Jadrolinija
Jadrolinija is the main ferry company in Croatia. The company has more than 100 year long history. It is based in Rijeka, but operates from all four major ports in Croatia – Rijeka, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik.
In total the company has more than 50 car ferries, catamarans, fast ferries and ships in operation. Some ships in the fleet are older boats which used to sail for other companies. However, Jadrolinija also has many new ferries which operate on specific routes, such as ferries used between Split and Supetar.
Jadrolinija operates many government subvented lines to ensure that the islands are connected to the mainland. This means not just summer routes, but also routes in the offseason and winter, when there are not that many tourists. In addition, it also operates majority of the ferry lines between Croatia and Italy, which includes Zadar to Ancona, Split to Ancona and Dubrovnik to Bari routes.
Jadrolinija FAQs
According to the Jadrolinija Terms of transportation the following rules apply for pets:
“Pets may be carried only if they do not pose a threat or disturbance for passengers or the ship, and may not be taken into closed passenger areas. Owners take responsibility for all travel risks and for any damages. Dogs must wear a muzzle (with the exception of guide dogs) and be on a leash, cats in travel boxes and birds in cages. Dogs and cats must have up-to-date vaccination records.”
“On high speed lines (Catamarans), small pets are allowed in the catamaran salon. Small pets must be transported exclusively in a carrying bag designed for the transport of pets (transporter soft bag) of maximum dimensions 45 x 35 x 25 cm. The bottom of the bag must be watertight. The total weight of the bag with a pet should not exceed 8 kg. The bag must be kept under the seat or in the passenger’s lap during the entire journey. One passenger can only carry one bag with a pet. Large pets are only allowed if the technical conditions on board are met (special boxes).”
Jadrolinija has sales points in all the ports. If you don’t want to hassle with buying the ticket at the port, you can also buy tickets online for most ferries.
On the car ferry, you can bring your bicycle, you will need to buy an adult ticket for it. On catamarans / fast ferries, bringing a bicycle is not possible.
On car ferry lines luggage up to 100 kg is allowed, on catamarans / passenger only ferries, the free luggage is limited to 20 kg per person.
Many ferry ports do not have a car queuing system, due to narrow streets or small ports, so cars are loaded in the order they arrived at the ferry port. That is why Jadrolinija can not guarantee you space on a specific departure.
Hello,
Is it possible to cross from Trpanj to Poce on July 19 with a car and a dog, please?
We are three.
If it’s possible, At what times,please?
Tanks
Hi Fontaine,
as it looks for now there should be no problem crossing from Trpanj to Ploce on the 19th of July, neither with dog nor with car, you of course have to follow the guidelines of Jadrolinija when bringing a dog. The timetable for the 19 of July you can see by using the search form above.
Kindest regards
Team FerryCroatia
Hi
Are Jadrolinija running the car ferry between Split and Vela luka? I can’t seem to be able to book any tickets on any websites at present?
Kind regards
Sharon
Hi Sharon,
yes Jadrolinija is running the car ferry from Split to Vela Luka, there is a departure 10:15 (10:45 Tuesday and Thursday) and a second departure at 17:30 from Split. You can book a ticket on Jadrolinija site.
Kindest regards,
Morten
Morten
Hi,
Can you bring a car on the ferry from Dubrovnik port to Hvar at the 7am slot? Also the website does not have tickets available online to purchase for this time. Are they available at the port?
Thank you
Hi,
on the 7:00 am departure provided by Jadrolinija that you’re referring to operates a catamaran that doesn’t transport vehicles.
When you click on “Buy” on the desired departure, you should be able to see how many available tickets are left. If you don’t have the “Buy” option for that date, it might be that all tickets are sold.
Best regards,
FerryCroatia Team
Hello, We are two adults and a 2 year old traveling on the 11AM from Split to Hvar on June 24th. We have one 26kg luggage, 1 small baby stroller (the size of a carry-on bag), and 1 personal item each (backpack/purse). Do we need to purchase/pay to bring our luggage?
