Island Hopping in Croatia: E-Bike & Boat Tour in South Dalmatia

Things to know

• What’s included?

  This tour takes place in two directions, either from Dubrovnik to Split OR from Split to Dubrovnik. The tour’s route is otherwise identical and price includes the same things regardless of the direction.

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • English and German-speaking professional, experienced guide
    • 8-day e-bike and boat tour from Split to Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik to Split
    • Most meals — 2x full board & 5x half board
    • Accommodation on a deluxe yacht with crew (7 nights)
    • Bed linen and towels
    • Overview maps for the daily tours
    • City tours in Dubrovnik, Korčula and Split
    • SGR Insolvency Protection (5 euros)

  Mountain bike and helmet rentals are available for an added fee of $200-$220.

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation to the starting point (Split or Dubrovnik)
    • Accommodations before and after the tour
    • Flat rate for bottled water and tourist taxes — $65
    • Airport transfers
    • Meals not listed in the itinerary & snacks
    • Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
    • Meals and beverages ashore
    • Entrance fee for sights not included in the tour price
    • Guide and crew gratuities — optional
    • Travel insurance

  Additional optional services:

  • • Harmony Boat options
      • Shared twin cabin — no surcharge, on request
      • Cabin above deck — $280 per person
      • Double cabin for single use below deck — $660 per person
      • Double cabin for single use above deck — $880 per person
    • Rental bike with Ortlieb pannier (if bicycle has a rack)
      • E-bike — $220 for the whole trip
      • Gravel or road bike — $200 for the whole trip
    • Private airport transfers — price on request
    • All-round carefree package (if arriving by car) — overnight stay in Kaštel Stari; safe parking during the tour; transfer to ferry ports; crossing by catamaran to Dubrovnik; pick up in Split and transfer to parking
• Life on board the Harmonia yacht

  Your home for the week is the Harmonia yacht, a deluxe, 37.5 meters (125 ft) long motor yacht. Its spacious cabins can accommodate up to 36 people. The comfortable saloon with its high-end furnishings and the vast sundeck with recliners and sunning mats fulfill even the highest expectations! The stern of the ship offers a swimming platform, providing easy access in and out of the sea, making it possible to swim directly from the ship when anchored in a secluded bay.

  

• How fit do I need to be?

  This e-bike & boat tour in Split and Dubrovnik is suitable for cyclists with a good basic level of fitness. The tours and elevation gain are very manageable with an e-bike. You can expect between 25-60 km (15-40 miles) with 400-700 m (1,310-2,300 ft) of elevation gain per day.

  The riding pace is determined by cyclists on e-bikes. Should you take part in this tour on a gravel bike, you should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace.

  Only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 can join. Please note that the minimum height for a rental e-bike is 1.50 m (4’9”). Follow-me bikes, bike seats, and bike bungees can also be hired for accompanying children. For more information about your child joining, please contact us.

  Want to see what else is there on offer in Croatia? Check out this cycling tour of the Croatian coast, mountain biking along the coast or an active holiday in Croatia.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s what you’ll need:

  • • Comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture wicking or synthetic material
    • Helmet (mandatory to wear) — please bring your own, well-fitted helmet, rental ones are limited (reservation required)
    • Padded cycling shorts — recommended
    • Week’s worth of relaxed leisure clothing
    • Swimming gear
    • Long-sleeved sweater or sweatshirt
    • Waterproof jacket
    • Sneakers or sport shoes
    • Sunglasses
    • Plenty of water, water bottle or hydration bladder
    • Daypack with snacks
    • Biking gloves are optional but recommended
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• What about the bikes, can I bring my own?

  Due to safety regulations on the ship, it is not allowed to bring your own e-bike. By renting it with your guides, you will get high-quality, fully serviced rental bikes perfect for the terrain of this tour. You can bring your own bike seat and pedals, guides will be happy to assist you in attaching these to your rental bikes.

