Route from Split / to Dubrovnik Duration 8 days / 7 nights Distance approx. 222 km Level 4 / 5 Level 1 / 5 Cycling tours through predominantly flat terrain, mostly on paved bike paths or well-maintained roads. Suitable for cyclists who can handle several-hour-long bike tours. Level 2 / 5 Cycling tours through gently rolling terrain with ascents of up to approximately 150 meters. Mostly on paved bike paths and low-traffic roads. Suitable for cyclists who enjoy multi-hour tours and can confidently handle descents. Level 3 / 5 Cycling tours through hilly terrain with longer ascents of up to approximately 250 meters. Mostly on paved roads, occasionally on unpaved gravel paths. Suitable for cyclists who ride regularly and can confidently navigate varying surface conditions. Level 4 / 5 Cycling tours through hilly to mountainous terrain with some steeper ascents of up to approximately 400 meters. Requires confident riding on winding descents, uneven asphalt, and occasionally gravel paths. Suitable for experienced cyclists accustomed to longer daily stages. Level 5 / 5 Cycling tours through mountainous terrain with demanding ascents exceeding 500 meters. Requires excellent bike handling, even on descents with steep hairpin turns and unpaved paths. Suitable for highly experienced cyclists accustomed to challenging routes. Share via ... E-Mail Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Copy Link
By Bike & Boat Through an Island Paradise Full of UNESCO Highlights If you would like to experience the region of South Dalmatia in all its glory as well as Dubrovnik with its amazing city walls, this Bike & Boat tour is an excellent choice for you! Discover this sparsely populated area of Croatia on board a charming motor yacht. Breath-taking scenic experiences and cultural attractions await you. The highlights of the trip include the town centre of Dubrovnik and Split, both of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We cycle the islands of Mljet, Lastovo, Korčula, Hvar, and Brač and get the opportunity to experience sea and land, culture, and nature first-hand. The direction of this tour alternates each week. Book Now Highlights Culture: The Old Town of Split built into Diocletian's Palace Nature: Mljet Island and its salt lakes Activity: A walk to the Spanish Fortress on Hvar Culinary: Enjoy many delicious varieties of ice cream in Jelsa! Souvenir: Olive oil and honey from Dalmatia
Itinerary Accommodation Rental Bikes Dates & Prices Journey Extended Stay Things to note Reviews Itinerary Split - Dubrovnik Dubrovnik - Split 1st Day Split (Embarkation) - Omiš Individual journey to Split. Check-in on board starts at 1 pm on the western shore of Split's harbor bay. Afterwards a guided city tour offers us the chance to see inside the former Palace of Emperor Diocletian and to learn about its transformation into the city which it has become. Crossing to Omiš, where we will spend the first night. 2nd Day Island Brač: Postira – Milna – Island Hvar: Stari Grad - Stari Grad (aprx. 18 mi./29 km + aprx. 12 mi./20 km) We cruise to the island of Brač, famous for its radiant, precious limestone that was, among others, used for the White House in Washington and in the construction of the German Reichstag building in Berlin. Once we have arrived on Brač we cycle along the picturesque northern coastline of the island from Postira to Milna. Before descending to Milna to meet the boat, we can enjoy wonderful views across the Dalmatian islands. We board the boat and enjoy a relaxing cruise and replenishing lunch on our way to the artist’s town of Stari Grad on the Island of Hvar. On arrival we can participate in a second bike ride through the green planes of the island to the seaside town of Jelsa. After a break for coffee and ice cream, we continue the round trip back to Stari Grad where we spend the night. 3rd Day Hvar Island: Stari Grad - Hvar – Island Korčula (aprx. 14 mi./22 km) Today’s cycling tour leads us from Stari Grad to the capital city of Hvar on the opposite side of the Island. Our cycle tour leads us through the untamed lavender fields of the island and small villages all the while accompanied by incredible views across the Dalmatian coastline. On arrival, make use of the time and go for a little stroll through the city of Hvar before boarding the boat. Standing on the magnificent Renaissance Square you can enjoy a view up to the Spanish fortress towering high above the city. We board the boat for lunch and cruise to the harbor town of Vela Luka on the Island of Korčula for the night. 