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The Dubrovnik Port Authority reported that by the end of the year, it expects a total of 461 cruise ship arrivals and 661,094 guests, with the highest traffic traditionally recorded during September and October.
Thanks to the implementation of sustainable cruise traffic management and a more equitable distribution of ship arrivals, as well as excellent cooperation among stakeholders, Dubrovnik successfully harmonizes the development of cruise tourism with the preservation of cultural heritage and the quality of life of the local community.
In the first six months of 2026, 175 calls by these vessels were made, with a total of 235,091 passengers. During this period, the largest number of visitors was recorded in May (90,371 on 58 departures) and June (93,571 on 57).
Since the beginning of the year, Dubrovnik has welcomed four cruise ships on their first visit to the city. These are Mein Schiff 4 from TUI Cruises; Emerald Kaia from PEC Operations; Scarlet Lady from Virgin Voyages; and Disney Dream from Disney Cruise Line.
The presentation of the results of the Adriatic Sea Tourism Report 2026 confirmed the continuous growth of maritime tourism in the Adriatic during 2025, when Adriatic ports received more than 25.5 million passengers on cruises, ferries, and speedboats, of which more than 5.3 million were cruise passengers.
The document also highlights continuous investment in port infrastructure and sustainable transport solutions, with a total value exceeding USD 375 million.
In 2025, Dubrovnik received more than 625,000 cruise passengers and 433 calls, ranking second in the Adriatic, only behind Corfu, Greece.
The results obtained in the first half of 2026 remain at the level of previous years, confirming Dubrovnik's strong position among the main cruise destinations in the Mediterranean.