  It is not advisable to bring your own tour bike, as the pace is oriented towards e-bike riders. If you want to bring your own bike on the trip, it’s recommended you bring a bike that meets the technical requirements to keep up the pace with the higher speed of e-bikes. In addition, your bike will need to have good tires (e.g. Gravel Bike or Cyclocross Bike). Before traveling, please check the condition of brakes, gears, and tires as well as bringing repair kits and essential spare parts (e.g. inner tube). Your bike must be in top technical condition. Please keep in mind that transporting your own bike will result in additional costs when flying.

  Helmet wearing is mandatory and it’s recommended you bring your own, well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available, but in a limited capacity, so reservation is required should you need it.

• What are the cabins like?

  There are 15 cabins available onboard, nine above deck and six below deck. All of them are air-conditioned and include a tiled ensuite bathroom with a shower, washbasin, and toilet.

  The pricing is based on shared cabins below deck. The configuration of the beds can be twin beds or a double bed, depending on availability. In case you are traveling alone, you will be paired with another person of the same gender. In case there’s no one else of the same gender, you will get the cabin for yourself.

  You can upgrade to a shared cabin above deck. The configuration of the beds is also dependent on availability but we will do our best to accommodate your wishes.

  In case you would like to secure a cabin for yourself, you can request a cabin above or below deck and pay a single supplement. There are 2-3 cabins for single use on each ship.

  There are also cabins with three or four beds. In case 3 or 4 people are sharing a cabin, the 3rd and 4th persons get a 50% discount on the base price of the tour, regardless of age. If this is something you’d be interested in, let us know and we’ll help make arrangements.

  

  Here are some pros and cons of cabins below and above deck:

  Cabins below deck are better for sleeping as there is less noise coming from the harbor, there is AC and ventilation, but the windows don’t open. Rooms near the engine or anchor might have more noise in the early morning hours during departure.

  Cabins above deck are better for people suffering of seasickness. They have windows that open, more natural light and air, and cabins open up to the walkway. However, it might be more difficult to fall asleep as there is more noise and light coming from the harbor.

• What will the life on board be like?

  Experienced and friendly crew tends to the wellbeing of guests onboard. A cruise onboard the Harmonia offers the full package: indulgence, relaxation, and a carefree experience. Outdoor speakers, flat-screen TV, kayak, audio system, snorkel set, stand-up paddle—these are just some of the extra facilities you can look forward to. On-board chef prepares breakfast and one or two warm meals a day.

  

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes:

  • • The group size for this e-bike and boat tour around Split and Dubrovnik is set at 36 people. That is the maximum number of people that can be accommodated on the Harmonia yacht.
    • It takes a minimum of 14 people aboard a yacht for this tour to operate. Your guides reserve the right to cancel the reservation if not enough participants sign up. Your guides will let you know as soon as possible, at least three weeks prior to the start of the trip.
    • Depending on the number of people, there can be between 1 and 3 professional guides per trip.

  Pricing:

  • • The price depends on multiple factors: whether you opt for a cabin above or below deck, whether you share it or want to have it to yourself, whether there are children joining, whether you’re a third or fourth person in a three-person or four-person cabin, and which date you’re departing.
    • Find more details on pricing in the FAQ and upon checkout.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Only children with a good physical condition, previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 can join. Please note that the minimum height for a rental e-bike is 1.50 m (4’9”).
    • Follow-me bikes, bike seats, and bike bungees can also be hired for accompanying children.
    • There is a 25% percent discount (not combined with other discounts) for children up to the age of 16. For more information about your child joining, please contact us.
• Getting there and meeting location

  Depending on which direction of the tour you choose (Split to Dubrovnik OR Dubrovnik to Split), you can either fly into Split Airport (SPU) or Dubrovnik Airport (DBV).

  If you’re boarding the Dubrovnik towards Split e-bike and boat tour, your journey begins between 2 and 2:30 pm on Day 1 in Gruž, Dubrovnik’s port.

  If you’re boarding the Split towards Dubrovnik e-bike and boat tour, your journey begins between 2 and 2:30 pm in Split’s harbor.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

  Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

  The price of the tour includes the 5 euro SGR Insolvency Protection. This is mandatory consumer contribution called the SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Secure your early bird spot with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!

  • • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure any time in case the dates don’t suit you.
    • Once the dates are set, you can confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total amount.
    • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
• Travel and Medical Protection
  57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.