ŠIBENIK
GALIJA EXPLORER SHIP
GALIJA EXPLORER SHIP
Step aboard the pirate-themed Galija, an authentic galley ship built in 1914 and lovingly restored by master shipbuilders in Betina. Each morning at 10 am, it sails through the Šibenik archipelago, offering views of islands, hidden coves, and sparkling waters. Swim, explore, or simply enjoy the deckside breeze as the majestic coastline drifts by. Once a working vessel, later a Hollywood film prop, today Galija is a vessel of joyful adventure—bringing history, heritage, and family fun together on the Adriatic.
DETAILS
Address
Hoteli Solaris 86, 22000 Šibenik, Croatia
Telephone
Airport Distance
Šibenik – Split Airport 55 km
Šibenik – Zadar Airport 85 km
DID YOU KNOW?
Galija’s tale spans industry, silver screen fame, and timeless Croatian craftsmanship.
Early Days
Built in 1914, Galija first carried gravel to Zlarin island, a common trade for local galleys.
A Brush With Fame
In 1997, Galija appeared as a pirate ship in the Hollywood film Kull the Conqueror, shot around Murter and the Kornati Islands.
A New Purpose
Restored in 2009 by Betina’s master shipbuilders, preserving a wooden craft tradition recognised as Croatia’s intangible heritage.
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