Seaside Adventures in Croatia
Arriving along one of Europe’s most enchanting coastlines by sea promises a truly romantic experience. Croatia’s intricately indented coastline, adorned with over a thousand islands, beckons passionate boaters year after year. Discover secluded bays, embrace natural beauty, and explore heritage-rich towns.
International ferry lines seamlessly connect Croatia’s major ports with picturesque Italian counterparts on the Adriatic coast. A plethora of shipping companies, carriers, and agencies offer endless possibilities for organizing both short getaways and epic voyages.
Coastal Liner Services Agency
- Tel: +385 (0)21 329 370
- Fax: +385 (0)21 329 379
- E-mail: info@agencija-zolpp.hr
- Web: www.agencija-zolpp.hr
International Ferry Lines
- Split – Ancona (SNAV – www.snav.it)
- Split – Ancona (Jadrolinija – www.jadrolinija.hr)
- Dubrovnik – Bari (Jadrolinija – www.jadrolinija.hr)
- Tickets – Omio.com
In addition to regular ferry lines, fast ferry services efficiently connect Croatia and Italy.
Jadrolinija
- Croatia’s primary passenger line operates numerous international and national ferries, boats, and fast ferry routes, with its headquarters in Rijeka.
- Web: www.jadrolinija.hr
Maritime Entry and Navigation in Croatia
Border Crossing Points:
- Permanent border crossing points for international passenger and cargo transport in maritime traffic: Rijeka, Ploče.
- Permanent border crossing points for international passenger and cargo transport in maritime traffic: Zadar, Šibenik, Split, Dubrovnik, Raša-Bršica.
- Permanent border crossing points for international passenger transport in maritime traffic: Umag, Pula, Ubli, Cavtat, Vis, Mali Lošinj.
Navigation in the Republic of Croatia:
- Sports and pleasure vessels arriving from Schengen countries don’t need to report to the maritime border office when entering Croatian territorial waters. This also applies to third-country vessels that have undergone border checks in another Schengen country.
- Third-country vessels must enter through designated border crossing points for international passenger transport in maritime traffic.
- The vessel’s master entering Croatia by sea must pay navigation safety and sea pollution protection fees, the sojourn tax, and register foreign nationals on board (if they stay on board) in accordance with regulations. Re-registration can be done and paid via enautika.pomorstvo.hr, at a Harbourmaster’s Office, or its branch office.
- Vessels transported into Croatia by land or placed in a port or approved location in Croatia must, before starting their journey, pay navigation safety and sea pollution protection fees, as well as the sojourn tax. Re-registration can be done and paid via enautika.pomorstvo.hr, at a Harbourmaster’s Office, or its branch office.
- The fee amount depends on the vessel’s length and engine power, and is paid annually regardless of the navigation period in Croatia’s internal waters and territorial sea.
Sojourn Tax:
- Sojourn tax is applicable to boat owners, users, and individuals spending the night on vessels longer than seven meters, used for rest, recreation, or cruising.
- Sojourn tax payment for navigation is available through the online portal nautika.evisitor.hr, offering lump-sum or per-night/person payment options.
- The portal is available in 10 languages and supports payments through major card brands and bank transactions.
- After payment, boaters receive a confirmation via email, which must be retained during their stay aboard the vessel.
