Boat tours are a great way to see the islands near and around the north coast of Croatia. There are numerous destinations that can be explored in a single day. From Crikvenica's port next to the city's main square, some of the most popular trips to take are to the towns of Vrbnik or Baška on the island of Krk or to the island of Rab. Anchors away! Here's what to expect on a boat tour from Crikvenica:
Our favorite boat tour was to the island of Rab. Most of the excursions begin in the morning and return late afternoon or evening, so expect an all day trip. Our excursion was on a boat called, M/B TIM G, Phone #: +385 98 368 407, E-mail: nenad.javoric@ri.htnet.hr. We boarded the boat at 7am and the moment we set sail the captain and crew began to hand out to passengers complimentary shots of rakija. Also known as grappa in Italian or schnapps in German, rakija is Croatia's brandy. This is a common custom when you embark as a sign of hospitality and I think it's also to help you get your sea legs. Coffee is offered afterward because it's Croatia and they love any reason to have coffee. READ: Coffee in Croatia
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We took a tranquil ride passing the island of Krk and an old vacant prison that stands alone on the island of Goli, which means naked island. Today, Goli is a popular destination for boaters to dock at the pier that still remains there to swim, dive and snorkel. In two hours we anchored in the town of Rab on the island of Rab (same name for both). From there we were greeted by our tour guide who took us all around the ancient town. Rab was originally settled by Illyrians in 350 BC and is the 10th largest island of Croatia. Rab is known for it's distinct skyline comprised of four church bell towers and it is home to one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe opened in 1326 and still in operation to this day. One of the most popular events is called, Rabska Fjera, a medieval festival with knight tournaments. The island of Rab has over twenty beaches, including a nudist beach and a dog beach.
For lunch we had seafood and being surrounded by water it was as fresh as fresh could be. Our meal was included in the price of our tour. Following our delectable lunch, the tour guide allowed us time to wander around at our leisure and then we all met back at the boat around 3:00pm to return to Crikvenica.
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Most excursions follow a similar routine as what we had to Rab. Some visit multiple locations in a day and some allow stops to jump off the boat and swim around a bit in hidden coves and bays.
Here is a list of other boat tours you can take from Crikvenica:
Boat Name: M/B ALGA
Phone #: +385 99 315 9559
E-mail: gordan.manestar@ri.t-com.hr
Boat Name: M/B PLIMA
Phone #: +385 92 376 6986
E-mail: decarina.e@gmail.com
Boat Name: M/B PRIMORKA
Phone #: +385 98 215 607
E-mail: ivan.tomljanovic2@ri.htnet.hr
Website: www.sare-tours.com
Boat Names: M/B ROBERTA and M/B ROBERTA 2
Phone #: +385 98 167 6454 or +385 98 975 1574
E-mail: roberta99ck@yahoo.com
Boat Name: M/B MS LORD
Phone #: +385 98 654 692
Boat Name: M/B STARI HRID
Phone #: +385 98 167 6454 or +385 98 975 1574
E-mail: roberta99ck@yahoo.com
Boat Name: M/B SFERA
Phone #: +385 98 442 121 or +385 95 902 7160
Website: https://sferacrikvenica.hr
Boat Name: M/B PRINC KORNATA
Phone #: +385 98 442 121 or +385 95 902 7160
E-mail: marinero.crikvenica@gmail.com
Boat Name: PODMORNICA PEPPY
Phone #: +385 51 781 799 or +385 91 944 7002
These boat tours depart from and return to the nearby town of Selce, which is part of the Crikvenica Riviera:
Boat Name: M/B MALI MARINO
Phone #: +385 98 442 320
E-mail: info@malimarino.com
Website: www.malimarino.com
Boat Name: M/B PAŠA
Phone #: +385 98 237 827
E-mail: zoran.ilijanic@zg.t-com.hr or info@gramar.hr
Website: www.pasa-selce.com
From Crikvenica, most tours you can take cost around $20-40 per person. Make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen, your bathing suit if you plan to go swimming off the boat or at a beach and maybe some sea sickness pills if you've never been on the water before. If you really want to discover Croatia then hopping on a boat must be on your vacation checklist and now you are well prepared to sail away!
Many have been to the southern coastal part of the country, like Dubrovnik to take a "Game of Thrones Tour", visited the city of Split as one of their cruise itinerary ports, or stopped off at one of the islands, like Korčula, Hvar and Brač, but most have not seen the north coast regions of Croatia and we highly recommend you do.
Whether it's your first time traveling to the country or just the next time you're here wanting a more authentic, less touristy experience. Europeans have been vacationing at this hidden gem for decades but others seem to completely overlook it. Come see for yourself what makes the north coast so special.
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