Sunset Cruise Dubrovnik: City Walls & Lokrum Island by Boat

Two hours watching the city walls from the water, the Pigeon cave by speedboat, and sunset over Lokrum Island

A private boat tour of Dubrovnik lasting one to two hours, departing from Lapad bay and circling the Old Town's famous walls before heading to Lokrum Island to catch the sunset. The route includes a speedboat detour into the Pigeon cave for photos, a drink of your choice, and an English-speaking guide who steers the boat. Snorkelling equipment and an underwater camera are provided if you want to use them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise and sightseeing tour

• Panorama tour from Lapad bay
• View city walls by seaside
• Boat ride around Lokrum island
• Enjoy sunset with drinks
• Visit Pigeon cave by speedboat
• Take photos inside cave

The Experience

The tour starts as a panorama run from Lapad bay toward the Old Town, where the boat hugs the shoreline so you see the city walls from the water—the angle most postcards miss. The route then swings around Lokrum Island, the smaller landmass just offshore, and that's when the sunset timing kicks in. The boat slows there, and you get the moment without fighting a crowd on land. A drink arrives, and the guide points out what you're looking at.

Midway through, the boat switches to speedboat mode for the Pigeon cave, a sea-level opening in the rock where you can shoot photos as you motor inside. It's a quick detour but the kind of stop you can't reach on foot. Snorkelling gear and an underwater camera sit on board if the water calls to you, though neither is mandatory—some travelers just watch.

The boat is private, which means no schedule haggling and no waiting for other groups. An English-speaking guide runs the helm and narrates the route. The whole thing runs between one and two hours depending on how long you linger at Lokrum, and the timing is loose enough that you're not clock-watching. Beer and juice are the drink options; anything else you'd want to eat stays your own.

What’s included

• Beer or juice.
• snorkelling equipment and an underwater camera.
• all fees and taxes.
• an English-speaking guide steering a private boat.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Boat Rental Dubrovnik | Private Boat Tours Dubrovnik | Walking Tours Dubrovnik | Snooky Tours

Is this one for you?The boat leaves from Lapad bay with public transport nearby, so this works whether you're staying in the Old Town, elsewhere in Dubrovnik, or without a rental car—you skip the logistics of reaching a viewpoint on foot and catch the sunset from the water instead.

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Top questions

What's the Pigeon cave and how do you get inside it?

The Pigeon cave is a sea-level opening in the rock face near Lokrum Island, accessible only by boat. The tour switches to a speedboat for this part so you can motor inside and take photos from the water without climbing or swimming.

Does the tour actually stop at Lokrum Island or just sail around it?

The boat circles Lokrum Island during the sunset portion of the tour, giving you views from the water. The Pigeon cave detour is the only landing-type stop, and that's a quick photo run rather than time ashore on the island itself.

Is snorkelling equipment included, and do I have to use it?

Snorkelling gear and an underwater camera are provided on the boat at no extra cost. Using them is entirely optional—many travelers stay on deck and watch the sunset instead.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in the Old Town and don't have a car?

The tour departs from Lapad bay, which has public transportation options nearby. You can reach the departure point by local bus or taxi from anywhere in Dubrovnik, so a rental car is not necessary.

What's included in the drink, and are there food options on board?

Beer and juice are included with the tour. Snacks are not provided, so if you want to eat during the cruise, bring something with you or eat before boarding.