Explore Cavtat
Boats in Cavtat
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Why explore Cavtat by boat?
Cavtat sits on a small wooded peninsula south of Dubrovnik, with two bays and a calm waterfront. It is a quieter place to start a boating day than the city itself, with the Konavle coast to the south and the Elaphiti islands reachable to the north-west.
- Coastal towns
- Quiet bays
- Family days
What Cavtat is known for
Račić mausoleum
A family mausoleum by sculptor Ivan Meštrović on the peninsula's summit.
Two harbours
The town sits between two bays, so one side is often calmer than the other.
Supetar, Mrkan, Bobara
Small islets just offshore from the town.
Konavle cliffs
A high, rocky coastline running south towards Molunat.
Where can you explore?
Places within reach of a day on the water from Cavtat.
The walled southern city, with the Elaphiti islands just offshore.
Explore Dubrovnik →
A quiet bay town north-west of Dubrovnik.
Explore Slano →
A Pelješac town with long medieval walls and oyster farms.
Explore Ston →
A green island whose western end is a national park with two saltwater lakes.
Explore Mljet →
A Pelješac town facing Korčula across a narrow channel.
Explore Orebić →
A wooded island with a walled medieval town and vineyards inland.
Explore Korčula →Distances are approximate straight-line distances between destinations, not sailing routes.
Best time to explore Cavtat by boat
May–June
- Quieter coast
- Long days
- Sea warming up
July–August
- Warmest weather
- Busiest period
- Book earlier
September–October
- Warm water
- Fewer crowds
- Relaxed coast
Seasonal guidance only. Weather and sea conditions change day to day — always confirm with your operator.
A little local history
Cavtat stands on the site of the Greek and later Roman settlement of Epidaurum, an important coastal town whose remains lie partly beneath the modern one and partly underwater. After Epidaurum was destroyed in the early medieval period, many of its inhabitants are said to have moved north to found what became Dubrovnik.
Good to know
Trip style
Day trips: leave in the morning, back before evening.
Payment
You pay the booking fee here, the rental directly to the operator.
Conditions
Operators cancel or reschedule when the sea is not safe.
Routes, sea conditions and access can vary. Always confirm local conditions and requirements with your boat operator before departure.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the boat. Each listing states whether the operator requires a boat licence, and you can filter for boats that do not require one. Licence rules are set by the operator, not by CroatianBoats.
Working out a budget? Read our guide to how much it costs to rent a boat in Croatia.
Plan your trip
Get official destination information, local events and visitor resources for Cavtat.