Cavtat to Dubrovnik Ferry is one the main ways to get between Cavtat, a charming little village with nice bars and restaurants, and Dubrovnik. In addition to offering all the sights and culture of Dubrovnik, Cavtat is also a great place to stay if you wish to avoid being in the constant hustle and bustle of its big brother in the summer.
Cavtat is much smaller, so there are fewer things to do than in Dubrovnik. While that might be why you are staying in Cavtat, you will still want to visit Dubrovnik several times during your stay. You will be glad to know Cavtat is well connected to Dubrovnik by bus and a ferry boat line.
So where and when to get on Cavtat to Dubrovnik ferry?
This a question most visitors staying in Cavtat ask.
Well, not a ferry per se; it’s a water taxi. There is no need to transport cars or goods, so they are smaller passenger boats, taking in at most 16-60 people.
Important Notice
Water taxi lines do not sail if the sea is any way choppy. So if the weather is bad, you will have to take a bus. The bus is a good alternative anyway, as it is much cheaper and more frequent.
While going between Dubrovnik and Cavtat by bus is twice as fast (about 30 mins) and cheaper, taking the boat is more scenic and certainly worth it. Also, the sea route has the added benefit of avoiding traffic jams on the one main road between Dubrovnik and the airport.
Dubrovnik has two ports, the Old Town, where all the small boats from Cavtat and surrounding areas arrive, and the “new” town port, where the large cruise ships dock and Jadrolinija ferries depart from.
The good thing about going with the ferry is that you will get off right in Dubrovnik Old Town, the place you most likely came to see. In comparison, bus number 10, which drives Dubrovnik - Cavtat route, will drop you close to the new port from which you will have to make your way to Old Town.
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Cavtat to Dubrovnik ferry duration
Most companies offer different stops on their route, so the duration of Cavtat to Dubrovnik ferry trip lasts takes roughly one hour from Cavtat to Dubrovnik with stops in between. It is a 45-minute trip if the boat goes directly to Dubrovnik - Cavtat.
Multiple companies are operating the line, and here are the three main ones:
- Adriana Boat Tours
- Vivado Dubrovnik
- Sea Line
Adriana Boat Tours - regular boat service
Adriana Boat Tours has a regular boat service that connects Cavtat to Dubrovnik with stops at Plat, Mlini, and Srebreno in Župa riviera along the way. The water taxis moor directly in Dubrovnik’s Old city port. There are one-way and return fares available from any of the stops connected by the line.
The Adriana Cavtat to Dubrovnik ferry line stops at the following locations.
- Cavtat (main promenade)
- Cavtat (hotel Albatros)
- Plat (Župa Riviera)
- Mlini (Župa Riviera)
- Srebreno (Župa Riviera - hotel Sheraton)
- Dubrovnik (Old town port)
Adriana water taxi schedule
The line runs from the 1st of April to the 1st of November. In general, only one boat returns from Dubrovnik to Cavtat in the late evenings, but only during peak season between July and August.
| From Cavtat | From Dubrovnik |
|---|---|
| 08:30** | 09:45** |
| 09:00* | 10:15* |
| 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 10:45** | 11:45** |
| 11:15* | 12:30* |
| 12:30 | 13:30 |
| 13:15** | 14:15** |
| 14:30 | 15:30 |
| 15:15* | 16:15* |
| 16:15** | 17:30** |
| 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:30** | 20:00** |
| 19:30*** | 20:30*** |
| 22:00** | 23:00** |
* Operating only between 01.05. and 15.10.
** Not operating in 2022.
*** Operating only between 01.07. and 05.09.
Make sure you check the latest information on the schedule and prices on Adriana boat ferry line. There are additional scheduled times listed there for those boarding at the stops along the line.
Adriana Cavtat to Dubrovnik ferry cost
The price per adult passenger for the Cavtat-Dubrovnik route is €15 one way and €20 return. If you board somewhere along the line in Plat, Mlini, or Srebreno, it will be a bit cheaper.
For children up to the age of 5 years, the ticket is free, and for those aged 5 to 12, the ticket costs half the price (ID may be required).
Price Tip
Please be aware that prices listed here apply to online bookings in advance. Tickets on the spot can be a bit more expensive.
Vivado Dubrovnik - regular boat lines
Vivado is another company based in Mlini, halfway between our two destinations, and along with Cavtat to Dubrovnik ferry line, they have other boat lines like Mlini to Lokrum Island.
Have in mind that when their boats depart from Cavtat, they always stop at Lokrum Island, but not when leaving from Dubrovnik. Vivado transfer from Cavtat to Dubrovnik is €20 per person.
Check their website for more accurate pricing and up-to-date schedule.
Vivado ferry times
| From Cavtat | From Dubrovnik |
|---|---|
| 9:30 | 9:30 |
| 10:30 | 10:00 |
| 11:30 | 10:30 |
| 12:15 | 11:30 |
| 13:30 | 12:00 |
| 14:15 | 13:15 |
| 15:30 | 14:30 |
| 18:00 | 15:30 |
| 19:15* | 16:30 |
| 19:30* | 17:45 |
| 19:00* | |
| 20:15* | |
| 22:45* | |
| * Operating only in July & August |
Sea Line water-taxi line
The Sea Line’s regular Cavtat-Dubrovnik-Cavtat line is serviced by a handful of small boats. The line has only one additional stop; at Caffe bar Eve in front of hotel Albatros and Epidaurus.
Similar to the two other boat lines that cruise the Cavtat - Dubrovnik route, the price of the Sea Line ticket is €20 for an adult person.
Sea Line ferry schedule
| From Cavtat | From Dubrovnik |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 10:30 |
| 09:30 | 11:30 |
| 10:30 | 12:00 |
| 11:00 | 12:30 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 15:30 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 16:30 | 17:00 |
| 17:30 | 17:30 |
| 19:00 | 18:30 |
| 21:00 |
Important Notice
Try to remember that the operators may decide to add or remove departure times to the schedule before the season begins, depending on the tourist season forecasts. Therefore, I recommend you keep in mind that this schedule may change.
You can easily find the departure points for these ferry lines on the Cavtat promenade and buy tickets while boarding. In addition, there are sales stands for tickets for these lines at the start of the promenade close to the Baltazar Bogišić statue.
Sonja Novak is a Croatian journalist, travel writer, and photographer with deep roots in the country's tourism industry. A former travel agent turned storyteller, she shares expert tips and cultural insights to help travelers experience Croatia authentically. Her passion lies in uncovering the country's history, art, and timeless beauty.
