Italy to Croatia by Boat

For those on longer trips, taking a boat across the Adriatic between Italy and Croatia is a beautiful way to get from A to B. A ferry route from Split to Ancona runs all year-round, with three companies offering overnight services. If you’re on a driving holiday, you can get your vehicle across the Adriatic with Jadrolinija, SNAV and Blue Line.

In the summer months, you can take a car ferry from Ancona to Zadar, as well as between Dubrovnik and Bari. Foot passengers can also take a number of services between Venice and Umag, Porec, Rovinj, Pula, Mali Losinj and Rabac.

If you want to get to and from northeast Italy, you can get ferries from Trieste to Rovinj, Pula and Porec with Trieste Lines. SNAV also offers peak season hydrofoil boats from Pescara to Bol on Brac, Stari Grad and Vela Luka.

You will also find ferries from the Italian ports of Cesenatico and Pesaro to various destinations in Croatia. Always check availability before traveling, as certain routes only operate between certain dates.

Ferries are a good way of getting from southern Italy to southern Croatia without driving all the way around the northern areas of both countries. This can be a significant benefit to those who want to explore Croatia, Montenegro and Albania from Italy.