June 21, 2022 - In the newest TCN series, we take a look at the destinations you can visit by ferry from the main Croatian ports. In this second installment of the Croatia Ferry Guide 2022, where to go from the port of Dubrovnik?

When advertising the Adriatic Sea and the Croatian islands abroad, the experience of being on board a sailboat, yacht, or catamaran is usually highlighted. However, there is no destination a Croatian ferry can't reach, and why not mention that it's totally worth saving a good amount of Euros on sailboat rentals and crews?

Today we tell you more about the island destinations you can reach from the ferry port of Dubrovnik.

Photo: Mario Romulić

First of all, how to buy your ferry tickets? There are three ways. The first is via the official Jadrolinija website. In it, you can not only see the updated sailing schedules, but you can also buy your tickets online. Simply choose the port of departure, the port of destination, and the date of your trip, and you will find the available times. Once you have chosen the time and the number of tickets, in addition to completing all your personal information, you can proceed to pay for your tickets online with a credit or debit card.

The second way is through the official Jadrolinija mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Playstore for Android. The application is very easy to use and, just like on the website, just select the port of departure and you will be able to see the ports that you can travel to from the one you selected. The process is very similar, and you will find that it is even more comfortable and intuitive to use. Payment also allows the use of credit and debit cards.

Finally, the third type of payment is the most traditional and has its benefits. All ferry ports in Croatia have a Jadrolinija office, where you can go to buy your tickets in person. Sometimes one can be a bit confused before buying their tickets both on the website and in the app, so having a Jadrolinija agent to guide you is a great help.

Where is the Dubrovnik ferry port located? Unlike previously covered cities like Split or Rijeka, the port of Dubrovnik is not located in the old part of the city. The port of Dubrovnik is located in Gruž Bay, a 10-minute drive from the Old Town.

Bari

Apart from Ancona, Bari is the other destination in Italy that one can reach from Croatia by sea. However, Bari can only be reached from Dubrovnik. The ferries that depart from the Pearl of the Adriatic to Bari depart on Sundays, Mondays, and Fridays through line 54 (Dubrovnik-Bari). Just one per day. On Sundays, they leave Dubrovnik at 12:00 pm and arrive in Bari at 19:30 pm, while on Mondays and Fridays they leave Dubrovnik at 21:00 pm and arrive in Bari at 8:00 am. Passengers can travel from Dubrovnik to Bari in three ways: deck passenger, seat, or cabin. For the adult ticket (from twelve years old or older), the deck passenger ticket price is 528 kunas, the seat ticket is 588 kunas, and there are two types of cabins: outdoor shower and WC (1193 kunas) and indoor shower. and WC (1097 kunas). For the child ticket (from 3 to 12 years old), the deck passenger ticket price is 303 kunas, the seat ticket is 363 kunas, and there are two types of cabins: outdoor shower and WC (228 kunas) and indoor shower. and WC (208 kunas).

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Bol

Bol is one of the most sought-after island destinations in Croatia, and it is possible to get there from Dubrovnik. Every day, a catamaran leaves the port of Dubrovnik for Bol on the island of Brač. Through line 9811S (Dubrovnik - Korčula - Hvar - Bol - Split), the catamaran leaves Dubrovnik at 7:00 am and arrives in Bol at 11:40 am. The price of tickets, both for adults and children, is 280 kuna.

Photo: Mario Romulić

Hvar

One would think that to visit the wonderful island of Hvar, it is necessary to be in Split. However, if you are in Dubrovnik, you can do it too. Via line 9811S (Dubrovnik - Korčula - Hvar - Bol - Split), a catamaran departs from Dubrovnik at 7:00 am and arrives in Hvar Town at 10:30 am. Ticket prices for both adults and children are 280 kuna.

