



by Karaka
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€88.88The Elaphiti Islands Day Cruise departs at 8:45 am from port Gruž in Dubrovnik aboard the Karaka, a luxury pirate ship designed as a replica of a 16th-century Dubrovnik Republic merchant vessel. Before leaving the port, guests may purchase a warm toast or sandwich on board and receive two complimentary drinks. The cruise lasts between six and nine hours, visiting three islands in the Elaphiti archipelago. The first stop is Koločep Island, where passengers have about one hour and fifteen minutes to explore pine forests, take an optional hiking tour, or visit a local family-run honey farm with tastings available for a small fee. Next, the ship sails to the town of Suđurađ on Šipan Island for another hour and fifteen minutes. Visitors can see the 16th-century Skočibuha villa, relax in the natural surroundings, or participate in an optional wine tasting. The final stop is Lopud Island, where the time spent ranges from one to three hours depending on the season. Here, guests can swim and snorkel in the clear Adriatic waters. Optional lunch is available for purchase at partner restaurants on Lopud. The departure time from Lopud varies throughout the year and may change due to weather conditions. The cruise returns to port Gruž at the end of the day. Onboard the Karaka, air conditioning, WiFi, and toilets are available. Each guest receives a bottle of water upon arrival and a drink token valid for water, juice, beer, or wine. Full-face snorkeling masks are provided with a refundable deposit. Pickup and drop-off in Dubrovnik and nearby suburbs can be arranged if selected. Additional drinks, sandwiches, beach towels, and souvenirs are not included but can be purchased during the tour.
Port Gruž
The cruise begins at 8:45 am from port Gruž in Dubrovnik. Guests board the Karaka, a replica of a 16th-century merchant ship. Before reaching the first island, there is an option to buy warm toasts or sandwiches and enjoy two free drinks during the sail.
Kolocep Island
The first stop is Koločep Island, known for its pine forests and small fishing village. Guests have about 1 hour and 15 minutes to take an optional hike or visit a family-owned honey farm where tastings are offered for a fee.
75 min
Sudurad
Next, the tour visits Suđurađ on Šipan Island. Here, guests spend around 1 hour and 15 minutes visiting the 16th-century Skočibuha villa, enjoying calm natural surroundings, or joining an optional wine tasting.
75 min
Lopud Island
The last stop is Lopud Island, where guests can swim and snorkel in the clear Adriatic waters. Time spent on Lopud depends on the season. Departures from Lopud are at 16:00 in April, May, and from August 21st to 31st; at 15:30 from September 1st to 15th; and at 15:00 from September 16th onward. Departure times may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
180 min
Port Gruz
The cruise ends back at port Gruž in Dubrovnik. Return times change through the year as daylight hours shorten.
Departure is from a dock in front of Obala Stjepana Radica 16 in port Gruž, next to Gruž Market and bistro Glorijet. PLEASE NOTICE: Boarding closes 10minutes before the ship departs. Ship has a strict schedule - please don't be late as ship leaves at exactly 08:45AM.
End point
Departure is from a dock in front of Obala Stjepana Radica 16 in port Gruž, next to Gruž Market and bistro Glorijet. PLEASE NOTICE: Boarding closes 10minutes before the ship departs. Ship has a strict schedule - please don't be late as ship leaves at exactly 08:45AM.




by Karaka
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€88.88The Elaphiti Islands Day Cruise departs at 8:45 am from port Gruž in Dubrovnik aboard the Karaka, a luxury pirate ship designed as a replica of a 16th-century Dubrovnik Republic merchant vessel. Before leaving the port, guests may purchase a warm toast or sandwich on board and receive two complimentary drinks. The cruise lasts between six and nine hours, visiting three islands in the Elaphiti archipelago. The first stop is Koločep Island, where passengers have about one hour and fifteen minutes to explore pine forests, take an optional hiking tour, or visit a local family-run honey farm with tastings available for a small fee. Next, the ship sails to the town of Suđurađ on Šipan Island for another hour and fifteen minutes. Visitors can see the 16th-century Skočibuha villa, relax in the natural surroundings, or participate in an optional wine tasting. The final stop is Lopud Island, where the time spent ranges from one to three hours depending on the season. Here, guests can swim and snorkel in the clear Adriatic waters. Optional lunch is available for purchase at partner restaurants on Lopud. The departure time from Lopud varies throughout the year and may change due to weather conditions. The cruise returns to port Gruž at the end of the day. Onboard the Karaka, air conditioning, WiFi, and toilets are available. Each guest receives a bottle of water upon arrival and a drink token valid for water, juice, beer, or wine. Full-face snorkeling masks are provided with a refundable deposit. Pickup and drop-off in Dubrovnik and nearby suburbs can be arranged if selected. Additional drinks, sandwiches, beach towels, and souvenirs are not included but can be purchased during the tour.
Port Gruž
The cruise begins at 8:45 am from port Gruž in Dubrovnik. Guests board the Karaka, a replica of a 16th-century merchant ship. Before reaching the first island, there is an option to buy warm toasts or sandwiches and enjoy two free drinks during the sail.
Kolocep Island
The first stop is Koločep Island, known for its pine forests and small fishing village. Guests have about 1 hour and 15 minutes to take an optional hike or visit a family-owned honey farm where tastings are offered for a fee.
75 min
Sudurad
Next, the tour visits Suđurađ on Šipan Island. Here, guests spend around 1 hour and 15 minutes visiting the 16th-century Skočibuha villa, enjoying calm natural surroundings, or joining an optional wine tasting.
75 min
Lopud Island
The last stop is Lopud Island, where guests can swim and snorkel in the clear Adriatic waters. Time spent on Lopud depends on the season. Departures from Lopud are at 16:00 in April, May, and from August 21st to 31st; at 15:30 from September 1st to 15th; and at 15:00 from September 16th onward. Departure times may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
180 min
Port Gruz
The cruise ends back at port Gruž in Dubrovnik. Return times change through the year as daylight hours shorten.
Departure is from a dock in front of Obala Stjepana Radica 16 in port Gruž, next to Gruž Market and bistro Glorijet. PLEASE NOTICE: Boarding closes 10minutes before the ship departs. Ship has a strict schedule - please don't be late as ship leaves at exactly 08:45AM.
End point
Departure is from a dock in front of Obala Stjepana Radica 16 in port Gruž, next to Gruž Market and bistro Glorijet. PLEASE NOTICE: Boarding closes 10minutes before the ship departs. Ship has a strict schedule - please don't be late as ship leaves at exactly 08:45AM.