Ferry schedules for Croatia in 2026

1 guide, all ferry routes to Croatia!
Thu, 16 October 2025 Amalia Kokkoliadi

With its scenic coast to the Adriatic Sea, over a thousand islands, and countless cultural highlights, Croatia is a dream destination in 2026. And the best way to explore most of its offerings is to travel by ferry.

If you are planning a trip to this stunning gem of a country, here is where you will find all the latest ferry schedules for Croatia in 2026, along with updated information on every aspect of your trip, like prices, duration, ferry companies, and more. From a Dalmatian island-hopping escape to a cross-country trip to Croatia from nearby Italy or even Greece, we have got you covered!

Discover all the updated schedules and ticket prices for ferries to Croatia in 2026, choose your destination, and book your ferry tickets on Ferryhopper without hidden fees!

Note: Croatian ferry schedules for 2026 are available on our search engine as soon as ferry operators release them.

A fishing village at the island of Unije in Croatia

The picturesque fishing village of Unije island

Croatia ferries in 2026: islands and mainland ports

With its long scenic coastline on the Adriatic Sea, Croatia boasts several beautiful seaside cities with major ports on its mainland, making up what is known as Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. Whether you plan on hopping from one mainland city to the next or escaping to the Croatian islands just off the coast, we have gathered all the available ferry routes in 2026 for your convenience.

Tip: use our interactive Map of ferries to easily browse ferry routes, compare schedules, and book your tickets to Croatia and beyond!

Ferry schedules between Croatia’s mainland ports

Croatia has several important mainland ports that are well-connected, making coast hopping by ferry a worthwhile experience. From the medieval splendor of Dubrovnik in the south to the ancient Roman ruins of Pula in the north, Croatia’s mainland ports combine modern amenities for travelers with rich history and a vibrant culture.

Below are the ferry connections between Croatia’s mainland ports for 2026:

  • Pula - Zadar: there are year-round connections between the Croatian ports of Pula and Zadar. The route is active up to 5 times per week, and it is operated by the ferry company of Kapetan Luka - Krilo. Tickets start from approximately €21.
  • Split - Makarska: you can usually take the ferry from Split to Makarska from June to September, with 1 daily departure. The company that primarily operates on this route is Kapetan Luka - Krilo. Ferry tickets start at around €20, and ferries make the crossing in about 1.5 hours.
  • Makarska - Dubrovnik: you can normally catch 1 daily Makarska - Dubrovnik ferry from early June until the end of September. The route is operated by the ferry company Kapetan Luka - Krilo, and standard ferry tickets start at around €45. The trip lasts around 4 hours.
  • Split - Dubrovnik: ferries between the ports of Split and Dubrovnik are active seasonally (usually from April until October). The ferry companies serving the route are: Kapetan Luka - Krilo, TP-Line, and Jadrolinija. The trip duration ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours, and ticket prices start at €25.

Tip: if you want your Croatian trip to have an air of… Westeros, catching a ferry from Dubrovnik to Split should already be on your bucket list. Both cities served as Game of Thrones filming locations, and our guide on coast hopping between Split and Dubrovnik has all the information you need to plan a memorable experience, dragons unfortunately not included!

Ferry schedules to the Croatian islands from mainland ports

The mainland ports of Croatia’s Dalmatian coast are the perfect departure points for the country’s islands. With more than a thousand islands and islets, Croatia boasts an impressive collection of diverse destinations, ranging from the cosmopolitan vibe of Hvar to the pristine charm of Korčula.

The following ferry companies usually operate ferry routes from the mainland ports to Croatian islands: TP-Line, Kapetan Luka - Krilo, Krilo Shipping Company (KSC), and Jadrolinija. The first 3 operate with high-speed catamarans, while Jadrolinija has conventional ferries, hydrofoils, and catamarans.

Below, you can find all the active ferry routes to the Croatian islands from specific mainland ports in Croatia for 2026, along with useful info on frequency, trip durations, and ticket prices.

