Getting to one of the prettiest coasts in Europe by sea is definitely one of the most romantic experiences you can imagine
The curved Croatian coastline has over a thousand islands, making it a real paradise for lots of boaters who come back every year to enjoy quiet bays and explore beautiful towns with a lot of history. Big ferry lines connect the main Croatian ports to towns in Italy on the other side of the Adriatic, and many shipping companies and agencies offer tons of choices for planning short or long trips.
Coastal Liner Services Agency
International ferry lines
Split – Ancona (SNAV – www.snav.it)
Split – Ancona (Jadrolinija – www.jadrolinija.hr)
Dubrovnik – Bari (Jadrolinija – www.jadrolinija.hr)
Apart from ferry lines, fast ferry lines also operate between Croatia and Italy.
Jadrolinija
The main Croatian passenger line operates the largest number of international and national ferries, boats, and fast ferry lines. Its headquarters are in Rijeka.
Web: www.jadrolinija.hr
Operators that participate in the maintenance of national ferries, boats, and fast ferries lines in the Republic of Croatia:
Jadrolinija (www.jadrolinija.hr)
Rapska plovidba d.d. (www.rapska-plovidba.hr)
G & V Line Iadera d.o.o.(www.gv-zadar.hr)
Miatrade d.o.o. (www.miatours.hr)
Kapetan Luka – Krilo, vl. Ivan Tomić. (www.krilo.hr)
Krilo shipping company d.o.o. (www.ksc.hr)
TP line d.o.o. (www.tp-line.hr)
Nautički centar Komiža (http://www.komiza.hr/nauticki-centar/)
Ribarska proizvođačka zadruga Vrgada (www.vrgada-rpz.hr)
Porat Ilovik d.o.o. (www.ilovik.hr)
Gradski parking Šibenik (www.gradski-parking.hr)
Excursion Shipping Associations
Croatian Association of Private Shipping Companies
Croatian Association of Shipping Companies
Croatian Association of Shipping Companies and Shipbuilders ‘Adria’
Coordination of Associations of shipping companies, shipbuilders, fishermen and seamen in Dubrovnik
Association of Small Shipping Companies of the Northern Adriatic
Ports open for international transport, for the entry of foreign passenger ships and sports and pleasure vessels:
Permanent border crossing points for international transport of passengers and goods with inspection services in maritime traffic are: Rijeka, Ploče.
Permanent border crossing points for international transport of passengers and goods in maritime traffic are: Zadar, Šibenik, Split, Dubrovnik, Raša-Bršica.
Permanent border crossing points for international transport of passengers in maritime traffic are: Umag, Pula, Ubli, Cavtat, Vis, Mali Lošinj.
Sojourn Tax
Owners or users of boats (boaters) and anyone spending the night on a vessel larger than seven meters for relaxation, recreation, or cruising are required to pay the sojourn tax.
To pay the sojourn tax for navigation, you can use the online portal nautika.evisitor.hr. The portal not only allows for a one-time payment but also offers options to pay based on the number of nights or individuals.
The portal is accessible in Croatian and 10 other languages. It accepts payments through major card brands worldwide and also allows bank transactions. Once the sojourn tax is paid, boaters will receive a confirmation via email, which they need to keep during their stay on the vessel.