Photo: Mario Romulić

Koločep

The island of Koločep is one of the three inhabited Elaphiti Islands situated near the city of Dubrovnik. It is the southernmost inhabited island in Croatia. Two ferry lines go to Koločep: 831 (Dubrovnik - Suđurađ - Lopud) and 807 (Šipan - Lopud - Koločep - Dubrovnik). From Monday to Sunday, ships of line 807 depart for Koločep 5-6 times a day. The trip takes 30 minutes. Ferry line 831 departs from Dubrovnik on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and only one trip per day. It leaves at 9:00 am and arrives in Koločep at 9:45 am. The price of the ferry ticket for adults is 31 kunas for both lines. Ticket prices for children vary. On line 831 it costs 15.5 kunas, and on line 807 it costs 12 kunas.

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Korčula

Among the islands of Dubrovnik, the island of Korčula is surely the most popular. A catamaran of the line 9811S (Dubrovnik - Korčula - Hvar - Bol - Split) departs from the port of Dubrovnik every day, with only one trip per day. The catamaran departs at 07:00, arriving in Korčula at 09:00. Ideal for a day trip. The price of the catamaran ticket, both for adults and children, is 160 kuna.

Photo: Mario Romulić

Lopud

Lopud, like Koločep, belongs to the Elaphite Islands archipelago. Lopud is the central island of the archipelago, well known for its sandy beaches, and is also the most developed of the three Elaphiti islands in terms of tourism. Like Koločep, two ferry lines go to the island of Lopud: 831 (Dubrovnik - Suđurađ - Lopud) and 807 (Šipan - Lopud - Koločep - Dubrovnik). From Monday to Sunday, ships of line 807 depart for Lopud 4-6 times a day. The trip usually takes 55 minutes. Ferry line 831 departs from Dubrovnik on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and only one trip per day. It leaves at 9:00 am and arrives in Lopud at 10:25 am. The price of the ferry ticket for adults is 31 kunas for both lines. Ticket prices for children vary. On line 831 it costs 15.5 kunas, and on line 807 it costs 13 kunas.

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Suđurađ (Island of Šipan)

Šipan is the largest island of the Elaphiti Islands archipelago. Those going from Dubrovnik will arrive in the town of Suđurađ. In the case of Suđurađ, and compared to Lopud and Koločep, ferry line 831 is more frequent. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, two ferries of line 831 depart from Dubrovnik to Suđurađ (9:00 am and 15:30 pm), while on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, they make a single trip. Travel time can vary from 65 to 110 minutes. Ships of line 807 make up to 4 trips every day from the port of Dubrovnik to Suđurađ. Trips take 75 minutes. The price of the ferry ticket for adults is 31 kunas for both lines. Ticket prices for children vary. On line 831 it costs 15.5 kunas, and on line 807 it costs 14 kunas.

Photo: Dmitry Mozzhukhin/Wikimedia Commons

The ferry lines mentioned above are those with confirmed schedules for the next three months. Prices are subject to change. Visit the official Jadrolinija website for more information on other ferry lines from Dubrovnik.

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June 8, 2022 - In the newest TCN series, we take a look at the destinations you can visit by ferry from the main Croatian ports. In this first installment of the Croatia Ferry Guide 2022, where to go from the port of Split?

When advertising the Adriatic Sea and the Croatian islands abroad, the experience of being on board a sailboat, yacht or catamaran is usually highlighted. However, there is no destination a Croatian ferry can't reach, and why not mention that it's totally worth saving a good amount of Euros on sailboat rentals and crews?

Today we tell you more about the destinations you can reach from the ferry port of Split.

The Split Ferry Port is only a five-minute walk from the Riva. (Photo: Mario Romulić)

First of all, how to buy your ferry tickets? There are three ways. The first is via the official Jadrolinija website. In it, you can not only see the updated sailing schedules, but you can also buy your tickets online. Simply choose the port of departure, the port of destination and the date of your trip, and you will find the available times. Once you have chosen the time and the number of tickets, in addition to completing all your personal information, you can proceed to pay for your tickets online with a credit or debit card.

The second way is through the official Jadrolinija mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Playstore for Android. The application is very easy to use and, just like on the website, just select the port of departure and you will be able to see the ports that you can travel to from the one you selected. The process is very similar, and you will find that it is even more comfortable and intuitive to use. Payment also allows the use of credit and debit cards.

