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Croatian ferry crossing to an island in the Adriatic Sea
Croatian ferry crossing to an island in the Adriatic Sea

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  • Zadar to Dubrovnik by Ferry

    Getting by ferry from Zadar to Dubrovnik could be a very nice sea crossing and an excellent opportunity to see the Croatian coast by slow (or faster) ferry. There is currently no direct ferry crossing that connects these two cities, although it used to be one for decades, but was discontinued years

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  • Hvar Island Hopping

    Island Hopping from Hvar is a very good idea as the island is situated in the center of Central Dalmatian islands with good car and passenger ferry connections so it is indeed a good place to island-hop to local islands and to Split or Dubrovnik. There are direct and indirect ferry connections

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  • Island Hopping in Croatia

    Croatia is a popular tourist destination for a reason. Visiting Croatia’s islands is quickly becoming one of Europe’s most popular adventures but with islands to choose from it can be difficult to decide where to begin your explorations. This Croatia island hopping overview will provide you with all of the

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  • Zadar to Hvar by Ferry

    Getting by ferry from Zadar to Hvar could be an amazing sea crossing and an excellent opportunity to see the Croatian coast by slow or fast ferry. There is currently no ferry crossing that connects these two places. However, by carefully planning your journey, you can reach your destination while enjoying the views across

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  • Sailing from Trieste to Piran: A Short Ferry Journey Across the Adriatic

    A seasonal ferry route (in operation June to September) and sails 4-6 times per week. The ferry crosses a very short distance (21 km /11.4 nautical miles) across the Gulf of Trieste in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea. The journey lasts just 40 minutes. The route is run

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  • Sail from Trieste to Poreč: Your Guide to the Northern Adriatic Ferry

    The Trieste to Poreč ferry is a scenic seasonal route running from June to September, with four sailings per week. Covering a distance of 65 km (35 nautical miles) across the northern Adriatic from the Gulf of Trieste to the beautiful Istrian coast, the journey takes just 1 hour and

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  • Liberty Lines: Italy’s Leading High-Speed Ferry Operator

    Liberty Lines is one of Italy’s larger ferry companies, operating a fleet of 32 high-speed vessels. The company serves numerous ferry routes across Italy, including services in the northern Adriatic Sea that connect Italy with Croatia and Slovenia. It was originally founded in 1993 under the name Ustica Lines in

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  • How to Travel from Trieste to Mali Lošinj by Ferry

    Looking to cross the Adriatic from Italy to Croatia? The Trieste to Mali Lošinj ferry is your perfect solution! This seasonal route runs from June to September, with sailings twice a week, and takes you on a scenic journey through the Gulf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf straight to the

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  • Exploring Zadar’s Harbour: Gateway to the Northern Croatian Islands

    Situated in two different locations, Zadar ferry port has two terminals – The car ferry terminal in Gaženica (outskirts of the city) and the passenger catamaran terminal in Zadar Poluotok, in the city centre. Car ferries to and from Ancona, Italy arrive and depart from the Gazenica spot as well as numerous local car ferries to nearby

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  • New Fast Ferry Crossings connecting Rijeka and Zadar

    Jadrolinija, the Croatian state-owned ferry company has introduced the new fast ferry crossings between Rijeka and Zadar. This fast catamaran ferry will connect Rijeka and Zadar, also stopping in Rab, Losinj and Pag islands, connecting Dalmatia and Kvarner by sea, will enable you to reach Zadar from Rijeka in just

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  • Jadrolinija is constructing three brand-new electrically powered ferry boats

    Jadrolinija, the Croatian state-owned ferry company has initiated a public bidding process for the construction of three electricity-driven passenger ferry boats. Three new ferries, when built, should sail in the Dubrovnik area, on line 807 Suđurađ – Dubrovnik, sailing from Dubrovnik to the Sipan, Lopud, and Kolocep (the Elafiti Islands), currently

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  • Split to Hvar Ferry

    Split to Hvar ferry is a year-round route, that sails several times a day. The journey lasts for 1 to 2 hours. It’s run by Jadrolinija, Krilo & TP Line ferry companies. This is a popular and frequent ferry route that connects the busy Split port with Hvar island. Here are the schedules, bookings, and ticket prices. Schedules

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  • Venice to Piran Ferry

    Venice to Piran Ferry route runs from May to September only, sailing once a week. The ferry crosses the North Adriatic Sea from Italy to the Istrian part of Slovenia, near the border with Croatia. The journey lasts 3 hours. The route is run by Venezia Lines ferry company. This catamaran fast ferry crossing links Venice

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  • Piran: Slovenia’s Charming Adriatic Gateway

