Katarina Line celebrates 25 years of sailing
Roundabout takes travelers straight to the heart of Slovenia
Katarina Line celebrates 25 years of sailing
Katarina Line offered its first small-ship cruise of the Croatian coast in the early ’ 90s , and as the company celebrates 25 years , its marketing director Daniel Hauptfeld reflects on its success .
“ We are clearly market leaders in Croatia for small-ship cruises , but it didn ’ t come easy ,” he says . “ Together with our captains , we have set our standards for different ship types , helped develop new categories of ships , and helped build new and modern ships , while still keeping the traditional Croatian originality .”
Today , Katarina Line uses 52 ships for its itineraries , and it offers an ever-expanding catalogue of land and sea packages . Its seven-night Southern Explorer cruise is its most popular itinerary .
“[ It ] covers all the must-sees for someone traveling to Croatia for the first time — Split , Hvar , Korcula and Dubrovnik are the highlights ... but in the seven nights we also visit Makarska , a famous beach riviera ; Trstenik on the Peljesac Peninsula , famous for wine ; and the National Park Mljet .”
Another frequently requested option is the nine-day Croatian Rhapsody land tour . The itinerary starts in Zadar and finishes in Dubrovnik , and it combines the country ’ s natural beauty of the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes with gastronomic experiences , including truffle tasting in Istria and fresh oysters in Ston .
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For 2018 , the company is adding a new one-way cruise between Opatija to Dubrovnik as part of its guaranteed departures . The cruise will visit Rab Island , Zadar , Split , Korcula and the estuaries of the Krka and Neretva rivers , and it will be offered on Katarina Line ’ s newest and most luxurious vessels , which make up its Deluxe Superior ship designation .
“ Everyone is welcome in Croatia , and you can feel it on every corner ,” says Hauptfeld . “ Croatia ’ s nature is still untouched , and the whole coastline and our islands seem like a national park . Still , the people make the country .”
For more information about Katarina Line , contact Katica Hauptfeld at info @ katarina-line . hr or go to katarina-line . com .
Roundabout takes travelers straight to the heart of Slovenia
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“ Slovenia is committed to sustainability , which can be seen in every corner : how it manages its natural sights , emphasizes its diversity and preserves its customs and traditions ,” says Mitja Jus , managing partner at Roundabout Travel .
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The Ljubljana-based company joined NTA in 2016 , and its team is focused on introducing travelers to the wide range of offerings in its relatively small home country . “ All tours are designed to capture the most of [ Slovenia ’ s ] geographical , cultural and ethnic diversity ,” says Jus .
Tour options include multi-day itineraries and day trips . The 10-day Ultimate Slovenia tour takes travelers from the capital city to the Kamnik Alps , the emerald Soca River , the coastal Škocjan Caves and the fairytale-esque Predjama Castle , among other stops .
Slovenia ’ s compact size means that many of its top attractions can be seen on day trips from Ljubljana .
“ Roundabout ’ s tours are focused on guaranteeing exceptional service , taking guests not only to the most popular attractions , but making sure guests experience the authenticity of the places , people and culture ,” says Jus . “ Not to mention all the small culinary and wine delights to round out the amazing travel adventures .”
To learn more , contact Jus at mitja . jus @ roundabout . si or go to travel-slovenia . com .
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