Azzurraline – a bridge over the Adriatic sea

Since 2001 Azzurraline has been connecting the Italian port of Bari (Puglia region) with the ports of Dubrovnik (Croatia), Kotor (Montenegro) and Durres (Albania), with regular departures all over the year, thus creating an ideal bridge over the Adriatic sea, stretching towards the Balkans. In 2001, the shipping company A.S.C. Ltd, owner of the vessel Azzurra – located in La Valletta, Malta – began to foresee great potentialities of development of Southern Italy, and, in particular, of Puglia region towards the Balkans. Thus started ferry connections with Croatia (tourist service, operating every year during summer season from June to September), with Albania (operating all over the year) and with Kotor (Montenegro – very new service). Thanks to Azzurraline, Puglia region is nowadays really closer to the Balkans. Azzurraline, the Maltaise company with italian managment, assures high quality services and standards during the whole journey. Each year Azzurraline transports more than 50.000 passengers and 6.000 vehicles from Bari to the opposite coasts of the Adriatic Sea. The ferry-boat Azzurra complies with the last SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Standards and it is registered by the Italian Classification Society R.I.N.A. (Registro Navale Italiano). The high quality services provided to passengers include on-time departures, comfort and safety for a pleasant and quiet journey. The ferry-boat Azzurra connects the Italian port of Bari in Puglia region with the Croatian port of Dubrovnik during summer season, from June to September (110 nautical miles – journey time: 7,5 hrs only), with night-time outward departures (Bari-Dubrovnik) and daytime inward departures (Dubrovnik-Bari). Azzurraline also links the port of Bari to the port of Durres in Albania all over the year (125 nautical miles – journey time: 8,5 hrs). The ferry operates three calls per week, with both outward and inward night-time departures. Finally, since 2005 Azzurraline has also been connecting Bari with the port of Kotor Fjord (Boka Kotorska) in Montenegro. Above service is effective all over the year with 2 calls per week and, always, night-time departures (130 nautical miles – journey time: about 9 hrs). With Azzurraline Croatia, Montenegro and Albania are closer to Puglia Enjoy your trip!

Azzurra Line A.s.c. LTD
La Valletta
Malta