Katarina Line, Croatia’s premier small ship cruise company and DMC, is promoting its strong 2022 season and working with travel advisors throughout North America, Europe, and the UK as it prepares to greet travelers in 2023 and beyond with new cruises, amenities and inland guided tours. The company is also celebrating a surge in advance bookings as pandemic concerns fade into the background and international travel makes a comeback. Katarina Line attributes its success to its strong relationships with travel professionals, who are responsible for more than 98 percent of its business. The company assists its partners with extensive support material, personalized educational seminars, and one of the industry’s most generous commission structures.
“The popularity of small ship cruising continues to increase every year as travelers seek out less crowded experiences that also offer more immersive guided land tours,” said Daniel Hauptfeld, Katarina Line’s marketing director. “Our ships never hold more than 39 passengers and offer generously sized cabins and a spacious sundeck. Guests enjoy unforgettable views of Croatia’s Dalmatian islands and picturesque coastal towns while also ‘going into the heartland’ of the country with guided tours of its ancient towns and UNESCO-listed national parks. A family or small group can charter one of our vessels and have it all to themselves the entire journey if they wish.”
Upcoming Trade Shows and In-Office Presentations
October 11-13: IMEX America in Las Vegas
October 12-14: TTG Travel Experience in Rimini, Italy
October 25: San PATA 6th Annual Cruise Night in San Diego
November 3 – 4: In-person presentations and meetings with travel advisors in New Orleans/Belle Chasse
November 7-9: WTM London
November 13-17: ETAF – European Travel Agents Forum in Madeira, Portugal
November 15-17: NTA Travel Exchange in Reno, Nevada
November 21 – 23: In-person presentations and meetings with travel advisors in Seattle
November 28 – December 2: USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
Katarina Line will also be happy to arrange personal meetings with travel advisors and conduct in-office educational presentations before and after its trade show exhibitions.
About Katarina Line
Katarina is the premier small ship cruise company with a fleet of 60 ships and weekly guaranteed departures from the end of April to mid-October. It operates out of the major tourist centers of Opatija, Split, and Dubrovnik. With a growing fleet in six different categories, the company serves more than 110,000 clients that include 30,000 cruise guests of all ages and budgets. Katarina Line itineraries give travelers the opportunity to explore the stunning natural environment and picturesque Mediterranean towns of Croatia while hopping from one island to another, offering guests a unique opportunity to experience the true Croatia. The company enjoys an exceptional relationship with travel advisors, which account for more than 98% of all bookings worldwide. Katarina line is a member of many different travel associations, including USTOA, ASTA, NTA, ACTA, RDA, and STAN. For more information, call toll-free 1-800-485-3121 or visit www.katarina-line.com.
