trogir. If you arrive in Trogir by your own car, you can drive to our car park reception from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at the latest. Here you can park your car and our service team will bring your luggage to the port or to the ship in time. You will reach the harbour in about ten minutes on foot (approx. 1,100 m) via the pedestrian bridge. Our bicycles will be waiting for you in front of the boat. After having chosen the right bike for you, our staff will proceed with loading the bicycles on board. There follows a meet & greet including a welcome drink with our representative, and you will have a chance to get to know the crew and your fellow passengers. We weigh anchor and head towards Supetar on the island of Brač, one of the largest islands in the Adriatic Sea. Brač is also known for its white limestone, which is mined here – buildings all over the world, including the White House in Washington, or the Reichstag in Berlin, are built out of it. After arriving in Supetar, we take our bikes and ride over Splitska and Postira to Pučišća. Overnight stay in the Port of Pučišća (24.9 km by bike).
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 Split airport until 01:00 pm, embarkation in the port of Trogir is guaranteed. Passengers arriving later will be transferred to the first port of call for embarkation.

We leave the island of Brač and set a course for the island of Korčula. After a swimming break and lunch on board, our today's bike tour starts from the small port of Račišće. We cycle to a vantage point, located above Korčula, and via Pupnat and Kneža all the way back to Račišće. After our bike tour, we continue on by boat, heading to Korčula, the island's homonymous capital. Overnight stay in the scenic port of Korčula (32.2 km).

We leave the island of Korčula and sail to the island of Mljet. Part of the island was declared a National Park – two saltwater lakes are connected to the sea by a narrow channel. We anchor in Sobra and start our today’s bike tour. At an easy pace we will ride through the forests of the island to Saplunara, where we will have plenty of time to have lunch at a restaurant and to enjoy a swim at the marvelous sandy beach Saplunara is known for. Afterwards, we cycle back to Sobra, from where we will set off for the island of Šipan, which is part of the Elafiti Archipelago. Dinner on board and overnight stay in Šipanska Luka on the island of Šipan (29.3 km).

Today’s short bike tour takes us from Šipanska Luka to Suđurađ on the island of Šipan, and all the way back. From here we will cruise to Dubrovnik, where we will arrive at lunchtime. Dubrovnik is also called the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, since in the Middle Ages the city counted among the most important economic and cultural centres of the Mediterranean area. Today, the Old City unfolds a unique open air museum with countless attractions. After lunch on board, we are invited to enjoy a guided tour through the historic town with its impressive walls. It takes only a few minutes by bus to get to the old town. The bus stop is located right next to the port, the bus leaves every 10–20 minutes, last return journey around 1:00 am. Tickets are available from the kiosk (€ 1.73 per ride) or on the bus (€ 2.50 per ride) (state per November 2024). After the guided city tour, you will have plenty of time to discover the gems of Dubrovnik on your own and to enjoy dinner at one of the numerous restaurants. Stroll through the famous “Stradun”, take a walk along the massive city walls and visit the numerous unique sights or take the cable car to the 415 m high mountain Srđ, from which you can enjoy a unique view of the old town and the sea. Overnight stay in Dubrovnik (10.7 km).

We leave Dubrovnik and set course for the Pelješac peninsula. Pelješac is Croatia's second largest peninsula after Istria and, at 77 km, also the longest. The mountainous peninsula - the highest peak measures 961 m - is one of Croatia's most famous wine-growing areas. After a bathing break in one of the countless bays, we head for the small town of Kućište, where we have lunch on board. Afterwards we make a round trip - along the sea we cycle via Viganj to the viewpoint at 173 m above sea level, from where we have a fantastic view of the opposite island of Korčula. We then cycle along the "upper road" to Orebić, where we have a coffee break before returning along the sea to Kućište, where we will stay for overnight. 23.1 bike kilometres, ascent and descent 270 m each.

After breakfast, we will cruise towards the island of Hvar. Our next port of call is the island's homonymous capital, from where we will start our bike tour. We ride through endless lavender fields and vineyards to Stari Grad, the oldest settlement on the island, founded in the 4th Century BC as the Greek colony of Pharos. Hvar is also the Adriatic island with the highest number of hours of sunshine and the mildest climate. After our on-board lunch in Stari Grad, we will make an easy bike tour to Jelsa and via Vrboska back to Stari Grad. In very hot weather, the afternoon bike ride will be cancelled and a longer swimming break is taken instead. Overnight stay in the harbour of Stari Grad, where you can take the opportunity to dine out at one of the local restaurants (20.4 resp. 21.8 km).

Our today’s destination is the island of Šolta. It takes two hours by ship from Stari Grad to Stomorska. Šolta is one of the smaller Dalmatian islands and is known among connoisseurs for the high quality dark-coloured olive oil. We will ride through traditional old villages. Passing Grohote, we will reach Maslinica, a village named after the Croatian olive tree (“Maslina”). We load our bikes on deck for the last time and set off for Trogir. On our way we will stop at a bay for lunch and to enjoy a last refreshing swim in the Adriatic Sea. We will reach Trogir in the late afternoon. Enjoy the experience of a guided walking tour through the winding streets and discover impressive walls, towers, churches, frescoes and vaults. Do not miss out on taking a look into the unique old yards. Enjoy the last evening of your cruise with a romantic dinner at one of Trogir`s numerous restaurants. Overnight stay in the port of Trogir (18.6 km).

After breakfast, disembarkation until 9:00 am.