Cruise to Split (Croatia)

Photo: Dago

Cruise port and old town

The port of Split is right beside the city and close to the historic centre. The port authority lists cruise berths, an anchorage area and a passenger terminal; cruise ships can also dock at the outer berths on the southern side of the harbour. The outer berths are located on the seaward side of the breakwater and serve cruise ships and ferries.

Diocletian’s Palace forms the heart of the old town and is close to the port. The Riva runs along the southern waterfront. If you have limited time ashore, you can plan a visit to the historic centre and the waterfront promenade as one continuous city visit.

The main railway station and central bus station are also located in the city port area. They are neighbouring but separate facilities. The bus station is on Obala kneza Domagoja; Croatian Railways lists Split main railway station separately as a passenger station. When finding your way around or continuing your journey, take care not to confuse these two locations with Split Predgrađe station, which is farther outside the city.

City visit and onward travel

For onward travel by air, Split Airport (SPU) is the relevant airport for the region. It is outside the immediate harbour area. The city’s tourist information service lists an airport connection to the main bus station; this connects the airport with the bus station, not with a specific cruise berth.

Split and Trogir are on the central Adriatic coast; farther south lies Dubrovnik. These three Croatian cruise ports are on the Adriatic Sea.