Ancona Split ferry

The Ancona Split Ferry is a comfortable and cheap way to travel if you want to visit Croatia starting from Italy.
Departing by ferry means choosing all the comforts that this option can give you, such as taking your vehicle with you and having the opportunity to visit the entire country with all the beauties that characterise it.
The companies operating this route are Jadrolinija, which operates all year round, and SNAV, which only operates during the high season. Both operate a single daily departure, always in the evening hours, so you can reach your destination without noticing and without spending a day less in Croatia.
In the spring/summer period there are about four departures a week, while in the winter period, when only one company operates the Ancona Split route, there are two departures a week.The total duration of the crossing is around ten hours.

With MrFerry you can make a booking in just a few simple steps. Once you have entered the number and type of passengers, the vehicle (if you are travelling in your own vehicle) and the dates you are interested in, the system will do the rest, allowing you to choose the ideal combination of trips.

Check-in
In order not to slow down boarding procedures, both companies require you to present yourself at the port ticket office to collect your boarding pass, 3 hours before departure. This rule applies to both foot passengers and those with an accompanying vehicle.

Fares
Companies may offer promotions at certain times of the year, depending on when you travel on the Ancona Split ferry. Thanks to MrFerry, you can easily get the best fare, as the system will automatically apply it to you if a special offer is active, once you have entered all the booking details.
In addition, by booking in advance you have a better chance of finding cheaper rates and a higher chance of finding the availability you want.
This information may be useful if you are travelling with children: if you choose Jadrolinija, infants from 0 to 2 years of age do not pay, while children from 3 to 11 years of age have a reduced fare and from the age of 12 they pay the full fare. On SNAV, however, the categories are different: infants aged 0 to 1 do not pay, children aged 2 to 11 have a reduced fare and children aged 12 and over pay the full fare.

On all Ancona Split ferries you will find the services you need to make your crossing as pleasant as possible.

Service on board
🚗 Vehicles
On the Ancona Split ferry you can safely bring your private vehicle, such as a car, motorbike, camper van or minibus. This is possible thanks to the spacious garages available on each ship on the route. Make sure you enter the correct information about your vehicle when booking. If you have a parcel carrier on top of your car, please remember to change the dimensions entered to avoid any problems when boarding.

💺 Accommodation
There are three types of accommodation on board all ships. The most economical is Standard, which has no assigned seats but allows you to spend the crossing in the indoor and outdoor common areas. Alternatively, you can choose a numbered seat in the armchair lounge, which guarantees you your assigned seat for the entire voyage. Finally, the most popular accommodation, especially considering the length of the route, is the cabin. The latter can be of different types, inside and outside, and on some ferries there are also more spacious suites.

🍴 Food and entertainment
On board the Ancona Split ferries you'll find a range of extra services, including bars where you can enjoy hot and cold snacks and drinks, restaurants (some of which are self-service or à la carte), TV lounges where you can relax during the crossing and outdoor decks from which to admire the view. Some also have play areas for children and games rooms for adults.

♿ Accessibility
If you are a passenger with reduced mobility, or are travelling with a passenger with reduced mobility, you can request assistance with embarking and disembarking procedures so that you can travel in complete safety with the help of the Ancona Split ferry staff.

🐾 Pet
You can take your furry friend with you without any problems on board the Ancona Split ferries. Your pet can travel with you on the upper decks in designated areas and, where available, you can take your pet with you in the cabin by selecting an animal-accessible cabin at the time of booking; alternatively, you can leave your pet in the kennels on board. When making your reservation, please remember to properly register your pet and, when boarding, make sure that you have everything you need with you to allow your pet to board the ferry properly: leash, muzzle, pet carrier for small animals and EU passport with all vaccinations in order, including anti-rabies.

Save your time and money!
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Ancona Split ferry Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Ancona-Split crossing?

The total crossing time is about ten hours.

There are approximately 4 departures per week in peak season and 2 departures per week in the off-season.

Of course you can take your pet on board. Just remember to take the necessary items with you. For further details please see the Pets section above.