The starting point and the end point of this trip are the lovely town of OPATIJA, formerly ABBAZIA, on the peninsula of Istria, After arriving until 03:00 pm on the day before, and a detailed briefing on the boat, its features and above all about safety, the destination of the first day on the water is the lovely bay of KRUŠĆICA on CRES. When finally leaving the harbour and heading towards the south-east, it is inevitable to cross the renowned Kvarner Bay completely, which will be a great prelude for sailing, especially with fair winds. The view to the southeast gives already an impression of the endless Croatian island realm extending in this direction, unbelievably versatile and sensationally beautiful. The bay KRUŠĆICA on the island of CRES is situated directly opposite the small, uninhabited island of PLAVNIK. This beautiful bay invites to anchor, swim and relax - and of course to the common first dinner on board!

After a wonderfully relaxed first night aboard, the next morning the journey will continue towards the island of RAB - of course not without a morning swim in the turquoise, clear sea. RAB is a gem in the Croatian sea. Tourists are particularly fond of it, coming with their own boat or by ferry, which connects the island with the mainland. The Marina Rab on the opposite side of the eponymous town of RAB is very well organized. It has clean sanitary facilities, a small supermarket, the obligatory boat supply shop and a Skippers-Bar. The always busy, extremely picturesque city centre, with its antique pedestrian zone, is located just a short walk around the basin of the harbour. On the quayside of the old town one can find exclusive hotels, tourist sightseeing boats and in the immediate vicinity shops and many restaurants, bars and konobas - the Croatian equivalent to Greek taverns. This great day will surely be concluded in one of them

After a rich breakfast at the Skippers-Bar of the marina, you will cast-off for the continuation of your journey towards the next anchor idyll at the southern tip of CRES. The bay KOLORAT, the first and quietest part of the so-called Five-Finger Bay, will be visited. The water here, as almost everywhere, is very clear and pleasantly fresh. A multitude of fish will immediately gather curiously around the boat. It always seems like they are waiting already for a little donation in the form of dried bread. The evening sun will immerse the sea, the rocks and the low forest in a pleasant, warm light. A beautiful play of colours, which has already been loved by so many painters and conjured on canvas. The well-deserved rest and relaxation after a wonderful day then sets in.

The next day's destination is MALI LOŠINJ on the island of LOŠINJ, of which the southern cape must be rounded. MALI LOŠINJ, an old fishing village and now a popular holiday resort, is located on the narrowest part of the island, in a long, very safe bay. There you will find e.g. a brand new, modern museum, right on the waterfront, which houses one of the best-preserved Hellenistic bronze statues worldwide, found in the waters close to the island. The statue portrays a so-called Apoxyomenos, a junior athlete. Alternatively to a visit to the museum one can stroll also through the dreamy streets, climb the old Venetian parish church and browse through the many tiny shops. The small and picturesque little town of Mali Lošinj could almost be an Adriatic sister of the famous St. Tropez in France - and you may wonder what it would look like today, if Brigitte Bardot, Sofia Loren and Grace Kelly had first come here in the Sixties?

The next day the bow of our boat will again be turned north, back to the peninsula of Istria. But before the final crossing of the Kvarner Bay, another night will be spent in the Marina CRES, very close to the town which gave the island its name. Again, it is a beautifully landscaped and well-organized marina with all the comforts. The town of CRES itself can be reached after a very nice, 20-minute walk along the beach. The old-town there consists of a dense core of houses, built together and connected to each other. The stones of the houses, which retain the patina of the time, seem to have the power to connect people as well. This creates a sense of respect and trust within this picturesque little village. Here, too, a stop in one of the traditional konobas with their excellent Croatian specialties is a must, before making the way back to the marina.