--- title: "Split Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/split description: "Diocletian's palace, still alive after 1,700 years" --- # Split 🇭🇷 · Croatia · 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:** 62 - **Visiting Sailings:** 728 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Photos - ![Split, Croatia](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/split/split-unsplash-mzjzayx7mna.webp) Photo by [Mars](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-group-of-people-walking-along-a-waterfront-mzJZayx7mnA?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Split, Croatia](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/split/split-unsplash-fx0jfybehjk.webp) Photo by [Spencer Davis](https://unsplash.com/photos/aerial-photography-of-concrete-buildings-fX0jFyBehjk?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Split, Croatia](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/split/split-unsplash-djoopftywbg.webp) Photo by [Eryk Piotr Munk](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-body-of-water-with-buildings-and-trees-by-it-DJOoPFtYWBg?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Split, Croatia](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/split/split-unsplash-hjhni35b4yy.webp) Photo by [Spencer Davis](https://unsplash.com/photos/aerial-view-of-building-near-body-of-water-HjHnI35B4YY?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Split, Croatia](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/split/split-pexels-6701514.webp) © [Salim Chauhan / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/city-view-from-the-sea-6701514/) - ![Split, Croatia](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/split/split-commons-94622253.webp) © [Sumitsurai / CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Split_Cathedral_Bell_Tower_From_The_Vestibule_-_Split.jpg) - ![Split, Croatia](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/split/split-pixabay-505625.webp) © [neufal54 / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/croatia-split-historic-center-505625/) - ![Split, Croatia](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/split/split-pexels-18759971.webp) © [Jan Tang / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/view-of-a-coast-and-cruise-ship-on-the-sea-in-split-croatia-18759971/) ## Peak season May – Oct 814 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Jul (122 sailings), Sept (121 sailings), Aug (114 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 cafés 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. Pašticada (beef stew with gnocchi) is a Dalmatian speciality. The Croatian kuna has been replaced by the euro. ## Your day in Split Most cruise ships dock on the outer quay; walk the harbour promenade into Diocletian's Palace and the old town. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Gat svetog Petra, south side (Vez 26), Obala kneza Domagoja, Split city port (43.50094, 16.43665) - **Bus to Trogir**: Kolodvor Sukoišan, 30 min walk (43.51558, 16.44323) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Bačvice Beach - Within 30 min: Diocletian's Palace, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Temple of Jupiter - Within 45 min: Ivan Meštrović Gallery Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/0cf784b1-4bb2-445e-8eef-c7d54d369c92.geojson) ### What to see #### Diocletian's Palace Roman palace from about AD 300 whose streets and courtyards still form the old town. 17 min walk. (43.50834, 16.44024) ![Diocletian's Palace](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q322287/761841c5bdff4b3c-1440.webp) Photo: [Aleksei Pribõlovski](https://www.pexels.com/@aleksei-pribolovski-258450633), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/facade-of-beige-concrete-arch-13170243/) #### Cathedral of Saint Domnius Cathedral in Diocletian's mausoleum, with a climbable medieval bell tower. 18 min walk. (43.50803, 16.44046) ![Cathedral of Saint Domnius](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q1268475/8bcc5cdadc9675cc-1440.webp) Photo: [Aleksei Pribõlovski](https://www.pexels.com/@aleksei-pribolovski-258450633), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/low-angle-shot-of-a-church-building-13169883/) #### Marjan Vidilica viewpoint on Marjan, with a short climb and views over the harbour. Walk up from Varoš, about 20 min. (43.50828, 16.41749) ![Marjan](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q1789113/edb0d92f08283580-1440.webp) Photo: DIREKTOR, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marjan_from_the_Riva.jpg) #### Ivan Meštrović Gallery Sculpture gallery in Meštrović's villa, with halls and a garden terrace above the shore. 41 min walk. (43.50431, 16.41792) ![Ivan Meštrović Gallery](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q6096967/7381584a7abb9e7c-1440.webp) Photo: SchiDD, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Split-Mestrovic-Galerie-02.jpg) #### Temple of Jupiter Small Roman temple in the palace, later used as the cathedral baptistery. 18 min walk. (43.50832, 16.43959) ![Temple of Jupiter](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q4501094/d5a0eda74f665a10-1440.webp) Photo: Mark Ahsmann, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:20130603_Split_139.jpg) #### Bačvice Beach Sandy city beach where locals play picigin in shallow water. 