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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Port Gruž — at a glance
9 boats are available to book from Port Gruž — 8% of the boats in Dubrovnik (110 in all). The fleet is 5 motor boats, 2 catamarans and 2 motor yachts. The most common models are Excursion 34 (3), Leader 36 (1), Ferretti 591 (1), Azimut 43 S (1), Prestige 440 (1). Built 2010–2025, 10.3–18.3 m long, 2–3 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €650; the typical boat here is around €950 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The marina
Where
Obala Ivana Pavla II 13, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
42.6617° N, 18.0796° E
Fleet
9 boats: 5 motor boats, 2 catamarans, 2 motor yachts. Charters are handed over at the base; check-in and check-out times are on each boat’s page.
Nearest airport
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), about 20 km as the crow flies; Tivat Airport (TIV), about 60 km.
In the city
4 charter bases in Dubrovnik with 110 boats in all; the city page lists them.
Other bases in Dubrovnik
- ACI Marina Dubrovnik 79 boats
- Port Dubrovnik 12 boats
- Marina Frapa Dubrovnik 10 boats
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), about 20 km from the base as the crow flies; Tivat Airport (TIV) is about 60 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Dubrovnik page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Motor boats 5 boats · from €950 per day
- Catamarans 2 boats · from €650 per day
- Motor yachts 2 boats · from €950 per day
Ports near Dubrovnik
Ploče (5 boats · 69 km) · Makarska (5 boats · 112 km) · Baška Voda (9 boats · 121 km) · Sumpetar (4 boats · 148 km) · Milna (4 boats · 153 km) · Podstrana (12 boats · 156 km) · Stobreč (4 boats · 158 km) · Split (245 boats · 164 km) · All boats in Croatia
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Port Gruž cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €650 and the typical boat is around €950 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €4,550. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter from Port Gruž?
9 boats are available to book from Port Gruž: 5 motor boats, 2 catamarans and 2 motor yachts. The most common models are Excursion 34, Leader 36, Ferretti 591, Azimut 43 S.
How many boats are based at Port Gruž?
9 of the 110 charter boats in Dubrovnik are based at Port Gruž. The other bases in Dubrovnik are ACI Marina Dubrovnik (79), Port Dubrovnik (12), Marina Frapa Dubrovnik (10).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 8 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
1 of the 9 boats from Port Gruž are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Port Gruž?
The nearest airport is Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), about 20 km away as the crow flies; Tivat Airport (TIV) is about 60 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Croatia?
Yes. Croatia requires a skipper’s licence recognised by the Croatian authorities plus a VHF radio certificate; both are checked at the base before departure. Without them, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page and joins you at the marina.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday. Boats are handed over from 17:00 on Saturday and returned by 9:00 the following Saturday; day charters start in the morning from the same pontoons.
Can we sail to Montenegro from Dubrovnik?
Yes, with the charter company’s agreement in advance: Kotor is a day’s sail south and the crossing needs customs clearance in both directions (Cavtat on the Croatian side, Zelenika or Kotor on the Montenegrin). Allow two days of the week for it.
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