{"id":5761,"date":"2026-08-12T13:47:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T13:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/?p=5761"},"modified":"2026-10-20T12:25:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:25:32","slug":"croatia-ferry-cancellations-backup-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/blog\/croatia-ferry-cancellations-backup-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancelaciones de ferries en Croacia: Su plan B para la isla (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"de-byline\"><em>By the Dalmatia Express crew \u2014 skippers who run the Split\u2013island routes every day, 24\/7. Updated August 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Croatian ferries do not cancel at random. They cancel because of wind. The <strong>bura<\/strong> is a cold, strong wind from the northeast. It comes in sudden, hard gusts and can close whole ports. The <strong>jugo<\/strong> is a warm wind from the southeast. It makes long, high waves that stop open-sea crossings. Fast catamarans cancel first. Car ferries cancel last. On a day when every fast passenger boat stops, the big car ferries from Split often still run. So do closed private boats.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"de-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Slike-za-clanke.jpg\" alt=\"A Dalmatia Express speedboat moving fast across the sea\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Our closed-cabin boats have radar. They keep running when catamarans cancel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"See_it_coming_the_48-hour_checklist\">Antic\u00edpalo: la lista de verificaci\u00f3n de 48 horas<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">\u00cdndice<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#See_it_coming_the_48-hour_checklist\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Antic\u00edpalo: la lista de verificaci\u00f3n de 48 horas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_backup_plan_step_by_step\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> The backup plan, step by step<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_this_looks_like_in_real_life\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> What this looks like in real life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Why_a_private_boat_is_a_strong_backup_2026\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Why a private boat is a strong backup (2026)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ferry_catamaran_or_private_boat_A_simple_comparison\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Ferry, catamaran or private boat? A simple comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Costs_and_travel_times_for_a_private_boat\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Costs and travel times for a private boat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#A_booking_plan_that_works_when_ferries_cancel\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> A booking plan that works when ferries cancel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#A_real_example_a_cancelled_afternoon_ferry\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Un ejemplo real: la cancelaci\u00f3n de un ferry por la tarde.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#FAQ\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Preguntas frecuentes<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#How_often_do_Croatian_ferries_cancel\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.1<\/span> \u00bfCon qu\u00e9 frecuencia se cancelan los ferris croatas?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Do_I_get_a_refund_when_a_ferry_cancels\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.2<\/span> \u00bfMe devuelven el dinero si se cancela un ferry?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_private_boats_really_sail_when_ferries_do_not\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.3<\/span> Can private boats really sail when ferries do not?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_is_the_safest_booking_plan_if_I_have_a_flight\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.4<\/span> What is the safest booking plan if I have a flight?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where_can_I_check_if_my_ferry_is_cancelled\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.5<\/span> Where can I check if my ferry is cancelled?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Related_guides\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.6<\/span> Gu\u00edas relacionadas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sources\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">10<\/span> Fuentes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Controlar<\/th>\n<th>D\u00f3nde<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Wind forecast (bura and jugo warnings)<\/td>\n<td>DHMZ (the Croatian weather service) marine forecast, or the Windy app. Gusts over about 35 knots usually mean trouble.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ferry company alerts<\/td>\n<td>The Jadrolinija and TP Line\/Krilo websites and apps, the evening before<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Avisos de la autoridad portuaria<\/td>\n<td>If a port is officially closed, no boat can sail from it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Your time buffer<\/td>\n<td>Never book the last sailing of the day before a flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Consejo del capit\u00e1n:<\/strong> most cancellations happen at the start and end of the season, in May\u2013June and September\u2013October. Timetables are also shorter then. In summer the main problem is different: boats are full. A full August catamaran is the same as a cancelled one for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_backup_plan_step_by_step\">The backup plan, step by step<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. El ferry para coches.<\/strong> Foot passengers almost always get a place, even when catamarans stop. It is slower. It also arrives at a different port: Stari Grad (a ferry port on Hvar island, about 20 km from Hvar Town) and not Hvar Town. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/blog\/split-to-hvar-ferry\/\">Gu\u00eda del ferry de Split a Hvar<\/a> explains the ports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Change your route.