Making the most of Dubrovnik
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Getting around
Walking: You can get around by foot, mostly. There's really no reason to rent a car as the old city is pedestrian-only.
In the Old City, the Placa Stradun is the main pedestrian boulevard. You can access everything from the Placa. This is a walking destination and the smooth marble streets of the old town can be slick, particularly if it rains. Wear comfortable shoes. Remember this town is very compact, before you know it you are on the other side of town. The Placa is only 600 meters long and the old harbor is only 300 meters away.
Excursion boats: These boats depart for various excursions from the pier of the old harbor (at the end of the Placa) and are a good value. 12 Euro for a 50-minute trip is the going rate. The nearby islands you will pass, have various nudist beaches, so don't be in for a shock. It is part of the Croatian way of life.
Ride the cable car for stunning views. The cable car has been completely renovated after the damage from the Balkan war and is now also accessible for the mobility impaired. However to get to the cable car you will have to negotiate many steps, in this case, use a taxi or a bus. Bus 8 from the cruise terminal makes a stop at the cable car.
You can also consider a panoramic taxi tour (1 hour costs 50 Euro per taxi). These tours start straight from the cruise terminal. A nice trip which will take you to the same spot where the cable car ends. Most drivers speak good English. They will drop you off at the old city or at the cruise terminal whatever you wish.
Nearby places
Banje Beach, (in the vicinity of the Old Town.). A well-located pebble beach. There's a concession part with an entrance fee, but also a public part which is always livelier and more relaxed. Great way to beat the heat in the middle of the town. Amazing view to City walls, Old Town Dubrovnik and the island of Lokrum. Beach volleyball, mini football or water polo. You can also enjoy lying on a deck chair and have a drink.
Food and shopping
The main shopping street is Placa Stradun, but some of the best shops you can find in the in the small and steep streets around the Stradun.
Typical Dubrovnik products are: Konavle embroidery, silver, and gold jewelry, and wine from the Dubrovnik cellars.
The port itself is full of souvenir stands. There are no duty-free stores in port.
Money
Euro
Staying connected
Language: Croatian. English well spoken.
There are quite a few cafes which offer wifi, some charge extra even when you order a drink. Some do not, inquire first.
The charge for wifi in port in the crew center is 5 euro for 3 hours or 10 minutes for 1 euro if you want to use an internet station. No other tariffs are available.
Opening Hours and
Banks and post offices are generally open from 7AM to 7PM without breaks, and public offices from Monday to Friday from 8AM to 4PM. During the tourist season, post offices are generally open until 9PM, including Saturdays.
Shops and department stores are open from 8AM to 8PM without breaks.
Since 2009 shopping hours are not regulated anymore, therefore, most stores in tourist destinations are open 7 days a week.