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Public transport: ferries and boat lines

Lines that take you to the islands without a boat of your own: ferries, passenger boats and catamarans run under a public service obligation. Each line lists its route, operator and journey time, and the timetable and fares open as the official PDF of the Coastal Liner Shipping Agency.

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Source: Coastal Liner Shipping Agency (agencija-zolpp.hr), timetables for 2026. The data is for information; the operator's published timetable is binding.

Ferries

Before you go

  • Timetables differ for the off season, low and high season, and for Sundays and holidays, and sailings are suspended in bad weather. Check the departure on the day you travel.
  • Vehicle space cannot be booked on every ferry line, and in July and August the queue to board can take hours. Foot passengers and bicycles get on more easily.
  • A line will not carry your own boat, but it can take you to the island port where your charter or berth is.

Nautical guide

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find the official ferry timetables?

The Coastal Liner Shipping Agency publishes a timetable for each line, and every line here links to the original PDF. The operators (Jadrolinija, TP Line, Kapetan Luka and others) publish the same timetable on their own sites.

What is a line with a public service obligation?

A line the state contracts so that the islands keep a regular link with the mainland all year, even when it does not pay for itself. Such lines have a set timetable and fares, and are called state lines.

What is the difference between a ferry, a boat and a fast boat?

A ferry carries passengers and vehicles, a boat carries passengers only, and a fast boat line is a catamaran quicker than a conventional boat, also for passengers only. The crossing is shorter on a fast boat, but it is cancelled more often in strong wind.

Safety

Emergency at sea

Croatia's national maritime search and rescue coordination centre (MRCC Rijeka) is on watch 24 hours a day. Save the number before you set off.

Before you call, have ready the boat's position (coordinates or the nearest headland, island or bay), the number of people on board and a description of the problem. A call to 112 is put through to the maritime rescue centre.

Get out on the water yourself

Find a boat directly from its owner and arrange the rental with no commission.

The information is for guidance only and does not replace official nautical charts, pilot books or forecasts. Check the current conditions and regulations before you set off.