Dubrovnik cruise port guide

Croatia · Ships call at Dubrovnik, Croatia

Ships dock at Gruž port, about 3 km northwest of the Old Town, and most large ships tie up at the pier rather than tender. City buses run from the port to Pile Gate in 10 to 20 minutes, and Dubrovnik airport is about 14 miles away, roughly half an hour by car.

Getting to the ship in Dubrovnik

Ships leave from Port of Dubrovnik (Gruž), Gruž port, Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 1, 20000 Dubrovnik. (Sources: Absolute Croatia, Easy Balkan Transfers)

Airports

DBV · Dubrovnik Airport
About 14 miles to the port, 27 minutes by car. (Source: Airports Taxi Transfers)

Rideshare, taxi and transit

Libertas buses 1A, 1B and 3 stop on the main road about 100 meters from the terminal and reach Pile Gate in 10 to 20 minutes. A ticket is €1.73 bought ahead or €2.50 from the driver. (Source: Easy Balkan Transfers)
Taxis wait outside the terminal. There is no published fare to the Old Town, so agree the price before you set off. (Source: Easy Balkan Transfers)

Parking

Luka Dubrovnik runs a gated car park inside the port, open 24 hours: €150 a week from May to September and €60 a week from October to April. Confirm on +385 20 313 511. (Source: Absolute Croatia)

Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.

What cruisers do in Dubrovnik

What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.

City Walls
The full circuit is about 2 km and takes 1.5 to 2 hours, with no shade, so go early.
On your own
Source: Adventour Begins
Mount Srđ cable car
A few minutes to the top for the view over the Old Town. Allow about an hour.
On your own
Source: Adventour Begins
Lokrum
An island about 15 minutes by ferry from the Old Port. Allow 2 to 4 hours with the crossing.
On your own
Source: Adventour Begins

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Dubrovnik cruise FAQ

What is the best time to cruise to Dubrovnik?

The best months to visit Dubrovnik by cruise ship are May, September, October. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.

What are the top things to do in Dubrovnik?

Cruisers most often mention: City Walls; Mount Srđ cable car; Lokrum.

Which cruise lines stop at Dubrovnik?

Dubrovnik is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Dubrovnik.

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