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Opatija, Zadar & Northern Gems of the Adriatic (Croatia), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 7 nights · with Riviera Travel

Opatija, Zadar & Northern Gems of the Adriatic

A seven-night cruise aboard MS Equator exploring North Croatia’s islands and coast, with calls in Opatija, Rab, Zadar, and the Kornati National Park, operated by Riviera Travel.

Duration
7 nights
Departures
9 dates
Choose a month below
Sails from
Opatija
Returns to the same port
Ship
MS Equator
From
£1,418
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Two days in the historic port of Opatija

  2. Walking tour and Rab Cake tasting in Rab

  3. Swimming stop in Kornati National Park

  4. Guided tour of ZadarWith its Roman and Venetian heritage

  5. Visit to Mali Lošinj and its Apoxyomenos Museum

About the trip

This gentle circumnavigation of northern Dalmatia invites a leisurely glimpse into Croatia’s Adriatic coast. Starting and finishing in Opatija, the route loops through islands known for their history and maritime culture. Krk offers the largest isle’s winding old streets—Venetian echoes and casual cafes included—while Rab charms with four tall bell towers that puncture its skyline and a chance to sample locally baked almond-rich cake.

The midweek includes a swimming stop in the clear waters of the Kornati archipelago, a national park of rocky islets and hidden caves that impressed George Bernard Shaw. Later, in Zadar, the medieval capital of Dalmatia, marble-paved streets reveal Roman ruins, Venetian architecture, and a sea organ that plays the waves. The tour also visits lesser-known islands such as Ilovik, known as the 'island of flowers', and Mali Lošinj, with its colourful captain’s houses and a museum housing a Greek statue recovered from the sea.

Each day blends on-board calm with the option of guided walks, local dishes ashore, and quiet moments in harbour. The ship, MS Equator, provides a comfortable base to watch the Adriatic shore pass by, offering plenty of time for swims from the deck and lingering over the Captain’s Dinner before the return to Opatija.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Opatija
  2. 2 Krk
  3. 3 Rab
  4. 4 Zadar
  5. 5 Mali Lošinj
  6. 6 Cres

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Opatija

  2. Day 2

    Krk

  3. Day 3

    Rab

  4. Day 4

    Sali

  5. Day 5

    Kornati National Park

  6. Day 6

    Zadar

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Riviera Travel
Flights
Not needed if you join at Opatija
What’s included
Check with Riviera Travel
Accessibility
Check with Riviera Travel

For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Opatija, Zadar & Northern Gems of the Adriatic?
Opatija, Zadar & Northern Gems of the Adriatic is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Opatija, Zadar & Northern Gems of the Adriatic depart from?
Opatija, Zadar & Northern Gems of the Adriatic departs from Opatija.
Who operates Opatija, Zadar & Northern Gems of the Adriatic?
Opatija, Zadar & Northern Gems of the Adriatic is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS Equator.
How much does Opatija, Zadar & Northern Gems of the Adriatic cost?
Prices for Opatija, Zadar & Northern Gems of the Adriatic start from £1,418, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Croatia? Our Croatia guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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