Ferry from Dubrovnik to Šipanska Luka (Šipan)

Tickets, prices & schedules
In Croatia, ferries between Dubrovnik and the island of Šipan are available every day year-round. Find detailed information about ferries to Šipan, including timetables, prices and companies, and plan your ferry trip across Croatia easily and quickly!

Discounts

The passenger categories that are primarily entitled to discount tickets when traveling from Dubrovnik to Šipan by ferry are toddlers (up to 3 years old) and children (up to 12 years old).

Note: toddlers up to the age of 1 are not issued a ticket on the ferry route from Dubrovnik to the island of Šipan.

On-board services and amenities

Cabins & accommodation

As the estimated trip duration to the island of Šipan is just 45 min, there are no cabins on the ferries from Dubrovnik.

Luggage

When traveling with the ferries of TP-Line, you can carry 1 piece of luggage weighing up to 20 kg.

Pets on board

On the TP-Line ferries traveling to Šipan from Dubrovnik, small pets must travel in a pet carrier or cage. Medium-sized and large-sized pets, on the other hand, should wear a muzzle and be on a leash.

Make sure to book your pet tickets in advance. Additionally, the maximum weight of the bag with a pet should be up to 8 kg, with maximum dimensions of 45x35x25 cm.

Useful tips for your ferry trip from Dubrovnik to Šipan

Take a look at some useful tips for your ferry trip to Šipan:

  • Ferries from Dubrovnik arrive at Šipanska Luka, the main port of Šipan. The other port on the island is the one in Suđurađ.
  • In the busy summer months, we recommend you arrive at the port of Dubrovnik at least 1 hr before your departure to avoid delays and potential overcrowding.
  • From Dubrovnik, you can go island hopping in the Adriatic Sea and explore the beautiful islands of Croatia. Take a look at our interactive Map of ferries and see what other destinations you can travel to by ferry from Dubrovnik.

Where to take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Šipan

Ferries to Šipan depart regularly from the seaport of Dubrovnik in Croatia. The ferry port is located in the Gruž suburb and is within walking distance of Dubrovnik’s historic center (around 30 min on foot).

You can also reach the port of Dubrovnik by car or bus, with the nearest bus station being a 7-min walk from the port.

There, you can find several visitor amenities, including an ATM and a parking lot, which might come in handy, as you cannot bring along your vehicle on the ferry to Šipan.

How long is the ferry ride from Dubrovnik to Šipanska Luka (Šipan)?

The ferry trip from Dubrovnik to Šipanska Luka, Croatia, lasts about 45 min.

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FAQs

As ferries traveling from Dubrovnik to Šipanska Luka are catamarans, the transportation of motor vehicles is not possible.

If you want to bring your car to Šipan, the only option is to get on the Jadrolinija ferry to Suđurađ.

The distance between Dubrovnik and Šipan is around 12 nautical miles (22 km).

Yes, the route from Dubrovnik to Šipan is operated by high-speed catamarans which make the crossing in just 45 min.

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