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Award-winning small ship cruise company and DMC Katarina Line is offering a last-minute New Year’s holiday special of 20% off on select 7-day guided bike cruises in May 2020 that include departures out of Split and Opatija, valid when booked by January 31, 2020. The tours explore Croatia’s spectacular coastline, medieval towns, natural attractions, and picturesque small villages and bays.  Other highlights include tours of vineyards, pine woods and historic natural attractions, such as Mljet National Park, Croatia’s oldest Mediterranean marine protected area. The 20% discount represents savings of up to $300 per person, based on double occupancy.

The 20% off special is applicable to the May 2 – 9, 2020 round-trip cruises onboard the Leonardo and the Nikola out of Split, and the Petrina out of Opatija.  It is also valid for the May 9 – 16, 2020 cruises aboard the Niko out of Split and the Petrina out of Opatija, as well as Petrina’s May 16 – May 23 round-trip cruise out of Opatija.  All tours offer guaranteed departures.  For more information, contact cruises@katarin-line.hr.

“May is one of the best times to visit Croatia, just before the busy summer season begins,” noted Daniel Hauptfeld, marketing director for Katarina Line.  “All of the tourist facilities will be up and running, but with fewer crowds. More importantly, visitors will be welcomed with pleasant sunny days that are ideal for cycling and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Dalmatian coastline.”

‘Split’ Decision
Among the eligible cycling tours are the 7-day “Bike Split South 2020” cruises out of Split on May 2, 2020 and May 9, 2020.  They include guided tours of the island of Brač, Hvar, the Pelješac peninsula in southern Dalmatia, as well as Mljet, Korčula and Šolta, before returning to Split.  The tour features such cycling routes as the coastal road of the northern part of the island of Brač, which passes old-world fishing villages before arriving in Pučišća.  Pučišća is often called “one of the prettiest villages in Croatia,” thanks to its white limestone and scenic bay. Guests will also enjoy cycling to Orebić on the Pelješac peninsula.  The port town is known for its waterfront that is lined with houses and exotic gardens built by the sea captains who made the town prosperous in 18th century.

Guests will also cycle around Mljet National park, a distinctive natural haven that features two connected salt water lakes, lush flora and a unique coastline of cliffs and islets surrounded by green hills. In Korčula, guests will cycle through numerous olive groves and vineyards that include one of the most famous grape varieties, Pošip.  A visit to Hvar includes an exploration of its architecture.  They will also cycle through Stari Grad Plain on the other side of the island, where the ancient Greek land division of road and properties lines has been preserved to this day.  Price with the 20% discount is $1,199 per person, based on double occupancy, a saving of $300 off the regular price of $1,499.

‘Oh’ Opatija!
The 7-day “Bike Opatija 2020” cruises, departing May 2, May 9 and May 12, 2010, lead cyclists on a tour around the stunning Kvarner Bay.  Launching from Opatija, they will explore the islands of Krk, Rab, and Pag, the latter which is known for its barren, moonlike landscape.  They will also explore the islands of Ilovik, Lošinj, and Cres, famous for its 16th-century Venetian Tower and Arsan Palace, before returning to Opatija.

Starting at Krk Island and ending on Cres Island, cyclists will discover the islands’ stunning coastlines, medieval towns, old villages and charming bays along the way.  They will be introduced to dazzling beaches, green vineyards, pine woods, and unique coastal towns steep in history as they cycle around the historic islands.  Price with the 20% discount is $852 per person, based on double occupancy, a saving of $213 per person off the $1,065 price.  Price includes breakfast, some lunches and dinners, depending on the itinerary, and a captain’s dinner.

“These specials offer a great opportunity for travelers to discover why Croatia is one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world,” said Hauptfeld.

All departures are guaranteed.  Prices are based on the current exchange rate for the Euro and subject to change.