Korčula boat tour from Dubrovnik, private full-day trip (10h).
A ten-hour run to the walled town of Korčula, medieval streets, island wine, open Adriatic, and a swim in the Pelješac channel on the way.
Our full-day Korčula boat tour covers the 45 nautical miles from Dubrovnik to Marco Polo's walled town, the reason it stays calm while Dubrovnik heaves. The old town is laid out like a fish skeleton, streets angled to pull in the summer maestral and block the winter bura; locals worked that out seven centuries ago.
Tip. Bring a light layer for the return trip. The afternoon maestral wind usually picks up after 16:00.
The route, stop by stop.
Indicative route. Every trip is private, so you can swap, skip or add a stop.
Hotel pick-up
Included on most boats. Boarding at Cavtat, Lapad, ACI Marina Komolac or the Old Port.
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Pelješac coast
A swim stop on the way up the channel.
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Korčula old town
A couple of hours ashore: the walled town, then lunch in a konoba.
Back to Dubrovnik
One more swim heading home.
“Korčula from the sea, then a glass of Pelješac red on the way home, the whole day felt like it belonged to us.”Sofia & Daniel · Germany · Google
What to see on a Korčula boat tour from Dubrovnik
A Korčula boat tour from Dubrovnik gives you a couple of hours inside the walls, which is enough for the old town if you know where to start. Boats moor by the town, a short walk from the Land Gate, the main entrance at the top of a broad stone staircase under the Revelin tower.
- St Mark’s Cathedral: the Gothic and Renaissance church on the main square, built from local stone; the bell tower can usually be climbed for a view over the rooftops and the Pelješac channel.
- Marco Polo House: the house traditionally shown as the explorer’s birthplace, a few lanes from the cathedral. Whether he was born here is still debated, but the tower view is worth the stop.
- The sea walls: a walk along the western promenade gives the shade of the pines and views back to the mainland.
The Moreška sword dance is performed on summer evenings, after a day trip has usually headed home. If seeing it matters to you, ask us about a later return.
Changing the route
On a private boat the day can be shaped around what you like. Wine lovers can swap lunch in town for a stop at Lumbarda, where the sandy soil grows Grk and small family cellars sit close to the shore. Pošip, the island’s other white, comes from the inland villages of Čara and Smokvica. Families with children often prefer a longer swim and a shorter walk ashore.
Best season and boat choice
May, June and September are the easiest months: the sea is calmer, the old town is less crowded and the light is softer for photos. Because the open-water legs are long, the boat matters. A fast boat shortens the crossing, while a motor yacht gives shade, a toilet and more space for a group.
The tour suits couples, groups of friends and older children who are happy with several hours at sea. If you want a day with more nature and walking, compare it with our Mljet National Park tour. For a walking plan of the town, see Korčula in a day. Prices are on request, with an itemised quote by email or WhatsApp.
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