--- url: https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/ site: Sunset Dubrovnik updated: 2026-10-02 facts: https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/llms.txt --- Today (Friday 2 October 2026): sunset 18:28 CEST, golden hour from 17:50, blue hour until 18:56. Departures today: Route A 17:30, Route B 17:00, Route C 16:30. Marina Frapa · Gruž · since 2008 # Sunset Dubrovnik Boat Tours **Sunset Dubrovnik** runs small-boat sunset tours from Marina Frapa, each one timed to that evening’s sunset: today the sun goes down at **18:28**. Take a shared sunset cruise with prosecco from €25, or a private boat for your group from €180, fuel included. [Book a sunset tour](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/) [Tonight’s times](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#tonight) - Free move if a full overcast hides the sunset - Fuel included · no booking fee - A Marina Frapa crew since 2008 - 12 guests at most on a shared boat - 3 routes, timed to the sunset - €25 per adult, prosecco included - 2008 our crew at Marina Frapa since Tonight · Friday 2 October 2026 ## Sunset in Dubrovnik tonight, and the best seat for it Every boat leaves a set number of minutes before that evening’s sunset, so you are on the water for golden hour whatever the date. Here are today’s times. - Sunset 18:28 CEST - Golden hour from 17:50 - Blue hour until 18:56 - Sun sets toward 266° · west ### Boats tonight - [Golden Hour Express](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#route-golden-hour) leaves **17:30**, back about 18:43 - [Sunset & City Walls](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#route-city-walls) leaves **17:00**, back about 18:58 - [Koločep Swim & Sunset](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#route-kolocep-swim) leaves **16:30**, back about 18:53 Online booking opens from tomorrow. For a seat tonight, [ask us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/385916001201?text=Hi!%20Is%20there%20space%20on%20a%20sunset%20boat%20tonight%3F): we reply within the hour between 08:00 and 20:00 Dubrovnik time. [Book for 3 October](book) ### The boats are out of the water Sunset tours run from 1 April to 31 October. On **Friday 2 October 2026** the sun sets at **18:28** and the first Golden Hour Express leaves at **17:30**. [Book for 3 October](book) | Evening | Sunset | Golden hour | Route A leaves | Route B leaves | Route C leaves | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fri 2 Oct | 18:28 | 17:50 | 17:30 | 17:00 | 16:30 | | Sat 3 Oct | 18:26 | 17:48 | 17:30 | 17:00 | 16:30 | | Sun 4 Oct | 18:24 | 17:47 | 17:30 | 17:00 | 16:30 | | Mon 5 Oct | 18:22 | 17:45 | 17:30 | 17:00 | 16:30 | | Tue 6 Oct | 18:21 | 17:43 | 17:30 | 17:00 | 16:30 | | Wed 7 Oct | 18:19 | 17:41 | 17:15 | 17:00 | 16:30 | | Thu 8 Oct | 18:17 | 17:39 | 17:15 | 17:00 | 16:30 | Local Dubrovnik time. Sunset is computed for Marina Frapa with the NOAA solar equations and matches published tables to within about a minute. Departures are sunset minus 50 (Route A), 75 (Route B) or 105 minutes (Route C), rounded down to the quarter hour. The full season is in the [timetable below](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#best-time) and in our [sunset times by month](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/blog/dubrovnik-sunset-times/). - Croatian-licensed skippers - 100% refund 24 hours or more ahead - Card payment on Stripe - One price, fuel included Every trip ## What every Dubrovnik sunset cruise with us includes Three routes, two ways to go, one standard. This is what you get on all of them. 01 / 06 ### Timed to the sunset Departure is worked out from that evening’s sunset, so you are on the water for golden hour in April and in August alike. The time is on your e-ticket. 02 / 06 ### Small boats Shared tours take at most 12 guests on the Ayros 22. Private groups get the Fisher 20 for up to 6 or the Ayros 22 for up to 12. 03 / 06 ### A prosecco toast A glass of prosecco for the adults, poured as the light turns gold, with the sun going down ahead of you. 04 / 06 ### A licensed skipper Every skipper holds a Croatian licence, Category B at minimum. Our lead skipper holds Category C and sea-rescue certification. 05 / 06 ### Fuel included One price, paid when you book. No fuel surcharge at the dock and no booking fee on top. 06 / 06 ### A sky-check promise If a full overcast hides the sunset, you can move to another evening free of charge instead of sailing. Who we are ## The crew. The sunset you came for. Sunset boat tours from a crew that has worked out of Marina Frapa since 2008. Our boats have run every kind of trip out of Marina Frapa: island days, Blue Cave mornings, private charters. Sunset Dubrovnik gives the evening trips their own name and their own rules. The rules are simple. Every departure is calculated from that night’s sunset. The boats are small, so everyone gets a seat by the rail. The skipper picks the waiting spot for the evening’s sun and wind, and the price you see is the price you pay. The boats are led by Captain Marin, our lead skipper, who has run boats out of Marina Frapa since 2010. [About us](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/about-us/) The sunset ## When the sun sets in Dubrovnik, where, and why the sea is the best seat Across the season the time moves by almost four hours and the sun’s setting point swings by more than 50 degrees. Knowing both decides where you should be standing, or floating. > **In short:** Dubrovnik’s sunset comes at 19:13 on 1 April, peaks at 20:30 from 24 June to 30 June and falls to 16:42 by 31 October, after the clocks go back. The sun sets over the sea to the west, behind the Elaphiti islands in midsummer. A boat off Grebeni or south-west of the