Cruising
Cruise ships in the Port of Split — from the first arrivals in 2002 to an essential Mediterranean destination.
Cruise ship calls at the Port of Split are a relatively recent phenomenon — the first ships began arriving in 2002.
The arrival of cruise ships has changed the centuries-old image of Split: the city has turned from an old transit centre into an attractive tourist destination. With Diocletian's Palace right next to the port, ancient Salona a few kilometres away and medieval Trogir 20 kilometres away, passengers can see two UNESCO-protected sites in a single day.
Since 2002 the Port of Split has been visited by almost all of the world's well-known cruise lines. Today we can say with confidence that the port and city of Split have become an essential destination for cruise ships.
Who has visited the Port of Split
Since 2002 the Port of Split has been visited by almost all of the world's well-known cruise lines: Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, MSC Cruises, Costa Crociere, Cunard Line, Radisson Cruises, Celebrity Cruise, Fred Olsen Cruise Line, Club Med Cruises, Thomson Cruises, P&O Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking Ocean Cruises, Princess Cruises and many others.
Technical data for cruise ships
Ship dimensions, berths, anchorage and customs procedures for cruise ships.
Technical data of the Port of Split for receiving cruise ships.
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Maximum ship dimensions
Anchorage and services
Customs procedures
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Announcing a ship's arrival
To announce an arrival or for operational enquiries, please contact the Port Operations Centre.
Rich cultural and natural heritage right next to the Port of Split — within easy reach for cruise passengers.
Diocletian's Palace
A short five-minute walk from the port takes you to the old town centre inside the walls of Diocletian's Palace — a great monument of ancient culture recognised by UNESCO as part of the World Cultural Heritage. The palace is unique in being the only building from ancient Roman times that people are still allowed to live in.
Salona is an ancient Roman city 20 kilometres from Split, founded 2,000 years ago in the bay of the river Jadro. By the end of the 3rd century it had 60,000 inhabitants. The Avars and Slavs destroyed Salona in 614 — the surviving citizens took refuge in Diocletian's Palace, where the life of the new city of Split began.
The old town of Trogir
Trogir lies 20 kilometres west of Split and is one of the oldest towns on the eastern Adriatic coast. Its historic centre is on a small islet in the channel between the mainland and the island of Čiovo, which is why it is often called "Little Venice". Thanks to its rich heritage, UNESCO added it to the World Cultural Heritage list in 1977.
Klis Fortress is 15 kilometres from Split and once played an important defensive role. Its most turbulent period was in the early 16th century, when it withstood Ottoman attacks for 25 years; the Ottomans captured it in 1537, and only in 1648 did the Venetian army free Klis.
Krka waterfalls
Set in the beautiful Krka National Park, 80 km from Split, the waterfalls cascade over 17 natural barriers. The constant play of sun and water creates stunning scenes — with plenty of time to explore and photograph the beautiful natural surroundings.
Rafting on the river Cetina is one of the most exciting ways to experience river rapids. The adventure begins on the bank of the Cetina below Biokovo; after a short briefing we descend the rapids towards Radmanove mlinice, past local konobas serving typical Dalmatian dishes.
Organise an excursion
For information on excursion programmes, please contact travel agencies and the Split Tourist Board.
A list of cruise lines active in Europe and the Mediterranean.
The full directory of cruise lines operating on European and Mediterranean routes is available via the link below.
Cruise lines that have visited Split
See the list of cruise lines that have visited the Port of Split since 2002 on the Cruising page.