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Berths in Dubrovnik
Two marinas take yachts. The Port of Gruž is a commercial and cruise port. Sources differ on the ACI figures.
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Berths
Marinas and port near Dubrovnik
| Place | Berths | Longest vessel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACI Marina Dubrovnik, Komolac | 371 wet berths and 120 dry berths (Dockwalk says 380) | 45 m on a daily berth, 40 m on an annual berth (Dockwalk lists 60 m) | Water depth 3 to 5 m from Rožat. 6 km from the old town. |
| Marina Frapa Dubrovnik | 220 sea berths | 50 m, plus one berth up to 100 m | Opposite the Gruž ferry port, close to the old town. Covered piers. |
| Port of Gruž | 9 berths, 1,600 m operative quay | No length limit. Draught 11 m. | Commercial and cruise port. Pilotage compulsory. The page does not say it serves yachts. |
ACI Marinas, Marina Frapa and Dubrovnik Port Authority sites, and Dockwalk. Ask the marina to confirm the length for your yacht.
ACI Marina
ACI Marina Dubrovnik services and contacts
AddressNa skali 2, 20236 Komolac
Phone and radio+385 (0) 98 398 813. VHF channel 17.
Fuel and repairFuel station, travel lift, crane, and a maintenance and repair shop. The site gives no travel lift capacity.
On siteNautical equipment store, laundry, grocery store, restaurant, free Wi-Fi and EV charging.
WasteDevices for discharging faecal and oily waters.
ApproachThe inlet is 170 to 400 m wide. A long breakwater protects the marina from river currents.
ACI Marinas, official site.
Clearance
Arrival and clearance in Croatia
Marina Frapa lists these steps. It is a marina page, not a government page.
Port of entryOn entering Croatian waters, go by the shortest route to the nearest port open to international traffic. Dubrovnik is on the list. Cavtat is open from 1 April to 31 October.
VignetteBuy it at the Harbour Master's office. It runs from the date of issue to the end of the year. Vessels of 3 m or more need one.
DocumentsCrew and passenger list, seaworthiness certificate, insurance certificate and ownership certificate.
Tourist taxPay online at nautika.evisitor.hr, by vessel length or by person.
CustomsCustoms at Gruž Harbour, 24 hours, +385 20 772 065.
CharterIn 2023 Praxis reported 13% VAT on charters that start in Croatia. It also reported that yachts over 45 m need a Croatian ship agent. Check the current rules.
Marina Frapa boater information, and Praxis, 22 November 2023. Rules change, so confirm with the Harbour Master.
Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.
- WMO World Weather Information Service: Dubrovnik climate
- ACI Marinas: ACI Marina Dubrovnik
- Dockwalk SuperPorts: ACI Marina Dubrovnik
- Marina Frapa Dubrovnik: berths
- Marina Frapa Dubrovnik: information for boaters
- Dubrovnik Port Authority: technical characteristics of the port
- Dubrovnik Port Authority: port information
- Croatian Ministry of the Interior: Schengen FAQ
- Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure: buy a vignette online
- Praxis: Croatia charter rules, 2023
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
- Dubrovnik Airport: getting to the airport
- Dubrovnik Summer Festival: 77th festival
- OpenStreetMap Nominatim: ACI Marina Dubrovnik
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