    Piran Ferry Port is a small but picturesque gateway on Slovenia’s short Adriatic coastline. Located in the heart of the historic seaside town, the port serves seasonal passenger ferries linking Piran with nearby destinations across the northern Adriatic, including ports in Italy and Croatia. Situated in the Gulf of Piran on the

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  • Split to Dubrovnik Ferry

    Split to Dubrovnik ferry is a seasonal ferry route (April to October), that sails at least 3 times a day. The journey lasts for 4.5 hours. It’s run by Jadrolinija, Krilo & TP Line ferry companies. This is a popular and frequent ferry route that connects Split port with Dubrovnik. Here are the schedules, bookings, and ticket prices. Schedules and

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  • Hop on Board for a Venetian Escape – Umag to Venice by Ferry

    The Umag to Venice Ferry route runs in July and August only, sailing once a week. The ferry crosses the North Adriatic Sea from Istria, Croatia to Italy. The journey lasts 3 hours. The route is run by just one ferry company – Adriatic Lines (Kompas). This summer, only the fast ferry crossing links

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  • Poreč: A Charming Adriatic Town with a Busy Ferry Harbour

    Located on the waterfront of the peninsula of a popular old town in Istria, the Porec ferry port is a busy small port during the holiday season. Passenger ferries from Trieste and Venice arrive and depart from this spot. There are no car ferries that serve this ferry port. The nearest car ferry port is Brestova (to Porozina)

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  • Guide to Rovinj Ferry Port: Ferries, Location and Travel Tips

    Located on the waterfront of the lovely Rovinj Old Town, on the Istrian peninsula, the Rovinj ferry port is among the smaller ferry ports in Croatia. Passenger ferries from Trieste, Venice, and Cesenatico arrive and depart from this spot. There are no car ferries that stop at this ferry port. The nearest car ferry port is Trieste in

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  • Exploring Gateway to Istria – Umag and Its Ferries

    Located on the small, sheltered bay of the charming old town, on the Istrian peninsula, the Umag ferry port is among the smaller and least busy ferry ports in Croatia. Passenger ferries from Venice arrive and depart from this spot. There are no car ferries that stop at this ferry port. The nearest car ferry ports are Trieste in Italy, Brestova, and

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  • A Scenic Journey Along the Croatian Coast – Zadar to Pula Ferry

    The Zadar to Pula Ferry is a year-round route that sails up to 5 times per week. The journey lasts for 4.5 hours. It’s run by the Krilo – Kapetan Luka ferry company. This is a popular ferry route that connects the Zadar, North Dalmatian, and Kvarner islands with Pula in Istria. Here

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  • Sailing the Length of Croatia’s Adriatic Coast by Pula to Zadar Ferry

    The Pula to Zadar Ferry is a year-round route, sailing 2 to 5 times per week. The journey lasts for 4.5 hours. It’s run by the Krilo – Kapetan Luka ferry company. This is a busy ferry route that connects the Pula, Istria peninsula with its islands, and Zadar in Croatia. Here are the

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  • Fast Ferry Fun Across the Adriatic – Venice to Umag by Fast Ferry

    The Venice to Umag Ferry route runs in July and August only, sailing once a week. The ferry crosses the North Adriatic Sea from Italy to Istria in Croatia. The journey lasts 3.5 hours. The route is run by Adriatic Lines (Kompas) ferry company. This summer, a fast ferry crossing links Venice in Italy with Umag in

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  • Direct Adriatic Route from Italy to Croatia – to Porec from Venice by Ferry

    The Venice to Porec Ferry route runs from May to September, sailing 2 to 6 times per week. The ferry crosses the North Adriatic Sea from Italy to Istria in Croatia. The journey lasts about 3 hours. The route is run by Venezia Lines and Adriatic Lines (Kompas) ferry companies. This popular fast ferry crossing links Venice

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  • A Fast Sea Link Between Croatia and Italy – Poreč to Trieste by Ferry

    The Porec to Trieste ferry route is a seasonal one, sailing 4 times per week in service from June to September. The ferry crosses from the Istrian peninsula in Croatia to the Gulf of Trieste, in the north Adriatic Sea total a total distance of 65 km (35 nautical miles). The shortest journey

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  • A Scenic Hop Across the Gulf of Trieste – Piran to Trieste by Ferry

    A seasonal ferry route in service from June to September, sailing 4-6 times per week. The ferry crosses a distance of 21 km (11.4 nautical miles) of the Adriatic Sea in the Gulf of Trieste. The crossing lasts about 40 minutes. This route is run by Liberty Lines, the Italian ferry company

