Romantica

Reviews

• 3 / 5

  First timers beware

  The crew was excellent, especially our two guides, Martina and Ivan (and Roco the waitperson and bartender!) Our guides were top notch and entertaining, as well as super-experienced riders. The food was fine. There were fabulous views to behold and special activities to enjoy – especially the Olive Oil Museum and meal. HOWEVER I am not going to sugarcoat my review of the biking conditions themselves. I can t speak for experienced road cyclists, but for anyone else, unless you are already comfortable with the following conditions, you may want to consider a different tour than  Pearls of Dalmatia. The conditions included: narrow or no shoulders, tunnels, steep drop-offs, no guardrails, and sharp curves on narrow roads that were not designed for 2-way car and truck traffic, plus lines of 30+ single file cyclists. Riding from sea level up each morning (there was a fair bit of elevation) and then back down to our boat each afternoon, that part was generally through the heaviest and most intense city or town traffic. So, yes, there were long stretches of countryside riding with sparse traffic, but a asignificant portion of the time, I knew that a 20-centimeter (8-inch) swerve of my front tire could send me careening over a steep ledge, down a cement wall, or alternatively, into passing traffic. So, my advice is: first timers beware!

  Jeanne Leffingwell

  Oct 28th, 2025
• 5 / 5

  Fantastic First Trip

  This was our first BB tour and we absolutely loved it! Our guides, Eddie and Serge were outstanding, always attending to the safety of the group and very informative about history, cultural information and best places to get onshore meals. We also loved the playfulness and humor they brought to the group. Crew members were always helpful, and did a lot of ‘behind the scene’ work. Zlatko runs a tight ship bar, and we found him to be quite a character! Meal portions seemed large but the extra energy came in handy when pumping up those long hills. Highlight meals were the fish fillets, lasagna, chicken and pork with mushroom sauce and several of the salads. Low points were the overcooked tuna filets and leftover tuna fillet salad. We agree with others about wine choices and the prices. Our room was cozy and serviceable but being a thin wall away from motor noises on and off frequently throughout the night made a good night sleep hard to attain. Next time we will book earlier and get an above water cabin. We’d love to do another trip! Thank you

  Reply from Boat Bike Tours

  Thank you for your great feedback! We re thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable first BoatBike tour and that Eddie, Serge, and the crew made such a positive impact. We appreciate your honest input on the meals and cabin, and we’ll certainly take it into account for future improvements. We d love to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

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  Dennis & Maria Andrews

  Oct 25th, 2024
• 4 / 5

  Great biking adventure

  Great biking adventure Wine was far too expensive by the bottle and unavailable by the glass. I would have really enjoyed a glass of wine with meals or in the evening but 30-45 euros was a deterrent and impacted enjoyment of the whole experience Tour guides were wonderful Ebikes were really good Regular bikes were not so good according to those that ride them Coffee should be available anytime on a self serve basis like we had last year on the Fluvius. Having to wait until 7:30 for coffee was frustrating for those that woke early Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner would be appreciated Meat portions were mostly too large and it is a shame to waste so much food. Menus written on the board before the meals would give us an idea of what was coming and how much to eat of the first portion of the meal. Butter with each meal would help. I would have liked more of a variety of breads, pastry, croissants for breakfast with opportunity to toast them The bartender/ food server was very cranky and not friendly and rude at times Some small tables and chairs to sit at in the sun would be a good addition

  Reply from Boat Bike Tours

  Thank you for your feedback! We re glad you enjoyed the biking and your tour guides, and we appreciate your suggestions on the wine pricing, coffee availability, and meal options. We ll definitely take your comments into consideration as we look to improve the overall experience for future guests. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

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  Wendy

  Oct 22nd, 2024
• 4 / 5

  We loved the boat and biking but not all the staff. Read above

  We loved the boat and biking. Croatia was beautiful. Our cycling guides, Serge and Eddy were fantastic. The chef on the Romantica was also great and so were most of the staff. Unfortunately, the bartender/server (Zlatco). Definitely not the correct spelling was just awful. He was rude, uncooperative and made the bar and meal time very disappointing. The last night he closed the bar early while we were all enjoying ourselves and one of the other staff came and opened it up again. The captain was surly and not at all friendly. We were on the Fluviois last year and everyone was so friendly so it was very disappointing. Thankfully, we had a terrific group of passengers so we had a wonderful time and as I said, the biking guides were wonderful. The cost of the wine was too expensive and you couldn t buy just a glass. We all felt we were being ripped off at 30,00, 35,00 and 40,00 euros a bottle and we were not allowed to bring in our own wine.

  Reply from Boat Bike Tours

  Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the boat, biking, and your guides Serge and Eddy. We sincerely apologize for the issues with the bartender and captain, and we ll take your concerns seriously as we continue to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

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  492930 – Gail Ellen Palermo – Africa

  Oct 22nd, 2024