CTBob

Back from my Katarina Lines "Breathtaking Croatia" cruise. Bad start as our van from Venice to Opatija got stuck behind a closed road due to an accident. Turned around and arrived about two hours late due to the detour. Also due to high winds our itinerary was changed and so we missed Pula, which would have been a highlight. However the port that was substituted was Cres and was one of my favorites. Our ship the MV/Maritimo was gorgeous and kept beautifully clean by the crew which consisted of the Captain's (Dino) family and a few other deck hands. Our cabin was spacious with the best shower I've ever had on over 30 cruises on ships of all sizes. The food was good, but there were few choices so hopefully you aren't fussy. The John Dory fish I had one day was done perfectly. We ate so well at breakfast and lunch that we usually only grabbed a piece of Pizza on shore for a late snack. The swim stops were all wonderful as the water is so clear and refreshing (Cool). Not much to see if you are a snorkeler, some small fish, not very colorful and a few sea cucumbers and things like that. Someone did report seeing an octopus, but that was about it. We often racked with other ships at the dock but it was very easy to walk from ship to ship to get on or off. Our group was mostly older, but I think the cruise would be better for young to middle aged people with more energy than we had. I wish I had found this ten years ago. My only complaint is that we didn't have that much time in the ports, but we could have gone out late if we were younger. It wasn't my wife's cup of tea, but I loved it. CTBob

Leaving today for a few days in Venice and then on to Opatija for my "Breathtaking Croatia" cruise with Katarina Lines. I'll let you know how it goes. CTBob

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Hi, we (Bob & Stephanie) are sailing on Katarina Line's MV Maritimo on August 5th, 2023. The cruise is called "Breathtaking Croatia" and we are sailing from Opatija to Split with stops at Pula, Mali Losinj, Zadar, Primosten, Vis, and Bol. There are 17 of us joining our TA who sailed on the Black Swan a few years ago and loved it so much she's going back. CTBob

I usually put some sort of decoration on the door. On my last cruise I hung a lei on the door that a member of the entertainment staff had given me. One couple walking by said thanks and that they used it as a landmark to find their cabin. CTBob

I recently used Uber from the port of Miami and it was super easy and efficient. I ordered an Uber XL, which you will also need or possibly a premium with the four kids. The XL was $30, came within two minutes of the call and I was at the airport within 20 minutes of getting off the ship. That's the only way I shuttle to and from the ship. CTBob