The Republic of Croatia is situated on the Adriatic Sea east of Italy. Slovenia and Hungary lie to the north, to the northeast is Serbia, and to the east is Bosnia-Herzegovina.
This Travel Notes page provides useful information about Dubrovnik. From airport procedures to currency exchange it will tell you what to expect to make your vacation smooth and worry free.
Base Manager
Igor Graso
Address
ACI Marina Dubrovnik
20236 Mokosica, Croatia
Hours of Operation
Friday & Saturday: 8.30am to 8.30 pm; Monday to Thursday: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm;
Sunday: 9.00 am to 12.00pm in case of embarkation
Base Facilities
Your comfort is assured by extensive facilities including: showers, market, money-exchange and ATM are all available.
Croatia Sailing License requirements:
Following are options to meet the qualifications required:
Visit MMPI to see list of recognized certificates for operating boats and yachts. If the license/certificate does not appear on this list, it does not necessarily mean that it is not approved. The list has been updated recently and more licenses are added every couple of weeks so it is worth checking it regularly.
INFORMATION FOR THE EXAM FOR CROATIAN NAVIGATION LICENSE
Base Map
How to Get There
The distance from Dubrovnik airport to the Moorings base is approximately 30 km. The transfer takes approximately 40 minutes.
Servicing Airlines
Due to the number of flights which we organise, the Moorings can offer some great rates to many destinations. Please make sure you contact your Vacation Planning Specialist before you book your flights.
Customs & Immigration Information
Passports: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival in Croatia is required by all.
Citizens of all European Union countries, Australia, Canada, USA and most other countries do not need a visa. Details of visa regulations can be obtained on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, http://www.mvpei.hr/MVP.asp?pcpid=1615 Visas can be obtained on arrival free of charge. Three months are usually granted on arrival, and this can easily be extended.
A cruising permit is issued on arrival at the port of entry. The permit lasts for the calendar year and covers any number of exits and entries, but must be stamped at each major port by the harbour master and customs. The permit allows a yacht to cruise along the entire coast including the islands, except for certain prohibited areas.
Airport
International Airport of Dubrovnik
Airport contact number +385 20 77 33 77 - www.airport-dubrovnik.hr
Airport Transfers
Taxi: The one way trip ( from the airport ) to the base costs approx. 34€. The number of passengers is limited to 3 persons. No reservation is necessary. Price for a taxi from Marina Mokosica to the old city and commercial harbour is approx. 15€.
Arrival & Departure Procedure
Embarkation: 3.00 pm is the contractual time when you can board your boat.
Briefing Times: Boat & Chart briefings are scheduled before at 1.30 pm. All head charterers are required to attend the briefings.
Disembarkation:
Return to the base: 5.00 pm is the contracted time when the boat must be returned and ready for debriefing and checks. Disembarkation is at 8.00 am the following day.
Late Arrival Procedure
The base personnel will wait for you until 9 00 pm. After 9.00 pm, you will find a sign at the reception office for you indicating your yacht's berth. Your boat will be open and there will be a sign on board with your name. The boat's equipment will be ready for the night. The base personnel will be at your disposal the next day from 8.30 am and will then handover the boat to you.
Taxes/ Departure Tax
Tourism Tax: This will be collected upon arrival at the base. The charge is 1 Euro per person / per day and must be paid as a cash payment for the whole of the charter period. Previously this tax was included in the price of a marina mooring. This is due to a change in the Croatia Tourism Law from 1st January 2009.
Car Rental
Avis, Budget, Avtotehna and Antera are located at the airport.
Ferry Services
It is possible to travel to Dubrovnik from Bari (Italy). It takes approximately 10 hours by ferry. From June to September there are ferry services 3 times a week.
Area: 56,542 sq km
Population: 4,489,409
Capital city: Zagreb
People: Croat, Serb, other (including Bosniak, Hungarian, Slovene, Czech, and Roma)
Language: Croatian, Serbia, and other (including Italian, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and German)
Religion: Roman Catholic, Orthodox, other Christian, Muslim
Government: Presidential/Parliamentary Democracy
Major industries: chemicals and plastics, machine tools, fabricated metal, electronics, pig iron and rolled steel products, aluminum, paper, wood products, construction materials, textiles, shipbuilding, petroleum and petroleum refining, food and beverages, tourism
Tipping: Tipping in Croatia is becoming more commonplace, especially in upscale restaurants. In the past, tipping was welcome but not expected. Today, however, in newer, upscale places, an extra 10% or 15% is considered polite. In informal restaurants in smaller towns and coffee shops, tipping is rare and not expected, but most people leave any coins they receive in change. Croatian waiters work for salaries and benefits by law and do not depend on tips for living wages.
