Cruise Ship Program

Cruise Ship FAQ

Q. Our ship docks in Dubrovnik from ____ until ____. What tours will we be able to make?

A. 8am until 9pm -- you have time for any of our normally scheduled kayaking tours

8am until 7pm -- Lokrum Island Morning or Full Day Tour, Koločep: Cliffs and Caves

8am until 6pm -- Lokrum Island Morning or Full Day Tour

8am until 3pm -- Lokrum Island Morning Tour

2pm until 9pm -- Lokrum Island Afternoon Tour

If your ship's schedule does not match with any of the regularly scheduled tours, we suggest that you book a custom tour for your group of 4 or more. A custom tour includes a dedicated guide for your group as well as flexible starting and ending times.

Q. Where will my boat dock?

A. Dubrovnik has two possible cruise-ship docking places. One outside of the Old City, the other in the Port of Gruz. From Gruz you can take a bus or a taxi to Old City.

Q. How do I get to the tour starting point?

A. Our Koločep: Cliffs and Caves Tour includes transfer to and from your ship, so we will arrange to pick you up. For our Lokrum Island Tour you must provide your own transport to the beach. Passengers that dock at Old City can walk to St. Jacob's beach (a 20 minute walk). Passengers that dock at Port of Gruz should take a taxi as Gruz is on the opposite side of the city from the beach. Alternatively, we can provide car transport for your party for an extra 100 kuna each direction.

Offerings for Cruise Ship Passengers

Kayak with Our Knowledgable Guides: Make Your Stop in Dubrovnik Memorable

Let AKT be your guide to unlocking the wonders of this magnificent region. Travel with us to discover the cultural textures, lush landscapes, unique marine life and rich history of Dubrovnik and the surrounding islands. AKT experts are from the area, in addition to being skilled kayakers and nature guides; they are well versed in local history, culture and folklore. Because tour groups are small, we offer a highly personalized experience tailored to each group’s goals.

What to Bring
Bring a bottle of drinking water and sun protection (sunscreen hat, sunglasses). A towel, camera, and money are optional. Wear a bathing suit with clothes over. AKT supplies all of your kayak and snorkeling gear, including aqua shoes for kayaking, swimming, and walking on the rocky shoreline. We supply dry bags for your personal items (wallet, camera, clothes, towel, and phone), which stay dry in your dry bag stored in your kayak bulkhead compartments while you are kayaking. These items are available while you are on the island. On the island you have time to hike, visit the Botanical Gardens, swim, snorkel, explore the monastery or French Fort, cliff-jump, or relax on the rocky beach. Your park entrance fee is included in your tour price. There is a café and a restaurant on Lokrum Island, so bring Croatian currency (Kuna) if you want to purchase food or drinks on the half day tour.

 

Lokrum Island - Nature Reserve: Custom Tour

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Activity Level: Easy, 5 km
Departures:
from Sv. Jakov Beach, east of Ploče Gate, possible transfer from harbor to the beach
Half-Day Tour
: tour starting time depends on the arrival of your cruise ship

This beautiful nature reserve is just a stoneʼs throw from Dubrovnikʼs city walls. A hike on Lokrumʼs network of trails reveals a botanical garden with 500 plant species, an 11th century Benedictine Monastery, and an inland sea-fed lake known as “the Dead Sea” (Mrtvo More). Hike to Fort Royale, an 1808 French fort on the islandʼs summit, for stunning views of Dubrovnik and the surrounding islands. Enjoy Dalmatiaʼs best rock beaches with some cliff jumping or explore the islandʼs many caves and swimming spots by kayak.

 

Koločep Island - Cliffs and Caves: Custom Tour

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Activity Level: Moderate, 15 km
Departures:
Pick-up at your cruise ship
Full-Day Tour
: tour starting time depends on the arrival of your ship
Price:
400Kn / €55 / US$70

Kayakers who venture to Koločep are rewarded with a sweeping vista of steep cliffs that rise abruptly from the sea, revealing dramatic wind-carved caves. Visit the islandʼs two small settlements, hike its shady walking trails, and paddle to an unforgettable lunch in a charming seaside restaurant on the island.


 

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