4th Day Island Korčula: Vela Luka – Korčula City(aprx. 37.5 mi./60 km) Today’s cycle tour leads us across the charming island of Korčula all the way to Korčula city. A mild Mediterranean climate and a broad variety of different landscapes await us here. Take your time and remember to take a break to enjoy the view over the deep blue sea and neighboring islands. The picturesque town of Korčula with its fishbone alleyways competes with Venice for the honor of being the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. It is here that we spend the night and enjoy a guided city tour packed with fascinating anecdotes concerning the history of the city and the island. 5th Day Island Korčula - Lastovo (aprx. 17 mi./28 km) In the morning we depart the bustling city of Korcula and make our way to the tranquil island of Lastovo. On our way we enjoy a swim stop directly from the boat and a delicious lunch before we set off to explore the island on our bikes. The island is one of the smaller inhabited islands in the Adriatic Sea. The Emperor Augustus appreciated the mild climate, and in Roman times it was even named “Augusta Insula” after him. The population of just over 800 still lives mainly from fishing in the waters rich in fish, agriculture and viticulture. The gold-coloured white wine “Marastina”, known even beyond Croatia’s borders, is grown here. A peaceful night in a secluded natural harbor is spent under a starry night sky. 6th Day Mljet Island: Mljet National Park (aprx. 19 mi./30 km) In the morning we enjoy breakfast during a cruise to the green island of Mljet. Green because 70 % of its landmass is covered by woodland making it the most forested island in the Mediterranean region. Homer mentioned this lovely island in his epic poem “Odyssey”. He made it a home for the Nymph Calypso and the legendary Greek king Odysseus, who could not resist Calypso and stayed on Mljet for seven years. After a refreshing swim stop from the boat and lunch on board we arrive in the harbor of Pomena and enjoy a round tour on our bikes through the Mljet National Park in the afternoon. The night is spent in the harbor or Pomena. 7th Day Mljet Island – Dubrovnik(aprx. 20 mi./33 km) From Pomena, we cycle the length of this wonderfully vegetated island, enjoying the shade of the trees along the way. Our boat waits for us in the harbour of Sobra where we embark and enjoy the last cruise of the week with our destination being the grand city of Dubrovnik. After arrival in Dubrovnik there is plenty of time to explore the UNESCO world Heritage city and to take part on a guided city tour. A cheerful evening meal on board the boat gives you time to celebrate the success of the week with fellow travelers and tour guides. 8th Day Dubrovnik (Disembarkation) After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual journey home or extended stay in Croatia. 1st Day Dubrovnik (Embarkation) Individual journey to Dubrovnik. Check-in on board starts between 2 and 2.30 pm at Gruž, the town port. At about 4.30 pm, a guided tour through Dubrovnik is offered, where we hear some interesting details of the town’s history and visit the most impressive sites. The boat will spend the night in Gruž providing the opportunity to experience Dubrovnik’s nightlife. 2. Tag Dubrovnik – Island Šipan – Island Mljet(aprx. 7 mi./11 km + aprx. 18 mi./30 km) In the morning we cross over to the nearby island of Šipan. Šipan is the largest of the Elaphiti Islands, yet still humble in size. A great place for our first bike tour and to get used to riding in a group. After our first tour we board the boat and enjoy a cruise to the green island of Mljet. Green because 70 % of its landmass is covered by woodland making it the most forested island in the Mediterranean region. Homer mentioned this lovely island in his epic poem “Odyssey”. He made it a home for the Nymph Calypso and the legendary Greek king Odysseus, who could not resist Calypso and stayed on Mljet for seven years. We arrive in the harbor of Pomena and enjoy a round tour on our bikes through the Mljet National Park. The night is spent in the harbor of Pomena. 3rd Day Islands Lastovo and Korčula: Korčula town (aprx. 17.5 mi./28 km) In the morning our ship takes us to the Island of Lastovo. The island is one of the smaller inhabited islands in the Adriatic Sea. The Emperor Augustus appreciated the mild climate, and in Roman times it was even named “Augusta Insula” after him. Today’s cycle tour takes us across this beautiful island. The gold-coloured white wine “Marastina”, known even beyond Croatia’s borders, is grown here. Back at the boat it’s time to cast off! A crossing takes us over to the island of Korčula, regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in Dalmatia. The Picturesque town of Korčula with it’s fishbone alleyways competes with Venice for the honor of being the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. It is here that we spend the night and enjoy a guided city tour packed with fascinating anecdotes concerning the history of the city and the island. 