Getting ashore
Zadar is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Zadar, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Zadar Cruise Port
Zadar is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in June through October.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Zadar
How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Zadar, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Zadar get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 17% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~1,300 passengers
- Busy day: 5,600+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 17% of days
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Where Zadar fits into a cruise
Zadar is most commonly visited on Adriatic Sea itineraries, often alongside Split and Dubrovnik .
When to cruise to Zadar
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from June through October.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from June through October.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Zadar typically carry around 930 guests, with Queen Elizabeth, Wind Spirit, and Emerald Kaia calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Queen Elizabeth 44 calls
- 2 Wind Spirit 24 calls
- 3 Emerald Kaia 20 calls
- 4 Costa Deliziosa 19 calls
- 5 Seabourn Ovation 14 calls
- 6 Azamara Onward 10 calls
Next port calls
Nov 21 Oceania Sirena
Jan 11 Viking Neptune
Feb 1 Star Explorer
Feb 10 Viking Star
Mar 6 Viking Mars
Cruises that visit Zadar
Seabourn Ovation
Piraeus (Athens) → Gytheio → Split → Dubrovnik
Aug 28, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Zadar on day 12
$14,098 suite · $1,007/night
37% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Piraeus (Athens) → Gytheio → Sorrento → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Aug 28, 2027 · 21 nights
Visits Zadar on day 12
$19,998 suite · $952/night
43% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Dubrovnik → Koper → Kotor → Dubrovnik
Sep 4, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Zadar on day 5
$9,598 suite · $1,371/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Dubrovnik → Koper → Sorrento → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Sep 4, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Zadar on day 5
$14,598 suite · $1,043/night
41% below typical · 3-month low
Seven Seas Prestige
Trieste → Zadar → Mykonos → Piraeus (Athens)
Sep 16, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Zadar on day 2
$9,599 suite · $1,371/night
22% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Portofino → Zadar → Fusina (Venice)
Sep 18, 2027 · 21 nights
Visits Zadar on day 21
$19,398 suite · $924/night
47% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Zadar
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Zadar, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Adriatic Sea · Western Mediterranean
Piraeus → Gytheio → Itea + 16 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 21 nights · Next Aug 28
From $19,998 suite · $952/night
Best departure: 43% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Adriatic Sea · Greek Isles
Gytheio → Delft → Corfu + 8 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 14 nights · Next Aug 28
From $14,098 suite · $1,007/night
Best departure: 37% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Adriatic Sea
Koper → Rijeka → Zadar + 2 more
From Dubrovnik · 7 nights · Next Sep 4
From $9,598 suite · $1,371/night
Best departure: 31% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Adriatic Sea · Western Mediterranean
Itinerary SIKOP-HRRJK-HRZAD-HRSPU-MEKOT-HRDBV-HRKOR-MEKOT-ITGIA-ITLIP-ITSAL
From Dubrovnik · Next Sep 4
From $14,598 suite · $1,043/night
Best departure: 41% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Adriatic Sea
Zadar → Bari → Argostoli + 2 more
From Venice · 7 nights · Next Sep 16
From $9,599 suite · $1,371/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Adriatic Sea
Portofino → Monte-Carlo → Marseille + 14 more
From Civitavecchia (Rome) · 21 nights · Next Sep 18
From $19,398 suite · $924/night
Best departure: 47% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Zadar
Which cruise itineraries usually include Zadar?
Cruises that call at Zadar often follow itineraries such as Adriatic Sea Circuit via Piraeus, Gythion & Brindisi, Adriatic Sea Circuit via Gythion, Itea & Brindisi, and Adriatic Sea Circuit via Koper, Rijeka & Kotor.
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