New Catamaran Passenger Ferry for Split-Hvar-Korcula ferry line

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Catamaran passenger ferry Iris 6.2 is the new vessel which will serve daily Split-Hvar-Korcula catamaran ferry line from May 2007.

The new catamaran passenger ferry Iris 6.2 was constructed at Iris Catamarans? Aigrefeuille shipyard, located near La Rochelle, France. It’s lenght is about 40 meters and has capacity of 398 passengers, which makes this ferry one of the largest that will operate on Adriatic Sea. It has two engines of 2300KW, with max speed of 40 knots.
Layout of new catamaran:
catamaran1-layout1.jpg The rest of new vessel specification:

Overall length 42,77 m
Waterline length 39 m
Overall beam 10,6 m
Maximum draught 1,8 m
Dead-weight (including the modules) 72 tons

Performance:
Full load speed 35 knots
Maximum speed 40 knots
Range 10 to 15 h

Propulsion:
2 x MTU (or equivalent)
Fuel stop power 2320 kW x 2
2 x JETS

Construction : Hulls, command head GRP - Sandwich Beams Aluminium / Designed by Daniel Andrieu & Olivier Flahaut
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Link : Timetable Catamaran Passenger Ferry Split-Hvar-Korcula

Post Info: Posted on Thursday, February 22nd, 2007 , filed under Ferries.



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25 Responses to “New Catamaran Passenger Ferry for Split-Hvar-Korcula ferry line”

  • 1
    jim sweeney
    February 25th, 2007 23:32

    Does the new catamaran IRIS depart from Korcula Town? Also does it arrive in Hvar Town or Stari Grad?

    Please advise. Thank you.

  • 2
    edita
    February 27th, 2007 21:27

    Hello Jim,
    Yes, catamaran ferry departs from Korcula Town and sails to Hvar town ( not Stari Grad)

  • 3
    Todd Robert
    March 7th, 2007 23:00

    Is there any way to purchase tickets in advance? particularly for travel during summer months.

  • 4
    edita
    March 7th, 2007 23:04

    Hello Todd,

    The listing of agencies that sell tickets ( listed bellow timetable) is here:

    http://www.korculainfo.com/ferries/catamaran-korcula.htm

    In my opinion, with new vessel which have capacity of 400 it is unlikely to expect it to be overbooked.

  • 5
    Sara Cox
    March 17th, 2007 12:31

    What is the price of the tickets from Split to Hvar, return?

  • 6
    edita
    March 19th, 2007 00:10

    100 kuna.

  • 7
    Nimiaah
    May 20th, 2007 13:15

    How far is the place where you have to take the ferry from the aiport of split?

  • 8
    edita
    May 20th, 2007 15:59

    catamaran ferry leaves split from split harbour in the centre of the town.

  • 9
    Ronnie Gee
    June 29th, 2007 18:35

    I am coming to Split via bus from Dubrovnik. How far is the bus terminal in Split from the Split port where i can catch the ferry to Hvar

  • 10
    Edita
    June 29th, 2007 21:03

    Bus terminal is on few minutes walk from ferry to Hvar. It is all within same complex of Split Harbour.

  • 11
    geoff
    August 27th, 2007 15:09

    is there only the one ferry every day in summer? and how long does it take to get from the split airport to the harbour as our anticipated flight times are very adjacent to the ferry times!

  • 12
    Jon
    September 2nd, 2007 15:42

    Is it possible to take a bicycle (not a motorbike) on board the catamaran? If so, do you have to book ahead and pay an extra charge?

  • 13
    grace wong
    October 31st, 2007 15:30

    is there ferry departing Korcula (any port) to Dubrovnik on Nov 12?

    thanks.

  • 14
    Elizabeth
    February 27th, 2008 19:34

    We will be traveling to Croatia this summer (June 2008). We fly into Split airport and plan to head directly to Hvar Town via passenger ferry. A few questions:

    1. How far is the ferry from the airport (how long is the trip)?
    2. Does the ferry still go directly to Hvar Town from Split and is it a 1 hour ride?
    3. Are ferry tickets still 100 kuna per person roundtrip for ferry ride from Split-Hvar Town-Split?
    4. Is there a ferry schedule available for transportation times during June 2008?
    5. Can ferry tickets be purchased in advance on the internet or must tickets be purchased by phone?
    7. Is there a bus, taxi or car service that provides transportation from the Split airport to the ferry and from the ferry to Split airport?

    Thank you!

  • 15
    edita
    February 27th, 2008 20:58

    Elizabeth:
    1/from split airport to harbour it takes about 40 minutes by bus. Taxi will take shorter - 30 min aprox.
    2/Yes, ferry still goes directly to Hvar town. Yes, it is about 1 hour ride.
    3/Yes, tickets are still 100 kuna.
    4/Not yet, but shedule will updated as soon as we get info.
    5/No, ferry tickets can not be purchased in advance. Only on the day of travel.
    6/Yes, there is a bus and taxi service that you take from Split airport to the harbour.

  • 16
    Oscar
    March 3rd, 2008 13:07

    Hi Good Morning

    Would you be able to tell me when will the summer 2008 timetable will be available?

    Will you still have a 5pm service from Split to HVar?

    Regards

    Oscar

  • 17
    edita
    March 3rd, 2008 13:28

    Oscar: Yes, we expect the same timetable to be valid for summer 2008 - so, yes, 5pm ferry is expected..

  • 18
    Jon
    March 13th, 2008 22:00

    We will be arriving into the Split airport at 1:30 PM on June 28th. Can we just buy tickets once we arrive at the Splir harbor? Does the catamaran ever sell out? Thanks.

  • 19
    edita
    March 18th, 2008 15:22

    Jon: Yes, you buy ticket once you arrive at the Split harbour.
    It is unlikely ferry catamaran Split to Korcula will be sold out - it should be no problem.. If that happends, you can always take other one to Vela Luka and then take bus to Korcula..

  • 20
    Jon
    March 31st, 2008 18:04

    We will actually be travelling to Hvar from Split. Does that catamaran ever sell out? Is it possible to arrange for tickets in advance? Thanks again.

  • 21
    edita
    April 1st, 2008 20:12

    Jon: No advance tickets are available. It rarely sells out, you should have no poblem.

  • 22
    Sergio
    April 6th, 2008 17:52

    Hello. We will be in Split in mid May. We would like to visit Hvar on Wednesday 14 and next day move on to Korkula. It seems to be possible with your company; catching the catamaran on Wed @4pm from Split to Hvar; and next day catching the cataraman from Hvar to Korcula @5:10pm.

    Would you kindly confirm if our understanding is correct? Thank you in advance.

  • 23
    edita
    April 6th, 2008 18:10

    Sergio: Yes, your understanding is correct - take ferry from Split to Hvar at 4pm , then take following day 5.10pm ferry from Hvar to Korcula.

  • 24
    chris
    May 6th, 2008 13:51

    Hello. On Friday May 9, 2008 does your catamaran leave Split for Hvar town at 14.00 or at 16.00?
    Thank you

  • 25
    edita
    May 6th, 2008 14:12

    Chris: In May catamaran leaves Split at 4pm (16.00)



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