Ferry from Split to Dubrovnik

Ferry from Split to Dubrovnik at a glance

The ferry from Split to Dubrovnik in numbers, as operated by Krilo - Kapetan Luka catamaran: around 5 hours at sea, about 230 km, daily, April-October, on high-speed catamaran. Departure from Split Riva / passenger port; arrival at Gruz port, Dubrovnik. We offer foot-passenger tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Split to Dubrovnik (about 230 km by sea)
• Operator: Krilo - Kapetan Luka catamaran
• Crossing time: about 5 hours
• Vessels: high-speed catamaran
• Frequency: daily, April-October
• Departure port: Split Riva / passenger port
• Arrival port: Gruz port, Dubrovnik
• Vehicles: passengers only
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message

A scenic island-hopping alternative to the coast road, which takes about four and a half hours by bus; the boat runs only in the season and stops at several islands, so the trip is long but easy to break up.

Departure: Split Riva / passenger port

Split Riva / passenger port is where the Split to Dubrovnik 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 operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Split Riva / passenger port; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
• Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your accommodation in Split to the port on request

Arrival: Gruz port, Dubrovnik

Arrival is at Gruz port, Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is a walled medieval city on the southern Adriatic coast, a UNESCO site known for its city walls and the Stradun. 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 passengers continue from Dubrovnik to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

On board the Split to Dubrovnik ferry: seats, cabins and luggage

The ship makes the difference on this route: the conventional ferry has more space, open decks and a steadier ride; the high-speed boat has airline seating and gets you there faster. Children have their own fares, luggage travels free within limits, and pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels.

• Children's fares by age; infants usually free
• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - let us know if one is travelling
• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths

Things to do in Dubrovnik after the ferry

Dubrovnik is a walled medieval city on the southern Adriatic coast, a UNESCO site known for its city walls and the Stradun. Start with Banje Beach, the city walls and the Stradun, then the Rector's Palace and Sponza Palace. A tip from our desk: Send your flight number and hotel name; the walled Old Town is closed to cars, so the driver stops at Pile or Ploce Gate, and for trips to Montenegro or Bosnia and Herzegovina every passenger needs a passport.

If you want the days in Dubrovnik organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it on WhatsApp.

Best time to take the ferry from Split to Dubrovnik

The ferry from Split to Dubrovnik runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. June to September is the busiest and hottest period, with crowds on cruise-ship days and heavy traffic on the D8 in July and August; April, May, late September and October are milder; winter is quiet, mild and wet, and some restaurants close; the Summer Festival runs from mid-July to mid-August. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.

Ferry or flight from Split to Dubrovnik?

For most travellers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Split and lands you in Dubrovnik 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 can provide flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.

Return ferry from Dubrovnik to Split

The Dubrovnik to Split ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 5 hours. Haqqi Tours provides the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.

How much does the ferry from Split to Dubrovnik cost?

The cost of the ferry from Split to Dubrovnik depends on the ferry company, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we verify the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost by WhatsApp, with the options side by side.

The figure we send is the total: passengers, seats or cabin and port fees. If a slower sailing an hour later is cheaper, we say so; on this route the conventional ferry is often the best value for a family.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Split to Dubrovnik: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Split to Dubrovnik is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:

• 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
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare

We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Split to Dubrovnik by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for the date you travel comes back through WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.

How to book ferry tickets from Split to Dubrovnik with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book a ferry from Split to Dubrovnik 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 let us know in the WhatsApp chat when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Split Riva / passenger port and stay reachable during the crossing.

• Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you on 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 Dubrovnik

Because a person books it, we can line the Split to Dubrovnik 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 Split to Dubrovnik ferry

Daily, April-October - that is how often the ferry from Split to Dubrovnik runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 5 hours at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for your dates rather than a list that may be out of date.

Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.

Why book your Split to Dubrovnik ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Split to Dubrovnik week in, week out. We provide the ticket for every passenger, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your date, and a human by WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Send the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.