In addition to the large number of activities and attractions that Rovinj offers, you can also experience a one-day trip by boat to Venice, which you can board on the waterfront of the city of Rovinj, depending on the boat you choose. Below you can find some important information that will help you plan your one-day trip!
Direct trip to Venice on the ship Adriatic Jet
The drive from Rovinj to Venice (110 km) takes about 3 hours in one direction. The stay in Venice lasts about 5 hours.
Departures are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The trip is organized by the company Kompas. In high season, it is necessary to book at least 72 hours before departure.
- 07:15, entrance control (check-in, Rovinj customs pier).
- 07:45, departure.
- 10:45, arrival in Venice, a walk of about 40 minutes with a guide and free time for sightseeing.
- 4:30 p.m., entry control (check-in port of San Basilio).
- 17:00, departure.
- 20:00, return to the starting point
For guests who come alone on this excursion, it is necessary to come to the customs pier in Rovinj. The address is: Veliki Mol, 52210 Rovinj.
As this pier is located in the old town, near the Church of St. Euphemia, parking is problematic. Parking in the morning will be possible at the Mala Valdibora parking lot. After parking, it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the boat. For this parking lot, the address is: Ul. Giordana Paliage 5, 52210, Rovinj.
One-day trips by boat San Pawl (via Poreč)
That catamaran goes from Rovinj first to Poreč, with a short stop and boarding of passengers and then to Venice. Customs control is carried out in Poreč upon boarding of passengers. You can check departure dates through the online application (online reservation).
The owner of the ship and the organizer of this trip is the company Venezialines.
- 06:30, entrance control (check-in: Mala Valdibora, Rovinj).
- 07:00, departure of the boat from Rovinj to Poreč.
- 08:00, departure of the boat from Poreč to Venice.
- 10:45, arrival in Venice and free time for sightseeing.
- 16:45, entrance control (check-in: San Basilio pier, Venice).
- 17:15, departure of the ship towards Istria.
- 20:00, departure from Poreč.
- 21:00, return to the port of Rovinj.
For guests arriving on the ship alone, boarding in Rovinj is at the address: Ulica Giordana Paliage 5, 52210, Rovinj at the already mentioned Mala Valdibora parking lot. The price of an excursion for pets is €15.
Visit this website for more information: https://excursions-heju.com/rovinj-venice.htm
**Note: these information are based on the year 2023. They can differ in the following seasons.