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Marella Discovery 2 anchored at Argostoli, Kefalonia, 2018, sailing from Dubrovnik, Croatia

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Cruises from Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik's Gruž harbour is a short ride from the walled Old Town, one of the Adriatic's most popular calls.

Things to do in Dubrovnik, Croatia

  • City wallsThe two-kilometre circuit, first thing in the morning.
  • Mount Srđ cable carViews over the Old Town and the islands.
  • LokrumA small island of pine woods and peacocks, by boat from the old harbour.
  • Sea kayakingRound the walls and out to the island.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: low season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: shoulder season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: shoulder season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: low season

The city limits ships in port at once, but summer is still crowded. Spring and autumn are calmer.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferGruž harbour is about 25 km from Dubrovnik Airport, 30 to 40 minutes by taxi or the airport shuttle bus, which stops at the port and the Old Town.

Rental cars: Available, though the coast road is narrow and parking near the Old Town is scarce.

The airport for Dubrovnik, Croatia is Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV), with 2 lounges to wait in before you board.

Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Dubrovnik, Croatia

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Marella Discovery 2 anchored at Argostoli, Kefalonia, 20183.0 ★Marella CruisesMarella Discovery 21995 · 69,472 GT · 1,836 guests · Mediterranean · Canary IslandsMarella Discovery 2 was launched in 1994 as Legend of the Seas, the lead ship of Royal Caribbean's Vision class, and entered service in 1995. She joined the line in 2017 as TUI…

Ships that call at Dubrovnik, Croatia

Ships based elsewhere whose Mediterranean sailings regularly stop here, from the lines that call most often. Calls vary by sailing, so check the itinerary.

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Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Dubrovnik, Croatia?

On Cruise Frog, 1 ship sails from Dubrovnik, Croatia: Marella Discovery 2 (Marella Cruises).

Which cruise lines sail from Dubrovnik, Croatia?

Marella Cruises sails from Dubrovnik, Croatia.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Dubrovnik, Croatia?

Marella Discovery 2 (Marella Cruises), at 3.0 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Dubrovnik, Croatia?

Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV). Lounge Frog lists 2 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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