<\/strong> Can you not reach Bol, the main town on the south coast of Bra\u010d island? Take the Supetar car ferry (Supetar is the main ferry port on Bra\u010d) and then a local taxi. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/blog\/split-to-brac-ferry\/\">Split to Bra\u010d guide<\/a>. Can you not reach Vis? Sometimes the honest answer is &#8220;tomorrow&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. A closed private boat.<\/strong> Our closed-cabin boats with radar <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/taxi-boat\/\">run in most weather that cancels public fast boats<\/a>. Same-hour bookings are normal. If the port authority closes all traffic, we move your trip to another time or refund it. We do not charge you for a trip that could not start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. La regla del d\u00eda de vuelo.<\/strong> If bad weather is coming on the day of your flight, cross to the mainland the evening before. A hotel in Split costs less than a missed flight.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_this_looks_like_in_real_life\">What this looks like in real life<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We get this call every week in spring and autumn. A family of six has a cancelled catamaran at 19:00 and a flight at 10:00 the next morning. Our answer: a closed boat leaves at 20:30 and arrives at the <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/taxi-boat\/split-airport-to-hvar\/\">airport side of Split<\/a> by 21:30. The family sleeps in an airport hotel and makes the flight. The cost is small next to six missed seats. <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/contact\/\">Save our number<\/a>: +385 99 200 9920. We answer 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consejo del capit\u00e1n #2:<\/strong> when many sailings cancel, the ferry company refunds you automatically. But seats on the sailings that still run are not automatic. Rebook as soon as the app shows the cancellation. Do not wait for the email. The car ferry fills up in the first 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Why_a_private_boat_is_a_strong_backup_2026\">Why a private boat is a strong backup (2026)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the jugo or bura blows, Jadrolinija or Krilo may cancel. Many travellers are then stuck. A closed-cabin boat with radar can often still cross safely. That is why our boats exist. We run <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/taxi-boat\/split-to-hvar\/\">Split a Hvar<\/a> y el <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/blog\/split-airport-to-hvar-2026\/\">airport to Hvar transfer<\/a> in weather that stops the big catamarans. A cancelled ferry does not have to mean a lost night at your villa or a missed flight. For prices, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/blog\/water-taxi-split-price-2026\/\">Gu\u00eda de precios de taxis acu\u00e1ticos 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"de-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_7082-e1651263628266.webp\" alt=\"Great White 49, a closed private water taxi boat\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>A closed private boat like this can often cross when public ferries are cancelled.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Ferry_catamaran_or_private_boat_A_simple_comparison\">Ferry, catamaran or private boat? A simple comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n<table class=\"de-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Opci\u00f3n<\/th>\n<th>When weather is bad<\/th>\n<th>Your schedule<\/th>\n<th>Precio<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Car ferry (Jadrolinija)<\/td>\n<td>Usually runs<\/td>\n<td>Fixed times, slow, may use a different port<\/td>\n<td>Lowest price per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fast catamaran (Krilo, TP Line)<\/td>\n<td>Cancels first<\/td>\n<td>Fixed times, can be full in summer<\/td>\n<td>Low price per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Taxi acu\u00e1tico privado (Dalmatia Express)<\/td>\n<td>Sails in most conditions that stop catamarans<\/td>\n<td>24\/7, you choose the time. Door-to-door. Split Airport pickup available.<\/td>\n<td>Price per boat. Fair for groups of 4\u201310.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Our private boat is not the cheapest option for one person. For a group of four or more, the price per person is often close to catamaran tickets plus a lost hotel night. <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/taxi-boat\/split-to-hvar\/\">See the Split to Hvar taxi boat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Costs_and_travel_times_for_a_private_boat\">Costs and travel times for a private boat<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Private transfers from Split are priced per boat, not per person. They suit couples, families and small groups who share the price. You choose the departure time. You can leave when your flight lands or when a ferry is cancelled. You do not wait for the next scheduled sailing. These are 2026 starting prices:<\/p>\n<table class=\"de-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Ruta<\/th>\n<th>Approx. time<\/th>\n<th>Desde (por barco, 2026)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Split \u2192 Hvar<\/td>\n<td>~55 min<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac370<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aeropuerto \u2192 Hvar<\/td>\n<td>~60 minutos<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Split \u2192 Bra\u010d<\/td>\n<td>~35 min<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac270<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dividir \u2192 Vis<\/td>\n<td>~65 minutos<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac460<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Save our contact before you need it. <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/taxi-boat\/\">See all our private boat routes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"A_booking_plan_that_works_when_ferries_cancel\">A booking plan that works when ferries cancel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Travellers who never get stuck plan extra time. Arrive in Split at least one day before any ferry trip. Do not take the last sailing of the day. If you fly home from an island trip, choose a morning crossing, not an afternoon one. Then even a rough-weather day leaves you options. Save our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/contact\/\">contact details<\/a>. If the forecast looks bad, we can place a boat near you so you do not rush at the port.