Finally, the third type of payment is the most traditional and has its benefits. All ferry ports in Croatia have a Jadrolinija office, where you can go to buy your tickets in person. Sometimes one can be a bit confused before buying their tickets both on the website and in the app, so having a Jadrolinija agent to guide you is a great help.

Where is the Split Ferry Port located? It is probably one of the best strategically positioned, as it is only a five-minute walk from the Riva. In addition, it is in the same area as the main bus and train stations, in case you need to board your ferry just when you arrive. Split's ferry port is one of the largest, and you'll want to make sure you check your ticket routing to find the right area to board your ferry or catamaran. Don't forget that in the port there is a screen that indicates where to find your ferry, as well as an office to answer any questions.

Ancona

Photo: Dick Stracke/Wikimedia Commons

Along with Bari, Ancona is one of the Italian destinations that one can travel to by ferry from Croatia. Passengers can choose to travel on deck (a single ticket is 363 kunas in June and July, and 483 kunas in August), reserve a seat (a single ticket is 412 kunas in June and July, and 543 kunas in August), or travel in cabins. The prices for a room with two cabins vary between 605 kunas and 1148 kunas depending on the month and the facilities available in the room. The prices for a room with four cabins vary between 605 kunas and 1148  kunas depending on the month and the facilities available in the room. Ferries from Split to Ancona will usually run once a day, with three possible schedules: departing at 10:00 am and arriving at 19:00 pm, departing at 20:00 and arriving at 7:00 am, and departing at 21:00 pm and arriving at 7:00 am.

Bol, Brač

Photo: Mario Romulić

At the time this article was written, Jadrolinija offers a catamaran that leaves Split every day at 4:30 p.m. and arrives in Bol at 5:40 p.m. (1 hour and 10 minutes of travel), with a price of 63 kunas per individual adult ticket (the individual ticket for children from 3 to 12 years old is 30 kunas and those under 3 years old travel free). Starting June 16, Jadrolinija will introduce another catamaran that leaves Split at 3:30 p.m. and arrives in Bol at 4:30 p.m. (1-hour trip), priced at 130 kunas per adult single ticket (ticket individual for children from 3 to 12 years old is 130 kuna and those under 3 years old travel free).

Dubrovnik

Photo: Mario Romulić

One can travel by catamaran from Split to the Pearl of the Adriatic from June 16th. The catamaran will leave once a day at 15:30 from the port of Split and will arrive at 21:25 in Dubrovnik. The price of each ticket for adults and for children from 3 to 12 years old is 240 kuna.

Hvar Town

Photo: Mario Romulić

Through the Jadrolinija company, one can travel to Hvar town by catamaran at three different times: leaving Split at 8:30 am and arriving in Hvar at 9:35 am, leaving Split at 11:00 am and arriving in Hvar at 12:05 pm and leaving Split at 15:00 pm and arriving in Hvar at 16:05 pm. From June 16, one more catamaran line will be added, leaving Split at 15:30 pm and arriving in Hvar at 17:35 pm. Individual ticket prices are 110 kunas, except for the line from 15:00-16:05 (children from 3 to 12 years old pay 30 kunas, and adults pay 63 kunas).

Jelsa, Hvar

Photo: Mario Romulić

Also in Hvar, passengers can travel to Jelsa from Split by catamaran. There is only one schedule per day, with the catamaran departing from Split at 16:30 pm and arriving in Jelsa at 18:10 pm. The individual price of a ticket for an adult is 63 kunas and for children from 3 to 12 years old it is 30 kunas.

Korčula

Photo: Mario Romulić

The trip from Split to the city of Korčula is by catamaran, with only one schedule per day. The catamaran departs from Split at 15:30 pm and arrives in the city of Korčula at 19:10 pm. The price of each ticket for both adults and children is 150 kuna.

