Dubrovnik Sunset Sailing: Private Tour Around City Walls

The boat leaves from Bay of Lapad and you pick the direction: Old Town walls or the Elaphiti Islands.

A private sunset sailing tour around Dubrovnik departs from Bay of Lapad with an English-speaking guide and runs for two hours. You choose whether to sail the City Walls or head west toward the Elaphiti Islands—Koločep and Daksa—and the route can be tailored to what you want to see. Bottled water is included; infants sit on an adult's lap.

The Experience

The boat leaves Bay of Lapad in the late afternoon, and from there the route is yours to decide. Sail close to the Old Town walls and see the city from the water, or head west toward the Elaphiti Islands—Koločep and Daksa—where the landscape shifts to untouched nature and smaller coves. The guide speaks English and can adjust the itinerary based on what appeals to you, so the two-hour sail is not locked into a fixed path.

This is a private tour, which means no other passengers and no schedule built around a group. The boat is small enough to reach places larger tour vessels cannot, and the timing—departure in the late afternoon—means you arrive at your chosen spot as the light changes. Whether you want to photograph the city's stone fortifications from the water or anchor near an island and watch the sun drop over the Adriatic, the day unfolds at the pace you set.

Bring sunscreen and a light layer; the water reflects the heat but the breeze picks up once you're under sail. Bottled water is on board. Public transportation runs near the departure point if you need to reach Bay of Lapad from elsewhere in Dubrovnik.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• English-speaking guide.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dubrovnik Sailing

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to choose your own route—Old Town walls or the Elaphiti Islands—rather than follow a fixed itinerary, and if a private boat with no other passengers matters more than a larger group tour.

Traveler reviews

4.95★★★★★★★★★★

21 verified traveler reviews

5 ★20

4 ★1

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can I choose between sailing the Old Town walls and the Elaphiti Islands, or is the route fixed?

The route is your choice. You can sail around the City Walls of Old Town or head west toward the Elaphiti Islands—Koločep and Daksa—and the guide will tailor the sail to what you prefer to see.

How long is the sunset sailing tour?

The tour runs for two hours, departing from Bay of Lapad in the late afternoon so you reach your destination as the sun begins to set.

What's included in the private sunset sail?

Bottled water and all fees and taxes are included; the guide speaks English and is on board throughout the sail.

Where does the boat depart from?

The boat leaves from Bay of Lapad, which has public transportation options nearby if you need to get there from other parts of Dubrovnik.

Is this tour suitable for infants and young children?

Yes, infants are welcome and must sit on an adult's lap during the sail; the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.