Brač Ferry
Bol on Brač and Jelsa on Hvar are only a short hop apart, and catamarans link them all year: Jadrolinija sails every season, and Krilo Shipping Company joins in from 15 May to 30 September. Both are on their way to or from Split. Below you can see today's departures from Bol (or pick any other date), the full 2026 timetable and what the tickets cost.
Timetables checked 2 November 2026 against the official operator timetables.
When's the next ferry?
Bol → Jelsa
Good to know before you go
The Jadrolinija catamaran also goes to Stari Grad on Hvar, but on separate trips that don't stop at Bol or Jelsa. So there's no direct ferry between Bol and Stari Grad.
Our tips for the catamaran
These catamarans take foot passengers only, not cars. If you're travelling with a car, the way onto Brač is the car ferry from Split to Supetar (Split → Supetar) or from Makarska to Sumartin (Makarska → Sumartin).
As for the boats, Jadrolinija usually sends the catamaran Karolina (316 passengers) or Mila; Krilo Shipping Company usually sends the catamaran KSC Jaffa (around 250 passengers) or KSC Naranča (around 250 passengers). The companies swap boats from time to time, so yours may be a different one.
For the best views, sit on the right side, looking towards the front of the catamaran. We checked the route on the map: for most of the way the coast is closer on that side, so that's where the views are.
There are no seat reservations on the catamarans: you sit wherever you like, first come, first served. All of them have air conditioning.
Bags are stowed one by one as people board, so the first ones in end up behind everyone else's. If you board last, yours will be the easiest to get to when you arrive.
Full list of departures for 2026
Tap a season to see its departures from Bol. The current season is open. Going back? See the Jelsa → Bol timetable.
How much are the ferry tickets to Jelsa?
Where to buy: every company sells tickets online. The "Buy ticket" button next to each departure takes you straight to the right shop.
Jadrolinija: You can also buy them in person in Bol, at the Jadrolinija ticket office at Grabov rat (Uz Pjacu 2) (open from half an hour before departure), and in Jelsa, at the Jadrolinija ticket office on the Riva (open from an hour before departure). If the ticket office is closed, you can buy your ticket on board.
Krilo Shipping Company: You can also buy them in person in Bol, at the KSC office on the Riva (Riva 2).
Jadrolinija: catamaran (line 9603)
| One way | 1 Jan – 28 May, 28 Sep – 31 Dec | 29 May – 27 Sep | Island residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult passenger | €4.20 | €7.70 | €1.90 |
| Child, 3–12 years | €2.90 | €2.90 | — |
| Public services (as printed by the operator) | €2.90 | €2.90 | — |
- Children under 1 year travel free (no ticket); children 1–3 years travel free with a ticket.
- Pets in a special box, where the ship allows it, pay 50% of the passenger fare.
- Port fees and VAT are included. The price is the same in both directions.
Krilo Shipping Company: catamaran (Split – Bol – Jelsa line)
| One way | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult passenger | €10.00 |
| Child, 3–12 years | €5.00 |
| Public services (as printed by the operator) | €5.00 |
- Children under 1 year travel free — no ticket is issued; noted on the parent's/guardian's ticket. Children aged 1–3 years travel free with a ticket issued.
- When technical conditions on the vessel permit (special boxes), pet transport in a designated box is charged at 50% of the regular adult fare.
- Port fees and VAT are included in the ticket price.
- Ticket prices are the same for both directions.
Questions people ask
How long is the catamaran from Bol to Jelsa?
Between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on the catamaran. You'll see the arrival time next to every departure above.
Does it run all year?
Yes: the Jadrolinija catamaran sails all year round, and Krilo Shipping Company adds more departures from 15 May to 30 September.
How much are the ferry tickets from Bol to Jelsa?
With Jadrolinija, a one-way adult ticket costs €4.20 to €7.70, depending on the season, and children aged 3 to 12 pay €2.90.
With Krilo Shipping Company, a one-way adult ticket costs €10.00, and children aged 3 to 12 pay €5.00.
You'll find the full price lists just above.
Are there any discounts?
Jadrolinija: Children aged 3 to 12 pay less: €2.90. Island residents pay a lower price (see the "Island residents" column in the price list).
Krilo Shipping Company: Children aged 3 to 12 pay less: €5.00. Children under 3 travel for free.
How early should I be at the port in Bol?
For the catamaran, be at the port at least 15 minutes before departure.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. You can show the QR code on your phone when you board, whether you travel on foot or with a car.
What is on board, and what can I bring?
All the catamarans have air conditioning. There are no seat reservations: you sit wherever you like, first come, first served. Almost all of them have a vending machine and a small bar where you can get a coffee, a bit pricier than on land. We haven't come across wifi on any catamaran so far.
Jadrolinija: On the Jadrolinija catamarans each passenger can bring up to 20 kg of luggage for free. Small pets travel for free with Jadrolinija. Inside the passenger lounge they have to stay in a carrier (up to 45 × 35 × 25 cm and 8 kg with the pet), and dogs need a muzzle and a lead.
Krilo Shipping Company: One suitcase up to 20 kg and a backpack or small bag are included in the ticket.