Tip: if you don’t know where to start when it comes to picking your destination, we recommend starting with our guide on the top 10 Croatian islands to visit. Each one has its own unique character and sights, and we are sure that one (or maybe more) will match your idea of a dream island escape.

Ferries from Split to the Croatian islands in 2026

Split, Dalmatia’s most important city, lies on a peninsula on the southwestern coast of Croatia. Split’s port serves year-round connections with many of its neighboring islands. These connections are operated by the ferry companies of TP-Line, Kapetan Luka - Krilo, Krilo Shipping Company (KSC), and Jadrolinija. Specifically:

  • Split - Brač: Split is connected by ferry to 4 ports on the island of Brač. More specifically:
    • Split - Bol: this route is usually active all year round with up to 5 daily ferry crossings. Ferry tickets start from around €20, with the trip duration being 1 hour on average. Ferries arrive at the picturesque town of Bol.
    • Split - Milna: this is a year-round route from Split to the port of Milna on the island of Brač. The price of a single ferry ticket starts at around €4. Ferry trip duration ranges typically from 25 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes.
    • Split - Supetar: you can travel from Split to the port of Supetar all year round with numerous daily crossings. The ferry trip takes 20 to 50 minutes, depending on the vessel type, and ticket prices start from €6.50.
    • Split - Sutivan: ferries between Split and Sutivan usually operate all year round, with up to 3 weekly crossings. The average trip duration is 30 minutes, and tickets start from €4.
  • Split - Šolta: ferries between Split and the island of Šolta operate year-round, with around 5 departures per week, and crossings taking about 30 minutes. Ticket prices start at around €4, and the ferries arrive at the port of Rogač.
  • Split - Hvar: there are daily ferry crossings (up to 17 per day in the summer months) from Split to the island of Hvar all year round. The trips are served by high-speed catamarans, last 1 hour on average, and arrive at the port of Hvar. Depending on the operator and the season, ferry ticket prices range from €6 to €25. There are also 2 seasonal ferry connections between Split and two smaller ports in Hvar: the Split - Jelsa route (May-October) and the Split - Sućuraj route (June-September).
  • Split - Korčula ferry: ferries from Split to the island of Korčula operate year-round and are primarily served by high-speed catamarans. Ferries arrive at 2 main ports on the island: Korčula Town and Vela Luka. The trip duration ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes, and ticket prices start from around €8, depending on the operator and season.
  • Split - Pomena (Mljet): ferries between Split and the port of Pomena on the island of Mljet typically operate from April to October with 1-3 daily crossings. Ticket prices range from €25 to €30, and the trip lasts 3 hours 30 minutes on average.

Tip: Hvar is one of the country’s most popular destinations. You can get a good taste of Croatia’s so-called “mini Ibiza” by planning a day trip from Split to Hvar.

The ferry port of Split filled with boats at night in Croatia

The port and town of Split under the night lights

Ferries from Dubrovnik to the Croatian islands in 2026

Dubrovnik, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world, is also well-connected to the Croatian islands with frequent ferry routes served by Kapetan Luka - Krilo, TP-Line, and Jadrolinija. Schedules may, of course, vary seasonally, but below you can find the routes typically available:

  • Dubrovnik - Brač: there are seasonal daily crossings from Dubrovnik that arrive at the ports of Bol or Milna. The trip duration ranges from 4 hours to 4 hours 40 minutes, and ticket prices start at around €20.
  • Dubrovnik - Hvar: this ferry route is seasonal and usually operates daily from April to October, with up to 4 daily crossings. Ferry crossings usually take around 3-3.5 hours, and tickets start at around €23.
  • Dubrovnik - Korčula: ferry crossings from Dubrovnik to Korčula are active all year round, with up to 7 daily crossings during the high season. The journey typically takes around 1 hour 40 minutes, and ferry tickets start from €9.
  • Dubrovnik - Lastovo: this ferry route is available with up to 2 daily crossings all year round. The ferry trip from Dubrovnik to Lastovo lasts from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes, while ferry tickets start from around €11.
  • Dubrovnik - Mljet: Split is usually connected by ferry to 3 ports on the island of Mljet. More specifically:
    • Dubrovnik - Pomena: ferries between Dubrovnik and Pomena run seasonally with up to 3 daily crossings. The crossing lasts around 1 hour 33 minutes, and tickets start from €18.
    • Dubrovnik - Sobra: the fastest way of reaching Mljet from Dubrovnik is by catching a ferry to the port of Sobra. There are daily departures year-round, with increased ferry frequency in the summer. The standard price of a ferry ticket ranges from around €5 to €8, and the journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • Dubrovnik - Polače: this ferry route operates with 1 daily crossing from June to September. Standard tickets cost around €10, and ferries make the crossing in 1 hour 40 minutes.
    • Dubrovnik - Šipan: ferries between Dubrovnik and the island of Šipan are available every day, year-round. The ferry trip to Šipan lasts about 45 minutes. Ferry tickets start at around €4.

Tip: apart from being one of Europe’s most cinematic cities and a prime getaway to many Adriatic islands, Dubrovnik is also one of the best destinations for a family vacation in Croatia.

The old port of Dubrovnik surrounded by buildings in Croatia

The majestic city and the old port of Dubrovnik

Ferries from Pula to the Croatian islands in 2026

Pula, the largest city of the Istrian peninsula at the very northern tip of Croatia, is connected to ports in various Croatian islands by ferry routes operated all year round by Kapetan Luka - Krilo:

  • Pula - Lošinj: ferries run between the port of Pula and the port of Mali Lošinj on Lošinj island all year round, with up to 5 weekly crossings. The trip lasts around 2 hours 20 minutes, and tickets cost about €10-€13.
  • Pula - Ilovik: ferries from Pula to the island of Ilovik run all year round with 2 weekly crossings. Ticket prices range from around €11 to €13, and the journey takes around 3 hours.
  • Pula - Silba: the ports of Pula and Silba are typically connected by ferry on a weekly basis. The journey lasts 3 hours 35 minutes on average, and ferry tickets start at around €11.
  • Pula - Unije: the ferry route from Pula to Unije is operated with up to 5 weekly crossings throughout the year, with increased frequency in the summer. The ferry trip duration is about 1 hour, and standard tickets start at around €10.
  • Pula - Susak: ferry crossings from Pula to the island of Susak are operated weekly. They last about 1 hour 40 minutes, and ferry tickets usually cost around €11.

Panoramic view of the green island of Susak and its port, Croatia

The island of Susak, a paradise in northern Croatia

Ferries from Zadar to the Croatian islands in 2026

Combining a romantic atmosphere with rich historic and cultural offerings, the North Dalmatian port of Zadar has always served frequent and convenient ferry connections to some of Croatia's best islands in the Adriatic:

  • Zadar - Olib: the ferry connection from Zadar to Olib operates seasonally with regular crossings. The duration of the ferry trip typically ranges from 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes, and tickets start from around €5.
  • Zadar - Premuda: this route operates seasonally with 2 to 7 weekly crossings. Tickets start from around €5, and the trip duration ranges from 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • Zadar - Silba: the ferry connection between Zadar and Silba normally operates year-round with regular crossings. The trip lasts around 1 hour, and tickets start from approximately €5.
  • Zadar - Lošinj: ferries on this route are available year-round, with up to 5 weekly crossings, and reach the port of Mali Lošinj in approximately 2 hours. Ferry tickets usually start from around €10.
  • Zadar - Susak: ferries between Zadar and the island of Susak usually operate all year round with 2-5 weekly crossings. Ferry tickets range from around €10 to €13, with the trip lasting 2.5-3 hours.
  • Zadar - Unije: there are 1-5 weekly ferries to the island of Unije throughout the year. The trip takes 3.5 hours on average. Ferry tickets to Unije cost around €12-€15.

