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: 42.663319, Longitude: 18.081751
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: 42.661475, Longitude: 18.083897
See dock on port map →Getting to Dubrovnik
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work nearly everywhere; carry €20-30 small cash for buses, ferries and beach kiosks.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedDubrovnik panoramic city tour with cable car and Old Town walk
≈ 4 h · sold by 8 cruise lines
Cruise line
€120$134
Do it yourself
€85$95
Save ≈ €35Save ≈ $39 (29% off)
Gruž cruise port is 2.5–3 km from the Old Town. Libertas city bus 1A, 1B or 3 runs from a stop just outside the terminal to Pile Gate every 15–30 min for €1.73 prepaid (€2.50 on-board). The Mount Srđ cable car lower station is a 10 min walk from Ploče Gate (north side of Old Town); return tickets are €30 adult. City Walls entry is €40 in season (Mar–Nov) and includes Fort Lovrijenac. Walking back to the ship is possible (35–40 min) but most cruisers bus both ways.
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Game of Thrones King's Landing filming locations walking tour
≈ 3 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€95$106
Do it yourself
€40$45
Save ≈ €55Save ≈ $61 (58% off)
All the filming sites are public spaces inside or just outside the Old Town walls — no entry fee for Jesuit Stairs, Pile Gate, Stradun or the Old Port. Fort Lovrijenac is the only paid stop (€15 standalone, or included free with the €40 City Walls ticket). The Old Town is small (~5 min end to end on foot) so a self-guided loop with a free downloaded map covers every scene. Use Libertas bus 1A from Gruž to Pile (€1.73, every 15–30 min).
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Ready-made port days
16 plansEssential Dubrovnik: The City Walls & Old Town
The one walk everybody comes for — the medieval ramparts and the marble Stradun, done in the smart early order.
Complete Dubrovnik: Walls, Cable Car & Old Town
The full postcard — ramparts, the Mount Srd panorama and the Old Town — for long port calls that give you the time.
Mount Srd Cable Car & Panorama
Dubrovnik's best view in under three hours — up the cable car, drink in the panorama, back for lunch.
Game of Thrones: King's Landing on Foot
Self-guide the filming spots that turned the Old Town into King's Landing — free, and at your own pace.
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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