Experience · Adriatic Cruises

Set sail on the Adriatic

The perfect ending to a Slovenian journey — a week at sea through the most beautiful coastline in Europe. From Venice or Trieste, cruise the Adriatic to Dubrovnik, Kotor, Split, and the islands of Dalmatia. We arrange your transfer to the port and pick you up when you return.

🚢 Venice · Trieste · Dubrovnik ☀️ June – September 7–12 nights Luxury · Premium · Family 🚗 Alpamaris transfers included

"After a week exploring Slovenia's mountains, lakes, and wine roads — there is nothing more perfect than boarding a ship in Venice or Trieste and letting the Adriatic carry you south."

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Alpamaris — your cruise concierge

We don't operate cruises ourselves — but we connect you with the world's finest Adriatic cruise lines and handle everything on the Slovenian side. Your holiday flows seamlessly from mountain to sea.

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Door to ship — and back again
We pick you up from your Ljubljana hotel, Bled accommodation, or anywhere in Slovenia and transfer you directly to the cruise terminal in Venice or Trieste. When your cruise ends, we meet you at the port and bring you home — or continue your Slovenian journey. Private, comfortable, door-to-door.
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We find the right cruise for you
Tell us your dates, budget, group size, and preferences — and we'll recommend the best cruise itinerary from the lines below. We help you choose between luxury small ships and large family-friendly vessels, and advise on cabin categories, dining packages, and shore excursions in Croatia and Montenegro.
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Combine with your Slovenia itinerary
Arrive in Slovenia for 3–5 days of mountains, wine, and culture — then continue to Venice or Trieste for your cruise. Or reverse: cruise first, then relax into Slovenia's landscapes. We design the complete journey, start to finish.
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Adriatic cruise lines

The Adriatic Sea is one of Europe's most popular cruise routes — boasting about 500 miles of picturesque coastline filled with historic walled towns and small islands. These are the cruise lines that offer the best Adriatic itineraries departing from Venice or Trieste.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra-luxury · All-inclusive
Silversea Cruises
Silver Muse · Silver Moon · Silver Dawn
Venice → Trieste → Rovinj → Zadar → Hvar → Dubrovnik → Kotor
Silversea's elegant Silver Muse accommodates 596 guests, offering an intimate yet spacious environment with dedicated butler service for every suite. All-inclusive — every meal, drink, excursion, and gratuity included. The most refined way to experience the Adriatic.
Butler service for every suite
596 guests maximum — intimate atmosphere
All-inclusive including fine dining & premium spirits
9-night Venice roundtrip itinerary
From ~€8,000 per person · 9 nights
silversea.com
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury · Small ship
Ponant
Le Bougainville · Le Champlain · Le Lyrial
Venice → Split → Dubrovnik → Kotor → Corfu
Small-ship luxury cruises from Ponant provide close access to Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Hvar through overnight port stays. Ships carry 180–264 passengers — offering access to smaller ports and hidden coves inaccessible to large vessels. French service, extraordinary cuisine.
180–264 passengers — truly intimate
Access to small ports & hidden anchorages
French luxury service & cuisine
Overnight stays in Dubrovnik & Kotor
From ~€5,000 per person · 8 nights
ponant.com
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury · Scandinavian style
Viking Ocean
Viking Sea · Viking Sky · Viking Star
Venice → Kotor → Dubrovnik → Split → Zadar → Trieste
Uncover the glories of the Venetian and Hellenic Empires on a voyage to spectacular Adriatic shores. Discover Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, explore the palace at Split, and stroll the medieval streets of Dubrovnik. Adults-only, no casinos, no kids — a refined and calm experience.
Adults-only — calm, sophisticated atmosphere
All-veranda staterooms
Included shore excursions in every port
15-day Venice–Athens itinerary available
From ~€4,500 per person · 8 nights
vikingcruises.com
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Premium · Modern fleet
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Constellation · Celebrity Apex
Trieste → Dubrovnik → Kotor → Split → Zadar
On a Celebrity Cruises Adriatic sailing, choose from seven to eleven-night itineraries departing from Ravenna (Venice) or Trieste. Cruise between April and November and visit ports including Dubrovnik, Trieste, Kotor, and Split. Celebrity Edge class ships offer extraordinary design and dining.
Trieste as embarkation point — closest to Ljubljana
7–11 night itineraries
April–November season
Celebrity Edge design — rooftop garden, magic carpet
From ~€2,000 per person · 7 nights
celebritycruises.com
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Premium · Family friendly
MSC Cruises
MSC Armonia · MSC Sinfonia · MSC Lirica
Venice / Trieste → Bari → Kotor → Dubrovnik → Split → Zadar
MSC Adriatic cruises are easily accessed from Venice, Trieste, and Bari. Cruises reach Kotor, Dubrovnik, Zadar, Split, Athens, Corfu, and Mykonos. MSC offers the most departure options including from Trieste — just 1.5 hours from Ljubljana. Excellent value, extensive entertainment.
Trieste departures — 1.5h from Ljubljana
3, 5, 7, and 12-night itineraries available
Excellent family entertainment
Mediterranean + Adriatic combinations
From ~€800 per person · 7 nights
msccruises.com
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Premium · Adventure
Royal Caribbean
Explorer of the Seas · Brilliance of the Seas
Ravenna (Venice) → Kotor → Split → Dubrovnik → Athens
Royal Caribbean operates 7-night voyages from Ravenna to Athens, stopping at Kotor, Split, and Dubrovnik. The price range starts at $984 and goes up to $2,500. Rock climbing, shows, pools, and world-class entertainment on board. Best for active families and groups.
Ravenna (near Venice) departures
7-night Adriatic + Greece itinerary
Rock climbing, FlowRider, Broadway shows
Best value premium Adriatic cruise
From ~€900 per person · 7 nights
royalcaribbean.com

