Beaches & parks
Banje beach
The pebble beach closest to the old town, a few minutes' walk beyond Ploče Gate, with a view straight back to the walls and the old harbour.
Boat & day trips
Cavtat
A small, relaxed harbour town south of Dubrovnik with a seafront promenade and a pine-covered headland walk. Libertas bus line 10 runs from the main bus station near the Gruž port.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Dubrovnik, Gruž cruise berths and passenger terminal | 45 min | bus |
| Gruž anchorage (tender landing in the port) | 45 min | bus |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
Rector's Palace (Cultural History Museum)
The Gothic-Renaissance seat of the old Ragusan Republic, now a museum of its rooms, portraits and everyday objects. Open daily April to October; closed Mondays from November to March.
Sights
Dubrovnik Cathedral
A Baroque cathedral near the old harbour with a treasury of reliquaries. Services take priority, so visiting times vary.