Dubrovnik Cruise Port
Dubrovnik, Croatia · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Gruž Pier 1 — Main Cruise Quay, Dubrovnik.
Plan my port daysCompact cruise port at Gruž with frequent shuttles and buses to the UNESCO walled Old Town.
At a glance
Port summary
Dubrovnik's cruise ships dock at Gruž, the working harbour about 3 km northwest of the famous walled Old Town. Most cruise lines run shuttles to Pile Gate; the public Libertas city bus (lines 1A, 1B, 3) covers the same route for €1.73 and runs every 10-15 minutes. The Old Town itself is car-free, walkable end-to-end in 15 minutes, and rich in things to do — the City Walls walk, Stradun, Rector's Palace and the Mount Srđ cable car all sit within the historic centre. Plan around heat and crowds: cruise-ship arrivals overlap and Stradun gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning.
Cruise docks
🚢 Gruž Pier 1 — Main Cruise Quay
The primary cruise berth at Gruž, alongside the passenger terminal building. Most cruise ships dock here. Shuttles and Libertas city buses leave from the road in front of the terminal.
📍 Latitude: 42.6655, Longitude: 18.089
See dock on port map →🚢 Gruž Pier 2 — Secondary Cruise Quay
Secondary cruise quay used when Pier 1 is occupied. Same walk-off access to the terminal building and the bus stop on Obala Stjepana Radića.
📍 Latitude: 42.667, Longitude: 18.0905
See dock on port map →Getting to Dubrovnik
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Most cruise lines run a shuttle bus to Pile Gate at the entrance to the Old Town
📍 Outside the cruise terminal exit
Libertas lines 1A, 1B and 3 run from Gruž to Pile Gate every 10-15 min — buy tickets at the kiosk for €1.73 (slightly more on board)
📍 Bus stop at the cruise terminal exit on Obala Stjepana Radića
Most taxis accept cards; Bolt and Uber are widely used and usually cheaper than a flagged taxi
📍 Taxi rank outside the cruise terminal
Loops to the Old Town (Pile Gate), Lapad and back to the port
📍 Orange cabrio HOHO departs the cruise port at Gruž hourly
Walking is feasible but takes 35-45 min and is exposed in summer heat — most passengers prefer the shuttle or bus
📍 From the cruise terminal follow Obala Stjepana Radića south along the harbour
Seasonal water taxis ply between Gruž, the Old Port and Lokrum Island — the regular Lokrum ferry leaves from the Old Port
📍 Small boats from Gruž waterfront and the Old Port
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work nearly everywhere; carry €20-30 small cash for buses, ferries and beach kiosks.
Things to do
Dubrovnik City Walls Walk
⭐ Highlight
The 2 km walk around Dubrovnik's medieval walls — the city's signature experience.
🕐 Right at opening (8am) or after 4pm to beat heat and crowds
Stradun and Old Town Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Wander Stradun's polished limestone and the lanes spilling off it into the walled city.
🕐 Late afternoon when light softens the marble and the day-trippers thin out
Cavtat Old Town Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Stroll Cavtat's palm-lined promenade and small old town — a quieter alternative to Dubrovnik.
🕐 Late morning to extend with a long lunch by the harbour
Banje Beach
🏖️ Beach
Pebble beach just outside the Old Town walls with a knock-out view back at the city.
🕐 Late morning before the day-trippers descend
Game of Thrones Walking Tour
🎯 Activity
Guided walk to Dubrovnik's Game of Thrones filming spots — palace, walls and the staircase.
🕐 Mid-morning for the most-popular guided slot
Buža Cliff Bar
Short stop🍹 Bar
Tiny bar clinging to the cliffs outside the south wall — entered through a hole in the wall.
🕐 Late afternoon for sunset over the Adriatic
Franciscan Monastery and Pharmacy
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
14th-century cloister and one of Europe's oldest pharmacies still operating since 1317.
🕐 Right at opening to enjoy the cloister in quiet
Rector's Palace
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Gothic-Renaissance palace where the Republic of Ragusa governed itself for 500 years.
🕐 Mid-morning before tour groups arrive
War Photo Limited
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Small museum of conflict photography founded by Wade Goddard — sobering and excellent.
🕐 Late morning or after lunch when the Old Town is busy outside
Mount Srđ Cable Car
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Three-minute cable car to Mount Srđ for the classic panorama over the Old Town and Lokrum.
🕐 Late afternoon for golden light over the walls and islands
Lokrum Island Boat
🌿 Nature
Short ferry to Lokrum's pine forests, botanical garden, monastery and the Iron Throne replica.
🕐 Morning so you have time before the last return ferry
Trsteno Arboretum
Short stop🌿 Nature
Renaissance arboretum with 500-year-old planes — Red Keep gardens in Game of Thrones.
🕐 Mid-morning before any cruise tour groups arrive
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Dubrovnik?
- Your ship docks directly at the Dubrovnik cruise terminal in Croatia.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Dubrovnik?
- Yes. Dubrovnik is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Dubrovnik centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Local bus, Taxi, Hop-on Hop-off, On foot, Ferry. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Dubrovnik?
- Plan for at least 5 hours ashore to see Dubrovnik independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Dubrovnik and are cards accepted?
- Dubrovnik uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Dubrovnik cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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