Rogač, Šolta

Image: Šolta Tourist Board

Those interested in going to the island of Šolta can do it through the ferry that leaves from the port of Split and arrives in the town of Rogač. There are up to five daily schedules, and they are as follows: 6:45 am - 7:45 am, 9:15 am - 10:15 am, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm, 16:15 pm - 17:15 pm, and 20:30 pm - 21:30 pm. The prices of each ticket are 41 kunas and tickets for children from 3 to 12 years old cost 20.5 kunas.

Stari Grad, Hvar

Photo: Mario Romulić

Apart from Hvar Town and Jelsa, one can also go by ferry to the beautiful town of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar. There are up to five daily schedules, and they are as follows: 5:00 am - 7:00 am, 8:30 am - 10: 30 am, 11:00 am - 13:00 pm, 14:30 pm - 16:30 pm, and 20:30 pm - 22:30 pm. The prices of each ticket are 55 kunas and tickets for children from 3 to 12 years old cost 27.5 kunas.

Supetar, Brač

Photo: Mario Romulić

Along with Rogač on the island of Šolta, Supetar on the island of Brač may be the closest destination to the port of Split. Therefore, one can find up to 12 daily ferry trips. They are as follows: 5:15 am - 6:05 am, 6:15 am - 7:05 am, 7:30 am - 8:20 am, 9:00 am - 9:50 am, 10:45 am - 11 :35 am, 12:30 pm - 1:20 pm, 2:15 pm - 3:05 pm, 4:30 pm - 5:20 pm, 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm, 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm :20 p.m., 9:30 p.m. - 9:50 p.m., and 11:59 p.m. - 00:49 a.m. The prices of each ticket are 41 kunas and tickets for children from 3 to 12 years old cost 20.5 kunas.

Ubli, Lastovo

Image: Lastovo Tourist Board

To travel to the sunny island of Lastovo, one can do it in two ways from the port of Split. Two ferry lines and one catamaran sail daily to Lastovo. The first ferry leaves in the morning, sometimes at 10:15 am and arriving in Lastovo at 15:30 pm, and other times at 10:30 am and also arriving at 15:30 pm. The other ferry leaves Split in the evening at 17:30 pm and arrives in Lastovo at 22:00 pm. The catamaran leaves at 15:00 pm and arrives in Lastovo at 18:25 pm. The price of the ferry ticket is 73 kunas and for children from 3 to 12 years old it is 38 kunas. The catamaran ticket price is 78 kunas and for children from 3 to 12 years old it is 37 kunas.

Vela Luka, Korčula

Photo: Mario Romulić

The other destination one can travel from Split to the island of Korčula is the town of Vela Luka. Two ferry lines and one catamaran sail daily to Vela Luka. The first ferry leaves in the morning, sometimes at 10:15 am and arriving in Vela Luka at 13:15 pm, and other times at 10:30 am and arriving at 13:30 pm. The other ferry leaves Split in the afternoon at 17:30 pm and arrives in Vela Luka at 20:15 pm. The catamaran leaves at 15:00 pm and arrives in Vela Luka at 17:20 pm. The price of the ferry ticket is 68 kunas and for children from 3 to 12 years old it is 34 kunas. The catamaran ticket price is 68 kunas and for children from 3 to 12 years old it is 32 kunas.

Vis

Photo: Mario Romulić

Finally, you will find two ferries and a catamaran that can take you daily to the island of Vis. The first ferry leaves in the morning from the Split port at 11:00 am and arrives in Vis at 13:20 pm. The other ferry leaves Split in the afternoon at 18:30 pm and arrives in Vis at 20:50 pm. The catamaran leaves at 15:00 pm and arrives in Vela Luka at 16:25 pm. The price of the ferry ticket is 62 kunas and for children from 3 to 12 years old it is 31 kunas. The catamaran ticket price is 62 kunas and for children from 3 to 12 years old it is 31 kunas.

The ferry lines mentioned above are those with confirmed schedules for the next three months. Visit the official Jadrolinija website for more information on other ferry lines from Split.

For more on travel in Croatia, follow TCN's dedicated page.