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  • Island Escape to Italy: Mali Lošinj–Trieste Ferry Journey

    Mali Losinj to Trieste Ferry is a seasonal ferry route that operates from June to September, sailing 2 times per week. The ferry crosses from the Kvarner Gulf in Croatia to the Gulf of Trieste in Italy. The journey lasts about 4 hours. The route is run by the Liberty Lines ferry company

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  • Explore the Adriatic Between Croatia and Italy by Rovinj to Trieste Ferry Route

    Rovinj to Trieste Ferry is a seasonal ferry route (running from June to September) and sails 6 times per week. The ferry crosses the Adriatic Sea via the Gulf of Trieste from Croatia to Italy. The journey lasts 1.5 – 2.5 hours. The route is run by Liberty Lines, the Italian ferry company

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  • Sail Your Way to the City of Canals by Ferry to Venice from Rovinj

    Rovinj to Venice Ferry is a seasonal route (May to September), sailing 5 to 7 times per week. The ferry crosses the Adriatic Sea from Croatia to Italy and the journey lasts for 2.5 hours. The crossing is run by Venezia Lines and Adriatic Lines ferry companies. This is a very popular ferry route that

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  • A Scenic Adriatic Adventure: Trieste to Rovinj by Ferry

    Trieste to Rovinj Ferry is a seasonal ferry route (running from June to September) and sails 6 times per week. The ferry crosses the Gulf of Trieste and the Adriatic Sea from Italy to Croatia. The journey lasts just over 2 hours. The route is run by the Liberty Lines ferry company

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  • Travel from Venice to Istria by Sea – Sail to Rovinj by Ferry

    The Venice to Rovinj Ferry is a seasonal ferry route (running from May to September) and sails 5 to 7 times per week. The ferry crosses the Adriatic Sea from Italy to Croatia. The journey lasts just over 2.5 hours. The route is run by Venezia Lines and Adriatic Lines (Kompas) ferry companies. This popular fast

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  • Cruise from Canals to Coastlines – Venice to Pula by Ferry

    The Venice to Pula Ferry is a seasonal ferry route (running from May to October) and sails 1 to 3 times per week. The ferry crosses the Adriatic Sea between Italy and Croatia. The journey lasts for 3.5 hours. It’s run by Venezia Lines and Adriatic Lines (Kompas) ferry companies. This is a very popular ferry

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  • Fast Ferry Fun Across the Adriatic – Pula to Venice by Ferry

    The Pula to Venice Ferry is a seasonal route (May to October), sailing 1 to 3 times per week. The ferry crosses the Adriatic Sea, and the journey lasts for 3.5 hours. It’s run by Venezia Lines and Adriatic Lines (Kompas) ferry companies. This is a very popular ferry route that connects Pula,

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  • Exploring Split’s Harbour: Your Gateway to the Dalmatian Islands and Italy

    Situated in the very centre of the city, Split ferry port and cruise terminal is one of the busiest ferry ports in Croatia. Car ferries to and from Ancona, Italy, arrive and depart from this spot, as well as numerous local ferries to nearby islands and to Dubrovnik, all arrive

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  • Krilo Eclipse

    Krilo Eclipse, a fast catamaran ferry is a High-Speed Craft, constructed in 2001 in Babcock Marine Shipyard, UK, and now owned by Krilo Kapetan Luka ferry company. With a total length is 53 meters and 13 meters beam, Krilo Eclipse has a capacity of 440 passengers. It can reach a speed of up to

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  • Dubrovnik Ferry Port: Gateway from Italy and Albania to the Dalmatian Coast

    Situated in Gruz bay, the working-class area of Dubrovnik, the ferry port and cruise terminal is about three kilometers from the Old City of Dubrovnik. Car Ferries to and from Bari, Italy arrive and depart from this spot, as well as numerous local ferries and catamarans. For the time being,

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  • Pula to Hvar by Ferry

    Getting by ferry from Pula to Hvar island could be a very good opportunity to see a large part of the Croatian coast from the ferry. At present, there is no direct ferry crossing connecting these places, but you can reach Hvar island in a pleasant way, with a couple of transport option changes

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  • Pula to Split by Ferry

    Sailing by ferry from Pula to Split could be a very nice sea crossing and a great opportunity to see the Croatian coast by ferry. There are currently no direct ferries connecting these two cities but you can use a combination of ferry and bus transport options to reach your destination. The total distance between

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  • Pula and Its Ferry Port: Travel Hub on the Adriatic Coast

    Located in the deep bay of the Istrian peninsula, the Pula ferry port is one of the smaller ferry ports in Croatia. Passenger catamarans/ferries from Venice arrive and depart from this spot, as well as popular island hopping ferries from/to Zadar via the local islands of Unije, Susak, Losinj, Ilovik and Silba

