Ferry from Dubrovnik to Cavtat
Overview
How do you get from Dubrovnik to Cavtat by ferry, how long does the crossing take and how much does the ferry ticket cost? Haqqi Tours answers all three and books the ticket for you. Tourist boat operators from the Old Port and Gruz run tourist boat taking about 45 minutes, several a day, April-October, between Dubrovnik Old Port and Cavtat harbour. We provide the ticket and a written confirmation by WhatsApp after you fill out the form on this page.
Highlights
- Ferry from Dubrovnik to Cavtat in about 45 minutes - tourist boat
- Operated by Tourist boat operators from the Old Port and Gruz
- Departs Dubrovnik Old Port, arrives Cavtat harbour
- Several a day, April-October - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Dubrovnik to Cavtat: every fare and operator checked for the date you travel
- Foot passengers only - luggage carried free within the operator's limits
- Fill out the form - we message you on WhatsApp with sailings and the price, you confirm, the electronic ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers to the port and tours at both ends of the Dubrovnik to Cavtat crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Dubrovnik to Cavtat at a glance
Here is what the Dubrovnik to Cavtat ferry looks like: tourist boat run by Tourist boat operators from the Old Port and Gruz, about 45 minutes from port to port, several a day, April-October. You board at Dubrovnik Old Port and step off at Cavtat harbour. Haqqi Tours checks the sailings for your dates and tells you the cost before anything is booked.
- Route: Dubrovnik to Cavtat (about 18 km by sea)
- Operator: Tourist boat operators from the Old Port and Gruz
- Crossing time: about 45 minutes
- Vessels: tourist boat
- Frequency: several a day, April-October
- Departure port: Dubrovnik Old Port
- Arrival port: Cavtat harbour
- Vehicles: passengers only
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message
A pleasant sea route to the quiet harbour town of Cavtat, close to the airport; a good way to arrive or leave without the road traffic.
Things to do in Cavtat after the ferry
Cavtat is a quiet harbour town south of Dubrovnik, close to the airport, with a palm-lined promenade and the Racic mausoleum. Start with Rat peninsula, the harbour promenade and the Racic Mausoleum, then Vlaho Bukovac house.
If you want the days in Cavtat organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it by WhatsApp.
Best time to take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Cavtat
Every season has its case for Cavtat. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Dubrovnik and Cavtat, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.
Ferry or flight from Dubrovnik to Cavtat?
For most passengers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Dubrovnik and lands you in Cavtat itself, carries as much luggage as you can wheel, and turns the journey into part of the holiday. A flight only wins when the crossing is long and time is short. Haqqi Tours provides flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.
Return ferry from Cavtat to Dubrovnik
We book the return crossing from Cavtat to Dubrovnik just as easily, normally on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.
How much does the ferry from Dubrovnik to Cavtat cost?
Ferry prices from Dubrovnik to Cavtat move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we check the fare for the day you want to sail and send it on WhatsApp before you decide.
What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Dubrovnik to Cavtat: how to pay less
Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Dubrovnik to Cavtat is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:
- Let us know if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
- Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
- Travel light - some fast boats limit luggage per passenger
- Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
- Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
- Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Dubrovnik to Cavtat by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for the date you travel comes back in the WhatsApp chat with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book ferry tickets from Dubrovnik to Cavtat with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book a ferry from Dubrovnik to Cavtat is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you tell us through WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Dubrovnik Old Port and stay reachable during the crossing.
- Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Cavtat
Because a person books it, we can line the Dubrovnik to Cavtat ferry up with a flight or a train the same day, choose the sailing that leaves a safe margin, and warn you if the weather forecast makes the fast boat a risk.
Timetable and season of the Dubrovnik to Cavtat ferry
The Dubrovnik to Cavtat ferry timetable is seasonal: high summer brings the fullest schedule and the earliest sell-outs; spring and autumn have fewer boats and better fares; winter runs a reduced service on many crossings. The crossing itself takes about 45 minutes. Let us know the day and we send the sailings, and we flag the ones most exposed to a cancellation in bad weather.
If a sailing is cancelled by the shipping line for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.
Departure: Dubrovnik Old Port
Dubrovnik Old Port is where the Dubrovnik to Cavtat ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.
- Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
- Luggage is carried free within the ferry company's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
- Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Dubrovnik Old Port; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
- Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from your hotel in Dubrovnik to the port on request
Arrival: Cavtat harbour
Arrival is at Cavtat harbour. Cavtat is a quiet harbour town south of Dubrovnik, close to the airport, with a palm-lined promenade and the Racic mausoleum. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your hotel by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.
Many travellers continue from Cavtat to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
On board the Dubrovnik to Cavtat ferry: seats, cabins and luggage
On board, the ferry from Dubrovnik to Cavtat is relaxed: you can walk about, sit inside or on deck, eat at the café and watch the coast. Seat classes differ in space and quiet - economy, airline seats, lounge or business on the fast boats; cabins of two to four berths on overnight ferries. The fast boats are passenger-only, so bags stay with you.
- Passengers only - luggage stays with you
- Children's fares by age; infants usually free
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - tell us if one is travelling
- Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
Why book your Dubrovnik to Cavtat ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
Booking with Haqqi Tours means the ferry ticket from Dubrovnik to Cavtat is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Complete the form to start.
On board
- Tickets scanned at the gate or on board; keep ID or passport handy on international crossings
- Seats: economy and lounge or business on the fast boats; deck and lounge seats on conventional ferries
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks for the view
- Passenger-only vessels - luggage stays with you
Before you travel
- Departure from Dubrovnik Old Port - gate and check-in time sent with the ticket
- Arrival at Cavtat harbour - taxis, buses and our drivers at the pier
- Foot passengers 45-60 minutes early; more on international crossings
- Haqqi Tours can provide private transfers between your accommodation and both ports
Good to know
- Add a transfer at Cavtat so a driver meets the ferry with your suitcases
- Choose the conventional ferry for the cheapest fare and the steadiest ride
- Travel light on the fast boats - luggage space is limited
- Keep passports handy on international crossings - checks are done at the port
- Morning sailings are the calmest and the most reliable in windy weather
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is there a luggage limit on the ferry?
Luggage is not weighed on most ferries and is carried free within the shipping line's limits; the fast passenger boats sometimes limit the number of bags. We tell you what applies to your sailing.
How early should I be at Dubrovnik Old Port?
Foot passengers 45 to 60 minutes before sailing, earlier on international routes. Some fast boats board ten minutes before departure and do not wait, so we send the exact cut-off with the ticket.
How long is the ferry from Dubrovnik to Cavtat?
About 45 minutes on the fastest vessels; the conventional ferries take longer where both run. We send the exact times for the sailing you choose.
Can I book a return ferry ticket?
Yes, absolutely. Choose "return" on the form and give both dates; round-trip and open-return fares are cheaper on many operators and we book whichever suits you.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange transfers to and from the ports?
Yes - a private car from your hotel to Dubrovnik Old Port and a driver waiting at Cavtat harbour, with room for the luggage, on the same confirmation as the ferry ticket.
Which port does the ferry leave from?
Sailings depart from Dubrovnik Old Port. We send the gate or pier and the check-in time with the ticket, and can book a driver from your hotel to the port.
Do children need a ferry ticket?
Yes, at a child fare; infants generally sail free. Put the ages on the form and we apply the right fares for the Dubrovnik to Cavtat crossing.
Is it better to take the ferry or fly from Dubrovnik to Cavtat?
For most people the ferry: it docks in the town, carries all the luggage, and typically costs less door to door. We book flights too and say which is better for your dates.
Where does the ferry arrive in Cavtat?
At Cavtat harbour. Taxis and buses meet the boats, and Haqqi Tours can have a driver waiting at the pier.
What if the weather cancels the sailing?
The company moves you to the next sailing or refunds the ticket, and our WhatsApp desk sorts it out for you on the day. In poor forecasts we suggest the conventional ferry, which sails when the fast boats stay in port.
Can I bring a pet?
Pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels, sometimes for a small fee. Tell us and we confirm what applies to your sailing.
How do I book ferry tickets from Dubrovnik to Cavtat?
Complete the form above with your date, one-way or return and the number of passengers. Haqqi Tours messages you in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, vessels and cost; you confirm, we book and send the e-ticket.
Is the crossing rough?
Most days it is calm. In windy weeks the fast catamarans move more than the big ferries; morning sailings are typically the smoothest. If you are prone to seasickness tell us and we book the steadier vessel and a seat in the middle of the ship.
