October 10-13, 2004
Split (Croatia), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Venice (Italy)

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Cruising information

SoftCOM 2004 and all related events (Tutorials, Workshops, Business Forum, Cities Meeting, Exhibitions) will be held aboard the ship "Marco Polo". 

Ship position:

Split October 10,
Berth "Gat Sv. Petra"

Dubrovnik October 10-11,
Berth No. 7

Split, October 11-12
Berth "Gat Sv. Duje" No. 17

Venice, October 13,
Berth "San Basilio" No. 29

Split, October 14,
Berth "Gat Sv. Duje" No. 17

The itinerary

SPLIT-DUBROVNIK     October 10
       11.00 - 13.30 Boarding the ship at Split harbour and registration
        14.00 Departure from Split to Dubrovnik
        15.15 - 18.30 Tutorials
        19.00 Anchoring at Dubrovnik harbour
        20.00 - 21.30 Social program: Evening in Dubrovnik    

DUBROVNIK-SPLIT     October 11
       9.00 - 18.30 Technical program, bussiness forum, presentations
        14.00 Departure from Dubrovnik to Split 
        19.00 Anchoring at Split harbour
        20.00 - 21.30 Social program: Evening in Split
       
SPLIT    October 12
         9.00 - 10.30 Technical program, bussiness forum, presentations
       10.30 - 12.30 Opening ceremony, Plenary session
        15.15 - 18.30 Technical program, bussiness forum, presentations
        19.00 Departure from Split to Venice
      
VENICE     October 13
        8.00 Anchoring at Venice Harbour
         9.00 - 18.30 Technical program, bussiness forum, presentations
         22.00 Departure from Venice to Split

SPLIT     October 14
        8.00 Anchoring at Split harbour

Detailed itinerary and time schedule as well as ship position in the harbours will be announced soon.
 

This provides participants with the opportunity to share ideas in close contact with their colleagues and to enjoy the pleasant and inspiring ambience while visiting the ports along the beautiful Adriatic coast.

Weather

In October the weather in Split is very nice, with an average temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius and the sea temperature agreeable for swimming. The latest weather forecast for the Adriatic Coast is available here.

How to get to Split

By air: Split can be reached directly or via Zagreb from all world airports. Split airport is only 40 minutes by bus from the city center. For more information please visit Split Airport home pages.

By ship: The Port of Split is connected daily by Rijeka, Ancona and Bari (via Dubrovnik). For more information please visit Jadrolinija home pages.

About ship "Marko Polo"

The 12th International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks SoftCOM 2004, will be held October 10-13, 2004 aboard the ship “Marco Polo” visiting attractive cities along the Croatian and Italian Adriatic coastline (Split, Venice, Dubrovnik).

Discover some of the most beautiful spots in the Mediterranean with the ship "Marko Polo":

• Name: Marko Polo

• Flag: Croatia

• Type of ship: RO-RO PASSENGER

• Port of registry: Rijeka

• Gros t.: 10154

• Net t.: 4730

• Length: 128.3m

• Width: 19.62m

• Board currency: EURO, kuna

• Electrical current: 220 Volt

• Air conditioning: in all saloons and cabins

Split
Split is the largest city on the Croatian coast of the Adriatic Sea with a population of 380.000. The visit of Split can offer the travellers an extraordinary city tour without any need to take buses to reach the centre. Even today as you pass along the south promenade of the Palace, you can feel Diocles' spirit. You can also feel the light breeze blowing from the sea as it seems to be playing through the openings of the Cryptoporticus, welcoming to this town, travellers for whom as Diocles said, there will always be a bed, food, drink, music and the presence of God.

Venice
One of the most famous cities in the world. Places to visit include Piazza San Marco, Ponte di Rialto, Burano and Santa Maria della Salute. We believe you'll find many others in this jewel of the Adriatic. However, be careful not to be carried away and miss ship.

Dubrovnik
The old walled city of Dubrovnik is a world treasure, a time capsule offering its visitors an unparalleled glimpse of life in a medieval maritime city state. Recognised by Unesco as a World Cultural Heritage site, the beauty of the old city is matched by the vintage hospitality of its residents. Dubrovnik can be easily explored on foot. Few urban experiences match strolling down the centuries-old promenade known as Stradun. More than an avenue, it is the city's main artery, lined with graceful stone palazzos where people work as well as live.