A well-balanced combination of exceptional natural beauty and cultural heritage, this route is made for passionate travellers. Charming islands, stunning bays with pebble beaches, emerald green, clean sea, preserved nature of a national and a nature park, sights of mountains, canyons, waterfalls and an abundance of historical, monuments with masterful architecture. No room for stress, northern Dalmatia with its gems is waiting to impress.
HIGHLIGHTS: many historical sights, heritage protected by UNESCO, national parks, secluded beaches.
________________
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.
________________
Deluxe Northern Gems 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: Mali Losinj, Zadar, Sibenik and Split
– Museum of Apoxyomenos entrance fee
– Telascica Nature Park entrance fee
– Krka National Park entrance fee
– Wine tasting & light tapas lunch in a local winery
– Kornati National Park entrance fee
– No additional fees on arrival except gratuities and drinks from the bar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2024 | Split, Croatia |
||
| 05 Jun 2024 | Sibenik, Croatia |
||
| 06 Jun 2024 | Zadar, Croatia |
||
| 07 Jun 2024 | Mali Losinj, Croatia |
||
| 08 Jun 2024 | Kornati National Park, Croatia |
||
| 09 Jun 2024 | Primosten, Croatia |
||
| 10 Jun 2024 | Stari Grad, Hvar Island |
||
| 11 Jun 2024 | Bol, Brac Island, Croatia |
||
| 11 Jun 2024 | Split, Croatia |
||
| 12 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 – ŠIBENIK (D)
Check-in from 13.00, followed by departure from the Split harbour at 14.00 h. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and unbelievable views of the surroundings while cruising towards Šibenik, a town situated in the very central part of Croatia’s Adriatic coast. Join the guided sightseeing tour to explore the glorious old town, the cultural monuments and possibly the most famous one here, the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St James. Wander around and discover the historic core and waterfront. Overnight in Šibenik.
Day 2 ŠIBENIK – NATIONAL PARK KRKA – ZADAR (B, T)
Amazing scenic views as the cruise proceeds north while having a tasty breakfast. Upon arrival to Skradin, walk through the Krka Waterfalls National Park. There are 17 waterfalls, with cascades up to 100 m wide, and the Krka River tumbles 45.7 meters. Transfer to the local winery for wine tasting and tapas snacks. Back on the vessel and cruise to Zadar. Upon arrival, join a guided tour to explore the rich cultural heritage: the Roman Forum, the church of St. Donatus, the imposing and mighty city walls with the representative Port and Land Gates, and numerous palaces and villas of former noble families. Visit the famous contemporary attractions: the Sea Organ, one of a kind in the world and “The Greeting to the Sun” light installation. Overnight in Zadar.
Day 3 ZADAR – MALI LOŠINJ (B, L)
After breakfast and a morning swim, cruise towards the island of Lošinj, known as the sunshine island. An abundance of pines, wildflowers and herbs, its excellent climate, hidden coves and cool Mediterranean vibe – all of this makes Lošinj one of the most popular islands on the northern Adriatic. Join a guided walking tour, followed by a visit to the Museum of Apoxyomenos. The museum is dedicated to the ancient bronze statue of an athlete found in the sea near the island. Walk up to the Lošinj Aromatic Garden or to the smaller town of Veli Lošinj both are easy to reach and explore on foot. Overnight in Mali Lošinj.
Day 4 MALI LOŠINJ – KORNATI/ TELAŠĆICA (B, L, D)
After breakfast, cruise towards Dugi Otok and a morning swim stop, followed by a cruise through the breathtaking Kornati National Park. Lunch on board and swim stop followed by the visit to the Telašćica Nature Park which, due to its intense beauty, richness and importance, together with 6 islets inside the bay of Telašćica itself, was proclaimed a nature park in 1988. Time at leisure to explore the white cliffs and the lake. Dinner on board and overnight in the port of Telašćica.
Day 5 TELAŠĆICA – PRIMOŠTEN (B, L, CD)
Today’s destination is Primošten, a small picturesque town. Before reaching the destination, a swim stop in a quiet, secluded bay en route for a refreshing swim. Primošten is situated between Šibenik and Trogir, surrounded by seven other islets, a wonderful sight and an exceptional breathtaking place to explore. In the evening, Captain’s dinner onboard with live entertainment. Overnight in Primošten.
Day 6 PRIMOŠTEN – STARI GRAD (HVAR) (B, L)
Early morning cruise towards the island of Hvar, the sunniest Adriatic Island and the jet-set destination. Stop for lunch on board and swimming in the secluded bay. Upon arrival, time at leisure to explore the oldest town in Croatia! The first settlers were the Greeks from the island Paros in the Aegean Sea, who established the colony in the year 384 B.C. and named the town Pharos. Walk through the smooth cobblestone streets, enjoy an aperitive and find a nice place for dinner. Overnight in Stari Grad.
Day 7 STARI GRAD – BOL (GOLDEN HORN)/ SPLIT (B, L)
Morning cruise to Zlatni Rat, the most famous beach in Dalmatia (the Golden Horn – known for its gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change their shape). Lunch on board and departure towards Split. Enjoy unbelievable views of the surrounding seas and the amazing Split Riviera. Upon arrival, join the guided city tour. A dynamic port city with a medieval Old Town grown around the 1.700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace, Split bustles with modern life amid its ancient Roman setting. Cafés, restaurants, and galleries cram the cobblestone alleyways, the waterfront and the Marjan peninsula, making Croatia’s second-largest city one of the Mediterranean’s most compelling. Overnight in Split.
Day 8 SPLIT (B)
Last breakfast on board, followed by goodbyes to all.
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.
Select the Deck to view detail.
Select the Cabin to view detail.
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.
* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.
Unless otherwise expressly noted, all materials, including images, illustrations, designs, icons, and photographs appearing anywhere on this website are protected by worldwide copyright laws and treaty provisions. The copyright on such materials is held by the original creator of the materials. None of the materials may be copied, reproduced, displayed, modified, published, uploaded, posted, transmitted or distributed in whole or in part in any form or by any means other than as provided by Cruise Factory and Cruise Traveller to its clients, or with the prior written permission of Cruise Factory and Cruise Traveller. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved. Any unauthorised use of the materials appearing on this website may violate copyright, trademark and other applicable laws and could result in criminal or civil penalties.