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On the eve of the start of the summer tourist season, the issue of transport accessibility and quality connections of destinations is once again in the focus of the tourism sector. National shipping company Sailing line In this context, it announces the introduction of a new commercial seasonal high-speed ferry line that will connect during the summer Zadar, Silba i Mali LosinjThis is a daily line that is being introduced in response to the needs of the local community and the growing demand for faster and more flexible forms of transportation between the mainland and the islands.
The new line connects the northern and central Adriatic and opens an additional direction for domestic and foreign tourists to one of the most recognizable Kvarner island destinations. According to information presented at a meeting with local stakeholders, the high-speed ferry connection between Mali Lošinj and Zadar has been recognized as an important step in strengthening the transport accessibility of the island, especially in the context of extending the season and relieving the burden on traditional arrival routes.
The establishment of the line is the result of a local community initiative, and Jadrolinija points out that it is precisely the partnership with destinations and continuous feedback from the field that increasingly guides the development of their line network. Such an approach is becoming especially important in the context of the increasing need for adaptive transport solutions that follow real tourist flows, not just seasonal peaks.
Fast ferry line Zadar - Silba - Mali Lošinj with traffic starts on June 18th and will run until August 29th. Departure from Zadar is scheduled for the morning at 8:30 a.m., while return departures from Mali Lošinj are organized in two times, depending on the day of the week. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays the ship departs at 11:00 a.m., while on Tuesdays and Thursdays the return departures are at 16:00 p.m. The travel time is about two hours, which positions this line as a competitive alternative to road and ferry routes.
The ticket price from Zadar to Mali Lošinj is 25 euros, to Silba 18 euros, while travel between two island destinations within the line is possible for 10 euros. Tickets are available through all Jadrolinija sales channels, and timetable and prices are published on the official website.
In addition to enabling a faster arrival to the islands, the new line opens up additional opportunities for one-day trips, shorter stays and more flexible travel planning, which is increasingly important for modern tourists. The inclusion of Silba, an island without cars, which is increasingly positioning itself as a destination for sustainable and slower tourism, is particularly significant.
As a reminder, at the beginning of February, Jadrolinija announced a new seasonal high-speed ferry line that will connect daily from June 19th to September 13th. Split with islands Brac, Hvar i Fish. This line includes two departures a day, which further adapts to the rhythm of summer travel and enables faster access to Central Dalmatian destinations.
/// New seasonal high-speed ferry line as a tool for relieving stress and island hopping
In the context of the growing need for quality transport infrastructure, the announced high-speed ferry lines represent an important step towards better spatial connectivity of Croatian islands. For tourism professionals, such projects open up space for the development of new products, strengthening the pre- and post-season, and a more even distribution of tourist flows, which contributes to the sustainability of destinations in the long term.