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  • Pula to Dubrovnik by Ferry

    Getting by ferry from Pula to Dubrovnik could be a very nice sea crossing and an excellent opportunity to see the Croatian coast by slow (or faster) ferry. There is currently no direct ferry crossing that connects these two cities. However, by careful planning, you can reach your destination and enjoy the travel and

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  • Lokrum Island Ferry

    How to get to Lokrum island? The easiest and most comfortable way to get to Lokrum Island is to take one of the frequent ferries from Dubrovnik or Cavtat to Lokrum. Lokrum island ferry connects Dubrovnik or Cavtat with Lokrum. This is a popular and frequent seasonal ferry route (April to November)

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  • Stari Grad Ferry Port

    Situated at the edge of Stari Grad (Island of Hvar), the Stari Grad ferry port is a busy car ferry port, the nearest one to Hvar town. Large car ferries arrive and depart from this spot, taking you to or from Split and to Ancona in Italy. The nearest alternative car ferry port on Hvar

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  • Fast Catamaran Ferry Connecting Makarska, Bol, Hvar, Vis & Split

    TP Line, a Croatian ferry company introduced a new daily fast ferry boat line that connects Makarska, Hvar, and Vis islands stopping in Bol (Brac island) and Split. This brand-new catamaran ferry line serviced by TP Line from Zadar is connecting Dalmatian islands in just four hours and enables passengers to change

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  • Hvar Ferry Port

    Situated in the very center of Hvar Town on the Island of Hvar, the Hvar ferry port is among the busiest small ferry ports in Croatia. Numerous local passenger catamarans/ferries arrive and depart from this spot, taking you to nearby islands (Brac, Korcula, Mljet, Lastovo, and Vis) as well as to/from Split

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  • Puntamika – Fast Catamaran Ferry for TP Line

    TP Line, a Croatian ferry company, has acquired its new fast catamaran ferry, Puntamika. This lovely fast passenger ferry, initially named ‘Majestic Grace’, was built in 2019 in Cahaya Samudra Shipyard, Indonesia, and was previously owned by Majestic Fast Ferry Pte Ltd. It was delivered in Croatia at the beginning of 2022 and

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  • Venezia Lines

    Venezia Lines ferry company is a popular shipping company that serves fast ferry crossings in the North Adriatic sea, connecting Italy, Croatia, and Slovenia. Fleet Venezia Lines ferry company has a fleet of 2 ships: San Frangisk and San Pawl. Both ships serve fast ferry routes between Italia and Croatia (Istria) –

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  • Krilo Lux – New Fast Catamaran Ferry for Krilo Kapetan Luka

    Krilo Kapetan Luka, a Croatian ferry company, to acquire its new fast catamaran ferry, Krilo Lux. This brand new GRP-built passenger ferry was recently launched in Gondan, the Spanish shipyard with headquarters in the GRP Fibreglass division in Castropol, Asturias. This is their second vessel built for the Krilo Hr

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  • Krilo Kapetan Luka Acquired its New Fast Catamaran Ferry

    Kapetan Luka (Krilo) ferry company has recently acquired its new fast catamaran ferry which just arrived in the Croatian port of Trogir on the board of Deo Volente cargo ship (see photos). The newly acquired vessel is ex-Trasmapi‘s Migjorn Jet catamaran which was built in 2018 and was serving Spanish

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  • Adriatic Fast Ferries Ltd acquired its first fast ferry

    Adriatic Fast Ferries Ltd recently established Croatia ferry company, just acquired its first fast catamaran ferry. The newly acquired vessel is ex-Red Funnel‘s Red Jet 3 catamaran which was built in 1998 on the Isle of Wight, UK by FBM Marine. The vessel will sail under the new name Adriatic

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  • Orebic to Dubrovnik By Ferry

    When visiting Orebić, a lovely small town situated on the southern slopes of Peljesac, that offers beautiful pebbly beaches, an amazing coastline, and breathtaking views over the sea and mountain, you indeed want to visit Dubrovnik too. Dubrovnik is just up the road, about 2 hrs drive from there. But

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  • Fast Catamaran Ferry connecting Zadar and Rijeka

    A new daily fast ferry boat line connects Rijeka and Zadar stopping in Krk, Rab (Lopar) and Silba started the operation. Update: The similar line is now run by Jadrolinija – see details. This brand new ferry line serviced by G & V Line Iadera, connecting Dalmatia and Kvarner by

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Croatian Coastline - Adriatic Sea
Croatian Coastline – Adriatic Sea