Dubrovnik sunset cruise, private 2-hour boat tour.
A two-hour private cruise along the city walls at sunset, with one swim stop and a glass of wine.
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The cruise leaves about 90 minutes before sunset, so the departure time changes through the season. In two hours you pass the city walls, stop for one swim in a quiet cove and have a glass of wine on the way back.
Tip. In June and July the sun sets behind the Elaphiti Islands. Ask the skipper to take you to Koločep for the sunset after the swim at Lokrum.
The route, stop by stop.
Indicative route. Every trip is private, so you can swap, skip or add a stop. You can also plan a completely different day with us, even to places not listed here.
Hotel pick-up
Included on most boats. Boarding at Cavtat, Lapad, ACI Marina Komolac or the Old Port.
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Under the city walls
The walls and Fort Lovrijenac turning from stone-grey to copper.
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Lokrum
One swim in a quiet cove while the light goes gold.
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Sunset at anchor
A glass of wine at sunset.
Back to your boarding point
“This team has provided consistently amazing boat excursions for me and my family for many years now. They are professional, timely and communicative.”Matthew D. · Private boat tour · TripAdvisor · Aug 2026
What you see on a Dubrovnik sunset cruise.
A Dubrovnik sunset cruise shows the city from the side most visitors never see: the seaward face of the walls, built straight onto the rock. Leaving the Old Port, you pass Fort St John and the southern sea walls. Then come the Bokar fortress and the western walls toward Fort Lovrijenac. The fort stands on its own 37-metre cliff outside the city gates.
Lokrum lies about ten minutes from the harbour. The island is a protected nature reserve with no overnight stays. The last public boats leave in the early evening, so its coves are usually quiet by the time you anchor. If you want to spend a day on the island, read our Lokrum island guide.
Best time of year.
- May, June and September: warm evenings, fewer boats under the walls and the sea already pleasant for a swim.
- July and August: the warmest water, but more traffic around the Old Port, so a private boat is useful for picking a quieter spot.
- October: earlier departures and cooler air after sunset; a jacket is worth bringing.
Who it suits.
The cruise is short enough to fit around a dinner booking. That makes it popular with couples and small groups celebrating a birthday. It is also popular with families whose children will not sit through a long day at sea. It is also one of the most requested settings for a proposal; our engagement page explains how we plan the moment discreetly with the skipper.
Changing the route.
Because the boat is private, you can extend the trip to three hours, at extra cost. The extra time allows a second cove or a slow return past Lapad. You can also end at the boarding point closest to your restaurant. For a premium evening with top service, even for just the two of you, choose a luxury motor yacht.
Phones and cameras get the best light in the twenty minutes after the sun drops, when the walls stay lit from the west. For photo spots and timing, read our guide to sunset cruises in Dubrovnik. Prices are on request; we send an itemised quote by email or WhatsApp.
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Other boat tours.
Elaphiti Islands half-day
Koločep, Lopud and Šipan by private boat in four hours, with the Blue Cave when the sea allows.
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Cavtat by boat
A short trip south to Cavtat for a swim and coffee, back by lunchtime.
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Blue Cave & swim stops
Three of the best swim coves toward Koločep, ending inside the glowing Blue Cave.
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