Dear Keri,
yes, the free luggage is limited to 20 kg per person. The price of extra luggage is 30 kuna per piece.
Best regards,
Ferry Croatia Team
Dobar dan ga. Maja,
zanima me, dali vozi trajekt na liniji Dubrovnik-Bari 16.08.2021 i kako može da se kupi karte?
Dali može da se kupi on-line na ovome linku
Najlpša hvala na odgovoru!
Pozdrav
Maja
Poštovana Majo,
prema trenutnim informacijama, trajekt će prometovati navedenog datuma, no red plovidbe podložan je promjenama uslijed situacije s koronavirusom.
Najjednostavniji način je da karte kupite direktno na službenoj stranici Jadrolinije.
Srdačno,
Ferry Croatia tim
Hi,
Where can I buy tickets online for a round trip Dubrovnik-Lopud
Dear Ewa,
you can buy the tickets directly on Jadrolinija’s official website.
Best regards,
Ferry Croatia Team
Hi
If I buy a 2 tickets for a 4pm crossing (split/Hvar) for 1st Aug but am able to make an earlier slot (flight arrives at 12.35 split and I’m unsure how long customs is taking currently) will the tickets be valid for an earlier crossing?
Thanks!
Dear Hannah,
since Split – Hvar route is operated by catamarans, you can use the ticket for the exact departure, it won’t be valid for any other departure on that day.
However, since the departure point is located right next to Split Old Town, this can be a good opportunity to see the main sights in Split such as the Diocletian’s Palace 🙂
Best regards,
Ferry Croatia Team
hello I’m trying to book a ferry from Dubrovnik to havr for sept 22. Do you guys not operate in sept?
Hello John,
There is a fast ferry (catamaran) service available for September 22nd. The catamaran departs from Dubrovnik port at 16:00h, and arrives to Hvar at 19:10h.
You can use this link to see the departure and book a ticket directly.
Best regards,
FerryCroatia Team
i cannot book the ferry on line from Drevnik to sucuraj with a car.Can anyone help as to how to book?
Hi Vic,
we do not yet have car ferry tickets online, but will soon. Currently you can only buy ticket at the port or on the website of Jadrolinija
regards,
Morten
I am wanting to travel from Croatia to Split. Is there a limit on luggage allowed? I know there will be a fee, but is there a limit?
Hi Rachelle,
on the official website, Jadrolinija doesn’t state the maximum luggage allowed on ferries and catamarans.
They only state when the total weight exceeds 200 kg, the transport price is charged for every 100 kg of weight.
According to that, they should allow a large amount of luggage.
But to be on the safe side, if you have additional questions regarding luggage, I suggest contacting Jadrolinija directly.
Best regards,
FerryCroatia Team
Hello, I want to organize a bicycle trip in Croatia with my friends for next year, we would be about 10 cyclists with bicycles. In my target itinerary we would take several ferries, but all would be Jadrolinija car ferries, as I understood they take bicycles: Trpanj-Ploce, Makarska-Sumartin, Supetar-Split, Split-VelaLuka, Korkula-Orebic. QUESTION: is there a limit on number of foot passengers+bicycles on these car ferries ? I would prefer to buy tickets in advance before flying to Croatia, is it possible ? If not, can we buy tickets at an office in Dubrovnik for all crossings at the beginning of the trip ? Or can we without risk get to the ferry and be sure there will be a place for our group ?
Thank You very much for your reply !
Dear Luc,
the current schedule of Jadrolinija lines is valid for the rest of this year, so it is a little bit too soon to book your tickets, especially if you plan to travel next spring/summer.
Anyway, as soon as Jadrolinija announces their schedule for 2022, it will be available on our website by using our search form for each line. Also, once the schedule is out, you are able to book all your tickets easily. Of course, you can always buy tickets at the ports before departures. But you cannot buy a ticket/tickets for all the routes at one ferry port.
