Rijeka cruise port guide
Tucked into Kvarner Bay off the Dalmatian Coast of the Adriatic, Rijeka is Croatia’s premier seaport and third largest city. It is a mix of modern structures and grand old buildings from the heyday of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The city skyline is dominated by the 13th century Trsat Castle, believed to be the oldest fortification on Croatia’s coast, and now a tourist visitor center. The traditional entry to the medieval city is the round, yellow City Tower with its 18th century clock. The Our Lady of Trsat Sanctuary has been a pilgrimage site since the 14th century, when a pope gifted the church with an icon of the Virgin, which still graces the altar. It can be reached by the 16th century Petar Kruzic Stairway, and also contains an extensive collection of sacral art and artifacts. The Habsburg-era Governor’s Palace hosts a Maritime and Historic Museum, and the unique, round St. Vitus Cathedral is from the same period. Stroll the main city market, the Placa, to get a feel of the city and its people. Although the city itself does not have much to offer in the way of beaches, it is the gateway to the fabulous Dalmatian islands playgrounds just offshore.
About Rijeka
Rijeka is Croatia's largest seaport and principal commercial port, located on the Kvarner Gulf in the northern Adriatic Sea. The port was the main seaport of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 19th century and has operated continuously since the 13th century. Though primarily a cargo hub (12.7 million tonnes in 2022, 520,866 TEUs), it also handles passenger and cruise traffic and serves as a gateway to Croatia's Dalmatian Coast and Kvarner islands.
Rijeka has a humid subtropical climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The Kvarner Gulf is sheltered from the strong Bora wind by the Dinaric Alps. July average temperatures are 24°C.
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An Extended Journey of Island Rhythms & Adriatic Echoes
EXPLORA II · Mediterranean · 14 nights
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Costa Deliziosa · Mediterranean · 14 nights
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Costa Deliziosa · Mediterranean · 7 nights
from $2,043
$291 / night
A Journey of Lush Landscapes & Golden Enchantment
EXPLORA II · Mediterranean · 7 nights
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$766 / night
An Extended Journey of Marble Cities & Sapphire Seas
EXPLORA II · Mediterranean · 14 nights
from $11,300
$807 / night
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Seven Seas Splendor · Europe · 8 nights
from $8,099
$1,012 / night
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