Old Town sees the whole sunset and the lit-up walls. ### Sunset, golden hour and blue hour, defined **Sunset** is the moment the top edge of the sun drops below the horizon. **Golden hour** is the stretch before it, once the sun is lower than 6 degrees: in Dubrovnik that lasts about 37 to 43 minutes, and it is when the limestone of the walls turns amber. **Blue hour**, strictly civil twilight, is the half hour after sunset (29 to 35 minutes here), while the sky keeps its colour and the city lights come on. On 15 June golden hour starts at 19:44, the sun sets at 20:27 and civil twilight ends at 21:02. On 15 October the same three moments fall at 17:28, 18:06 and 18:34. ### Where the sun sets, month by month On 1 April the sun goes down at a bearing of 277°, just north of due west. It swings north through May and June to about 303° at midsummer, then back south: 275° in mid-September and 251° by 31 October. That swing matters because of the coast. In summer the sun sets behind the line of the Elaphiti islands: Koločep, Lopud and Šipan. In April and from late August it sets over open sea, with nothing but the far tip of Mljet on the horizon. ### Why the Old Town loses the summer sunset From right under the city walls, the hills of the Lapad peninsula sit exactly where the summer sun goes down. Roughly from 21 April to 22 August they cut the sunset short by about 20 minutes, so the walls fall into shadow while the sky is still bright. Move 1.5 km out to sea, south-west of Fort Lovrijenac, and the angle opens up. From there, or from off the Grebeni lighthouse, the sun sinks behind Koločep only a few minutes before the official time. That is where our boats wait. Three sunset lines, computed from the sun’s bearing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. ### When the walls glow The walls and Fort Lovrijenac face the sea to the south and west. In golden hour the low sun lights those faces directly, and the stone warms from grey to honey and then pink. You only see this from the water. From the walls themselves you are standing on the stone; from Srđ you look down on the roofs. Route B passes under the walls just as golden hour begins, then waits offshore so the lit-up city is behind you while the sun sets ahead. ### On land or at sea: an honest comparison **Mount Srđ** (412 m), by cable car or on foot, gives the widest view over the Old Town and the islands, with the biggest crowd. **Fort Lovrijenac** and the **city walls** have their own tickets and opening hours, so check them on the day. **Buža**, the cliff bars below the southern walls, is about the drinks and the sea view. **Sunset Beach** is a public beach in Lapad bay, facing west. All of these are good evenings out. What land can’t give you is an open horizon in midsummer and the walls lit up in the same view. Our guide to [the best places to watch the sunset](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/blog/best-places-to-watch-the-sunset-in-dubrovnik/) covers each one in detail. Shared or private ## Pick your sunset experience Shared seats on a small boat, or a boat of your own. Both leave from Marina Frapa at the right minute for the sunset. from €25 per adult · children 4–11 less · under 4 free ### Shared sunset tour Join a small group on the Ayros 22, at most 12 guests. Choose the short Golden Hour Express or the longer Sunset & City Walls past the Old Town walls. - Routes: Golden Hour Express · Sunset & City Walls - On the water: about 1 h 10 min or about 1 h 50 min - Group size: Up to 12 guests [Book shared seats](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/?product=shared-golden-hour) from €180 per boat · fuel included ### Private sunset tour The whole boat for your group, on any of the three routes, including Koločep Swim & Sunset with a proper swim before the sunset. Extras such as champagne, flowers or a photographer on request. - Routes: Golden Hour Express · Sunset & City Walls · Koločep Swim & Sunset - Boats: Fisher 20 up to 6 · Ayros 22 up to 12 - Best for: Couples, families, proposals, groups of six or more [Book a private boat](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/?product=private-golden-hour-6) The routes ## Three routes, each timed to the sunset All three leave from Marina Frapa. The clock time changes every evening; the shape of the trip doesn’t. Times below are minutes before or after that evening’s sunset. Route A ### Golden Hour Express A short golden-hour run past Daksa island to the Grebeni lighthouse rocks, then the sunset from the open channel with the Elaphiti islands on the horizon. - **about 1 h 10 min** on the water - 6.1 nautical miles, about 20 minutes of actual running - Optional 10-minute swim, calm sea only - Shared seats or a private boat - Board **Marina Frapa** Check in at our office with the yellow flag at the marina entrance, 15 minutes before departure. - 1 50 min before Leave Marina Frapa and head out of Gruž, past Daksa island and its lighthouse. - 2 40 min before Round Babin Kuk to the Grebeni lighthouse rocks. - 3 30 min before Optional quick swim of about 10 minutes, only when the sea is calm. - 4 15 min before A prosecco toast, facing the Elaphiti islands. - 5 Sunset Sunset: behind Koločep from late April to late August, over open sea in spring and autumn. - 6 15 min after Back at Marina Frapa. Example evenings, 2027 - **15 June:** board 19:15, leave 19:30, sunset 20:27, back about 20:42 - **15 September:** board 17:45, leave 18:00, sunset 18:58, back about 19:13 Every other date: [the season timetable](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#best-time), or pick a date on the [booking page](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/?product=shared-golden-hour) to see its exact times. Route A as sailed