Explore Ston
Boats in Ston
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Why explore Ston by boat?
Ston is a small town on the Pelješac peninsula, known for its long medieval walls, its salt pans and the oyster farms of Mali Ston bay, one of the most sheltered waters on the coast.
- Coastal towns
- Local food
- Quiet bays
- Family days
What Ston is known for
The Walls of Ston
Medieval walls running for kilometres over the hillside.
Salt pans
Traditional salt works beside the town, still in use.
Mali Ston oysters
Oyster and mussel farms in the sheltered bay.
Pelješac channel
The strait towards Korčula, for a longer day out.
Where can you explore?
Places within reach of a day on the water from Ston.
A quiet bay town north-west of Dubrovnik.
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A green island whose western end is a national park with two saltwater lakes.
Explore Mljet →
The walled southern city, with the Elaphiti islands just offshore.
Explore Dubrovnik →
A Pelješac town facing Korčula across a narrow channel.
Explore Orebić →
A wooded island with a walled medieval town and vineyards inland.
Explore Korčula →
A quiet peninsula town south of Dubrovnik with two sheltered harbours.
Explore Cavtat →Distances are approximate straight-line distances between destinations, not sailing routes.
Best time to explore Ston 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
The Republic of Dubrovnik acquired Ston in the 14th century and built the great walls to defend the valuable salt pans, which were a major source of the republic's income. Salt is still harvested here in the traditional way.
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 Ston.