Taking the Lokrum island ferry
The Lokrum island ferry leaves Dubrovnik’s Old City Port. The regular adult ticket for the 2026 season costs 30 EUR and includes access to the reserve plus the outward and return journeys on the official service. For an independent island visit, this is the starting point for working out both your budget and your return to the mainland.
Treat the harbour journey and your time ashore as one plan. Choose a suitable outward sailing, note the return departures and leave room to get back to the boat. The wider getting there guide covers the airport and walk to the Old Port; this page concentrates on tickets and the water crossing.
A transfer from Dubrovnik Airport reaches the permitted drop-off point in the Old Town. Walk to the Old Port and take the ferry separately.
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Ferry to Lokrum Island: tickets and admission
Buy the regular ticket online or at a sales point. Luža is the mainland sales location, while the Forester’s House is the island counter. A printed ticket or a smartphone barcode can be presented at boarding. Keep the ticket accessible rather than packing it away while approaching the boat.
The reserve charge also matters when arriving independently: the regular entry price is 30 EUR. A different boat arrangement therefore needs a clear admission budget. Compare a guided visit with the regular crossing by looking at the actual activities and services included, rather than treating every boat product as the same ticket. The island tours overview helps distinguish those choices.
A guided alternative with a boat ride
This island walk includes a boat ride as part of the experience.
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A guided island visit with a boat ride
Combine the crossing with a scenic island walk focused on Lokrum’s plants, stories and historic landscape.
Published timetable: a November 2026 snapshot
As recorded on 4 November 2026, the published schedule effective from 1 November 2026 listed departures from the Old City Port at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30 and 16:00. These are local times and describe that published schedule, rather than a permanent pattern for every season.
For the same snapshot, return departures from Lokrum were 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15, 15:45, 16:15 and 17:00. No end date was printed for this timetable. Consult the current schedule for your visit date, especially when planning a later trip. In bad weather the boat does not run, so use the day’s weather conditions alongside the listed departure times.
Concessions, children and ticket questions
The 2026 tariff lists a student ticket at 10 EUR with proof of current enrolment. For children and disability concessions, ask the sales point which category applies to the traveller and what evidence to bring. Settle that before boarding rather than choosing a category from an abbreviated price summary.
The free annual pass for people aged 65 or above is tied to residence in Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik-Neretva. It is not a general concession for every older visitor. Likewise, the published organised-group discounts concern contractual business partners. Friends travelling together should budget using the applicable visitor categories rather than assuming those commercial rates apply.
The last return shapes your island visit
Being on Lokrum before the first or after the last official reserve boat is prohibited, as is staying overnight. Keep the day’s final return in mind while walking around the reserve. An evening on the water and a late island stay are different plans; the sunset activity guide explains the former.
A guided scenic walk offers a boat ride to Lokrum and an island walk with stories about plants, traditions and history, including monastery ruins and the hilltop fort route. It is a guided alternative to arranging your own visit, rather than a standalone ferry ticket. Reserve admission should be clarified within the selected package. A coffee break describes a pause, not an included paid drink. For planning ashore, follow the history and walking guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does the regular ticket include the return boat?
Yes. The regular 2026 adult ticket at 30 EUR includes reserve access and both directions on the official service. Keep that separate from the conditions of any independently booked tour.
Can I use a ticket on my phone?
A smartphone barcode can be presented at boarding, as can a printed ticket. Have it ready when reaching the boat and retain it for the visit.
Which timetable listed the last return at 17:00?
That was the final return in the published timetable recorded on 4 November 2026. Use the schedule for your actual travel date and remember that poor weather can stop sailings.
Do ticket-counter hours cover the buildings too?
Ticket sales and access to individual island interiors are separate matters. Plan the crossing from the boat timetable and follow local information for the places you want to enter.