Slovenia Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
45 ships from 14 cruise lines
Slovenia cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 163 upcoming sailings on 45 ships from 14 cruise lines visiting Slovenia, calling at 2 places. Cruises visit Slovenia as a port of call and do not start or end here. More Mediterranean cruises.
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About Slovenia
Slovenia is Europe's green corner—a compact, uncrowded country where the Alps meet the Adriatic. It is not a river-cruise destination in the classic sense: no passenger riverboats ply its inland waters. Instead, it is the perfect pre- or post-cruise overland extension, whether you are sailing the Adriatic from Venice or the Danube from Budapest. The highlights cluster in a small area: Ljubljana's human-scale old town, Bled's picture-perfect lake and cliff castle, Piran's Venetian harbor, and Postojna's vast cave system. For the traveler who fears being herded, Slovenia offers independent options, easy walking, and an unusually safe, welcoming atmosphere.
Typical routes
- Adriatic gateway — Koper and coastal Slovenia as part of an Italy/Croatia sailing.
- Danube overland extension — Ljubljana and Bled from a Budapest/Vienna river cruise.
Ports overview
Slovenia's only true cruise port is Koper. The other 'ports of call' are overland stops included in cruise extensions. Koper is about 90 minutes by road from Ljubljana; Budapest is roughly five hours from Ljubljana.
Cruise season
April–October; May, June, and September are ideal. July and August can be hot in Ljubljana and crowded at Bled. December is lovely for Ljubljana's Christmas market, but many mountain roads and attractions close or reduce hours.
Find your Slovenia sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Slovenia, earliest departure first.
8 Days One-Way from Venice to Dubrovnik
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Italy, Croatia
Wind Spirit
9 Days One-Way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Italy, Croatia, Montenegro
Viking Vesta
11 Days One-Way from Venice to Istanbul
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Italy, Croatia, Albania
Oceania Sirena
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11 Days One-Way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Italy, Croatia, Montenegro
Silver Nova
8 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Ravenna
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Greece, Montenegro, Croatia
Norwegian Gem
9 Days One-Way from Valletta to Venice
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Malta, Italy, Montenegro
Le Bougainville
38 Days One-Way from Dubrovnik to Civitavecchia-Rome
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Croatia, Montenegro, Italy
Seabourn Ovation
30 Days One-Way from Dubrovnik to Venice
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Croatia, Montenegro, Italy
Seabourn Ovation
23 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Venice
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Greece, Turkey, Montenegro
Seabourn Ovation
9 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Chioggia
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Greece, Montenegro, Croatia
Viking Sea
22 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Venice
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Greece, Turkey, Albania
Emerald Azzurra
8 Days One-Way from Dubrovnik to Venice
Visits Slovenia. Also visits Croatia, Italy
Emerald Kaia
Where Slovenia cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 45 ocean 2 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Slovenia cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Slovenia cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Slovenia?
2 Slovenia places are visited by 45 ships from 14 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Slovenia cruise?
April–October; May, June, and September are ideal. July and August can be hot in Ljubljana and crowded at Bled. December is lovely for Ljubljana's Christmas market, but many mountain roads and attractions close or reduce hours.
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 26, 2026
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