Town of Rab and stunning Zavratnica fjord
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Baška
- 9.4/10 based on 4 reviews
- Tour category: Krk tours and excursions
- Travel style:
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Nature
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Sea & Boat
Highlights
- Duration: 9,5 hours
- Transportation: Boat
- you will visit the town of Rab on the island of Rab (3.5 hours stay in Rab) and discover Rab with the guidance of a local guide
- you will enjoy Zavratnica bay - a place of extraordinary beauty - a protected landscape within the Velebit Nature Park (2-hour stay in Zavratnica)
- panoramic drive along the former political prison islands of Goli otok and Grgur
- this is a round trip - fascinating landscapes will line up in front of you, and a lot of interesting explanations about it will be given to you by licensed boat guides
- on this exceptional excursion, you are on the boat for only 3.5 hours, with breaks in the town of Rab and Zavratnica bay
- we also took care of a buffet lunch in the center of Rab
Why choose a boat trip to the town of Rab and stunning Zavratnica bay?
Overview
The boat trip to the town of Rab and Zavratnica bay is extremely attractive and rich in exciting content. The departure is from Baška. Then, with a panoramic drive along the impressive shores of the uninhabited islet of Prvić, we reach the islet of St. Grgur, the former prison island for women - political prisoners.
View of the shores of St. Grgur and the still visible traces of its complicated past, and all this with the explanations of the ship's guides, will not leave you indifferent.
At 10:40, we arrive in the town of Rab. Entering the port of Rab and looking at the Town with four bell towers is always a unique experience. The city of Rab has a remarkable history and architecture, and you will learn more about it with a local city guide (a one-hour guided tour of Rab is available in English, Italian and German).
We stay in Rab until 2:00 p.m., so you have the opportunity to discover the city on your own and enjoy its picturesque streets and squares. You can also swim on the beaches under the impressive city walls. A buffet lunch is also organized for you in the center of Rab from 12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
The exciting boat ride continues along the island of Rab - the most geologically diverse Kvarner island. Then, passing through the Barbat Channel, we reach the Mišnjak ferry port and Jablanc, where the lowest mountain lodge in the world is located, at only 26 m above the sea.
At 14:45 we arrive at the stunning bay of Zavratnica. According to many, Zavratnica is one of the most beautiful bays on the Adriatic. Zavratnica Bay is a protected landscape within the Velebit Nature Park.
It looks like a small fjord, but it has no glacial origin. Instead, Zavratnica was created as a submerged torrential valley - namely, torrents flowed from Velebit and created a valley later submerged by the sea. Zavratnica Bay is bordered by canyon cliffs about 100 m high, and the bay is about 900 m long.
You will mainly be delighted by the color of the sea in Zavratnica - the sea here is crystal clear and overflows in countless shades of turquoise. We stay in Zavratnica bay for 2 hours - it's an ideal opportunity to walk and swim in untouched nature.
At the beginning of the bay, you can easily spot the remains of a sunken German landing ship from the Second World War. Given the extremely clear sea and its location close to the coast, you can easily view this wreck from the promenade. It is also an excellent opportunity to dive and discover this sunken ship firsthand. It is a collapsible catamaran built for the planned invasion of Great Britain.
After a 2-hour stay in Zavratnica, a place of an unreal beauty, we continue towards Baška, this time along the shores of Goli otok. Goli otok was a notorious prison for political prisoners. It was organized as a small town. Its history remains are still clearly visible, as you will see by passing along its shores. Our boat guides will tell you about its exciting and complicated history.
At 18:30, we return to Baška full of impressions and photos to remember!
This is a round trip - you don't come back the same way. Extraordinary landscapes and unique natural beauties will be lined up in front of you. The ship's guides will always be at your disposal for clarifications and a handful of interesting information.
The total time spent on the boat is only 3.5 hours, so we also recommend the trip to families with small children.
The boat is very comfortable - it has a length of 24 m, two MAN engines with a total power of 1500 hp, and a cruising speed of 13 - 17 knots.
The ship's salon is air-conditioned. The upper deck and stern are covered. The boat has 2 toilets. There is a bar with drinks on board. The ship has a good sound system, and Wi-Fi is also available for guests.
The price includes a buffet lunch:
- soup
- fish menu: hake, squid, grilled mackerel, Swiss chard, vegetables, salted potatoes
- meat menu: burger, roast pork, grilled chicken, french fries and vegetables
- three types of salad
- dessert: three types of cake and ice cream
- drinks are not included in the lunch price
Enjoy this exceptional excursion!
Departures
| Days | Starting point |
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| Tuesday | Baška 9:00 | |
| Friday | Baška 9:00 | |
Location
Itinerary
- departure from Baška at 9:00 - please be in front of the ship at least 15 minutes before departure
- panoramic ride along the island of Grgur - a former political prisoner island - the boat passes close to the shores of Grgur - without stopping
- at 10:40, arrival in the city of Rab
- 10:30 - 11:30 - a one-hour guided tour through the town of Rab (guided tour in English, German and Italian)
- free time in Rab until 14:00 for swimming and lunch
- buffet lunch at the International Hotel from 12:30 - 1:50 p.m
- departure from the city of Rab at 14:00
- we continue along the Barbat channel towards Zavratnica bay - on the way, we see the Mišnjak ferry port and the lowest mountain lodge in the world (Jablanac, 26 m above sea level)
- arrival at Zavratnica bay at 14:45
- in Zavratnica, a bay of stunning beauty, a 2-hour break for swimming and diving to a sunken ship from World War II
- panoramic sailing along Goli otok - once a notorious prison for political convicts
- at 18:30, arrival in Baška
What's included
- Entrance ticket
- Guide
- Boat ride
- Food
- Skipper
Discounts
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Children (100%)
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Youth (50%)
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Payment information:
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For the reservation to be valid, it is necessary to make a payment by card via the payment link in the next half hour.
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If your payment link has expired, you can make a new reservation for the desired excursion/activity.
- Payment is made by credit card (Mastercard & Visa & Maestro).
- If you have difficulties paying by card, you can pay for the excursion/activity in cash at our reception: Mare Tours, Vrbnik, Trg sv. Ivana 8.
- If the organizer has to postpone the booked excursion/experience, guests can receive the paid amount back or accept an alternative date.
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