Discover the history of Jadrolinija

A short historical glance and the start and development of Jadrolinija

Jadrolinija is one of Croatia's oldest shipping transport companies. Legally, Jadrolinija was established on 20 January 1947 in Rijeka as the company Jadranska linijska plovidba, a successor to Jadranska plovidba d.d., part of Dubrovačka plovidba and the remainder of Zetska plovidba. Prior to the war, Jadranska plovidba also arose through the merger of several small coastal shipping companies after the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and those previous shipping companies arose from other mergers, and so on, all the way back to 1872.

A short historical glance and the start and development of Jadrolinija

Jadrolinija in the Homeland War

The importance of Jadrolinija in the Homeland War is unquestionable and is a source of great pride for the company, its sailors, and employees. Jadrolinija's role in the Homeland War was acknowledged with numerous recognitions and awards, and the Vjesnik newspaper's Blue Ribbon for Bravery was also received.

The Holy Father John Paul II sailed our ship - Judita

The historical, hundredth apostolic journey of The Holy Father Pope and his stay in Rijeka and Croatia from the June 5th up to June 9th 2003 was also very important for Jadrolinija.

The Holy Father John Paul II sailed our ship - Judita

The Adria Palace - Jadrolinija's business premises

The Adriatic Palace is the most representative building of Rijeka, adding since the time of its construction to the reputation of the town as a maritime trading centre of cosmopolitan character.

The Adria Palace - Jadrolinija's business premises