Dubrovnik Cruise Port
Dubrovnik, Croatia · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at the Dubrovnik cruise terminal, Croatia.
Compact 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.
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
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 day →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, 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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