in calm weather · map data © OpenStreetMap contributors #### Prices - Shared, per adult €25 - Shared, child 4–11 €15 · under 4 free - Private, up to 6 €180 per boat - Private, up to 12 €320 per boat Ayros 22 · Fisher 20 [Book shared seats](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/?product=shared-golden-hour) [Book a private boat](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/?product=private-golden-hour-6) Route B ### Sunset & City Walls Grebeni, the Lapad cliffs, Fort Lovrijenac and the Old Town walls in golden light, past Lokrum, then the sunset from open water with the walls glowing behind the boat. - **about 1 h 50 min** on the water - 12.6 nautical miles, about 42 minutes of actual running - No swim stop - Shared seats or a private boat - Board **Marina Frapa** Check in at our office with the yellow flag at the marina entrance, 15 minutes before departure. - 1 75 min before Leave Marina Frapa, out of Gruž past Daksa. - 2 65 min before Grebeni lighthouse and the Petka cliffs of Lapad. - 3 50 min before Along Lapad and Danče to Fort Lovrijenac. - 4 40 min before The Old Town walls from the sea as golden hour starts, with a prosecco toast. - 5 25 min before Past the west side of Lokrum. - 6 10 min before Wait about 1.5 km south-west of Lovrijenac, with the walls behind the boat. - 7 Sunset Sunset: behind the Elaphiti islands from late April to late August, over open sea in April and from late August. - 8 10 min after Blue hour. The city lights come on as the boat heads back past Grebeni. - 9 30 min after Back at Marina Frapa. Example evenings, 2027 - **15 June:** board 18:45, leave 19:00, sunset 20:27, back about 20:57 - **15 September:** board 17:15, leave 17:30, sunset 18:58, back about 19:28 Every other date: [the season timetable](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#best-time), or pick a date on the [booking page](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/?product=shared-city-walls) to see its exact times. Route B as sailed in calm weather · map data © OpenStreetMap contributors #### Prices - Shared, per adult €35 June–Sept · €30 April, May, Oct - Shared, child 4–11 €20 · under 4 free - Private, up to 6 €250 per boat - Private, up to 12 €450 per boat Ayros 22 · Fisher 20 [Book shared seats](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/?product=shared-city-walls) [Book a private boat](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/?product=private-city-walls-6) Route C ### Koločep Swim & Sunset A proper swim in a quiet cove on Koločep’s east side in the warm late-afternoon water, then a slow golden-hour cruise and the sunset off Grebeni. - **about 2 h 20 min** on the water - 6.8 nautical miles, about 23 minutes of actual running - About 40 minutes in a sheltered cove - Private boat only - Board **Marina Frapa** Check in at our office with the yellow flag at the marina entrance, 15 minutes before departure. - 1 105 min before Leave Marina Frapa, past Daksa and across to Koločep. - 2 95 min before Swim stop of about 40 minutes in a sheltered cove on Koločep’s east side. The skipper picks the cove for the day’s wind. - 3 50 min before A prosecco toast, then a slow golden-hour cruise along the Koločep channel. - 4 10 min before Wait off Grebeni, facing the Elaphiti islands. - 5 Sunset Sunset. - 6 25 min after Back at Marina Frapa. Example evenings, 2027 - **15 June:** board 18:15, leave 18:30, sunset 20:27, back about 20:52 - **15 September:** board 16:45, leave 17:00, sunset 18:58, back about 19:23 Every other date: [the season timetable](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#best-time), or pick a date on the [booking page](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/?product=private-kolocep-6) to see its exact times. Route C as sailed in calm weather · map data © OpenStreetMap contributors #### Prices - Private, up to 6 €320 per boat - Private, up to 12 €550 per boat Fisher 20 · Ayros 22 [Book a private boat](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/?product=private-kolocep-6) ### Included on every route - ✓ Licensed skipper - ✓ Fuel, with no surcharge at the dock - ✓ Prosecco toast (adults) - ✓ Life jackets on board - ✓ Private boats: nobody else on board - ✗ Towels (bring your own if you plan to swim) - ✗ Hotel pickup (available on request) - ✗ Extras such as flowers or a photographer (on request) Prices ## Sunset tour prices, all in One price, in euros, paid by card when you book. Fuel is included on every boat, there is no booking fee, and nothing is added at the dock. Prices as of 2 October 2026. ### How much is a sunset cruise in Dubrovnik? > **In short:** with us, a shared sunset boat tour costs €25 per adult for the Golden Hour Express (about 1 h 10 min) and up to €35 for the longer Sunset & City Walls (about 1 h 50 min) in summer. Children 4–11 pay less and under-4s ride free. A private boat for your own group starts at €180, fuel included. ### Price list Shared prices are per person; private prices are for the whole boat, however many of you there are up to its limit. | Route | Shared, per adult | Child 4–11 | Private, up to 6 | Private, up to 12 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A · Golden Hour Express | €25 | €15 | €180 | €320 | | B · Sunset & City Walls | €35 Jun–Sep / €30 Apr, May, Oct | €20 | €250 | €450 | | C · Koločep Swim & Sunset | Private only | — | €320 | €550 | ### Shared or private: what each person pays Adults, summer prices. On Route A, six adults pay €30 each for a private boat against €25 each for shared seats, and the boat is theirs alone. | Route | 2 adults | 4 adults | 6 adults | 8 adults | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A · Golden Hour Express | Shared €25 each Private €90 each (€180 boat) | Shared €25 