CROATIA GAY Deluxe Cruise (SPLIT SPLIT) DEPARTURE on August 04th 2018 Small ship cruise along the charming Croatian coastline and islands on the lavishly designed, fully air-conditioned Deluxe Superior vessel Avangard or Deluxe vessel Fantazija with spacious en-suite cabins.
VESSEL DELUXE SUPERIOR Specifications: Length 50 m MV AVANGARD Width Built Sun Deck Crew members 8,8 m 2017 220 m 2 7/9 Max. 36 persons Dining area on upper deck Hot tub SUN DECK Cabins: Total: Upper deck: Main deck: Lower deck: 18 guest cabins - 10 double/twin 8 double/twin UPPER DECK MAIN DECK Additional cabin for tour manager LOWER DECK
VESSEL DELUXE Specifications: Length 42,8 m MV FANTAZIJA Width Built Sun Deck Crew members 8,8 m 2015 200 m 2 7/9 Max. 38 persons Salon on main deck Hot Tub UPPER DECK Cabins: Total: Upper deck: Main deck: Lower deck: 19 guest cabins 7 double/twin 4 double/twin 8 double/twin MAIN DECK LOWER DECK Additional cabin for tour manager
Itinerary: Split - HVAR - PELJEŠAC PENINSULA, TRSTENIK MLJET - DUBROVNIK- DUBROVNIK-KORČULA ISLAND OF BRAČ, BOL SPLIT 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. Mornings you can relax on spacious decks and sunbathe or refresh yourself in the Adriatic Sea. Afternoons and evenings are carefully planned for you to explore Croatia's finest destinations with local experts. DAY 1 SATURDAY SPLIT (D) Transfer from Split airport to the Split harbor where the vessel will be docked. Check in from 14.00 h onwards. After settling in, enjoy the guided tour of the city. Split is a historic town under UNESCO protection and a 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 ship for a welcome reception and cocktail to enjoy the meet and greet party on board. Overnight in Split. DAY 2 SUNDAY SPLIT - HVAR (B,L) Morning departure towards the jet-set island Hvar. Lunch stop on the small Island of Šćedro followed by a swim stop at the Paklinski 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 breathtaking beauty. Upon arrival, there will be a short presentation of lavender products followed by a tour of the town. One can find many historical landmarks in Hvar, the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower, and the oldest community theatre in Europe which was founded in 1612. Hike up to the town fort overlooking the harbour to get some lovely scenic views of your ship and the Paklinski 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 3 MONDAY HVAR- PELJEŠAC (B,L,D) Morning departure from this magnificent town to continue our cruise towards the Pelješac peninsula, well known for its excellent wine. Before lunch a short swim stop and afternoon arrival to Pelješac peninsula. Today we move away from the shore inland to explore the rural areas. Afternoon transfer followed by a visit to a local farm to indulge in a typical village party with Croatian delicacies, an all-inclusive dinner with local dishes made from their own produce. Late transfer back to the ship. Overnight on Pelješac peninsula. DAY 4 TUESDAY PELJEŠAC - MLJET (B) After breakfast your cruise begins as your ship sails to the island of Mljet. Almost threequarters of the island is covered with the dense forest that once typified the Mediterranean coast admire this lovely scenery while you enjoy lunch on board. Early in the afternoon your ship arrives at the northern end of the island, where Mljet National Park is located. Go ashore and spend the afternoon walking around the two saltwater lakes here which are surrounded by lush forest. In the middle of the large lake, inside the National park, you can visit the Franciscan monastery and church on St. Mary isle. Rent a bicycle to cycle around the paths that surround the lakes or enjoy the quaint small restaurants in close proximity to the ship on the seafront sometimes with open fires grilling freshly caught fish or lobsters!
