Smaller & seasonal operators
Adria Ferries
Adria Ferries is an Italian shipping company specialising in passenger and freight crossings between Italy and Albania. The operator runs daily Adriatic crossings linking Bari and Ancona with Durres, the main port of Albania, and competes on these lines with Grandi Navi Veloci and Ventouris Ferries. Adria Ferries is positioned as a mid-size operator with a focus on the Italy-Albania corridor.
Key facts
- Company type
- Italian passenger and freight ferry operator
- Operating area
- Italy-Albania (Adriatic Sea)
- Active corridors
- Bari-Durres, Ancona-Durres
- Fleet
- Multi-vessel including AF Mia (ex Ikarus Palace, acquired 2023)
- Crossing time (Bari-Durres)
- Around 9 hours overnight
- Vehicles
- Carried (cars, motorhomes, trucks)
- Cabins
- Available on overnight crossings
Top Adria Ferries routes on SimpleFerry
- Bari → Durres (overnight)
- Durres → Bari (overnight)
- Ancona → Durres
- Durres → Ancona
Fleet and onboard experience
The Adria Ferries fleet runs typical Adriatic ROPAX vessels with cabins, reclining seats, restaurants, bars and vehicle decks for cars, motorhomes and trucks. AF Mia, the former Ikarus Palace from Minoan Lines, joined the fleet in 2023 and is one of the larger vessels on the Italy-Albania corridor. Onboard facilities are typical of overnight Adriatic crossings: cabins ranging from inside economy to outside with sea view, deck space and a self-service restaurant.
Booking, check-in and luggage on SimpleFerry
SimpleFerry issues an e-ticket. Vehicle passengers should be at the port 2 hours before departure; foot passengers 1 hour 30 minutes before. Customs and passport checks are required (Albania is outside the Schengen area). Cabins for overnight crossings should be booked in advance, especially during the summer peak.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the crossing from Bari to Durres?
Around 9 hours, typically overnight.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Albania is outside the EU Schengen area, so a valid passport is required for both directions.
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