The Cruise Terminal is just some minutes walk from the wonderful Tito’s square with its Cathedral, Venetian Praetorian Palace and Loggia from 13th century as well as old town cafes and restaurants. The history of Koper goes back to the times of the Middle Bronze Age, 1500 years B.C., passengers and tourists can enjoy and visit different museums, galleries and churches, all within walking distance.
Only an hour away by road you can experience amazing contrasts like a swim in the Adriatic with the Mediterranean climate, the midst of Alpine mountains with a marvellous winter idyll, or untouched green nature in the Slovenia hinterland. All shore excursions can be combined with the enjoyment of gastronomical and oenological (wine) specialties of the region.
Experience a subterranean adventure in an amazing karstic cave such as those at Postojna and Škocjan (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the white Lipizzaner horses of the Lipica stud farm, or take an invigorating bath in thermal waters. Ljubljana is the Capital and largest city of Slovenia. Unquestionably it is the political, economic and cultural centre of the country.
The city is reminicent of Vienna, Prague and other cities with Baroque architecture. It is pleasant to take a walk or cycle across the city, through Tivoli park and along Ljubljanica river crossed by many wonderful bridges.
Koper is an ancient Mediterranean town located on the northern coast of the Istrian peninsula, offering well-preserved Venetian renaissance tradition with beautiful squares, monuments, and townhouses. The cruise terminal is just a minute’s walk from the central square with its cathedral, Venetian Praetorian Palace, Loggia, and old town cafes and restaurants. Koper is an ideal home porting and transit stop due to its proximity to three international airports. The port offers many services and necessary infrastructure for a rapid turnaround. Slovenia offers a variety of pre- and post-cruise packages and excursions, including a patchwork of landscapes, high mountains, lake districts, verdant green valleys, and a slice of the Adriatic coastline, providing amazing contrasts that can be combined
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Year | Passengers (Pax) | Calls |
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2010 | 37,264 | 54 |
2011 | 108,820 | 78 |
2012 | 64,453 | 43 |
2013 | 65,434 | 54 |
2014 | 58,970 | 45 |
2015 | 57,893 | 49 |
2016 | 78,923 | 69 |
2016 | 78,923 | 69 |
2017 | 72,175 | 68 |
2018 | 101,415 | 75 |
2019 | 115,581 | 72 |
2021 | 4,450 | 11 |
2022 | 72,753 | 65 |
2023 | 120,538 | 78 |
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