Cavtat to Dubrovnik Ferry is one the main ways to get to Cavtat, a charming little village with nice bars and restaurants some 20ish kilometers south of Dubrovnik. In addition to offering all the sights and culture of Dubrovnik, it is also a great place to stay if you do not wish to be in the constant hustle and bustle of its big brother in the summer.
It's much smaller, so there aren't as many things to do in Cavtat. You will find yourself wanting to visit Dubrovnik a couple of times. But, it is well connected to Dubrovnik by bus and a 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. Boats from Cavtat to Dubrovnik are mostly speedboats, taking no more than 16-60 people.
Note: Water taxi lines do not sail if the sea is any way choppy.
While going by bus is twice as fast (about 30 mins) and cheaper, taking the boat is more scenic and certainly worth it. Also, there is an added benefit of avoiding traffic jams on the one main road between Dubrovnik and the airport by taking the sea route.
Dubrovnik has two ports, the Old town, where all the small boats from Cavtat and surrounding areas arrive. As well as the "new" town port, where the large cruise ships dock and Jadrolinija ferries depart from. Bus number 10, which drives Dubrovnik - Cavtat route, will end close to the new port.
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:
- 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** |
** 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 60 Kuna one way and 100 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.
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* |
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.
Sea Line boat departure times
| 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: 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.