Regarding the limits, there are no stated limits for foot passengers in car ferries. However, on catamarans, you are not allowed to bring a bicycle.
Hope this is helpful.
Best regards,
Ferry Croatia Team
Hi,
I am trying to book a ferry trip for December 22, 2021 from Bari to Dubrovnik, but I can’t purchase a ticket online. Does anyone know if Jodralinja is operating on this day or how I can go about purchasing a ticket for this route on this day? Do we need our passport and covid test to enter the country from Italy?
Thank you!
Hi Areli,
unfortunately, there are no departures on the line Bari – Dubrovnik during this period of the year. This ferry line is seasonal and operates during the summer only.
Best,
FerryCroatia Team
Hello, we have booked online car ferry tickets from Split to Supetar for tomorrow May 31. At time of booking, we had to pick a time (we picked 14:15 pm). But on the ticket we printed it doesn’t show a time. Just Electronic ticket #5416413-1012 (Split-Supetar May 31).
I see now that you added more times, we would like to take the 16:30 pm as we are not sure if we would make it on time for 14:15. Would it be possible to change the time please?
Your answer today would be very much appreciated. Thank you
Hi Andree,
Generally, when buying a ticket on Ferry Croatia, you can use it only for that exact departure.
However, there are exceptions such as in your case when you can use it for the next departure on the same date.
Best,
Ferry Croatia
Hi,
Where can I find out about luggage charges?
I’m booked on the Jadrolinja ferry from Split to Dubrovnik, and it’s not clear what they allow you to take as luggage.
I have a large suitcase and hand luggage
Hi Alex,
some general rule stated by Jadrolinija is that hand luggage up to 20 kg is free if accompanied by the owner.
However, it is good to know that these rules are very flexible on car ferries since there is enough space. But the rules are more followed on fast ferries/catamarans.
If you have any additional questions regarding this, we suggest you contact Jadrolinija directly to check if you need to pay an additional fee for that amount of luggage.
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
Hi, thanks .
Do you have a email address for Jadrolinja queries?
Hello Alex,
You can mail them at passdept_h(at)jadrolinija.hr
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
Hello,
I booked the 7am ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvar for two people on 20th June and the next day I got an email stating this trip has now been cancelled. I visited the company website and tickets are no longer available until the 24th June. Can you please advise if you have heard anything about this disruption? I would have thought June was high season and morning ferries would be operating daily. I am now unsure what is the best way to get to Hvar and what is the earliest I can get there.
Thanks!
Hello Makaela,
Unfortunately, the Jadrolinija carrier does not start with that 7 am departure before 24th of June.
Right now, the earliest departure to Hvar is at 3:15 pm, by the carrier TP Line. You can book tickets here.
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
Hello,
I have booked at catamaran split to hvar at 16:30 but hoping to leave earlier. Is it possible to go on the earlier catamaran with my ticket and how would I find out.
Thanks
Nicola
Hi Nicola,
the catamaran ticket is valid for that departure only.
Best,
FerryCroatia Team
Hi.
I have a ticket but the time doesn’t appear on it. How can I know what is the departure time?
Hi Eugenio,
if it is a car ferry then you can go with any ferry scheduled that day.
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
Plan to leave Split by car Ferry on the August 20th, 2022. To Ancona Italy. We have 3 adult passengers. Do you have any information whether or not there is a car Ferry departure from Split on that date and at what time? How much is the car ferry and how much is the cost for the 3 Passengers?
Hi Gerhard,
yes, the ferry operates on that day, you can check more information here.
If you want to buy a ticket for a car, then you will have to do it on the official website of Jadrolinija.
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
Hi there, could you let me know if it is necessary to buy tickets in advance for the 19:30 ferry from Split to Hvar in August/high season? Our flight and taxi might just get us to the port in time but we may have to take the late car ferry over to Hvar if not. Therefore, we would prefer not to buy the tickets in advance for the Catamaran if they will be wasted. However, do these journeys often get filled-up and do passengers get turned-away if they don’t have tickets?