The peninsula and city of Zadar in Croatia

The breathtaking peninsula and city of Zadar

Ferry routes between the Croatian islands in 2026

An island-hopping adventure across the Croatian islands in 2026 promises to be the experience of a lifetime. Catching a ferry from one Adriatic gem to the next is not just a scenic way to reach the islands, but is usually the only way available.

Discover some of the most popular ferry routes between the Croatian islands for 2026 below to plan your itinerary:

Pro tip: if you feel like going off the beaten path, check out our guide on the top 5 secret destinations in Croatia, featuring the car-free Silba and Vis, the farthest inhabited island off the Croatian mainland.

The city and castle of Hvar surrounded by greenery and water in Croatia

The imposing seafront town and castle of Hvar 

Ferries to Croatia from other countries in 2026

Due to its location, Croatia is easy to reach by ferry from Italy and Montenegro. If a cross-country ferry trip across the mesmerizing Adriatic Sea is what you have in mind for 2026, here are all the available ferry routes to Croatia from other countries, making it easy for you to hit two countries with one ferry trip!

Ferries from Italy to Croatia in 2026

Italy and Croatia are not only two of the most beautiful countries, but they also happen to be neighbors. Although they do not share a land border, they face each other across the Adriatic Sea. The nautical distance between them may vary depending on the ferry route and port of departure, but catching a ferry from Italy is a convenient cross-country trip to Croatia, with the added benefit of allowing you to transfer your vehicle on board.

Ferries to Croatia normally depart from 6 ports in Italy: Venice, Trieste, Cesenatico, Pesaro, Ancona, and Bari. From there, you can travel by sea to 9 Croatian ports: Pula, Poreč, Rovinj, Novalja, Umag, Lošinj, Split, Zadar, and Dubrovnik.

Ferry trips from Italy to Croatia can last from 3 to 33 hours, depending on the route, the ferry operator, and the type of vessel.

Below, you can find detailed info on all routes by port of departure.

Ferries from Ancona to Croatia

You can typically catch a ferry from Ancona to Croatia and reach the ports of Split and Zadar. Ferries from Ancona travel to Croatia with weekly connections. More specifically:

  • Ancona - Split: up to 8 weekly crossings all year round, with a travel time of 11 hours, and ferry tickets start at around €24. SNAV and Jadrolinija operate this connection.
  • Ancona - Zadar: usually 1 ferry per week (July-September), taking 9 hours, with tickets priced from around €70. The crossing is operated by Jadrolinija.

Ferries from Bari to Croatia

You can hop on a ferry from Bari to either Dubrovnik or Split in Croatia:

  • Bari - Dubrovnik: around 4 crossings per week (May to November) operated by Jadrolinija, with ferry tickets starting at €70. The estimated travel time ranges from 6 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours.
  • Bari - Split: you can reach the Croatian port of Split from Bari with the seasonal routes (July to mid-October) of Jadrolinija. 1 weekly ferry crossing is normally available, with tickets starting at around €66-€74. Trip duration is estimated at 10 hours.

Ferries from Cesenatico to Croatia

There are usually three seasonal ferry routes from Cesenatico to Croatia, operated by Gomo Viaggi:

The average duration of the trips from Cesenatico is from 3 to 7 hours, depending on the port of arrival, and tickets normally range from €34 to €95.

Ferries from Pesaro to Croatia

During late spring and throughout summer, you can catch a ferry up to 4 times a week from the port of Pesaro to either Novalja or Lošinj:

  • Pesaro - Novalja: ferry trip duration ranges typically from 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours, and tickets start from €95.
  • Pesaro - Lošinj: the ferry trip is normally 3 hours 30 minutes long, and tickets start from €85.

Gomo Viaggi operates on both routes.