each Private €45 each (€180 boat) | Shared €25 each Private €30 each (€180 boat) | Shared €25 each Private €40 each (€320 boat) | | B · Sunset & City Walls | Shared €35 each Private €125 each (€250 boat) | Shared €35 each Private €62.50 each (€250 boat) | Shared €35 each Private €41.67 each (€250 boat) | Shared €35 each Private €56.25 each (€450 boat) | | C · Koločep Swim & Sunset | Private €160 each (€320 boat) | Private €80 each (€320 boat) | Private €53.33 each (€320 boat) | Private €68.75 each (€550 boat) | ### What the price includes - Licensed skipper - Fuel, with no surcharge at the dock - Prosecco toast (adults) - Life jackets on board **Not included:** towels (bring your own if you plan to swim); hotel pickup (available on request); extras such as flowers or a photographer (on request). ### Cancellation, in one look - **100% refund:** 24 hours or more before departure - **50% refund:** 12 to 24 hours before departure - **0% refund:** less than 12 hours before departure, or no-show If a full overcast hides the sunset, you can move to another evening free of charge instead of sailing, subject to availability. If we cancel for any reason, including unsafe sea or wind, you choose a full refund or a free move to another evening. [Full cancellation policy](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/cancellation-policy/) ### Why our prices differ from the apps You will find shorter sunset trips from Marina Frapa on the big booking apps, sometimes at a similar price. Those are the apps’ own listings with their own rules. Booking here gets you the route you picked, the departure time worked out for your date, a direct line to the crew and the cancellation terms above, with no booking fee on top. Extras for private boats (champagne, flowers, a proposal set-up, a photographer, extra time) are quoted by message, never guessed online. [Ask for a quote](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#contact-form). On board ## On board at golden hour Nothing elaborate: a cold glass, a seat by the rail and the light doing the work. ### A prosecco toast A glass of prosecco for the adults as golden hour starts. On private boats, ask about champagne or a Croatian sparkling wine instead. ### The boats Shared tours run on the Ayros 22, with at most 12 guests on board. Private groups get the Fisher 20 for up to 6 or the Ayros 22 for up to 12. ### Swim before the sunset Koločep Swim & Sunset stops for about 40 minutes in a sheltered cove on Koločep, when the sea is at its warmest. Golden Hour Express has an optional quick swim when it is calm. Bring a towel. Best time ## Best time for a Dubrovnik sunset cruise Any clear evening from April to October works. What changes through the season is the time you leave, how warm the evening is, and where on the horizon the sun goes down. ### Sunset and departure timetable, 2027 season Local Dubrovnik time. Sunset times shift by less than a minute from one year to the next, so this table also works for the rest of 2026. The booking page shows the exact time for any date you pick. | Date | Sunset | Golden hour from | Blue hour until | Sun sets toward | A leaves | B leaves | C leaves | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 April | 19:13 CEST | 18:36 | 19:42 | 277° | 18:15 | 17:45 | 17:15 | | 15 April | 19:29 CEST | 18:51 | 19:59 | 284° | 18:30 | 18:00 | 17:30 | | 1 May | 19:47 CEST | 19:08 | 20:18 | 292° | 18:45 | 18:30 | 18:00 | | 15 May | 20:03 CEST | 19:22 | 20:35 | 297° | 19:00 | 18:45 | 18:15 | | 1 June | 20:19 CEST | 19:37 | 20:53 | 302° | 19:15 | 19:00 | 18:30 | | 15 June | 20:27 CEST | 19:44 | 21:02 | 303° | 19:30 | 19:00 | 18:30 | | 1 July | 20:29 CEST | 19:47 | 21:04 | 303° | 19:30 | 19:00 | 18:30 | | 15 July | 20:24 CEST | 19:42 | 20:58 | 301° | 19:30 | 19:00 | 18:30 | | 1 August | 20:08 CEST | 19:28 | 20:40 | 296° | 19:15 | 18:45 | 18:15 | | 15 August | 19:50 CEST | 19:11 | 20:20 | 290° | 18:45 | 18:30 | 18:00 | | 1 September | 19:23 CEST | 18:45 | 19:52 | 282° | 18:30 | 18:00 | 17:30 | | 15 September | 18:58 CEST | 18:21 | 19:27 | 275° | 18:00 | 17:30 | 17:00 | | 1 October | 18:30 CEST | 17:52 | 18:58 | 266° | 17:30 | 17:00 | 16:30 | | 15 October | 18:06 CEST | 17:28 | 18:34 | 259° | 17:15 | 16:45 | 16:15 | | 31 October | 16:42 CET | 16:02 | 17:11 | 251° | 15:45 | 15:15 | 14:45 | A = Golden Hour Express · B = Sunset & City Walls · C = Koločep Swim & Sunset. Boarding is 15 minutes before each departure. ### The short version > **June to early September** for the warmest evenings and the latest sunsets, around 20:30 in late June. **May and late September** for calmer harbours and the sun setting over open sea. **October** for early, golden evenings: the sun goes down before 18:30, and at 16:42 on the last night. ### Month by month **April:** sunsets just after 19:00, cool evenings, so bring a warm layer for the ride back. The sun sets over open sea until about 20 April. **May and June:** evenings lengthen fast. From late April to late August the sun drops behind the Elaphiti islands seen from the sea, and behind Lapad from under the walls. **July and August:** the longest, warmest evenings and the busiest harbour. Book a few days ahead. **September and October:** the sun sets over open sea again and earlier each night. The clocks go back on the last Sunday of October, so the final week of the season has sunsets around 16:45. ### Wind: bura, jugo and maestral **Maestral** is the north-westerly sea breeze of summer afternoons. It usually eases towards evening, which is part of why sunset is a good time to be on the water. **Bura** blows cold and gusty from the north-east. It brings very clear air and sharp colours, but it can make the sea rough enough to cancel. **Jugo** comes from the south-east: warm, humid, with