4th Day Korčula town - Vela Luka(aprx. 37.5 mi./60 km) Today’s cycle tour leads us across the charming island of Korčula. A mild Mediterranean climate and a broad variety of different landscapes accompany us on the tour today. Take your time, and remember to take a break to enjoy the view over the deep blue sea and neighboring islands. Dinner is served on board to replenish our strength after an active day. Overnight stay in the sheltered by of Vela Luka. 5th Day Island Hvar: Hvar Town – Stari Grad (aprx. 13 mi./22 km) The day starts with a relaxing cruise to Hvar town on Hvar Island. Make use of the time before the cycle tour starts and go for a little stroll through the city. Standing on the magnificent Renaissance Square you can enjoy a view up to the Spanish fortress towering high above the city. Today's bike tour takes us from the city of Hvar through small villages and lavender fields to Stari Grad on the opposite side of the island. The descent to Stari Grad offers breathtaking views and we board the boat for lunch. The afternoon can be used to explore the artistic seaside town and to visit the local galleries or museums. The night is spent in Stari Grad. 6th Day Hvar Island: Stari Grad – Jelsa – Stari Grad – Island Brač (aprx. 13 mi./22km) In the morning we start on a scenic bike tour from Stari Grad to the harbor of Jelsa and back. Jelsa is the perfect place for some ice cream and a coffee and on the way back to the boat we pass through the picturesque town of Vrboska and cycle through the ancient Greek plains which are now a protected UNESCO heritage site. On arrival in Stari Grad we board the boat for lunch and cruise to the island of Brač. The Island is famous for its radiant, precious limestone that was, among others, used for the White House in Washington and in the construction of the German Reichstag building in Berlin. During the cruise we can stop for a refreshing swim stop directly from the boat before arriving in the harbor town of Milna. We will spend the afternoon and evening here. 7th Day Island Brač: Milna – Postira(aprx. 19 mi./30 km) Today’s bike tour leads us along the northern coastline of Brač from Milna to Postira with beautiful views across the Dalmatian Islands and across to the mainland. Then, for the last time in an eventful week, we enjoy the cruise to the UNESCO world heritage city of Split. A guided city tour offers us the chance to see inside the former Palace of Emperor Diocletian and to learn about its transformation into the city which it has become. A cheerful evening meal on board the boat gives you time to celebrate the success of the week with fellow travelers and tour guides. 8th Day Split (Disembarkation) After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia. Accommodation Romantica (Premium Class) The Romantica is a beautiful steel motor yacht whose name perfectly describes the atmosphere on board – seafaring romanticism combined with modern day amenities. Close attention to detail plays a key role on board the Romantica. The saloon and the outdoor deck areas are furnished in style with many decorative details. For example the dining tables in the saloon with wooden inlays of nautical symbols and the accompanying upholstered benches in sun-yellow leather. The sundeck provides comfortable sunning mats and a number of shaded seating areas on the ships deck are perfect places to rejuvenate… Read More Rental Bikes Our Hybrid Bikes For our hybrid bike tours, we use reliable, low maintenance hybrid bikes with aluminum frames in various sizes. Twenty years of experience in bike tourism has given us the knowledge and confidence to select the right components for the requirements of an Islandhopping tour. Our bikes ensure a carefree riding experience for our cycling enthusiasts.… Read More Our E-Bikes All our e-bikes are high quality pedelecs, most of which are fitted with Bosch motors with extra battery range. They are characterized by their relatively light weight and great components. Some of our fleet are equipped with other motor systems. With an Islandhopping e-bike, you will be able to climb almost any hill with ease. They are a true set of wings for anyone who needs a little ‘tail wind’ to make their ride that little bit more enjoyable. … Read More Gravel & Road Bikes Our gravel and cyclocross bikes can be ridden over a variety of terrain. These bikes run perfectly on smooth asphalt surfaces as well as on gravel trails. The frames are extremely robust while still light. The relatively wide tires provide good traction when cycling on loose surfaces. Cyclocross bikes allow for adventurous rides without compromise.