I am rating there’s three stars for the following reasons:
I noticed that the ferry closed when the sea was somewhat choppy. I know that the ferry of that displacement would be able to make the short track to and from the island.
The logistics of getting back: once we got on the island, I noticed a long line for the ferry getting back. There is no instruction or recommendation for how early you should get there to make your return journey so we got there a little bit too early.
Our ferry left early, like 15 minutes early. So I know that the boats don’t keep to the schedule they post there was a couple at the café on the island closing out their bill. They asked when the fairy was leaving, and we told him the time that we were given. Since I left 15 minutes early, the ferry left before that couple even got on.
However, the ferry service provides exactly what you pay for. They get you to and from the island the tickets may be a little expensive, but as far as I know, this is the only way to the island other than...
Read moreThe Lokrum Island Ferry is a good way to spend half a day exploring and swimming at Lokrum island. Fare is now 27€ but if you have a 3 day Dubrovnik pass you get a 20% discount. They need to see the original email with PDF or your hard copy not the QR code which makes it difficult to find when you get to the counter. Crew was efficient but not friendly, they are purely in back and forth transportation mode. The high cost is not just for the ferry but for the park entrance fees.
Island is forested which helps keep it cook on a hot summer day. Pack a lunch as the restaurants are expensive and bring water but there are fountains that you can refill your water. The beach to the left of the dock about a 5 minute walk and if you continue walking about 10 minutes you will reach an approved nude beach but there is no shade there.
The old monastery is nice to visit along with the gardens with...
Read moreThis is the official ferry to the Island of Locrum. Tickets cost 30 euros each and you can get there early and leave later on in the day. There are ferries every 30 minutes from the Old pirt of Dubrovnik. From their kiosk you can't buy tickets in advance but you just turn up and purchase a ticket, which you will leave with the next boat. You can return any time you wish, but the last boat is at 19.00. It only takes 15 minutes from port to port. If you have purchase the city pass then you...
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