Adria Ferries provides a quick passenger ferry crossing service from the ports of Ancona and Bari in Italy to the port of Durres in Albania.
Adria Ferries was established in 2004 with the aim of resuming the popular Ancona to Durres ferry link, which had been previously run by Adriatica di Navigazione.
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Adria Ferries runs 2 vessels to operate along the Ancona to Durres route, and the more recent Durres to Bari route.
Upon launch Adria Ferries operated from Durres to Ancona using the Egito Express, renamed Riviera del Conero, which was acquired from the Adriatica group. Soon the company was forced to charter another vessel from the Adriatica Group; the Venezia. Adria Ferries also purchased a new ferry; the Daedalus from the Greek Minoan Lines. Adria Feries renamed this Riviera Adriatica and was quickly deployed on the Ancona to Durres ferry route. In 2006 the Riviera del Conero returned to operations along the Ancona to Durres route, and in 2008 the Riviera Adriatica was deployed on Adria Ferries new route between Bari and Durres.
The Riviera del Conero has a capacity for 830 passengers and 221 vehicles. There is an excellent self-service restaurant onboard serving Italian specialities, snacks (pizza, hotdogs, sandwiches, desserts etc), and a choice of wines, drinks and ice creams. Onboard you'll find a duty free shop selling a large selection of perfumes, cigarettes, beer, wine, spirit, sweets and clothes at very affordable prices. There is also a selection of films to watch in the main hall and a variety of video games to play. The Riviera Adriatica has similar facilities.