The port of Dubrovnik is situated in the neighbourhood of Gruz, roughly 3 km northwest from the Old Town. This is from where all catamaran and ferries depart and arrive. It's also cruise port, where cruise ships dock when visiting Dubrovnik.
Occasionally, some cruise ships will drop anchor close to the Old Town and will put you in tender boats and take you over to Old port.
Gruz port is easy to reach from other parts of the city, either on foot, by city buses or by taking a taxi. You can take any bus passing by Gruz bay.
Dubrovnik port has regular year-round connection with nearby Elaphite islands, Mljet and Lastovo. Starting from April, modern and fast catamarans sails between Dubrovnik and Korcula, Hvar, Brac and Split (in high season this also includes the city of Makarska on the mainland).
The only international ferry from Dubrovnik is one to Bari in the south of Italy. It's possible to take a car as this is a large car/passenger ferry that sails across Adriatic in 10 hours. There are no ferries between Croatia and Greece - you can travel only via Italy (Ancona and Bari).
Sailing schedules of ferries/catamarans are announces well in-advance. We suggest you to book your tickets at least 1-2 months ahead of time, especially if travelling in high season. This way you'll secure the spot on your desired catamaran/ferry.
FROM PLOCE: Take the bus no.8
and travel until you reach the bus stop in front of the Srdj department store. If you are a cruise ship passenger get off the bus at
main bus station.
FROM OLD TOWN: Take any of the following buses: No.1A, No.1B, No.3 from Pile Gate and travel until you reach the port.
FROM LAPAD & BABIN KUK: Take city bus No.7 which departs from Babin Kuk and runs through Lapad. Get off the bus at bus stop in front of the Srdj department store.
You can also take bus no.6 and get off the bus at the bus stop close to the Minceta department store. In only 5 minutes' walk you will reach the port area.
The Berkeley Hotel, City Hotel and Hotel Porto are all convenient places to stay if you are departing from the port, ideally located to catch an early morning ferry or catamaran.
In the area, you will also find a range or private accommodation facilities, from apartments, hostels to guesthouses. Use Booking.com to find the best deals and book your stay online.