15 min walk. (43.50238, 16.44715) ![Bačvice Beach](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q115103952/53fc2ab925aa4ec6-1440.webp) Photo: dronepicr, [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Strand_Bacvice_in_Split%2C_Kroatien_(48608740097).jpg) ### Day trips Based on 9 h in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Trogir**: Bus from Kolodvor Sukoišan, 55 min. About 4 h in Trogir. Tour: [Split: Half-Day Blue Lagoon, Čiovo and Trogir Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/9965P35?via=markdown) from €59 - **Krka National Park**: Car or tour, about 1 h 15 each way. About 5 h 30 round trip, 2 h 30 at Krka National Park. Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** Croatian - **Timezone:** Europe/Zagreb (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** 10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 43.5006, 16.4365 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Split/@43.50063,16.43652,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Split&ll=43.50063,16.43652&z=13) ## Things to do in Split Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Split Walking Tour with Professor of History](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8442dc37-c64c-4817-8852-11243ade4208?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (1,398) | 2h 20m | 10:00 AM–12:20 PM, 12:00 PM–2:20 PM, 5:00 PM–7:20 PM, 7:00 PM–9:20 PM | Fits your port day | €20 | Viator | | [Split Tour in Private Electric Rickshaw](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/25ac8045-7e12-4bd8-bc91-5d3e1152a2a9?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (440) | 2h 30m | 7:00 AM–9:30 AM, 7:30 AM–10:00 AM, 8:00 AM–10:30 AM, 8:30 AM–11:00 AM, 9:00 AM–11:30 AM, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, 10:30 AM–1:00 PM, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM, 11:30 AM–2:00 PM, 12:00 PM–2:30 PM, 12:30 PM–3:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM, 2:30 PM–5:00 PM, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM, 4:30 PM–7:00 PM, 5:00 PM–7:30 PM, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM, 6:30 PM–9:00 PM, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM | Fits your port day | €40 | Viator | | [Half-Day Rafting Experience on Cetina River with Cliff Jumping and more](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/576404ab-196f-4c38-8224-7171721e635b?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (1,037) | 4h | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 3:30 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €50 | Viator | | [Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small-Group Speedboat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3adfca17-da22-49e6-9bf5-adc1e0cfbe0f?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (3,095) | 5h 30m | 8:30 AM–2:00 PM, 11:00 AM–4:30 PM, 2:30 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €60 | Viator | | [Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/63f42960-cc30-45b1-9829-3dddc1cb521e?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (577) | 4h | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM | Fits your port day | €120 | Viator | | ["New 2026" Virtual Reality movie of Diocletian's Palace in 305AD](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d1203392-f185-4f20-aa51-9f21a7abf27c?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (590) | 15m | 10:00 AM–10:15 AM, 10:30 AM–10:45 AM, 11:00 AM–11:15 AM, 11:30 AM–11:45 AM, 12:00 PM–12:15 PM, 12:30 PM–12:45 PM, 1:00 PM–1:15 PM, 1:30 PM–1:45 PM, 2:00 PM–2:15 PM, 2:30 PM–2:45 PM, 3:00 PM–3:15 PM, 3:30 PM–3:45 PM, 4:00 PM–4:15 PM, 4:30 PM–4:45 PM, 5:00 PM–5:15 PM, 5:30 PM–5:45 PM | Fits your port day | €13 | Viator | | [ATV Quad Safari Tour with Picnic & Swimming from Split](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0592f132-d196-42dd-8efa-f095f5308514?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (788) | 4h | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €85 | Viator | | [Rafting Experience in the Canyon of the River Cetina](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0f69bb7a-a7d0-4164-a410-098469351870?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (397) | 5h | 7:30 AM–12:30 PM, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 8:25 AM–1:25 PM, 9:25 AM–2:25 PM, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, 1:25 PM–6:25 PM, 1:55 PM–6:55 PM | Fits your port day | €45 | Viator | | [Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Wine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ef12ae6c-dc70-4e02-ab72-eed743305eb1?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (436) | 3h | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €120 | Viator | | [Boutique Sunset Cruise Aboard Yacht Polaris – Live Music & Drinks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/73aae76d-1159-411b-8448-fded61c1ce59?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (261) | 2h 15m | 5:30 PM–7:45 PM, 6:00 PM–8:15 PM, 7:00 PM–9:15 PM | Fits your port day | €69 | Viator | | [Controversies behind Split and Croatia-Anthropologist guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c4efa473-23ad-4a87-a913-ca128d4ddf62?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (60) | 2h | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Fits your port day | €40 | Viator | | [Split City Electric Bike Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/be387f68-a759-4960-829c-446b70efcce1?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (148) | 3h | 8:30 AM–11:30 AM, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €65 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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