… Read More Islandhopping Pannier For the duration of the tour we supply you with a waterproof pannier by Ortlieb, a practical way of carrying drinks, bathing gear, camera etc. To ensure that bike panniers remain water proof they have to be closed tight. The use of our Islandhopping panniers is free of charge. … Our Hybrid Bikes Our E-Bikes Gravel & Road Bikes ACCESSORIES Services, Dates & Prices The below calendar lists the basic cruise price per person. The final cruise price depends on cabin type, cabin occupancy and any additional optional services. The prices for additional optional services are listed below the travel calendar. The green checkmark indicates that the trip is secured. Time Period Tour Country Accommodation Route Availability Price from The final price is dependent on the type of cabin, the number of guests staying in the cabin and any additional services booked. May 2026 22.05. Comfirmed departure 22.05. – 29.05. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik < 3 Cabins left 2139,00 € secure last spots 29.05. Comfirmed departure 29.05. – 05.06. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split < 3 Cabins left 2139,00 € secure last spots June 2026 19.06. Comfirmed departure 19.06. – 26.06. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik < 3 Cabins left 2139,00 € secure last spots 12.06. Comfirmed departure 12.06. – 19.06. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split < 3 Cabins left 2139,00 € secure last spots 26.06. Comfirmed departure 26.06. – 03.07. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 1889,00 € To Booking 05.06. Comfirmed departure 05.06. – 12.06. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik fully booked - on waiting list July 2026 03.07. Comfirmed departure 03.07. – 10.07. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 1889,00 € To Booking 31.07. Comfirmed departure 31.07. – 07.08. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 1639,00 € To Booking 10.07. Comfirmed departure 10.07. – 17.07. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 1639,00 € To Booking 17.07. Comfirmed departure 17.07. – 24.07. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik < 3 Cabins left 1639,00 € secure last spots August 2026 28.08. Comfirmed departure 28.08. – 04.09. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik < 3 Cabins left 2389,00 € secure last spots 14.08. Comfirmed departure 14.08. – 21.08. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 1889,00 € To Booking 07.08. Comfirmed departure 07.08. – 14.08. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 1889,00 € To Booking 21.08. Comfirmed departure 21.08. – 28.08. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 2139,00 € To Booking September 2026 04.09. Comfirmed departure 04.09. – 11.09. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split fully booked - on waiting list 25.09. Comfirmed departure 25.09. – 02.10. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik fully booked - on waiting list 11.09. Comfirmed departure 11.09. – 18.09. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik fully booked - on waiting list 18.09. Comfirmed departure 18.09. – 25.09. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split fully booked - on waiting list October 2026 02.10. Comfirmed departure 02.10. – 09.10. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split < 3 Cabins left 2139,00 € secure last spots 09.10. Comfirmed departure 09.10. – 16.10. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik < 3 Cabins left 1889,00 € secure last spots 16.10. Comfirmed departure 16.10. – 23.10. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 1889,00 € To Booking 23.10. Comfirmed departure 23.10. – 30.10. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 1639,00 € To Booking April 2027 30.04. Comfirmed departure 30.04. – 07.05. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 2079,00 € To Booking 23.04. Comfirmed departure 23.04. – 30.04. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 1749,00 € To Booking 09.04. Comfirmed departure 09.04. – 16.04. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 1749,00 € To Booking 16.04. Comfirmed departure 16.04. – 23.04. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 1749,00 € To Booking May 2027 28.05. Comfirmed departure 28.05. – 04.06. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 2379,00 € To Booking 21.05. Comfirmed departure 21.05. – 28.05. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 2379,00 € To Booking 07.05. Comfirmed departure 07.05. – 14.05. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 2079,00 € To Booking 14.05. Comfirmed departure 14.05. – 21.05. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 2379,00 € To Booking June 2027 04.06. Comfirmed departure 04.06. – 11.06. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 2379,00 € To Booking 18.06. Comfirmed departure 18.06. – 25.06. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 2379,00 € To Booking 11.06. Comfirmed departure 11.06. – 18.06. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 2379,00 € To Booking 25.06. Comfirmed departure 25.06. – 02.07. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 2079,00 € To Booking July 2027 16.07. Comfirmed departure 16.07. – 23.07. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 1749,00 € To Booking 30.07. Comfirmed departure 30.07. – 06.08. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 1749,00 € To Booking 23.07. Comfirmed departure 23.07. – 30.07. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 1749,00 € To Booking 09.07. Comfirmed departure 09.07. – 16.07. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 1749,00 € To Booking 02.07. Comfirmed departure 02.07. – 09.07. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 2079,00 € To Booking August 2027 06.08. Comfirmed departure 06.08. – 13.08. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 1749,00 € To Booking 13.08. Comfirmed departure 13.08. – 20.08. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 2079,00 € To Booking 27.08. Comfirmed departure 27.08. – 03.09. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 2679,00 € To Booking 20.08. Comfirmed departure 20.08. – 27.08. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 2379,00 € To Booking September 2027 10.09. Comfirmed departure 10.09. – 17.09. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 2679,00 € To Booking 24.09. Comfirmed departure 24.09. – 01.10. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 2679,00 € To Booking 03.09. Comfirmed departure 03.09. – 10.09. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 2679,00 € To Booking 17.09. Comfirmed departure 17.09. – 24.09. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 2679,00 € To Booking October 2027 22.10. Comfirmed departure 22.10. – 29.10. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 1749,00 € To Booking 15.10. Comfirmed departure 15.10. – 22.10. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 2079,00 € To Booking 08.10. Comfirmed departure 08.10. – 15.10. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Split bis Dubrovnik available 2079,00 € To Booking 01.10. Comfirmed departure 01.10. – 08.10. Bike & Boat Pearls of Dalmatia Croatia Romantica Dubrovnik bis Split available 2379,00 € To Booking
What our GuestsHave to Say ★★★★★ (5 / 5) Our "Girls Trip" exploring the Dalmatian Coast My friends and I had a wonderful biking/sailing adventure aboard the Romantica in September. The e-bikes were outstanding as they tackled many hills for bikers of all abilities. Our bike guides, Mjerta and Dominik, were so helpful on our rides giving advice to riders as well as colorful anecdotes of local history. We laughed a lot! Of all the Inselheufen adventures I've taken, these 2 guides were my favorites. Our sleeping accommodations were very comfortable and our dinners delicious. No one … Read more … Close ★★★★★ (5 / 5) Our "Girls Trip" exploring the Dalmatian Coast My friends and I had a wonderful biking/sailing adventure aboard the Romantica in September. The e-bikes were outstanding as they tackled many hills for bikers of all abilities. Our bike guides, Mjerta and Dominik, were so helpful on our rides giving advice to riders as well as colorful anecdotes of local history. We laughed a lot! Of all the Inselheufen adventures I've taken, these 2 guides were my favorites. Our sleeping accommodations were very comfortable and our dinners delicious. No one lost weight on this 8-day trip. We met bikers from all over the world and will try to get together with them on future biking trips. Reply from Jacob Ketel Dear Constance, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback regarding your Pearls of Dalmatia tour on board the Romantica! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your friends had such a joyful and memorable experience . It’s especially great to know that Mjerta and Dominik left such a positive impression – we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to them! We’d be happy to welcome you back on another Islandhopping trip in the future! Your Islandhopping Team Constance Wolf 01.10.2025 ★★★★★ (5 / 5) the tour guides were awesome the tour guides were awesome. they took us to and through many places we would never had seen on our own. The experience overall was unmatched. Read more … Close ★★★★★ (5 / 5) the tour guides were awesome the tour guides were awesome. they took us to and through many places we would never had seen on our own. The experience overall was unmatched. Reply from Jacob Ketel Hello Dan, thanks a lot for your feedback regarding your Pearls of Dalmatia tour on board of Romantica. We would be happy to have you on board in the future again to give you another unmatched experience. Your Islandhopping team Dan ODoherty 16.09.2025 ★★★★☆ (4 / 5) The overall experience was truly great Our trip started August 22nd, Split - Dobrovnk. The overall experience was truly incredible, and i will recommend this experience to friends. Croatia’s islands, history, old cobelstone towns and coastline are among the most beautiful I have ever seen, and touring the Adriatic Sea was an experience of a lifetime. Our guides, Ivan and Max, were outstanding. Ivan provided daily briefings that were both thorough and helpful—covering what to expect on each ride, including elevation, blind corners, … Read more … Close ★★★★☆ (4 / 5) The overall experience was truly great Our trip started August 22nd, Split - Dobrovnk. The overall experience was truly incredible, and i will recommend this experience to friends. Croatia’s islands, history, old cobelstone towns and coastline are among the most beautiful I have ever seen, and touring the Adriatic Sea was an experience of a lifetime. Our guides, Ivan and Max, were outstanding. Ivan provided daily briefings that were both thorough and helpful—covering what to expect on each ride, including elevation, blind corners, and other details that prepared us well. Both Ivan and Max were exceptional throughout the trip. I also want to give full credit to the Romantica crew, who were consistently kind, polite, and attentive. I do wish to share two areas for potential improvement. First, for passengers staying in lower decks, the smell of fuel on several nights made it difficult to sleep and at times uncomfortable to remain in the cabin. To be honest, the first night in Split was so bad I wanted to leave the tour. I understand this may be challenging to address, but I wanted to bring it to your attention. Second, my wife sustained a fairly serious cut on her hand during the third day of riding. Unfortunately, the first aid kit Max carried was inadequate—lacking even a pair of scissors to cut bandages. I would strongly recommend that: a) Guides be equipped with a standard first aid kit that includes essentials such as steri-strips and scissors. b) The first aid pannier kit be checked and restocked before each day’s ride. Reply from Jacob Ketel Hello John and Susan, thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of your Pearls of Dalmatia tour on board of Romantica. We are so pleased to hear that your overall experience was amazing and that you even will recommend travelling with us. It’s wonderful to know that Croatia’s coastline, islands, and historic towns left such a strong impression,as well as the guides! We forwarded your kind feedback to them directly and they were very happy about it. At the same time, we sincerely appreciate your honest feedback regarding the areas where there is room for improvement. We're very sorry to hear about the smell of fuel in the lower deck cabins. We understand how this could negatively impact your comfort and rest, and we take such concerns seriously. While we are aware that ventilation challenges can sometimes occur on certain vessels, particularly when docked in busy ports, your experience clearly went beyond what is acceptable. We will be addressing this with our operations team and the shipowner to explore options for improvement. Your suggestions regarding the first aid situation are extremely valid. We fully agree that our guides should be equipped with complete, up-to-date first aid kits, and that these should be checked and restocked regularly. We will review our internal processes to ensure this standard is met on every departure going forward. Feedback like yours is incredibly valuable in helping us maintain and improve the quality of our tours. Thank you again for your openness, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you and your wife back on board one day. Your Islandhopping team Susan C 15.09.2025 ★☆☆☆☆ (1 / 5) Food was awful Food was awful. Cabins were cramped Read more … Close ★☆☆☆☆ (1 / 5) Food was awful Food was awful. Cabins were cramped Reply from Jacob