<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-tip\">\n<p><strong>Consejo del capit\u00e1n:<\/strong> if your ferry is cancelled, call us before you join the refund queue. We can often have a boat leaving within the hour. One private boat shared by a family often costs less than a lost night of accommodation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Split%20Ferry%20Port%2C%20Croatia&#038;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" style=\"border:0\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Map of the Split ferry port\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/itQEzJP9bSA\" title=\"Bura wind in Croatia video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:640px;margin:1.2em 0\">\n<p><strong>Private boat starting price by route (2026, per boat)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0\"><span>Split \u2192 Bra\u010d \u2014 desde 270 \u20ac<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#0a2540;height:14px;width:27%;border-radius:3px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0\"><span>Split \u2192 Hvar \u2014 desde 370 \u20ac<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#5b7a9d;height:14px;width:37%;border-radius:3px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0\"><span>Aeropuerto \u2192 Hvar \u2014 desde 400 \u20ac<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#5b7a9d;height:14px;width:40%;border-radius:3px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0\"><span>Split \u2192 Vis \u2014 desde 460 \u20ac<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#9db4c8;height:14px;width:46%;border-radius:3px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"A_real_example_a_cancelled_afternoon_ferry\">Un ejemplo real: la cancelaci\u00f3n de un ferry por la tarde.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your family&#8217;s 16:30 catamaran to Hvar is cancelled at 15:00 on a windy August afternoon. The next sailing is tomorrow. Your villa is paid for. The refund line has forty people in it. A private boat with radar can usually reach the port within the hour. You can be at your home on Hvar by early evening. If four people share the price, it often comes close to four last-minute tickets plus a lost night. You pay a little more, but you save your arrival day.<\/p>\n<p>Bottom line: weather in Dalmatia can change your plans overnight. A private boat that you can call at short notice is cheap insurance for the whole trip.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"FAQ\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"How_often_do_Croatian_ferries_cancel\">\u00bfCon qu\u00e9 frecuencia se cancelan los ferris croatas?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Car ferries rarely cancel. Fast catamarans cancel on a few days each month outside summer, mostly when the bura or jugo wind blows.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Do_I_get_a_refund_when_a_ferry_cancels\">\u00bfMe devuelven el dinero si se cancela un ferry?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. If the ferry company cancels and cannot move you to another sailing, you can get a full refund. The company does not pay for your hotel night or a missed flight. That is the real cost.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_private_boats_really_sail_when_ferries_do_not\">Can private boats really sail when ferries do not?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Closed-cabin boats with radar can sail in most weather that stops catamarans. If the port authority closes all sea traffic, no boat sails, including ours. This is rare.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_is_the_safest_booking_plan_if_I_have_a_flight\">What is the safest booking plan if I have a flight?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Never take the last sailing of the day. In spring and autumn, cross to the mainland the evening before your flight.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Where_can_I_check_if_my_ferry_is_cancelled\">Where can I check if my ferry is cancelled?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use the ferry company&#8217;s status page or app (Jadrolinija, Krilo, TP Line). Check the evening before and again at dawn.<\/p>\n<p>If nothing sails at all, you can use a private driver by road and ferry. Split companies such as Connecto Transfers offer this. It keeps you moving toward the coast.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Related_guides\">Gu\u00edas relacionadas<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/blog\/hvar-transfer-rough-sea-late-night\/\">Traslados a Hvar con mar agitado o de noche.<\/a> \u2014 what happens to your transfer when the sea is rough or the ferry is late.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/blog\/water-taxi-split-price-2026\/\">Precios de taxis acu\u00e1ticos desde Split<\/a> \u2014 what a private water taxi from Split costs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/blog\/split-airport-island-transfers-2026\/\">Aeropuerto de Split hacia las islas<\/a> \u2014 c\u00f3mo llegar a las islas directamente desde el aeropuerto de Split.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/blog\/dalmatia-october-shoulder-season\/\">Visitar Dalmacia en octubre<\/a> \u2014 what travel is like in the quieter season.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/es\/blog\/best-islands-from-split-ranked\/\">Las mejores islas desde Split, clasificadas<\/a> \u2014 our ranked list of islands you can reach from Split.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"de-sources\">\n<h2><span id=\"Sources\">Fuentes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pron\u00f3sticos mar\u00edtimos: <a href=\"https:\/\/meteo.hr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DHMZ<\/a>. Ferry company status: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jadrolinija.hr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jadrolinija<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/krilo.hr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Krilo<\/a>. Our all-weather sailing limits come from our own first-hand data, July 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"How often do Croatian ferries cancel?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Car ferries rarely cancel. 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