New catamaran line connects Krk, Rab, Pag and the mainland
Island hopping in Kvarner Bay has never been so easy! Just in time for the summer season there’s fantastic news for all Croatia holidaymakers and locals: Jadrolinija’s new fast boat line (catamaran) has officially started operating. It now connects the mainland directly with the most popular Kvarner islands.
The passenger catamaran’s route reads like the perfect itinerary for day-trippers: Kraljevica – Crikvenica – Senj – Baška (Krk) – Lopar (Rab) – Rab – Lun (Pag).
So anyone spending their holiday on the island of Krk – for example in the beautiful coastal town of Baška – now has the convenient option of taking boat trips to the neighbouring islands of Rab or Pag without having to use the car.
A floating “Kvarner bridge” Under the fitting name “Kvarnerski most” (Kvarner bridge), this line creates a completely new, fast and relaxed connection between the Crikvenica Riviera and the islands. Traffic jams on the coastal roads on hot summer days can thus be avoided with ease. The fast boat offers passengers a quick, easy and above all scenic way to explore the beauty of the northern Adriatic from the water.
At the official opening in Crikvenica, Oleg Butković, Croatia’s Minister of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, emphasised the route’s great added value. The catamaran is not only a huge relief for the local population but also offers tourists a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the country’s coastal regions and natural diversity away from the summer road traffic. The route also cleverly links Primorje-Gorski Kotar County with Lika-Senj County.
Timetable and availability The new catamaran connection is a seasonal service and is available to travellers until 30 August .
- Initially, four morning departures from Kraljevica are planned per week, with an afternoon return from Lun (Pag).
- From 10 July the service will be extended and the fast boat line will run daily, offering maximum flexibility for excursions and spontaneous island hopping.
Whether it’s a short trip to the dream beaches of Lopar on Rab or an excursion to the ancient olive groves in Lun on Pag – this new ferry connection is the perfect addition to any summer holiday in the region.
Image source: Jadrolinija / www.jadrolinija.hr