haze, cloud and a long swell. If wind or sea make a trip unsafe, the skipper cancels and you choose a full refund or another evening. For the forecast, use the Croatian meteorological service, [DHMZ (meteo.hr)](https://meteo.hr/index_en.php). ### Clouds and the overcast promise A few clouds usually make a better sunset: they catch the colour after the sun has gone. A full overcast is different. If a full overcast hides the sunset, you can move to another evening free of charge instead of sailing, subject to availability. Message us on the day if the sky looks grey and we’ll sort it out with you. Your skipper ## The people on the boat with you Our crew has run boats from Marina Frapa since 2008. Every skipper holds a Croatian licence, Category B at minimum. M ### Captain Marin Lead skipper Marin has run boats out of Marina Frapa since 2010 and knows this stretch of coast, from Daksa to Lokrum, in every kind of evening weather. He picks the waiting spot for each evening’s sun and wind. - At Marina Frapa Since 2010 - Languages Croatian, English - Category C skipper licence, Croatian maritime authority - Sea-rescue certified SD ### The crew Skippers and office team, Marina Frapa Your skipper on the night depends on the boat and the route. Whoever it is will brief you at the dock, fit life jackets for children, and choose the waiting spot for that evening’s sun and wind. The office team answers WhatsApp and email from 08:00 to 20:00. - Croatian skipper licence, Category B minimum - Passenger liability insurance on every boat Questions about licences, insurance or safety kit? Ask through the [contact page](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/contact/) before you book. What you’ll see ## What you’ll see from the water The views each route is built around. [### The Old Town walls and Lovrijenac Route BGolden hour](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#old-town-walls)[### The old harbour from the sea Route BGolden light](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#route-city-walls)[### Koločep and the Elaphiti islands All routesSunset](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#kolocep)[### The open channel off Grebeni Routes A and CSunset](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#daksa-grebeni) Landmarks ## The landmarks, at the light that suits them An evening on the water from Gruž passes some of the best-known views on the Croatian coast. Here is what you’ll see, on which route, and when it looks its best. ### The Old Town walls Almost two kilometres of medieval walls wrap the Old Town, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. From the land they are a walk; from the sea they are the whole picture: the walls, the bell tower and the harbour in one frame. **Best light:** the start of golden hour, when the low sun from the west lights the stone. **Route:** [B](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#route-city-walls), which passes under the walls and then waits offshore with them behind the boat. ### Fort Lovrijenac St Lawrence’s fortress stands on a 37-metre rock just west of the Old Town, guarding the approach from the sea. Its gate carries the city’s motto, *Non bene pro toto libertas venditur auro*: freedom is not sold for all the gold in the world. In summer it is a stage for the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. **Best light:** golden hour from the south-west, when the fort and the walls light up together. **Route:** [B](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#route-city-walls). ### Lokrum The wooded island facing the Old Town is a nature reserve, with a ruined Benedictine monastery, a botanical garden, peacocks and a small salt lake, Mrtvo more. Nobody may stay on the island overnight. **Best light:** the last minutes before sunset, when its western shore turns gold. **Route:** [B](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#route-city-walls) passes its west side. ### Koločep and the Elaphiti islands Koločep is the closest of the inhabited Elaphiti islands, car-free, with two small villages, Donje Čelo and Gornje Čelo. Behind it lie Lopud and Šipan. The name Elaphiti is usually traced to the Greek word for deer. **Best light:** sunset itself. From late April to late August the sun goes down behind this line of islands, seen from the waiting spot. **Routes:** all three; [C](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#route-kolocep-swim) swims in a cove on Koločep’s east side. ### Daksa and the Grebeni lighthouse Daksa is the small wooded island at the mouth of Gruž harbour, with a lighthouse and the ruins of a medieval Franciscan monastery. Further out, off the tip of Babin Kuk, Grebeni (“the reefs”) is a cluster of bare rocks with its own lighthouse, and the open channel beyond it is our favourite waiting spot. **Best light:** sunset, with nothing between you and the horizon. **Routes:** [A](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#route-golden-hour) and [C](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#route-kolocep-swim) wait here; [B](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#route-city-walls) passes on the way out. ### Gruž, Lapad and the Franjo Tuđman Bridge You leave from the Lapad side of Gruž, the city’s working port, where ferries to the islands and the cruise ships tie up. Look back as you leave: the white cable-stayed Franjo Tuđman Bridge spans the Rijeka Dubrovačka inlet behind the harbour. On the way back after dark, the harbour lights mark the way in. **Best light:** blue hour on the return, when the bridge and the harbour lights come on. **Routes:** all three. 