Small ship cruises along the charming Croatian coastline and islands on the lavishly designed, fully air-conditioned vessels with spacious en-suite cabins. The itinerary includes exciting gastronomical and sightseeing experiences with guaranteed weekly departures (May – October) and visits to Split, Peljesac peninsula, Mljet, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar and Bol. Enjoy seven unforgettable days cruising on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another with the small ship cruiser. Relax and let the captain, the crew and our tour manager take care of you. Spend mornings relaxing on spacious decks and sunbathing or swimming in the Adriatic Sea. Afternoons and evenings are carefully planned for you to explore Croatia’s finest destinations with local experts.
HIGHLIGHTS: Mljet national park, Authentic Croatian Village party, Spectacular evening dinner cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik, swimming at Golden Horn beach on Brac island.
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DISCOUNTS:
A range of earlybird and/or combination discounts may be available on this cruise. Please contact us for your current best offer and availability. All rates shown are in Euros per person twin share based on full brochure fare. Single supplements apply.
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Deluxe Dalmatian Paradise cruise only pricing includes:
– Shared arrival and departure transfers from and to the Split airport (on the day of arrival and day of departure)
– 7-night cruise in a deluxe superior air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom from Split return
– Welcome reception & cocktail
– Daily buffet breakfast
– Three-course lunch daily + cheese and salad bar
– Captain`s dinner with live entertainment
– Complimentary water
– Tea and coffee after lunch
– Olive oil and wine tasting on board
– Abundant fresh fruit
– Professional Tour manager
– Visitors` taxes & port fees
– Luggage handling
– Daily cabin service and towel change
– Midweek bed linen change
– Complimentary WI-FI onboard
– Guided walking tours of towns: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korcula, Split
– One-way bus transfer from the Dubrovnik port to the Old Town Dubrovnik for sightseeing
– Dubrovnik cable car fee
– A spectacular evening dinner cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik
– Croatian wine tasting
– Authentic Croatian heritage dinner on Peljesac peninsula
– Mljet National Park entrance fee
– No additional fees on arrival except gratuities and drinks from the bar
Optional supplement: Korcula village dinner experience: EUR 55 – per person
Flight details to be provided at least 3 weeks (21 days) prior to cruise departure and at the latest 10 days in advance in order for Katarina Line to organise the arrival and departure transfers.
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 22 Jun 2024 | Split, Croatia |
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| 23 Jun 2024 | Korcula, Croatia |
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| 24 Jun 2024 | Mijet Island, Croatia |
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| 24 Jun 2024 | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
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| 25 Jun 2024 | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
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| 26 Jun 2024 | Peljasac Peninsula, Croatia |
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| 27 Jun 2024 | Hvar, Croatia |
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| 28 Jun 2024 | Bol, Brac Island, Croatia |
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| 28 Jun 2024 | Pucisca, Brac Island |
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| 29 Jun 2024 | Split, Croatia |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Split roundtrip aboard a Deluxe Superior ship.
Day 1 SPLIT (D)
Make your way to the Split harbour where the vessel will be docked. Check-in from 14.00 h onwards. After settling, enjoy the guided tour of the city at 17.00h (not possible for late arrivals). Split is a historic town under UNESCO protection and part of the world heritage. One will find an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian palace, once inhabited by the Roman emperor. After the tour of Split, return to the vessel for a welcome reception and cocktail. Enjoy the meet-and-greet party on board. Overnight in Split.
Day 2 SPLIT – KORČULA (B, L)
In the morning, a departure from this magnificent town and cruise towards the Island of Korčula, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Early afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of the enchanting town fortified by walls. Korčula treasures more legends, tales and monuments than any other place, discover some wandering along the herringbone pattern streets. Korčula has an abundant choice of restaurants for a great gourmet experience and there are many bars and clubs for those looking for evening entertainment. Overnight in Korčula.
Day 3 KORČULA – MLJET & DUBROVNIK (B, L, D)
The next morning, head further south to the Island of Mljet. Join the cruise manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park and enjoy the boat ride to St Mary Isle, where an ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and a Church dating from the 12th century is situated. Return to the vessel for lunch, followed by departure towards Dubrovnik. Late afternoon arrival in Dubrovnik, but before docking at the Gruž harbour, the captain will arrange an evening dinner cruise alongside the old city walls. Enjoy the spectacular views of this magnificent ancient town. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 4 DUBROVNIK (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the Old Town for a guided walking tour to enjoy this magical town. There will be plenty of opportunities to take great pictures as the cable car takes us from the Old Town to the Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Walls and the Elaphiti Islands. Afternoon at leisure to find idyllic spots for lunch and dinner. Meander through the narrow car-free limestone streets – worn smooth under the soles of centuries of pedestrians, seek out a drink in one of the trendy piazzas or walk the famous 1,940 m long walls and take a stroll along the famous STRADUN – both a street and a square, a promenade inside the city walls. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 5 DUBROVNIK – PELJEŠAC PENINSULA (B, L, D)
Early morning departure towards the Pelješac peninsula, home to Croatia’s best-known red wines: Dingač and Postup. Before lunch, a short stop at one of the Elaphiti Islands and afternoon arrival to Pelješac peninsula. Today, move away from the shore inland to explore the rural areas. Afternoon transfer to the village, followed by a visit to a local farm to indulge in a heritage dinner with Croatian delicacies and local dishes made from their own produce. Late transfer back to the vessel. Overnight on Pelješac peninsula.