Ferries from Trieste to Croatia

There are seasonal ferry routes, normally operated by Liberty Lines, that usually connect the storied Italian port of Trieste to 3 ports in Croatia:

  • Trieste - Lošinj: this ferry route operates from late June to early September, with 2 departures per week, usually in the morning. A ticket from Trieste to Lošinj costs around €35, with the crossing taking approximately 4 hours.
  • Trieste - Poreč: ferries operate from late June to early September, departing 1-2 times a day, 2-3 days a week. The crossing takes between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes, with tickets costing around €16.
  • Trieste - Rovinj: there are around 5 direct crossings a week from the end of June to the beginning of September. It takes up to 1 hour 45 minutes to travel from Trieste to Rovinj by ferry, and tickets cost around €21.

Ferries from Venice to Croatia

There are frequent ferries from Venice to Croatia, connecting the “floating city” to 4 Croatian ports:

  • Venice - Poreč: there are usually 3-5 weekly crossings, and the route remains typically active from late April to September. Crossings take 3 to 4.5 hours, and tickets start at around €85.
  • Venice - Rovinj: the ferry route is active from May to late September with up to 3 weekly crossings. It normally takes 3- 6 hours. Ferry prices start at around €89.
  • Venice - Pula: up to 6 weekly crossings seasonally (June-September). Ferry tickets start at around €90 and the trip lasts 3.5 hours.
  • Venice - Umag: there is usually 1 ferry per week in the summer (July and August) taking about 3 hours and with tickets priced from €85.

All the Venice to Croatia ferry connections are operated by Kompas (Adriatic Lines).

Panoramic view of the Cres - Lošinj archipelago in Croatia

Stunning views of the Cres - Lošinj archipelago at sunset

Ferries from Montenegro to Croatia in 2026

Ferries connecting Dubrovnik to Montenegro are typically operated by Kompas from June until September with seasonal high-speed catamarans. The route includes the Kotor - Dubrovnik and the Budva - Dubrovnik connections, with travel times of approximately 2 hours and 3 hours respectively. Ticket prices start from €40.

Ferries from Greece to Croatia in 2026

The only other Mediterranean country that competes with Croatia, at least in terms of the number of its islands, is, of course, Greece. And, although there are no direct ferry routes between the two countries, there is a way to visit them both: starting with a trip from Greece to Italy, and then taking the ferry from one of the Italian ports to the Croatian destination of your choice. We know it may sound complicated, but we have created a stand-alone guide on how to travel between Croatia and Greece by ferry to make it easier for you!

A bell tower rises among the historic buildings of the city of Kotor, Montenegro

View of the charming city of Kotor in Montenegro

Book ferry tickets to Croatia for 2026

Now that you know how easy it is to reach and explore Croatia by sea, it is the perfect time to start planning your Adriatic ferry adventure. Updated ferry schedules to Croatia for 2026 are available on Ferryhopper as soon as they are announced, making it easy to compare routes, prices, and travel times. Whether you have your sights on a cross-country trip from Italy, coast-hopping across the cities of the Dalmatian coast, or on an island-hopping extravaganza between Croatia’s stunning islands, here is where you can book your Croatia ferry tickets without hidden fees!

Tip: do you want more tips and information on the services you can expect on board Croatian ferries in 2026? Then our thorough guide on how to travel by ferry across Croatia like a pro rightfully deserves its place on your bookmarks!

Author Bio

Ahoy! My name is Amalia Kokkoliadi and I’m a Senior Content Specialist at Ferryhopper, but my friends call me Chandler Bing because they don’t really understand what I do for a living and I make too many puns (sometimes cringey).😅 From bank-product descriptions to film reviews and ancient-Greek texts, I have worked on any kind of copy you can imagine. No wonder they also call me “know-it-all”; indeed, over the last years, I have been trying to know everything about the ferry market and deliver delicious content to you, guys, so you can get the best travel experience possible!

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