The Accidentals with Kim Richey FAM Cruise

An exclusive cycling cruise with the indie folk-punk band The Accidentals featuring Kim Richey

Aboard the charming yacht, Romantica, you will explore the Dalmatian Islands up close and personal. Breathtaking scenic bike rides, cultural highlights, and local culinary “farm to table” delights await you! This tour has been specifically designed to focus as much on relaxation, history, and culture, as on cycling.

A highlight of nearly every day will be to swim in isolated harbors and the open sea. Simply jump or dive off the swim platform at the back of the boat and enjoy being surrounded by magical turquoise waters.

Get to know The Accidentals and Kim Richey and spend time enjoying the music in an intimate concert setting, onboard the ship, hear unrecorded songs, behind the scenes stories, local folk jams, optional writing workshops, happy hours and evening hangs. Make new friends amongst like minded music and nature lovers. It will be an easy group to get to know and love.

Of course, bring your instruments, sing along or just enjoy the camaraderie.

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Highlights

• Cycling on the islands of Brač, Hvar, Korčula and Šipan (optional) and includes E Bikes.

• The World Heritage town of Split

• The island of Brač, known for its white marble used in the White House

• The most beautiful island in the world, Hvar

• Optional 2-hour rafting tour through the Cetina River Canyon

• Wine, olive and chocolate-tastings

• Swim stops–in open sea and along island and coastal beaches

• Town centers of Split and Dubrovnik

• Guided tours of Split, Korčula, and Dubrovnik

Daily program

Day 1: Arrival to Split
Individual arrival to Split. Check-in on board starts between 2 - 2:30 pm at Split harbor. At about 4:30 pm, a guided city tour offers you the chance to see inside the former Palace of Emperor Diocletian and to learn about its transformation into the city which it has become. The boat will spend the night in Split offering you an opportunity to experience Split’s nightlife.

Day 2: Split - Postira
You'll start your tour with a short cruise down the coast to the port of Krilo. There you’ll be transferred by van to a guided rafting tour through the Cetina River Canyon. You’ll enjoy a fun blend of flatwater and easy rapids through one of Croatia’s most scenic canyons. If you prefer not to raft, you can explore the medieval streets of nearby Omis.

After returning to the boat, you cruise to the northern coast of the island of Brac, known for its fishing and agricultural products with locals producing good wine, olive oil, figs, nectarines and other fruits. Before you land, there’s time to set anchor and swim.

After arriving in the charming port town of Postira, you'll have time to explore the nearby coast on foot. Build up an appetite for a private farm-to-table tasting dinner–on the actual farm that produced most of what you’ll be eating and drinking: olive oil, wine, vinegar, cured meats, cheese, bread, and a variety of liqueurs. The outside tables overlook one of the meadows, where cows and goats provide a perfect backdrop.

In the evening, you can walk or explore the shops before retiring for the night.

Day 3: Postira - Jelsa
Today begins with a round-trip kayak tour from Postira to Lovrecina Bay for swimming and a visit to Roman ruins.

As you enjoy lunch on board, you’ll make the crossing to the island of Hvar and the picture-perfect harbor town of Jelsa. Jelsa features a beautiful promenade along the sea and a true Mediterranean atmosphere. The town also has its share of historic buildings giving a strong sense of centuries past.

There is a special treat after dinner: a chocolate tasting with a variety of locally made chocolates flavored with local herbs, berries, fruits and flowers.

Day 4: Jelsa - Hvar
The cycling tour leads along the north coast to Stari Grad, where you'll have lunch on your own. After lunch, you can rejoin the boat or continue the cycle tour through lavender fields and small villages until reaching the island's capital, Hvar town. Go for a little stroll through the town. Standing on the magnificent Renaissance Square, you can enjoy a view up to the Spanish fortress towering high above the city.

Day 5: Hvar - Korčula
You'll start with an easy hike to the Spanish Fortress. You walk through the main city gate and ascend the stairs through the old part of the city. Here, you’ll pass palaces built in the 15th and 16th centuries. You’ll continue through small switchbacks until you reach the fort, built in the 16th century. Besides experiencing its exquisite architecture, you will experience an unforgettable panoramic view of the city of Hvar and the Adriatic beyond.

Lunch is enjoyed on board as the boat crosses to the island of Korčula, regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in Dalmatia, if not of the whole Adriatic.

An especially mild Mediterranean climate and a broad variety of different landscapes accompany you on a short ride today. You’ll ride through dense vegetation and cypress gardens, taking your time to take breaks to enjoy the view over the deep blue sea and neighboring islands.

A guided walking tour of the walled old town is perfect to explore its narrow fishbone-like alleys. Dinner tonight is also on your own with a variety of fine restaurants and fine views to choose from.

Day 6: Korčula - Sipan
The boat will leave before breakfast heading from Korcula to the island of Mljet, where you’ll ride through Mljet National Park.

As you enjoy lunch on board, you cross to Sipan, the largest of the Elaphiti Islands. Today’s short and pleasant cycle trip takes you past villas with exotic gardens and through a fertile valley framed by a range of limestone hills.

Day 7: Sipan - Dubrovnik
The last crossing after an adventurous week! After arrival in Dubrovnik, you’ll have a guided tour plus time on your own to explore the UNESCO World Heritage city.

Tonight’s farewell feast is planned to be at a private winery in the nearby countryside–with wine- and brandy tastings and live Croatian folk music.

Day 8: Departure from Dubrovnik

Boats

• Romantica

Dates

Prices

Included services

• Accommodations on board
• Meals on board or picnic lunches (7 x breakfasts, 5 x lunches, 4 x dinners)
• Farm-to-table farm dinner in Postira
• Farewell dinner in Dubrovnik
• Activities and guided city tours as described in the daily program
• Guides
• Crew
• Bed linens and towels with one change
• Tourist taxes
• Harbor fees

Please note a flat rate for water and visitor's tax of approximately €25 per adult is NOT included. These fees are paid directly to the captain upon arrival. Credit and debit cards are not accepted on board; ATMs are available at stops along the tour route.

Bike rentals

Bikes available to be rented (in advance at the time of booking) include:

• 21-speed hybrid touring bike
• Electrically assisted bike (CUBE)*

*More about electrically-assisted bikes >

All above bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge:

• Ortlieb pannier

Additional specifications on the Hybrid touring bikes:

• 21-gear derailleur, Alivio
• Shimano V-brakes
• Comfortable Selle Royal saddles

Please note that the bikes are deliberately not equipped with water bottle holders. There is room in the saddle bag to carry a bottle of water, along with everything else you need for the daily rides.

Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE. 

Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals. The guide on board the boat can assist you in attaching them to your rental bike.

Helmets:
It is required to wear helmets on this tour. In order to guarantee optimum protection, we request that you bring your own helmet and - for your own safety - wear it on all bike tours. A limited number of helmets are available on board to rent, at the time of booking, though it is highly recommended to bring your own helmet.

Please note: Clients are more than welcome to bring their own bike along. However, be aware that we are not insured for the private bikes on board and that all maintenance of private bikes are the responsibility of the owner. Additionally, it is important for us to know if the private bikes are standard models, MTBs or e-bikes. Onboard of our boats we have a weight restriction of 22 kg for all private bikes (excluding batteries) for health and safety reasons. Bikes above this weight will not be accepted onboard.

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