Welcome to Bar Cruise Port! The wild beauty of the Adriatic invites you to discover what lies untouched in Bar-Montenegro. Enjoy exploring combinations of mountains and sea as their charms come together. Every secret has its own beauty and we invite you to experience one in Bar, Montenegro.

Sedat Kara

Bar Cruise Port GM

Welcome to Bar Cruise Port! The wild beauty of the Adriatic invites you to discover what lies untouched in Bar-Montenegro. Enjoy exploring combinations of mountains and sea as their charms come together. Every secret has its own beauty and we invite you to experience one in Bar, Montenegro.

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About
Bar Cruise Port

Bar is a sought-after cruise destination, welcoming visitors from around the world with its distinctive charm and appeal. Its convenient location makes it an ideal stop for travelers seeking unique attractions and memorable experiences.

Your New Port in Montenegro

Strategically located in the Adriatic, with major cruise destinations in its proximity such as Dubrovnik and Kotor, Bar Cruise Port stands out as a new destination for cruises. Global Ports Holding acquired the operating rights of the port through privatisation in 2013. GPH owns a majority stake in the port, and the acquisition marked GPH’s first overseas acquisition investment.

Since GPH management took over, Company has allocated one of its piers to cruise ship traffic. The first cruise ship arrived in 2014, marking the beginning of the development of Bar as a cruising destination in the Adriatic while 7 vessels of the British Company Thomson Cruises were accepted in 2016. Cruise season 2016 was successfully completed and the town of Bar has been added on the Mediterranean cruise shipping company maps. With its two quays 290 m and 200 m long, the Port can accommodate cruise liners over 300 m. With Bar’s wealth of attractive features, GPH initiated a development project, working with local government, tourism agencies and the major cruise lines to lay the foundations of a new cruise destination. This demands both a seamless welcome at the port and an inspiring all-round experience inland.

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Our Journey of
Success

Our dedication to excellence is reflected in prestigious awards and milestones, showcasing the hard work of our global team. These achievements inspire us to continue setting high standards and leading the way in world-class port operations.

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Peak Cruise Season and Fleet Diversity

In 2025, the Port of Adria reached new heights in cruise traffic, hosting a wide range of vessels including Sun Princess, Celebrity Ascent, Costa Deliziosa, MSC Opera, and Star Princess. Passenger numbers frequently exceeded 4,500 per ship, with some calls surpassing 4,700 passengers. The season highlighted both the port’s capacity to accommodate mega-ships and its appeal to a diverse set of cruise operators, marking a peak in Adriatic cruise tourism.

Record-Breaking Passenger Numbers

The Port of Adria experienced a landmark year in 2024, with large cruise ships like Sun Princess and Explorer of the Seas bringing thousands of passengers per call, often exceeding 4,500 on single arrivals. Frequent visits by Marella Explorer 2 further emphasized the port’s robust cruise schedule. This year marked both high passenger volumes and a continued diversification of the fleet, reinforcing the port’s status as a key Adriatic destination.

Strong Cruise Season with Diverse Fleet

The Port of Adria welcomed a busy 2023 cruise season, hosting vessels from MSC Cruises, Marella Cruises, Royal Caribbean, TUI Cruises, and Crystal Cruises. Passenger numbers ranged from a few hundred on smaller ships like Crystal Symphony to nearly 4,000 on Explorer of the Seas, highlighting the port’s growing capacity and importance in the Adriatic cruise network. The variety of ships and frequent calls demonstrated a continued recovery and strong market confidence.

Return to Full Cruise Operations

The Port of Adria saw a significant rebound in cruise activity, welcoming major vessels such as Norwegian Star, Mein Schiff 5, and Norwegian Escape. Over 10 cruise calls were recorded, with passenger numbers ranging from dozens on smaller vessels to over 3,000 on larger ships, signaling a strong recovery and renewed confidence in the Adriatic cruise market.

La Belle de l’Adriatique Heralds the Return of Cruise Ships

Cruise activity slowly resumed with ships like La Belle de l’Adriatique calling at the port, marking the beginning of recovery after the COVID-19 disruptions. The year signaled renewed optimism for the Adriatic cruise sector.

Impact of COVID-19

The cruise industry faced an unprecedented halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to widespread cancellations and a significant drop in port calls. The Port of Adria adapted by prioritizing safety and health measures while awaiting the return of cruise operations.

Record Cruise Activity

The port hosted numerous international cruise ships, including Artania, Marella Celebration, Horizon, and Norwegian Star, welcoming over 20,000 passengers throughout the year. This highlighted the port’s growing significance in the Adriatic cruise network.

Two Cruises in One Day

Welcomed both Horizon from Pullmantur Cruises and Marella Celebration from Marella Cruises on the same day.

Prominent cruise ships in Bar

The Port of welcomed numerous cruise ships during 2017, including Thomson Spirit, Norwegian Star, Albatros and La Belle de L’Adriatique, with more than 1,200 passengers upon arrival.

First Scheduled Calls Milestone

7 calls with “Thomson Celebration” from Marella Cruises total 8.700 passengers.

First Cruise Call

Welcomed its first cruise call by “Berlin” German company FTI.