Day 6 PELJEŠAC – HVAR (B, L)
Morning departure towards Hvar. Lunch on the small Island of Šćedro, followed by a swim stop at the Pakleni Islands. Arrival to Hvar in the afternoon. Hvar is the longest Island in the Adriatic and one of the sunniest; known for lavish lavender fields and breath-taking beauty. One can find many historical landmarks in Hvar such as the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower and the oldest community theatre in Europe which was founded in 1612, to name a few. Hike up to the town fort overlooking the harbour to get some lovely scenic views of the vessel and the Pakleni islands. In the evening Hvar offers an abundance of entertainment – many restaurants, bars and cafes are open long into the night. Overnight in Hvar.
Day 7 HVAR – BOL – MILNA or PUČIŠĆA (B, L, T, CD)
Today’s destination is the Island of Brač and the picturesque town of Bol. Walk along the promenade or swim at one of the most famous beaches in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat (the Golden cape – known for its gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change its shape). Bol is a typical fishermen’s town turned into a popular tourist destination. After lunch on board, time at leisure until wine tasting. Departure for Milna or Pučišća and Captain’s farewell dinner with live entertainment on board. Overnight in Milna or Pučišća.
Day 8 MILNA or PUČIŠĆA – SPLIT (B)
Early morning departure for Split. Gather for one last breakfast at the vessel, followed by goodbyes with the crew and all the new friends, before they see you off in Split.
Deluxe Superior vessels are the best in the fleet and in Croatia, offering superior comfort and special services. Deluxe superior vessels are between 47m (138 ft) to 50m (164ft) in length and 8m (26 ft) to 9m (29 ft) meters wide luxury vessels, with a minimum cruising speed of approx. nine nautical miles. Built with latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, vessels normally offer a capacity of 36-38 passengers in 18-19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for the passengers.
NOTE: Ship image shown is of Black Swan.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 47 m
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 36
Katarina line is one of the leading Croatian incoming travel agencies founded in 1992 in Opatija, Croatia. From the very beginning Katarina line provided excellent service to the customers from Europe and abroad.
The Croatian cruises are ideal for individuals and groups in search of crystal clear sea and beaches, at the same time exploring the little coastal towns and island villages (Hvar, Korcula, Brac, Dubrovnik, Makarska, Rab, Krk).
Today the synonim for casual cruises in Croatia is Katarina line although apart from these, Katarina line provides ships of higher category too, such as the MS PRESIDENT – brand new deluxe cruiser for up to 40 persons. However, the ships for Katarina line Croatia cruises are a fine mixture of newly built iron made vessels and the vintage ones built of wood, suitable for groups or individuals consisting of 20 to 40 passangers and visiting the numerous Croatian islands (1185) on the 8 basic routes and numerous special interest programs
Aside from cruises, Katarina line can provide accommodation and excursions in all major tourist resorts as well as inland. For example town of Opatija like no other town in Croatia can provide such an abundant excursion program. This is mainly due to the location of Opatija riviera. Note that the main excursions are: always attractive Venice, Italy, Trieste, Italy (famous for shopping), unforgetable Plitvice lakes (series of 16 lakes, cascading one into the other, connected by waterfalls), Postojna caves, Bled (glacier lake),Krk island tour (largest Croatian island, famous for its wine), Istrian peninsual tour (amphitheater in Pula), Brioni national park (Tito’s summer residence), riviera /panorama cruises, island Cres and island Rab cruise,Croatian evening or folklore nights in typical Croatian ambience), Gorski kotar (mountain range, only 40 min. drive with scenery that takes your breath away), Mount Ucka (nature park) and many more tours such as canoe picnic or Jeep safari etc.
Similar pallette of programs and excursions are offered in all major Croatian destinations along with tailormade programs for groups.
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Deluxe Superior vessels normally offer a capacity of 36-38 passengers in 18-19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for the passengers.
Deluxe Superior vessels normally offer a capacity of 36-38 passengers in 18-19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for the passengers.
Deluxe Superior vessels normally offer a capacity of 36-38 passengers in 18-19 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for the passengers.
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