2008 our crew at Marina Frapa since 12 guests at most, shared boat 15 min check-in before departure €0 fuel surcharge or booking fee How to book ## Three steps to your sunset tour Booking takes about two minutes. The price you see is the price you pay, and the departure time is worked out for your date. - 01 ### Pick a route, a date and your group Shared seats from €25 per adult, or a private boat from €180. As soon as you pick a date, the booking page shows that evening’s departure, sunset and return times. Online booking from tomorrow, up to 18 months ahead - 02 ### Pay by card on Stripe Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay or Google Pay on Stripe’s secure checkout. Your e-ticket arrives by email with the booking reference, departure time, meeting point and map links. No booking fee · card details never touch our servers - 03 ### Meet us at Marina Frapa Arrive 15 minutes before departure at our office with the yellow flag at the marina entrance, Lapadska obala 21a. Your skipper meets you there and walks you to the boat. 10 minutes by taxi from the Old Town · no free parking [Check times and book](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/) Prefer to talk first? [Message us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/385916001201?text=Hi!%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20book%20a%20sunset%20boat%20tour.): we reply within the hour between 08:00 and 20:00 Dubrovnik time. Book with the crew ## Book with the crew, not a middleman. When you book here, the people who answer your message are the people who run the boats. You get the departure time for your exact date, a straight answer about the weather on the day, and one price with nothing added at the dock. - €0 Booking fee - 08:00–20:00 WhatsApp replies - 100% Refund 24 hours or more ahead [Book direct](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/) [WhatsApp the crew](https://wa.me/385916001201) Free move to another evening if a full overcast hides the sunset ## Golden hour waits for nobody Pick a date and see its departure and sunset times before you pay. [Check times and book](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/) Small boats ## Small boats, quiet water Why we keep the groups small. Many sunset cruises leave from the Old Town harbour on larger boats. Ours leave from Gruž with at most 12 guests. That means a seat by the rail for everyone, a skipper who can talk to the whole boat, and a small hull that can wait exactly where the sun is setting that evening. If you want even more space, a private boat for six costs €180 on the Golden Hour Express. [Compare shared and private](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#shared-or-private-cost) Licensed & registered ## Licensed, registered, insured Sunset Dubrovnik is a trading brand of a registered Croatian company. Here is who you are booking with, and how to check it. **Operated by:** Technic one d.o.o. · Vinogradarska 10, 20236 Mokošica, Croatia · OIB 63056167991 · VAT ID HR63056167991 Licensed skippers **Category B minimum for every skipper · Category C for the lead skipper** [Croatian maritime authority (Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure)](https://mmpi.gov.hr/) Sea-rescue certified **Our lead skipper** Sea-rescue certification (lead skipper) Fully insured **Passenger liability cover on every boat** Passenger liability insurance on every vessel SOLAS safety kit **CE life jackets, flares, first-aid kit, VHF radio** SOLAS-standard safety equipment on every vessel: CE-approved life jackets, flares, fire extinguishers, first-aid kit, VHF radio Company register **OIB 63056167991** Search the OIB in the [Croatian court register (Sudski registar)](https://sudreg.pravosudje.hr/) Payments **Stripe checkout** Card details go to Stripe and are never stored by us Prices include Croatian VAT. Questions about the company or its paperwork? [Ask us](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/contact/). Gallery ## Evenings on the water Photos from our boats off Dubrovnik. Reviews ## Reviews, honestly Sunset Dubrovnik is a new name, so it has no reviews of its own yet, and we won’t borrow stars to fill the space. Here is what you can check for yourself before you book. - **The company** Technic one d.o.o., OIB 63056167991: look it up in the official [Croatian court register](https://sudreg.pravosudje.hr/). - **The price** What you see on the [booking page](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/booking/) is what Stripe charges, fuel included, no booking fee. - **The times** Every departure is worked out from that evening’s sunset: see the [season timetable](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#best-time). - **The policy** The same [cancellation terms](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/cancellation-policy/) for every booking, with a free move if a full overcast hides the sunset. After your sunset, we’d love an honest review, good or bad. It is how a new name earns trust. Local knowledge ## Beyond the guidebook A few Croatian words you’ll hear on board, what the summer calendar does to the city in the evening, and how to get a sunset photo from a moving boat. ### Words you’ll hear on the boat Your skipper will switch to English for you, but these come up every evening. | English | Croatian | When you’ll hear it | | --- | --- | --- | | Sunset | zalazak sunca | “The sun goes down at …”, the time everyone on board is waiting for. | | Dusk, twilight | sumrak | Blue hour on the way back, as the city lights come on. | | Cheers | živjeli | When the prosecco is poured. Look people in the eye as you clink. | | Thank you | hvala | The answer to almost anything. | | North-east wind | bura | Cold, gusty, clear skies. Can make the sea too rough to sail. | | South-east wind | jugo | Warm, humid, hazy, with a long swell. | | North-west breeze | maestral | The summer afternoon sea breeze that usually drops by evening. | | Harbour | luka | Gruška luka is Gruž harbour, where the boats leave from. | | Island | otok | Koločep, Lopud, Šipan, Lokrum and Daksa are all otoci. | | White wine grape | pošip | The best-known white of Korčula, a good bottle to bring home. | ### The summer calendar The **Dubrovnik Summer Festival** fills the Old Town’s squares and forts with theatre and music every year from 10 July to 25 August. Evening performances mean busier streets around Pile and the walls, and the Old Town at sunset is at its most crowded. That is one more reason the sea works in midsummer: the boats leave from Gruž, away from the Old Town crowds, and the city comes to you as a view. ### Sunset photos from a moving boat - **Expose for the sky.