Many thanks.
Hi Mel,
in high season lots of the fast ferry departure between Split and Hvar are sold out, but not all so you can check at the port if you manage to get there in time.
If not the trip with the car ferry from Split to Stari Grad is quite enjoyable!
Kindest regards,
Ferry Croatia Team
Hi
Can someone tell me if the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnik takes camper vans?
Hi Josephine,
yes, the ferry takes camper vans. That is why we suggest you book your tickets online on the official website of the carrier.
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
Hi,
I’m going to travel from Bari – Dubrovnik on Sept. 8 in Jadrolinija (foot passenger).
Where is the exact location of the ticket office in Bari ? and what is their opening time?
Many Thanks.
Hello,
You have to pick up your boarding pass at the ticket office at Ansa di Marisabella, the exact address is Corso Vittorio Veneto, 100, 70123 Bari.
Ferry departure is from the Bari ferry port, at the address Corso Antonio De Tullio, 70122 Bari. There is a free bus (shuttle) between these two addresses.
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
Can anybody tell me if the Drvenik Securaj route takes moto cycles?
If so what is the cost?
Hi David,
yes, the ferry can transport a motorcycle. However, you will need to go to the official website of the carrier to buy a ticket for a motorcycle.
The price for a regular motorcycle is about 4 euros.
Best,
GBB Team
Is it possible to get a CAR ferry for the following options in September?
Hvar -> Brac
Brac -> Vis
Vis -> Split?
Thanks in
Hi Grant,
it is possible to take a car ferry to all of these islands.
However, the only route operated by a catamaran is Hvar – Bol (Brac).
In that case, you would need to go to Split to catch a car ferry to Brac.
Also, to buy a ticket for your vehicle, you will need to do it on the carrier’s official site.
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
I want to travel with a car and 2 passengers Bari to Dubrovnik on July 17th, 2023
But all the booking sites say that there are No Further Sailings on this route
Please clarify
Hi Ken,
the sailing schedule for the season 2023 is not available/announced yet.
As soon as the carriers announce their schedules, tickets will be available on our website.
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
Hi Maja. We would like to take a ferry (walk on) from Split to Karcola on Monday 7.8.2023. our plane lands at 15:15. which would be the most suitable ferry if we take a taxi from the Split airport to Split port.
Hi Hans,
if you want to take a car ferry operated by Jadrolinija, it departs from Split port to Vela Luka on Korcula island.
During the peak season, there is an afternoon departure at 5:30 pm. However, if anything changes, you will see it once you go and buy a ticket for that day.
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
Dear
Wish you a lovely day
We will be travelling from 1 to 6 of may will take ferry to Bol port at Brac
1/ Is there any ferry from Jadrolinija from 11 am to 01 pm start from Split side for a journey to Bol 2/Which Ferry Terminal at split Jadrolinija is using … Appreciate if you can guide me Many thanks / Sheila
Hi Sheila,
In May, there is only 1 departure by Jadrolinija per day, and it is the one at 4 pm unfortunately.
Have a great day,
GBB Team
Hi,
I am trying to book car ferry tickets (Jadrolinija), Split to Korcula island in July. When do you release the schedule and online tickets for summer 2023?
Best,
Jenny
Hi Jenny,
booking a ferry ticket for your vehicle can be done on the official website of the carrier.
Booking a ticket for any day of this season should be possible.
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
Hello,
we are 3 families, with cars.
We need to take a Ferry to Mlijet. How we can reserve a ticket, for the 13 of August, and back the 16 of August?
From Prapatno i guess, we need to take the ferry.
Thanks for a reply.
Hi Vicenzo,
at this moment, it is possible to book car tickets on the official website of the carrier.
Yes, the only way to bring your car to Mljet is to take a ferry from Prapratno.
Best,
Ferry Croatia Team
Does the ‘fast ferry’ take cars or only passengers?
Hi Jane,
the fast ferry is a catamaran and it takes passengers only.
Best,
GBB Team