Port of Adria

Global Ports Holding acquired the operation rights of Port of Adria

Cruise Tourism for a Better Future

By supporting local businesses, fostering education, and preserving cultural heritage, we ensure that the benefits of cruise tourism reach beyond the present, leaving a valuable legacy for future generations. Believing in the power of collaboration and responsible practices, we work with our partners to shape a future where cruise tourism enriches lives, supports communities, and protects the environment.

Together For Community – Port of Adria & MSC Belgrade
Through the joint humanitarian action with Mediterranean shipping company – MSC LLC Belgrade, bottled water was donated to general hospitals throughout Montenegro: Bar, Brezovik, Niksic, Podgorica, Risan and Cetinje. By giving an example of a successful long-standing partnership and responsible businesses, the activity was organized as a support to the community. Vision of success is based on socially responsible business, creating value as well as building long-term and stable relationships with the community. This is the path leading to the balance between economic and social development and represents duty of all economic entities. Thus, we contribute to a better future of our community and the quality of life of citizens.
Children’s Home „Mladost“ in Bijela
Children’s home “Mladost” in Bijela is the only institution for social and children’ s protection in Montenegro which takes care of children with no parents as well as the children whose growth has been endangered by their legal care takers/family. Children’s home “Mladost” is specific and its story has its own weight. Employees collected clothing, footwear, toys and school supplies for the children.
Scholarship for Students 2017/2018
Company’s commitment to investing in education and development of future young professionals.
NVO ADRIA
Persons with physical disabilities made New Year’s cards which the Company purchased and gave to its business partners thus providing support to rehabilitation, creativity and their contribution to the local community.
Djukic Family
Our Company accepted the invitation of “Ideas Factory” Production from Podgorica to participate in the program called “Dnevnica (Daily Fee)” aired every Wednesday on TV Vijesti. “Dnevnica” is one of the most popular TV programs in Montenegro and has a humanitarian purpose. It is a winner of Iskra Award for Philantropy. In the past two years, it managed to help over 50 families and individulas who live in difficult conditions. The Program concept is always the same. In this specific case, Goran Pejović Gula, a famous musician from Bar, was the main protagonist of the program who did several different jobs in one day in order to collect aid for 6 children from family Đukić who live with their granny in conditions inadquate for humans nowadays. The musician responded to all tasks and challenges set in Operations Department and having in mind that he himself used to be a port employee, he was greatly pleased with realized investments and Company’s progress.

Your Future Starts Here

At Bar Cruise Port, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering growth.

We thrive in a dynamic environment focused on delivering an exceptional and memorable guest experience.

If you’re a customer-focused, energetic, motivated person, we would love to hear from you.

Ask about our internship opportunities, and explore career paths and job opportunities at info@barcruiseport.com.

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19 Nov 2018

The ship “Artania” of the German company Phoenix Reisen visited Bar for the first time yesterday -(18.11.2018) and brought 1.054 tourists and 527 crew members. On this occasion, a official ceremony of exchanging plaques was organized in the presence of Mr.Emil Kukalj, Director of Tourism Organization Bar, as well as representatives of ship’s agent of […]

27 Jul 2018

Today, for the first time in Bar port’s history, two cruisers sailed in on the same day in Port of Adria JSC. Ship“Horizon” of Spanish company Pullmantur brought 1.690 Spanish tourists while the ship “Marella Celebration” of British company Marella Cruises brought 1.244 British passengers. On that occasion, Tourist Organization of Bar, together with the […]

06 Jul 2018

“So far, we have mostly welcomed tourists from Great Britain. However, for the first time in Bar, with ship Horizon, tourists from the Spanish speaking area have come to Bar. Cooperation with Pullmantur company has been established owing to our parent company Global Ports Holding which cooperates with Pullmantur in other cruise ports which GPH […]

13 Sep 2023

The Adriatic Sea surrounding Bar holds a world of wonder beneath its surface, making diving an essential adventure for aquatic explorers. Rich marine life, underwater caves, and historic shipwrecks await those who venture beneath the waves. Whether you’re a certified diver or a beginner looking to take your first plunge, there are dive centers in […]

They say Bar has two faces as the town is located on two magical shores- between the shores of the Adriatic Sea and of Skadar Lake. Bar is a place of many interesting and beautiful tourist attractions and historical sites.
Being near two international airports, is located only 45 minutes away, Bar is easily accessible, and the city also boosts itself with more than 2.160 sunny hours a year, making it a perfect choice for your vacation.

Discover Bar, one of the sunniest towns on the Adriatic, the town on two magical shores! Experience Montenegro, wild beauty or the country where beauty is wild.

Two large cruise vessels are berthed at the same time in Bar Cruise Port

Bar Cruise Port has received another cruise ship – ”Norwegian Dawn”, which sailed on Saturday and will remain in the port of Bar until December 12. There are 10 passengers and 125 crew members on board. The ship sails under the flag of the Bahamas. The cruise ship is 294.13 meters long and 32.2 meters wide.

Bar Cruise Port has received the first cruise ship call since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. “Norwegian Spirit” is the first cruise ship to sail into our port, where it will be in hot-lay up for the next 3 months. The ship sailed with 135 crew members, which in regular circumstances, counts 965 crew members.
When receiving the cruiser, Bar Cruise Port complied with all the measures imposed by the NCB as a condition for the arrival of the cruiser. NCL and their local agent Allegra are very satisfied with the reception and are interested in bringing several more ships to Montenegro.

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