Ketel Dear Sarah, we apologize that the provided meals on board did not fulfill your expectations and left such a bad impression on your holiday experience with us. The sooner we receive such feedback, the quicker we can act in accommodating improvements. We are happy to confirm that since your tour with us in June 2025, we have been made aware of the circumstances and have applied the necessary improvements to the catering on board with great success. The cabin details of each individual boat in our portfolio can be found on our website along with an interactive visual representation of the varying cabin types. For a more spacious experience, we can confidently recommend you our boats in the Deluxe Category and above. We hope you were able to enjoy the provided cycling tours and the local impressions of your holiday destination with us. We hope that these impressions and the memories made together with your travel group on board remain a positive aspect of your tour experience. Kind regards, Your Islandhopping Team Sarah 21.08.2025 ★★★★★ (5 / 5) Wonderful trip We absolutely loved the Pearls of Dalmatia tour. The islands were beautiful, the biking gave us an opportunity to see so much of the islands, and I adored jumping into the Adriatic Sea whenever possible. The tour guides were very helpful and supportive. Our room on the boat was cozy and we enjoyed sitting outside and watching the scenery. Our boat would always park in ports that were in the center of town so we not only had great views of the towns but we could also hop off the boat and wander … Read more … Close ★★★★★ (5 / 5) Wonderful trip We absolutely loved the Pearls of Dalmatia tour. The islands were beautiful, the biking gave us an opportunity to see so much of the islands, and I adored jumping into the Adriatic Sea whenever possible. The tour guides were very helpful and supportive. Our room on the boat was cozy and we enjoyed sitting outside and watching the scenery. Our boat would always park in ports that were in the center of town so we not only had great views of the towns but we could also hop off the boat and wander around town. We were very grateful for the ebikes since there were a lot of hills. We enjoyed meeting the other people on the boat. I highly recommend this trip! Reply from Jacob Ketel Hello Leila, thanks a lot for your wonderful feedback regarding your Pearls of Dalmatia tour on board of Romantica. We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the islands by boat and bike. In our opinion, this is the best way to truly explore and experience. And yes, the swim stops are amazing. We always recommend using e-bikes in Croatia. All the best, Your Islandhopping team Leila 01.07.2025 ★★★★★ (5 / 5) Great crew Great crew, decent bikes, exceptional food. Very enjoyable experience Read more … Close ★★★★★ (5 / 5) Great crew Great crew, decent bikes, exceptional food. Very enjoyable experience Reply from Jacob Ketel Hello Jane, thanks a lot for this great comment regarding your Pearls of Dalmatia tour on board of Romantica. We love making your experience enjoyable. Your Islandhopping team Jane Wilson 20.06.2025 ★★★★☆ (4 / 5) Great Vacation but Not the Cheapest Great tour, great guides, great crew. I would definitely recommend this vacation (I you can afford it). The rented bikes could have been better given the rental cost. I road on a regular bike. Croatia is pretty hilly. If I were to go on the same tour again I might go for the e-bike. (I'm a regular biker, 60-75 miles/week.) The bathroom in the cabin was clean but smelly. My guess is that "sewer gases" were coming back up overnight. Read more … Close ★★★★☆ (4 / 5) Great Vacation but Not the Cheapest Great tour, great guides, great crew. I would definitely recommend this vacation (I you can afford it). The rented bikes could have been better given the rental cost. I road on a regular bike. Croatia is pretty hilly. If I were to go on the same tour again I might go for the e-bike. (I'm a regular biker, 60-75 miles/week.) The bathroom in the cabin was clean but smelly. My guess is that "sewer gases" were coming back up overnight. Reply from Jacob Ketel Hello Paul, thanks so much for your review regarding your Peals of Dalmatia tour on board of Romantica. Yes, it is true that Croatia is pretty hilly. We always do recommend e-bikes for Croatia tours to ensure guests can comfortably enjoy the rides. Maybe it is a sign to try out another tour in Croatia with us and to rent an e-bike next time so you can truly feel the difference. Sorry to hear that your bathroom was a bit smelly. We will check this out and will try to improve. Your Islandhopping team Daniel Grasso 17.06.2025
