KL Kvarner Bay Environmental & Educational Cruise 2012
| Duration: | 8 days / 7 nights |
| Routing: | Opatija – Krk – Rab – Maun – Zadar – Molat or Olib – Ilovik – Lošinj – Cres – Beli – Opatija |
Cruising with vintage motor-sailing ships along the magnificent Kvarner & Dalmatian coastline & islands
Spend seven unforgettable days cruising on the Adriatic Sea and at the same time help preserve the nature by removing trash and other matter from magnificent secluded beaches. During the sail listen to presentations about ecology and nature, visit the ornithology reservation on the island of Cres, adopt a dolphin on island of Lošinj or find out how ancient glass items are made in Zadar.
A Category Vessels
offer extra privacy and comfort with the convenience of your own cabin and private en suite. Boat sizes vary with most carrying between 20 – 40 people.
Must Do…•Bring your own towels for swimming |
Includes…•Accommodation onboard A Category vessel in a double/twin cabin with private en suite |
Category A Important Information:
•Departures from OPATIJA on SATURDAYS at 1.00pm (check in 11.00am)
•A Category cabins are without A/C
•Most cabins are bunk beds (below and on deck), double beds on request basis but not guaranteed
•On Deck Cabins are situated on main and top deck
•Compact Cabins with clean bed linen
•Two towels for personal use supplied
•Towels can be rented for €3 & beach towels €5 per week
•Ships vary in size with most carrying between 20 – 40 passengers
•The Captain reserves the right to change the route in the case of bad weather or other conditions
•Guests must abide by the Ships Rules (copy onboard)
•Cash bar available on board. Drinks cannot be brought onboard
•Departures are guaranteed, but Cruise Company reserves the right to cancel departures with less than 10 participants
•Meal & Drink Supplements are available and can be requested in advance
•Group Prices Available – minimum numbers apply
•This cruise is not suitable for persons with restricted mobility, young children and those unable to swim
•Please note that most arrival times into ports are in the late afternoon. Times to be advised during cruise
•‘Travel Friend’ option available on request – great for singles wanting to share
Every effort is made to accommodate single travellers wishing to share a bunk cabin with another person of the same gender
| Per Person NZ$ Includes: 7 Continental Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 4 Dinners Expert Ecologist/Biologist Krk Tour, Rab Geological Tour & Zadar Sightseeing Tour Blue World Dolphin Presentation Tickets & Tour Of The Ornithological Park, Caput Insulae Cres with Presentation On Griffon Vultures Cruise Code: 2012-KLAECO-OPA | Category A Under Deck private ensuite | Category A On Deck private ensuite |
| Oct 13 | 1,068 twin 1,601 single 748 third person 534 child (9 & under) | 1,106 twin 1,659 single 775 third person 553 child (9 & under) |
Supplements Payable upon Embarkation Per Person EUR:
Visitor & Port Taxes €20
National Park Entrance €10 – 15 (price varies with season & park)
CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1, Saturday: Opatija – Krk
Departure at 1pm from Opatija harbour to Krk. After lunch we will have our first stop to clean the one of the beaches en route. Arrival in Krk, Krk city tour, dinner in a restaurant, overnight. (L, D)
Day 2, Sunday: Krk – Rab
Breakfast and depart to the island of Rab where we will arrange our second trash removal on one of the beaches. Arrival in Rab followed by geological tour of the island with experienced guide. Dinner and overnight on board. (B, L, D)
Day 3, Monday: Rab – Pag – Maun – Zadar
After breakfast we cruise from Rab along the island of Pag with a swim and cleaning stop on the tiny island Maun or similar, and then continue to towards Zadar in the afternoon where we spend the night in the port. Optional visit to a newly opened museum of antique glass. The museum displays unique glass works and there is a possibility of viewing the workshop for designing glass. (B, L)
Day 4, Tuesday: Zadar – Molat or Olib
We leave after breakfast to our next destination “a beach in the wilderness of Molat or Olib” where we will spend whole day and night in peace and tranquillity and see the stars above us like never before. The day is spent cleaning and collecting garbage before and after lunch and in the evening, we enjoy the Captain’s dinner and the special “pirate evening”. (B, L, D)
Day 5, Wednesday: Molat or Olib – Ilovik – Lošinj
After breakfast and a morning swim, we sail to the peaceful island of flowers called Ilovik where we have a stop for cleaning the beach. Depart for the island of Mali Lošinj and visit the Blue World – Dolphin centre where we will learn about this famous species which habitat is around this island. There is a possibility to adopt a dolphin and even do an educational boat excursion. (B, L)
Day 6, Thursday: Mali Lošinj – Cres
Breakfast and sail to the island of Cres. We will stop to clean one or more beaches along the route. Arrival into Cres in the afternoon hours. (B, L)
Day 7, Friday: Cres – Beli – Opatija
After breakfast we will head towards Beli, a small village on the other side of Cres island. We will make a visit to an ornithology centre where we will watch and learn about the famous birds – Griffon Vulture. Ornithology reservation centre takes care of injured birds and helps to preserve these endangered species. Before we leave to Opatija in the afternoon, we will stop to clean one more beach on Cres Island. Farewell dinner and award ceremony for your contribution in nature protection. Overnight in Opatija. (B, L, D)
Day 8, Saturday: Opatija
After breakfast we say goodbye to our new friends and crew members. (B)
