Zelenbor

MS Zelenbor and the Seaadler tradition

I.D. Riva Tours places the MS Zelenbor among its smaller vessels in the Seaadler tradition in a retrospective, and names it alongside the MS Poseidon as a ship from Rijeka. The operator describes Seaadler cruises as a development that began in the 1960s with converted cargo sailing ships. I.D. Riva Tours describes itself as the official successor to the German Seaadler company of the time and the owner of the brand and logo.

Construction and cabins

In 2025, the Zelenbor belonged to I.D. Riva Tours’ Comfort category. The ship is 23 metres long, was built in 1938 and converted in 2003. Five double cabins and one triple cabin accommodate a total of 13 guests. The cabins were offered with a shower and toilet; there is no air conditioning in the cabins. The wooden ship was restored by Antonio Komucic of Rab.

Departures from Rijeka in 2025 and 2026

For 2025, I.D. Riva Tours offered charters on the Zelenbor departing from Rijeka. For summer 2026, an eight-day women’s cruise with seven nights’ accommodation, departing from and returning to Rijeka, was announced. The offer included exclusive charters for a maximum of 13 guests, half board and twin cabins with bunk beds. Guided walks were planned in Rijeka and Zadar; at least two nights were to be spent in bays or small fishing villages. Possible destinations in the Croatian Adriatic named in the programme included Pag, Krk and Kvarner. The captain was to set the route flexibly according to the weather and in consultation with the group; a German-speaking tour guide was also announced.

In 2014, Captain Pero Kalebic began his season in Stomorska on the island of Šolta; from early May to early October, he sailed aboard the Zelenbor. On board, he combined his nautical duties with the role of host, describing himself as both captain and “hotel director.” He said one of the best parts of his job was seeing guests grow more relaxed with every day they spent at sea with him. The cruises also reflected Šolta’s older seafaring tradition: islanders once sailed with wine, lime and cannons; in Kalebic’s time, tourists were among the passengers.