Departure ports — and how we get you there

All major Adriatic cruise lines depart from ports that are easily reachable from Ljubljana. We arrange private transfers so you arrive relaxed and on time.

Trieste, Italy
🚗 ~1.5h from Ljubljana
The closest major cruise port to Slovenia. MSC, Celebrity, and Costa sail from here. We transfer you door-to-ship in comfort.
Venice, Italy
🚗 ~2.5h from Ljubljana
The most iconic embarkation point — Silversea, Viking, MSC, and Ponant sail from Venice. Arrive early to explore the city before boarding.
Ravenna, Italy
🚗 ~3h from Ljubljana
Royal Caribbean's Adriatic hub — the alternative Venice port, less congested and closer to the motorway. UNESCO mosaics worth a morning stop.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
🚗 ~5h from Ljubljana
For one-way itineraries — we pick you up in Dubrovnik after your cruise and drive you back through Croatia and Slovenia. A beautiful return journey.
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Popular Adriatic itineraries

These are the most popular Adriatic cruise routes. Every itinerary touches the highlights of the Croatian coast, Montenegro, and often the Greek islands.

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Classic Adriatic
Venice/TriesteRovinjSplitHvarDubrovnikKotorReturn
The most popular Adriatic cruise — visiting all the highlights of the Croatian coast and Montenegro in a week. Perfect for first-time Adriatic cruisers. Departures from Venice or Trieste throughout summer. Available with MSC, Celebrity, Silversea.
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Adriatic & Greece
VeniceDubrovnikKotorCorfuSantoriniAthens
Seven-night trips through Mediterranean hotspots like Kotor, Dubrovnik, and Greek Islands including Santorini and Corfu. Ideal for combining the best of the Adriatic with the Greek islands in one voyage. Royal Caribbean and MSC offer excellent options.
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Extended Adriatic
VeniceTriesteRovinjZadarHvarDubrovnikKotorBariVenice
The nine-day voyage sets sail round-trip from Venice and features a robust lineup of ports along the Adriatic coast, including Trieste and Bari in Italy, Kotor in Montenegro, and four stops in Croatia. Silversea's signature Adriatic voyage — the most comprehensive.
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Grand Mediterranean
VeniceDubrovnikKotorCorfuAthensMykonosSantoriniRome
Viking's 15-day cruise from Rome to Athens explores the Adriatic in detail. For guests who want to make the most of their journey — combining the Adriatic with the Greek islands and Italian Riviera. The ultimate Mediterranean experience after a week in Slovenia.
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How Alpamaris makes it seamless

We handle the Slovenian side — you enjoy the journey.

You choose your cruise

Browse the cruise lines above, choose your dates and itinerary, and book directly with the cruise line — or ask us to help you find the best option.

We plan Slovenia first

We design your Slovenian journey — 3 to 7 days of mountains, wine, and culture — timed to end perfectly before your cruise departure.

We transfer you to the port

Private transfer from your last Slovenian hotel to Venice, Trieste, or Ravenna — with time to explore the city before boarding.

We pick you up on return

When your cruise ends — in Venice, Dubrovnik, or anywhere along the Adriatic — we meet you and continue your journey, or drive you to your flight.

Plan your cruise connection

Slovenia + the Adriatic — the perfect combination

Tell us your dates, group size, and cruise preferences — and we'll design the complete journey from Ljubljana to the ship and back, with everything in between.

Begin your journey →