Dubrovnik : Profile

Location

This medieval walled town is a major tourist attraction which, after being severely damaged in the early 1990's, has now been restored to its former glory.

Position 42°38.5'N,18°07.0'E.

Clearance

Gruz is a year round port of entry.

Boats are directed into Gruz harbour to complete formalities. Berth at the Customs quay near the light, avoiding the ferry terminal.

The Harbour Master is across the dock from the ferry berth. Customs are in the large building on the ferry quay, opposite the Hotel Petka.

The cruising permit has to be paid for in cash. There is a cash machine in the Customs building.

Last updated February 2010.

Harbour Master
Dubrovnik
Tel:+385 (0)20 418 989, VHF Channel 10, 16 and 70
Latest weather reports ava.ilable

Yachts are not allowed into the small harbour in the old walled city. Gruz Harbour, which is a commercial port, or Dubrovnik marina, in the Rijeka Dubrovacka, are the options available to visiting yachts.

Gruz - Moor stern to and use your own anchor. Subject to surge from passing vessels.

Dubrovnik Marina - Call the marina in advance (VHF channel 17), or wait at the entrance to be allocated a berth. Good shelter.

Anchoring
Once formalities are completed in Gruz, a nice place to anchor is outside the walled city, just a short hop around the bay from Gruz. Sometimes boats are asked for an anchoring fee here, however others have reported not having to pay anything.

Last updated August 2011.

ACI Marina
HR- 20236 Mokosica, Dubrovnik
Tel:+385 20 455-020, 455-020 , Fax:+385 20 451-922 , VHF Channel 17
m.dubrovnik@aci-club.hr
Opening Hours: Fuel berth: 08:00-20:00
Position - 42°40.30' N,18°07.00' E
The marina is near Komolac about 2 Nm from the entrance to Gruž. Open all year round. Pontoon berthing and shore storage. All facilities, laundry, pool, fuel berth, LPG, provisions, currency exchange, restaurant and bar. There is a small chandlery which also sells charts. Max depth 5m.

Gruz Harbour
The section of quay beyond the ferry berth is reserved for yachts and is designated a 'marina' and charged accordingly. Water and electricity.
The advantage is that it is close to the town, but noise, dirt and tourists on the adjacent busy road are intrusive. Shops close by.

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