--- title: "Zadar Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/zadar description: "The organ that plays the Adriatic sea" --- # Zadar ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท Croatia ยท Western Mediterranean > "The organ that plays the Adriatic sea" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.4h - **Visiting Sailings:** 163 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Sept (47 sailings), May (26 sailings), Jul (25 sailings) ## About Zadar Zadar is a mid-sized city on the Croatian coast, built on a narrow peninsula that juts into the Adriatic. The old town is compact and mostly car-free, with Roman ruins, medieval churches, and Venetian walls packed into a small area. The Sea Organ, a set of marble steps on the waterfront that produce sound from wave action through underwater pipes, is one of the more unusual public installations anywhere. Next to it, the Sun Salutation is a flat circle of solar-powered LED panels that light up at night. The fish market near the harbour is worth a look in the morning, and the green market behind it sells local cheese, dried figs, and olive oil. Black risotto made with cuttlefish ink is a Dalmatian staple and appears on most menus. The old town is small enough to walk end to end in 15 minutes. Coffee along the harbour wall, with a view of the islands, is standard local behaviour. The currency is the euro since Croatia's 2023 adoption. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Croatian - **Timezone:** Europe/Zagreb (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** 10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 44.0932, 15.2592 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Zadar/@44.09324,15.25924,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Zadar&ll=44.09324,15.25924&z=13) ## Things to Do in Zadar 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Zadar: 3 Islands Luxury Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz & Snorkeling](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/22bb5364-3096-46c3-953c-d4b2ce248500.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (1,424) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ20 | Viator | | [Zadar: Luxury Island Boat Tour, Snorkeling & Unlimited Wine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/723ad569-cc74-4f11-8c11-5d8ab7444531.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,390) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ20 | Viator | | [Zadar Highlights: Old Town, Sea Organ & Local Tastings](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/90a8a812-936d-49b9-8d88-9c2c7a8b6890.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (478) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ20 | Viator | | [Zadar: Half Day Island Hopping Tour & Old Town Panoramic Cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/dbdee94e-93a3-47e6-b89f-21d05e511c6f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (418) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ19 | Viator | | [Zadar: Romantic Luxury Sunset Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9232ae4e-9eba-469d-8e07-7c53db462d4e.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (330) | 1h 15m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ20 | Viator | | [From Zadar Experience: Snorkeling & Island Vibes on a Speedboat](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f7b52384-34d9-4295-a5cb-ac528f341313.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (254) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ20 | Viator | | [Zadar City Tour 120min Walk](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/59b627de-2601-468b-9da6-9aaa53844b68.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (239) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ27 | Viator | | [Discover the Old Town of Zadar Through Food, Wine & History](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9b080a1e-aee4-4c8a-9d71-8dfbbf52c2eb.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (162) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ55 | Viator | | [4 Stops Zadar Boat Tour: Swim, Snorkel & Island Hopping](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/41e431bf-79e2-42c6-b6ef-17c57facebf2.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (162) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ18 | Viator | | [Zadar Boat Tour Half Day](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/520fe104-143e-4b1f-90c7-dd0d6e56a680.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (162) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ22 | Viator | | [Zadar: 4-Stop Island Speedboat Tour, Swim,Snokel & Wine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/345788e5-33f4-46b4-8bfe-1bbd53246564.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (149) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ29 | Viator | | [Zadar Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d556d460-8874-4ed6-b4b1-f121b1095a9e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (158) | 1h 40m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ15 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Split](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/split.md): 62 nm - [Ancona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/ancona.md): 81 nm - [Rijeka](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/rijeka.md): 82 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.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 โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/adriatic-aegean-escape-zadar-athens-santorini~RCL-BRILLIANCE-20270821-7.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ701 per person (โ‚ฌ1,401 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Brilliance Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/brilliance-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-08-21 - **Itinerary:** Adriatic & Aegean Escape โ€“ Zadar, Athens & Santorini ## Featured Cruises from Zadar Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Cobblestone Passage โ€“ Dubrovnik & Rome](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobblestone-passage-dubrovnik-rome~RCL-MARINER-20270615-9.md) | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-06-15 | 9 | โ‚ฌ927 | | [Greek Island Escape โ€“ Athens, Santorini & Split](https://cruisello.com/cruises/greek-island-escape-athens-santorini-split~RCL-EXPLORER-20270712-7.md) | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-07-12 | 7 | โ‚ฌ745 | | [Mediterranean Magic โ€“ Barcelona & Zadar](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-magic-barcelona-zadar~RCL-BRILLIANCE-20270508-7.md) | Brilliance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-08 | 7 | โ‚ฌ749 | ## Browse Cruises - 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