--- title: "Split Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/split description: "Diocletian's palace, still alive after 1,700 years" --- # Split πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Β· Croatia Β· Eastern Mediterranean > "Diocletian's palace, still alive after 1,700 years" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.2h - **Departure Sailings:** 63 - **Visiting Sailings:** 678 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jul (113 sailings), Oct (111 sailings), Sept (108 sailings) ## About Split Split is Croatia's second-largest city, built in and around the remains of the Roman Emperor Diocletian's retirement palace from the 4th century. Ships dock at the port just south of the old town. The palace walls enclose a living neighbourhood: people's apartments, shops, restaurants, and a cathedral (originally Diocletian's mausoleum) all sit within the ancient structure. The Riva promenade runs along the waterfront outside the palace walls, with cafΓ©s and palm trees. The Peristyle is the central courtyard inside the palace. Marjan Hill, on a peninsula west of the old town, has forested walking trails and views over the city and islands. Bačvice Beach, southeast of the port, is a sandy beach where locals play picigin (a ball game in shallow water). Ferries from Split go to the islands of Hvar, Brač, and Vis. PaΕ‘ticada (beef stew with gnocchi) is a Dalmatian speciality. The Croatian kuna has been replaced by the euro. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Croatian - **Timezone:** Europe/Zagreb (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** 10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 43.5028, 16.4374 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Split/@43.5028,16.43739,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Split&ll=43.5028,16.43739&z=13) ## Things to Do in Split Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace - Small Group Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5019ae35-a1f4-4374-a07e-9fd8a0e01652.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (2,725) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €15 | Viator | | [Split Walking Tour with Professor of History](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8442dc37-c64c-4817-8852-11243ade4208.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,376) | 2h 20m | βœ“ | €20 | Viator | | [Split Small-Group Walking Tour with a Magister of History](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a669e65e-646c-498b-b839-92699cbf24df.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,321) | 1h 50m | βœ“ | €25 | Viator | | [Zipline Croatia: Cetina Canyon Zipline Adventure from Omis](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d747604a-d667-4e30-aa74-f1eab8192819.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,306) | 3h | βœ“ | €80 | Viator | | [Half-Day Rafting Experience on Cetina River with Cliff Jumping and more](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/576404ab-196f-4c38-8224-7171721e635b.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,037) | 4h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [ATV Quad Safari Tour with Picnic & Swimming from Split](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0592f132-d196-42dd-8efa-f095f5308514.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (786) | 4h | βœ“ | €85 | Viator | | [SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/591fde7b-8b15-4b7f-b24b-1ebb0c8e1778.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (572) | 2h | βœ“ | €218 | Viator | | [Split Zipline Adventure with Optional Transfer](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a0b98336-7465-44d3-adf1-a54a8010566b.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (588) | 3h | βœ“ | €60 | Viator | | [Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/63f42960-cc30-45b1-9829-3dddc1cb521e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (571) | 4h | βœ“ | €120 | Viator | | [Split Tour in Private Electric Rickshaw](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/25ac8045-7e12-4bd8-bc91-5d3e1152a2a9.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (439) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €40 | Viator | | [Cetina River Rafting Half-Day Trip and Optional Pickup from Split](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8ee05f75-ab48-4754-bba6-1c9503c9b394.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (442) | 3h | βœ“ | €38 | Viator | | [Split Highlights: Diocletian's Palace & Tastings](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/47358f73-e75e-471f-8ef9-5afa932e4215.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (435) | 2h | βœ“ | €20 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Korcula](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/korcula.md): 45 nm - [Zadar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/zadar.md): 62 nm - [Dubrovnik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/dubrovnik.md): 88 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/belfry-canal-split-to-venice~MSC-ARMONIA-20261031-1.md)** - **Price:** €85 per person (€171 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Armonia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-armonia.md) - **Duration:** 1 night - **Departure:** 2026-10-31 - **Itinerary:** Belfry & Canal – Split to Venice ## Featured Cruises from Split Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Timeless Gems of the Aegean & Nile – Katakolon, Rhodes & Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/cruises/timeless-gems-of-the-aegean-nile-katakolon-rhodes-alexandria~MSC-LIRICA-20261104-11.md) | MSC Lirica | MSC Cruises | 2026-11-04 | 11 | €729 | | [Adriatic Coast – Dubrovnik & Kotor](https://cruisello.com/cruises/adriatic-coast-dubrovnik-kotor~MSC-ARMONIA-20261025-7.md) | MSC Armonia | MSC Cruises | 2026-10-25 | 7 | €709 | | [Adriatic & Aegean Escape – Santorini & Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/cruises/adriatic-aegean-escape-santorini-mykonos~RCL-BRILLIANCE-20270515-7.md) | Brilliance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-15 | 7 | €672 | ## Browse Cruises - 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