Ferries to Croatia

As we’ve shown on our Getting to Croatia by Ferry page, there are several international ferries to Croatia. But these ferries are only from one country – Italy! Yes, there are only international ferries to Croatia from Italy – no international routes exist from any other country.

Here’s a map showing the routes of ferries to Croatia:

(click on the map to enlarge)

Ferries to Croatia

The above map should also give you an idea of where you can reach in Croatia – by ferry – from Italy. If you’re in Venice, you can’t get to Split or Dubrovnik by ferry.

Likewise, if you’re in southern Italy, you can’t reach Istria or the northern islands by sailing across the Adriatic. If you are facing one of these situations (e.g. you want to reach Dubrovnik from Venice), it’s easiest to fly.

Alternatively, we’d suggest travelling down (or up) the Italian side of the Adriatic by train to get to the port from where you can reach Croatia.

Ferries to Croatia – Companies

These routes are run by:

CompanySailing routes
JadrolinijaAncona to Zadar, Split and Stari Grad (Hvar)
Bari to Dubrovnik
SNAVAncona to Split
Gomo ViaggiPessaro to Mali Losinj and Novalja (Pag)
Cesenatico to Rovinj, Mali Losinj and Novalja (Pag)
Venezia LinesVenice to Porec, Pula and Rovinj
Adriatic LinesVenice to Umag, Porec, Pula and Rovinj

Months of Operation

Jadrolinija‘s Ancona – Split ferry is the only route that operates year-round. Even on this route, there is a lower frequency of ferries per week in low season.

The same company’s Bari – Dubrovnik route sails almost year-round.

More Maps of Croatia

You may find our Croatia Ferries Map useful which shows all the long-range ferries and catamarans that operate along Croatia’s coastline and between the islands and the mainland.

And don’t forget our Map of Croatia to find out where places are!