DAY 5 WEDNESDAY MLJET - DUBROVNIK (B,L,D) Early departure for Dubrovnik with breakfast en route. Enjoy the unforgettable natural beauty along the coast towards Dubrovnik which was referred to as heaven on earth by famous writer George Bernard Shaw. Lunch on board with arrival in Dubrovnik in the early afternoon. The entire afternoon is free to explore Dubrovnik or go for a swim. You can explore Dubrovnik on your own or join our guided tour with an English speaking guide. Take a walk through STRADUN which is both a street and a square and explore the tiny squares and alleyways inside the city walls. If you are both enthusiastic and energetic, we recommend a walk along the top of the 1940m long city walls or take a cable car ride to top of Srđ mountain for the best panoramic views of the old city! DAY 6 THURSDAY DUBROVNIK - KORČULA (B,L)* Early morning departure towards the Korčula island 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 this enchanting town with fortified walls. On this Island you can find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else while you wander along the herringbone pattern streets. Korčula has an abundant choice of restaurants where you can continue your gourmet experience and there are many bars and clubs for those looking for evening entertainment. Overnight in Korčula. DAY 7 FRIDAY KORČULA - BOL (B,L,CD) Our final stop will be the Island of Brač and 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. Lunch on board and time at leisure until afternoon wine tasting in the facilities of the oldest Dalmatia wine cooperative (dating 1903) followed by the Captain s farewell dinner with entertainment on board. Overnight in Bol or nearby Milna. DAY 8 SATURDAY BOL - SPLIT (B) Early morning departure for Split and on arrival it is time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends! Check out by 9.00 am and a private transfer to Split airport. Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner, CD - captain`s dinner, T - tasting Please note the last overnight is not in Split port as ship arrives in Split on Saturday morning at 09:00 AM!
Prices 2018 PRICE PER PERSON IN EUR IN DBL/TWN CABINS 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS Single supplement: +50% DELUXE SUPERIOR DEPARTURE DATE: August 04th DELUXE DEPARTURE DATE: August 04th Main deck cabin 1875 1715 Lower deck cabin 1515 1380 ADD ON ideas Add a land program to your cruise: SPLIT GATEWAY Italian Gateway Itinerary: SPLIT - HVAR - PELJEŠAC PENINSULA, TRSTENIK MLJET DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK - KORČULA ISLAND OF BRAČ, BOL SPLIT Rates include: Arrival and departure transfers from Split airport to Split harbor 7 nights cruise in deluxe superior cabin with en-suite bathroom Welcome reception & cocktail Daily buffet breakfast 9 meals, 4 course lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary 1 drink with lunch & 1 l water per person daily Captain's dinner with live entertainment in Bol (included for Deluxe Superior vessel) Captain's dinner with live entertainment in Korčula (included for Deluxe vessel) Olive oil and wine tasting on board Tea and coffee all day Spectacular evening dinner cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik Croatian wine tasting in Bol (included for Deluxe Superior vessel) Croatian wine tasting in Korčula (included for Deluxe vessel) Authentic Croatian Village party visit & dinner on the Pelješac peninsula Abundant fresh fruit Professional Tour manager Guided walking tours of towns: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korčula, Split One way bus transfer from Dubrovnik port to Old town Dubrovnik for sightseeing Dubrovnik cable car fee Mljet National Park entrance fee Visitors' taxes & port fees Luggage handling Daily cabin service Free wi-fi onboard No additional fees on arrival except gratuities! Payment: Reservation fee of EUR 200 per person Remainder latest one month prior to arrival Conditions: The Captain reserves the right in changing the route in case of bad weather conditions All Katarina Line cruise departures are guaranteed, however if less than 10 participants are booked, Katarina line reserves the right in cancelling the departure and changing the ship name if the need arises. Guests are obliged to follow the ship rules and regulations found in written form onboard especially in regards to bringing drinks on board. In case of inappropriate behavior Katarina Line/captain reserves the right in asking clients to disembark Cancellation policy: From the day of confirmation up till 30 days prior to arrival advance payment (EUR 200 per person) - non-refundable 29-22 days 25% of the remaining balance 21-15 days 50% of the remaining balance 14-0 days 100% fee Name change / date change fee EUR 20 per person (valid only if the change is done up till 30 days prior booked departure, otherwise regular cancellation clause will be applied) Katarina line highly recommends clients to take insurance against cancellation of reserved services! Katarina line offers a complete travel insurance package (travel health insurance, personal accident insurance, private liability, luggage insurance & trip cancellation). Additional information about travel insurance package can be found at: http://www.katarina-line.com/terms-of-service.html Due specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian ports, Katarina Line ships are moored side by side, making it necessary for the clients to cross from one ship to another with gaps in between ships in order to get to the shore. In such cases clients need to take special care when crossing and do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those needing and requesting it. Cruise not recommended for clients in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. OPTIONAL EXURSIONS: Korčula village dinner experience: EUR 35.- per person Katarina Line d.o.o. TRAVEL AGENCY V. Spinčića 13, 51410 OPATIJA CROATIA, HR-AB-51-040009767 OIB: 28922587775 Tel. 00385 51 603 400 Fax. 00385 51 271 372 cruises@katarina-line.hr www.katarina-line.com www.incomingcroatia.com