Premium Superior, (KL1) Kvarner Bay of Islands ex Opatija Return

7 Night Cruise sailing from Opatija roundtrip aboard one of Katarina Line’s Premium Superior ships.

Saturday OPATIJA – KRK ISLAND (L)
Departure at 13h with lunch on board. Late arrivals can join in Krk. Krk is the largest Croatian island and on route we stop to swim in the mosty crystal clear water you may ever have seen. Krk has diverse villages of various sizes, stunning promenades, dramatic rock faces with tiny islands and hundreds of hidden bays and beaches. There’s a buzz along the waterfront of Krk Town. Enjoy the many bars or restaurants there and relax. Overnight in Krk town.

Sunday KRK ISLAND – RAB ISLAND (B, L)
After breakfast, we cruise towards Rab island known as the “island of love”. On arrival, join a guided tour (included on Premium Superior & Premium) to see imposing stone walls and Romanesque church towers, churches, palaces, stone streets and ancient facades. Many streets and squares are like open-pair galleries, as artists work outside. Do not miss the famous “Rapska torta“ cake (the recipe is secret, tasting included for Premium Superior & Premium). If weather permits, walk up to Kamenjak hill and watch the magnificent sunset. Overnight in town of Rab.

Monday RAB ISLAND – ZADAR (B, L)
Morning cruise from Rab towards Zadar, travelling by Pag island with it’s unusual moon-like landscape. We stop to swim on tiny MAUN island. In Zadar there’s an optional guided tour (included on Premium Superior & Premium). The city is today the centre of the region and was the metropolis of Dalmatia region for many centuries.The rich cultural heritage is visible at every turn: The Roman forum which dates to the 1st century AD, the church of St. Donatus dating to the 9th century AD – the most famous Medieval basilica and the symbol of the city. The imposing and mighty city walls with representative Port and Land gates are from the 16th century AD, and there are numerous palaces and villas of former noble families. Great restaurants line part of the waterfront and the centre of town. Famous, contemporary creations are the Zadar Sea Organ, one of a kind in the world (listen to the sound) and “The Greeting to the Sun” light installation. Overnight in Zadar.

Tuesday ZADAR – MOLAT ISLAND or OLIB (B, L, CD)
Early departure for Molat or Olib island (depending on available space in the small harbours) in the northern part of the Zadar archipelago. Think pure peace and serenity. Tonight it’s the Captain’s dinner party on board and overnight here (Included on Premium Superior & Premium).

Wednesday MOLAT ISLAND or OLIB ISLAND – ILOVIK – MALI LOŠINJ ISLAND (B, L)
After breakfast and a morning swim, we cruise towards Ilovik. It may have only a few hundred inhabitants but Ilovik has lovely bays and crystal clear water. We make a short stop before leaving for Mali Lošinj known as “sunshine island” and abundance of pines, wild flowers and herbs. Mali Lošinj is one of the most popular islands on the northern Adriatic waters for its hidden coves and cool Mediterranean vibe. On arrival, stroll along the pretty waterfront or walk up to the Lošinj Aromatic Garden full of indigenous herbs and plants. The smaller town of Veli Lošinj is easy to reach if you want to explore on foot. Overnight in Mali Lošinj.

Thursday MALI LOŠINJ ISLAND – CRES ISLAND (B, L)
We leave for Cres island after our morning swim. This unspoiled island is long and narrow island with olive groves, vineyards, forests of oak, beech and along with some remarkable stone walls. Cres and Mali Lošinj were once one island before the Romans dug a narrow channel to separate them. Spend the night in the harbor of this typical medieval town Cres with hidden squares and courtyards.

Friday CRES ISLAND – OPATIJA (B, L)
After breakfast, we leave for Opatija. The famous Opatija Riviera is best seen from the sea. On arrival in the afternoon, join a walking tour of Opatija (included on Premium Superior). Stroll the longest lungomare (seaside promenade) in Croatia or stop in Volosko, a traditional fishing village with some of the best fish restaurants in the country. On your last night on board, maybe have a farewell party under the stars. This would be a great time to swap contact details with your new friends and plan your return. Many people come back, again and again.

Saturday OPATIJA (B)
After breakfast say goodbye to the crew. We hope to see you again aboard Katarina Line cruises.

Premium Superior are newly built steel hull vessels slightly smaller in length than our Deluxe vessels. Fully air conditioned spacious en-suite cabins (with double or twin beds, hairdryer, safety deposit box)

NOTE: Ship image shown is of Dream.

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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