How early should I arrive at the Dubrovnik ferry?

We recommend you buy the ticket in advance in order to ensure your departureat the desired time and to be at the port at least 45 minutes prior departure. Arriving at the port, the port staff will ensure you a smooth boarding in accordance with the ticket or reservation.



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Are ferries usually on time? Yes! Please note that the schedules indicate departure times. We recommend that you arrive at the terminal at least five minutes prior to the scheduled departure in order to board.

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There is no meal to be had. The ferry from Dubrovnik to Split takes over four hours. It's much like being on a bus except that we can at least get up and walk around. I'll do a bit of conflating here – we take the same ferry back ten days later when we're all fully recovered and can eat and drink whatever we want.

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Most ferry ticket prices for Croatian routes remain fixed regardless of seasonality. Still, we highly suggest that you book your trip well in advance, especially when traveling in high season to/from popular destinations.

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Anyone who refuses a screening or inspection will not be allowed on board a ferry.

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If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.

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Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

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If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.

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Some ferry companies allow you to board by simply showing your booking confirmation email, which includes your personal details and your reservation code. You can either show the email on your device (phone, tablet) or print it out and bring it with you.

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The water is fine. Most places don't have bottled water.

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How many bags can I bring on the ferry? Walk-on passengers are allowed up to 100 pounds of hand-carried baggage. Passengers are responsible for the handling and safety of their own bags. Baggage carts are driven from terminals and parked on the vessel car deck to offer assistance.

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Ferry port of Dubrovnik is located in the west part of the town, in Kantafig area of Gruz bay, 3 km away from the Old Town (a 45 minutes walk). Near the terminal there is the main town's coach station.

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