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Krilo vs Jadrolinija catamarans from Split to Dubrovnik.

Oh my goodness now I know why we pay extra to go on organized tours. Trip planning is a LOT of work.
We plan on transferring by catamaran from Split to Dubrovnik and are trying to decide which option would be more enjoyable.

  1. Does anyone know if there is much difference between Krilo and Jadrolinija catamarans, comfort wise?
  2. Is there a big difference in travel time between catamarans and ferries?
  3. Should we purchase tickets on line before we leave. I understand the faster catamarans do not have open decks and 4 plus hours inside a closed cabin sounds like a long time. Croatian coast line is scenic and very beautiful so trying to decide if the slower ferry with deck area would make the journey more fun and make up for the difference of slower travel.

If anyone has experienced either option of transfer your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Safe travels everyone!

Posted by
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I would take the bus, as the scenery is better and there are far more options each day.

Posted by
3777 posts

I would also take the bus or hire a driver. The cost could be the same if there are more than two of you. But, we have used Krilo from Split to Korcula. We haven’t used Jadrolinija for a few years. krilo is a newer company and from what we saw docked in the summer of 2018 their boats are more modern. Jadrolinija has been around forever (my husband and FIL worked for them is the 70’s) and their boats are older, many are car ferries. I would book whoever has a more convenient time and/or departure pier.

Posted by
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We are currently traveling in Croatia. We drove along the coast from Dubrovnik to Split. Scenery is so beautiful!
We took Jadrolinija catamaran from Split to Hvar Town on island of Hvar. One hour ride. Catamaran certainly looked modern to us. Very smooth & comfortable ride. No problem or complaints.

Posted by
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Based on suggestions, sounds like a bus transfer is not as dreadful as I feared. Weather permitting we plan on a day trip to Hvar so that would give us the water experience on the water. Thanks for your reply!

Posted by
763 posts

We took Krilo day before yesterday. It leaves at 0730 and arrives shortly after noon in Dubrovnik. The trip was comfortable and easy, not claustrophobic at all. You can walk around as much as you like and there is open deck seating as well as inside. We bought day-of tickets without a problem. It certainly wasn’t full. Costs more than the bus, but you don’t have to worry about tight quarters, leg room, or bathroom stops. Down sides: not much in the way of snacks/food and no WiFi.

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We took the Jadrolinja catamaran in July and it was a long trip - 6 hours with stops for disembarking passengers in Hvar. Korcula and one other place. Not a lot of schedule options but it was more comfortable than a bus. I haven't taken the bus so I can't comment on that option. Which ever option you take, you have to book a few days in advance - at least in the summer.