Korčula Cruise Port
Korčula, Croatia · Mediterranean
Cruise ships anchor offshore in Korčula — tenders ferry passengers to the port.
Plan my port daysSmall-ship port: smaller ships berth at the town quays, larger ships anchor off Sveti Nikola and tender to the west harbour. The walled old town is a 2–5 minute walk; Badija, Lumbarda and Orebić are a short boat or taxi ride away.
At a glance
Port summary
Korčula town sits on a small, almost round peninsula on the north-east tip of Korčula island, facing the Pelješac peninsula across a narrow channel. Its old town is a compact oval of honey-coloured stone inside medieval walls, laid out in a herringbone pattern: one main street runs along the spine, with side lanes branching off at angles that keep out the wind and catch the breeze. At the top stands St Mark's Cathedral, at the bottom the Land Gate with the Revelin tower. Korčula claims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, and the house linked to his family is one of the town's sights. Only small and mid-sized cruise ships call, mainly from April to October. Smaller ships berth at the town quays, usually in the west harbour beside the old town; larger ships anchor off the Sveti Nikola area to the west and tender passengers into the west harbour on Obala dr. Franje Tuđmana. Either way you step ashore a few minutes from the walls. The old town, the cathedral, Marco Polo House and the museums can all be seen on foot in two or three hours. With more time, take a water taxi to the Franciscan island of Badija (about 10 minutes), a taxi or bus to Lumbarda for its sandy beaches and Grk white wine (about 15 minutes), or the foot-passenger boat across to Orebić on Pelješac (about 15 minutes) for its monastery, beaches and Plavac Mali wineries. The Moreška sword dance is performed for visitors on set evenings in season, usually too late for a port day. Summer is hot and busy; spring and autumn are ideal for walking.
Cruise docks
Korčula West Harbour (tender landing and small-ship berth)
West harbour on Obala dr. Franje Tuđmana, beside the old-town walls; tender landing for ships anchored off Sveti Nikola and berth for smaller ships. Tourist office and ATMs within a few minutes' walk.
Latitude: 42.961287, Longitude: 17.134375
See dock on port map →Korčula East Harbour
East harbour below the south-east side of the old town; occasional small-ship berth and stop for local passenger boats. Old town 2–3 minutes' walk.
Latitude: 42.960227, Longitude: 17.13659
See dock on port map →Getting to Korčula
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards are fine for most things; carry €20–40 in cash for water taxis, the Orebić boat, buses and small stalls.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedKorčula Old Town stroll: walls, St Mark's Cathedral and Marco Polo House
≈ 1.5 h · sold by 4 cruise lines
Cruise line
€65$73
Do it yourself
€23$26
Save ≈ €42Save ≈ $47 (65% off)
Tenders and small ships land on the west harbour quay right below the walls, so everything is on foot: the Land Gate is 3 minutes along the waterfront and St Mark's Cathedral 5 minutes up the main street. Cathedral and bell tower are roughly €3–5, the Town Museum and Abbey Treasury about €3–5 each and Marco Polo House about €5–7 (estimates, check at the door). Loop back along the sea-wall promenade to the landing.
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Sea kayaking to Badija and the Korčula islets
≈ 3 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€95$106
Do it yourself
€84$94
Save ≈ €11Save ≈ $12 (12% off)
Korčula Outdoor runs a half-day guided sea-kayak tour ('Lago di Korčula') daily at 09:00 for €69 per person (minimum 2), about 4–4.5 hours through the islets including Badija and Vrnik with two swim and snorkel stops; meet in town a few minutes' walk from the landing. If your ship arrives too late for the 09:00 start, take a water taxi to Badija instead (from about €30 per boat one way) and swim from the coves.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Korčula?
- Korčula is a tender port: your ship anchors offshore and passengers transfer to shore by small boat.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Korčula?
- Walking into Korčula from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Korčula centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Other transport, Ferry, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Korčula?
- Plan for at least 2 hours ashore to see Korčula independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Korčula and are cards accepted?
- Korčula 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?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Korčula cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- 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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