Dubrovnik Cruise Port represents main sea gates to Dubrovnik. Majority of Cruise ships will come to the
Dubrovnik Port. Today only few ships will come to Dubrovnik Anchorage in front of Old Town and use tenders to get on the shore.
Dubrovnik cruise port is situated at bay of Gruž. Gruž Area is about 3,5 kilometers from Old Town.
Dubrovnik Cruise Port “Dubrovnik Harbour” Guide
Dubrovnik Cruise Port is situated at eastern Adriatic coast of southern Croatia. It is well protected from strong winds and high waves.
Before war for independence of Croatia 1991 Dubrovnik Port was mostly orientate on timber and refrigerated goods. Cruise Ships were coming to Dubrovnik Anchorage in front of Old Town. After war big investment was placed to renovate and expand port. Now-days Dubrovnik Port can receive up to three mega and two middle size cruise ships.
Important facts for Dubrovnik port visitors:
- Visiting the City: Dubrovnik Cruise Port is situated in Gruz Area about 3,5 kilometers from the Old Town. When disembarked passengers usually use Taxi Cars, Shuttle Bus or tour vans and cars to get to the Old Town. Public bus station is close to the Port Gates but bus can be full with school kids and workers in the morning time.
- Language and currency: Dubrovnik local people speak Croatian language and majority also can understand basic English. Croatia is in European Union but official currency is Kuna. There are many ATM machines in the City. Kuna is only currency you can get from ATM machines!
- Dubrovnik Shore Tours: There is wide variety of tours starting from Dubrovnik Port and they are usually booked by experienced passengers which like to have more personalized tour, have they own guide, have more free time.
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Cruising companies visiting Dubrovnik Cruise Port of Gruž
There is about 500 cruise ship berthing each year. All mayor cruise companies are scheduled for Dubrovnik Cruise Port like; Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise, P&O Cruise, Costa Cruise, Norwegian Cruise, MSC Cruise, Princess Cruise, Celebrity Cruise, Wind Star, Cunard Line, Disney Cruise Line, Azamara Club Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Pullman Tour, TUI Cruises, Holland America Line, Oceania Cruises, Silversea and others…
