The Jelena carries 400 passengers across the Adriatic in about four hours on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Eighty euros for adults, forty for children aged 3 to 12. Anyone meaning to try it has two sailings left.
Checked: 4 September 2026
The Zadar to Ancona fast line ran for the first time this year and finishes on 6 September. For travellers combining Italy and Dalmatia without a car it was the quickest crossing of the Adriatic on offer: about four hours instead of an overnight ferry.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Vessel | Jelena, 400 passengers |
| Crossing time | about 4 hours |
| Days | Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Adults | 80 EUR |
| Children 3 to 12 | 40 EUR |
| Last day | 6 September 2026 |
Jadrolinija extended the line because of the response on both sides of the Adriatic. Next season's schedule is not published yet, so anyone planning spring 2027 should check before booking a flight into Ancona.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does the Zadar to Ancona catamaran run?
- Until 6 September 2026. The first season of the fast line ends then, and the 2027 schedule is not published yet.
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