Explore on your own rating
Roman palace and old town right at the harbor.
Where ships dock
- Split cruise berths on the harbor (tenders rarely, on busy days)
Getting to town
Diocletian's Palace is about 3–5 minutes from the Riva-side berths, or 14–18 minutes from outer berths.
Mostly walkable. Buses and catamarans go to Trogir and the islands.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO)
- Riva promenade
- Marjan Hill
- Trogir (bus or boat)
Beaches
- Bačvice (walkable)
Safety & tips
- Palace lanes have steps and slick stone.
- Book Krka or Plitvice only as a tour.
- Euro is the currency.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Short distances. Be back 30 minutes before all-aboard.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.