Sunset Cruise Dubrovnik: Old Town Walls & Lokrum Island

Watch the sun drop over the Adriatic from the water, glass in hand.

A private sunset boat tour in Dubrovnik that departs an hour before dusk, cruises the Old Town walls and Fort Lovrijenac, then heads to Lokrum Island for a swim in calm water before anchoring for the sunset with local sparkling wine. The tour runs 90 minutes and includes unlimited drinks, snacks, a skipper who shares stories about the sites, and all safety gear. You choose between a 24-foot or 33-foot speed boat at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Dubrovnik City Wallspass by
2. Fort Lovrijenacpass by
3. Lokrum Island20m
4. Sveti Jakov Beachpass by

Sunset cruise around Dubrovnik and Lokrum

• Board the sunset boat tour
• Cruise along Dubrovnik city walls
• Pass by Fort Lovrijenac
• View the world's first quarantine site
• Explore Lokrum Island and swim
• Sail to open sea for sunset
• Enjoy local sparkling wine onboard

The experience

The boat leaves an hour before sunset so you catch the light while it's still strong on the fortifications. You'll cruise past the Dubrovnik City Walls from the sea (a view most visitors miss from the shore), and pass Fort Lovrijenac, the 11th-century fortress built to guard against Venetian attack. The skipper narrates as you go, filling in the history and the local stories that make the stones matter.

Next comes Lokrum Island, where the water stays calm enough for a quick swim if the weather holds. The island sits close enough to the city that you're not far from land, but far enough that it feels separate: beaches, hidden bays, and the kind of quiet you don't get in town. If conditions allow, there's time to snorkel in the shallows before the light starts to shift.

As the sun moves lower, the boat heads out toward open water. The noise drops to just the engine and the waves. A bottle of local sparkling wine comes out of the fridge, and you watch the sky change color while the city lights begin to come on across the water. The whole thing wraps in 90 minutes, so you're back with time to grab dinner without the evening getting away from you.

What’s included

• Unlimited Croatian sparkling wine, beer, local wine, soft drinks and water.
• snacks.
• private speed boat with fuel.
• life vests and safety gear.
• local skipper who speaks English and shares stories about Dubrovnik's history and the sites you pass.

Options for this experience

2 options

24-Foot Speed BoatUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeLuxury option lasting 1 hour 30 minutes, with beers, wine, champagne and sodas, a 22 to 24-foot luxury speed boat and salty snacks

33-foot luxury speed boatUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeLuxury option lasting 1 hour 30 minutes, with beers, wine, champagne and sodas, a 33-foot speed boat and salty snacks

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Private Boat Tours - Rewind Dubrovnik

Is this one for you?Choose the 24-foot boat if your group is small and you want an intimate evening. Pick the 33-foot if you're traveling with more people and prefer extra deck space. Either way, the fixed 90-minute window means the sunset timing works without you having to plan around it. The skipper handles the route so the light and the wine both arrive on schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I swim at Lokrum Island on this tour?

Yes, the tour stops at Lokrum Island and includes time for a swim in the water if conditions are right. Bring your swimsuit, and the skipper will let you know when it's safe to go in.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes unlimited Croatian sparkling wine, beer, local wine, soft drinks and water; snacks; the private speed boat; life vests and safety gear; and a local skipper who speaks English and shares stories about the sites you pass.

How long does the sunset cruise last?

The tour runs 90 minutes total, departing an hour before sunset so you catch both the sightseeing and the light change over the water.

What's the difference between the 24-foot and 33-foot speed boats?

You choose your boat size at checkout. The 24-foot is more intimate, while the 33-foot offers more deck space and comfort for a larger group. Both are private and include the same skipper, drinks and stops.

What can I see from the boat around Dubrovnik's Old Town?

From the water, you'll see the full span of the Dubrovnik City Walls and Fort Lovrijenac, the fortress that protected the city's western entrance starting in 1018. The sea view shows the fortifications in a way you can't get from the shore.

Are infants allowed on the boat?

Yes, infants are welcome and must sit on an adult's lap during the tour. Life vests and safety gear are provided for everyone on board.