Planka

MS Planka: Construction and Reconstruction

The MS Planka is a traditional Croatian wooden ship, built in 1957 and extensively reconstructed in 2005. Jure Tomaš carried out the renovation after a new engine was installed: the saloon, cabins and deck structures were removed, leaving the original hull intact; the ship was then fitted with new cabins and interiors. The Planka is 27.30 metres long. Ivica Marasović is at the helm. I.D. Riva Tours operates the Planka on Croatian cruises.

Cabins and Decks

The eleven cabins are spread over three decks. The lower deck has four triple cabins, each with a double bed and a third bed above it. The main deck has three twin cabins with bunk beds, while the upper deck has four double cabins. All cabins have a shower, toilet and individually controlled air conditioning. There are 26 berths in total; the published 2026 R1 programme limits the number of guests to 24.

Sun Deck and Saloon

The 100-square-metre sun deck has 16 sun loungers, as well as tables and benches for around 14 people. The air-conditioned saloon can accommodate 26 guests. Together, these offer an outdoor area for sitting and sunbathing, and an enclosed saloon for spending time together on board.

The R1 Weekly Route from Rijeka

The R1 weekly programme published for 2026 starts and ends in Rijeka. It first sails via Krk and Rab to Zadar and Kornati National Park, then continues to the islands of Lošinj and Cres.

The Operator Family’s History

Jure Tomaš, who reconstructed the Planka, was part of the previous operator family. The family entered the business in early summer 2016 with the Aria, which was captained by Marin at the time. In summer 2019, Marin oversaw the construction of the new MY Alpha, which joined the fleet in 2020, while Jure took the helm of the Aria. At the end of the 2019 season, the Planka was sold to the Marasović family.

A comparison of the two vessels shows the differences between ships operated by the same company: the Dalmatino is 26 metres long and has 13 cabins with 26 berths, as well as a 90-square-metre sun deck. The Planka is 27.30 metres long, with eleven cabins and a 100-square-metre sun deck; both ships have 26 berths. The comparison highlights how their cabin layouts and outdoor spaces differ despite having the same number of berths.