Know where to meet your boat
Dubrovnik Boat Tour Departure Points
Updated 22 August 2026 · Open Sea DubrovnikPrivate boat tours do not all leave from the same place in Dubrovnik. The exact departure depends on the assigned vessel, berth and operator, so the meeting point should be confirmed in writing rather than guessed from a general tour description.
Common Dubrovnik departure areas
Private excursions may use a marina or harbour in the Gruž and Lapad area, while some short coastal experiences can use another suitable city-area pickup point. The correct location is the one stated in your final confirmation for the assigned boat.
Why the meeting point can change
Boats have fixed berths, and the most suitable available vessel may not be based at the harbour closest to your accommodation. Harbour rules, traffic, weather and the day’s route can also influence the practical boarding point.
What your confirmation should include
- A map link or precise meeting location
- The name or identifying details of the boat
- The skipper or operator contact
- The required arrival time
- Any transfer that is included
- Instructions for delays or weather changes
Hotel pickup and transfers
Do not assume a road transfer is included because a listing says ‘pickup’. Ask whether it means collection from your accommodation, pickup by boat from an alternative jetty, or simply meeting the skipper at the marina. Open Sea states transfers separately in the written offer.
Advice for cruise-ship visitors
Share your ship schedule before accepting a tour. Allow a conservative return margin and remember that the skipper may adjust the route for safe conditions. A private half-day tour is usually easier to fit than a full-day island itinerary.
Useful answers
Before you choose.
Where do Blue Cave tours leave from in Dubrovnik?+
The exact city-area marina or harbour depends on the assigned boat. Your written confirmation should include the precise meeting point and arrival time.
Is hotel pickup included?+
Only when it is specifically stated in your offer. Ask whether pickup means a road transfer, an alternative boat pickup or meeting at the marina.
How early should we arrive?+
Follow the time in your confirmation. Arriving early enough to find the berth and meet the skipper prevents your private cruising time from being shortened.
Private Dubrovnik boat tours