** On a phone, tap the brightest part of the sky and slide the exposure down until the sun’s edge is sharp. - **Turn the flash off** for the sunset; turn it on for faces after it, so they aren’t silhouettes. - **Use a fast shutter.** The boat moves even at rest. Burst mode and a steady elbow on the rail help. - **Shoot the other way too.** On Route B the walls glow behind you while the sun sets ahead. - **Keep shooting after sunset.** The strongest colour often comes 10 to 20 minutes later. Journal ## Planning your evening Sunset times, where to watch, what it costs and what to wear, from the crew. 2 October 2026 ### Best places to watch the sunset It depends on the month. In early April and from about September, the Buža bars under the south walls see the sun set over open sea. From late April to late August the Lapad hills hide it from the Old Town, so go up Srđ by cable car, west to Lapad and Petka hill, or out by boat. (Other operators’ prices checked 2026-10-02.) 2 October 2026 ### Dubrovnik sunset times by month Sunset in Dubrovnik ranges from about 16:14 in early December to 20:30 in the last week of June. In the boating season it is 19:13 on 1 April, peaks at 20:30 in late June, and falls to 18:06 by mid-October and 16:42 on 31 October, after the clocks go back. 2 October 2026 ### Karaka, catamaran or speedboat? For a big, steady ship with a bar and toilets, choose the Karaka (€45, 90 minutes, ages 16 and over) or Galleon Tirena, which takes children. For a shorter hour close to the water in a small group, choose a catamaran or a small speedboat. Once four or more of you are going, price a private boat too. (Other operators’ prices checked 2026-10-02.) More from the journal - [Old Town port or Gruž? →](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/blog/old-town-port-or-gruz-boat-tours/) - [Sunset cruise prices →](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/blog/sunset-cruise-dubrovnik-prices/) - [Sunset kayak or boat tour? →](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/blog/sunset-kayak-or-boat-tour-dubrovnik/) - [Planning a sunset proposal →](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/blog/sunset-proposal-dubrovnik-boat/) - [Sunset restaurants and bars →](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/blog/sunset-restaurants-and-bars-dubrovnik/) - [What to wear on a sunset boat trip →](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/blog/what-to-wear-sunset-boat-trip-dubrovnik/) - [Where does the sun set in Dubrovnik? →](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/blog/where-does-the-sun-set-in-dubrovnik/) - [See all guides →](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/blog/) Questions ## Everything else guests ask If your question isn’t here, message us on WhatsApp. We reply within the hour between 08:00 and 20:00 Dubrovnik time. ### What time is sunset in Dubrovnik? It moves through the year. In the boating season it is 19:13 on 1 April, peaks at 20:30 in the last week of June, and falls to 16:42 on 31 October after the clocks go back. Today’s time is at the top of this page, and the [season timetable](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#best-time) lists every fortnight. ### What time do the sunset boats leave? Each route leaves a fixed number of minutes before that evening’s sunset, rounded down to the quarter hour: Golden Hour Express 50 minutes before, Sunset & City Walls 75 minutes, Koločep Swim & Sunset 105 minutes. Pick a date on the booking page and it shows the exact departure, sunset and return times. ### How much is a sunset cruise in Dubrovnik? Shared: €25 per adult on the Golden Hour Express, and €35 (June to September) or €30 (April, May, October) on Sunset & City Walls. Children 4–11 pay €15 or €20, and under-4s are free. Private boats cost €180 to €550 for the whole boat, fuel included. [Full price list](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#pricing). ### What is the difference between the three routes? Golden Hour Express (about 1 h 10 min) is the short one: out past Daksa to the Grebeni lighthouse and the sunset from the open channel. Sunset & City Walls (about 1 h 50 min) adds the Old Town walls, Fort Lovrijenac and Lokrum in golden light, then waits offshore for the sunset. Koločep Swim & Sunset (about 2 h 20 min, private only) starts earlier with a proper swim on Koločep, then the sunset off Grebeni. ### Do any of the sunset tours go to the Blue Cave? No. The Blue Cave is a daytime trip: its blue light needs a high sun. None of our sunset routes stops there. ### Where do the boats leave from? From Marina Frapa in Gruž, at Lapadska obala 21a. Check in at our office with the yellow flag at the marina entrance 15 minutes before departure. It is about 10 minutes by taxi from the Old Town, and there is no free parking. [Directions](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#getting-here). ### Can we swim on a sunset tour? On Koločep Swim & Sunset, yes: about 40 minutes in a sheltered cove on Koločep. On Golden Hour Express there is an optional 10-minute swim when the sea is calm. Sunset & City Walls has no swim stop. Towels are not provided. ### What is included? Licensed skipper, Fuel, Prosecco toast (adults), Life jackets on board. Private boats also get the whole boat for your group. Not included: towels (bring your own if you plan to swim); hotel pickup (available on request); extras such as flowers or a photographer (on request). ### How many people are on a shared boat? At most 12, counting children and babies, on the Ayros 22. Private boats take up to 6 (Fisher 20) or up to 12 (Ayros 22). ### Can children come? Yes, children are welcome. On shared tours children 4–11 pay the child price, and children under 4 ride free but count toward the boat’s limit. Every booking needs at least one adult. ### Is a private sunset tour worth it? For six or more people it often costs little more per person than shared seats, and you get the boat to yourselves, your own pace and the choice of route. See the [per-person comparison](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#shared-or-private-cost). ### What happens if it is cloudy or windy? If a full overcast hides the sunset, you can move to another evening free of charge instead of sailing, subject to availability. If we cancel for any reason, including unsafe sea or wind, you choose a full refund or a free move to another evening. ### What is the cancellation policy? 100% refund 24 hours or more before departure; 50% refund 12 to 24 hours before departure; 0% refund less than 12 hours before departure, or no-show. Times count from your scheduled departure, in local Dubrovnik time. [Full policy](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/cancellation-policy/). ### Can I book a sunset tour for tonight? Online booking opens from tomorrow. For tonight, message us on WhatsApp at +385 91 600 1201 and we’ll tell you what’s possible. ### How far ahead should I book? A shared boat takes at most 12 guests, so book July and August evenings as early as you can. Online booking runs from tomorrow up to 18 months ahead. ### When does the season run? From 1 April to 31 October. Outside the season, ask us about a private trip. ### What should I wear? Summer clothes and flat shoes with grip, plus a light layer: the ride back after sunset is cooler than you expect, especially in April, May and October. Bring swimwear and a towel if you plan to swim. See our [what to wear guide](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/blog/what-to-wear-sunset-boat-trip-dubrovnik/). ### Can you set up a proposal or a special occasion? Yes, on a private boat. Extras are arranged by message, never sold blind online: champagne or a Croatian sparkling wine instead of prosecco, flowers on board, a proposal set-up, a professional photographer, extra time on the water, hotel pickup. [Tell us what you have in mind](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/#contact-form). ### Do you pick up from hotels? Hotel pickup is available on request and is not included in the price. Ask when you book and we’ll confirm what’s possible for your hotel. ### Is the boat ride rough? Usually not in the evening: the summer breeze tends to drop around sunset, and the routes stay close to the coast. If the sea is unsafe, the skipper cancels and you choose a refund or another evening. ### Is the boat accessible for wheelchair users? The boats are small and boarded from the marina pontoon, so it depends on the person and the day. Message us before booking and we’ll tell you honestly what will work. ### Who runs Sunset Dubrovnik? Technic one d.o.o., a Croatian company registered in Dubrovnik, OIB 63056167991. Our crew has run boats from Marina Frapa since 2008, and every skipper holds a Croatian licence. [About us](https://sunsetdubrovnik.com/about-us/). ### How do I pay? By card on Stripe’s secure checkout: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Prices are in euros and include VAT. There is no booking fee. ### Is Sunset Dubrovnik the same as Sunset Beach Dubrovnik? No. Sunset Beach Dubrovnik is a beach in Lapad bay. We are a sunset boat tour company leaving from Marina Frapa in Gruž. Private boats ## Request a private sunset Tell us the date, the group and the occasion. We reply within the hour between 08:00 and 20:00 Dubrovnik time with times and a price. [Email info@sunsetdubrovnik.com](mailto:info@sunsetdubrovnik.com) [Call +385 91 600 1201](tel:+385916001201) [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/385916001201) Office hours 08:00–20:00, 1 April to 31 October. Getting here ## Marina Frapa, Lapadska obala Every sunset boat leaves from Marina Frapa, on the Lapad side of Gruž bay. Check in at our office with the yellow flag at the marina entrance, 15 minutes before your departure time. Meeting point **Marina Frapa** Lapadska obala 21a, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia Look for our office with the yellow flag at the marina entrance. Your skipper meets you there and walks you to the boat. [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.6572,18.0825) [Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?daddr=42.6572,18.0825&q=Marina%20Frapa) ### How to reach us - From the Old Town (Pile Gate) About 10 minutes by taxi (around €12) or city bus number 6. - From Gruž harbour A 10-minute walk along Lapadska obala. - From Lapad and Babin Kuk hotels A short walk or taxi ride; Marina Frapa sits on the Lapad side of Gruž bay. - Parking There is no free parking at the marina. Come by taxi, bus or on foot. GPS [42.6572, 18.0825](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.6572,18.0825) · Lapadska obala 21a · map data © OpenStreetMap contributors