Currency: The kuna, also written as HRK, is the official currency used in Croatia.
Electricity: 230V AC, 50 HZ, two-pin plugs are standard
Time: Local time is UTC/GMT +2 hours
Holidays & Festivals
It may be possible to have these holidays as charter start / finish dates.
1 January - New Year's Day
1 May - Labour Day
22 June - Anti Fascism Day
25 June - Statehood Day (National Day)
5 August - Thanksgiving Day
15 August - Assumption of Mary
8 October - Independence Day
15 August - Assumption of Mary
1 November - All Saints Day
25 December - Christmas Day
26 December - 2nd Christmas Day
All Holidays are non-working days in the Republic of Croatia. Orthodox citizens of the Republic of Croatia who celebrate Christmas on 7th of January, citizens of the Islamic faith on the days of Ramadan Bairam and Kurban Bairam, and citizens of the Jewish faith on the days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur have the right not to work.
Moveable Public Holidays
Good Friday
Easter Friday & Monday
Whit Monday
Hotels
Hotel accommodation in Dubrovnik is generally more expensive then elsewhere in Croatia, leaving budget travelers with little option but to settle for private rooms. Demand for beds is high in July and August, so you should be prepared to arrive early in the day, or book in advance. There are plenty of hotels in Dubrovnik. We suggest the following:
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
Hotel Stari Grad
Hotel Splendid
Hotel Argentina
Hotel Bellevue
Hotel Excelsior
Hotel Lero
Pucic Palace
Villa Dubrovnik
Restaurants
There are plenty of little restaurants, pizzerias, pasterias and tavernas.
Here are a few suggestions:
Atlas Club Nautica +385 20 44 25 26
Orsan Gverovic +385 20 89 12 67
Proto +385 20 32 32 34
Levanat +385 20 43 53 52
Ragusa +385 20 32 12 03
Domino +385 20 32 31 03
Ankora +385 20 89 10 31
All these restaurants can be reached by taxi. The price for a taxi from the Marina to the old city is approximately 20€.
Post Office
The post office is situated in the centre of the town.
Open Monday to Saturday 8.00 am to 8.00 pm.
Internet Connectivity
Telephone and internet facilities are available in the ACI Marina.
Cellular Phones
Check with your service provider for coverage and roaming fees. There are companies such as Cellular Abroad who offer international phone rentals if you are not a resident of the country. Using your own GSM mobile phone in conjunction with a prepaid SIM card is also very popular and convenient.
Tourist Information Centres
Tourist information centre in Dubrovnik: +385 20 32 35 87, www.tzdubrovnik.hr
Atlas tourist office: +385 20 44 22 22 www.atlas-croatia.com
Banks
Banks are open Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
Currencies / Money Exchange
Currency: Kuna (HRK; symbol Kn) = 100 Lipa.
Exchange Rate Indicators (Date Aug 09)
UK £1.00= Kn8.5
US $1.00= Kn5.18
Euro €1.00= Kn7.32
Credit Card Information
Visa and Master Card are accepted.
American Express accepted at some locations.
Travelers Checks
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros.
There are many small exchange offices in town offering a better exchange rate than the bank. They are open from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm.
Snorkeling & Diving
To help you avoid traveling with an extra bag, The Moorings has snorkeling equipment (fins, masks and snorkels) for your use. The equipment is onboard. If you wish to exchange fins, customer service will be delighted to, subject to availability.
Scuba diving is strictly regulated in Croatia. Please arrange in advance to dive with a local club in Dubrovnik.
Diving Club Dubrovnik: +385 20 43 57 37
Navis Club Underwater: +385 20 35 65 01 / +385 99 50 27 73
For more information about scuba diving visit the Croatian Tourism Diving Association website: www.diving.hr
Fishing Information
For any kind of fishing you need to buy a fishing license at the Harbour Master in Dubrovnik.
The cost of the fishing licence for 1 week is 100€.
There are no rental facilities for fishing equipment.
Kayaking, Rafting and more.
There are a number of other possibilities, like rafting on the Cetina River, Riding Quad bikes around the village of Zedno as well as kayaking. All these activities are provided with the guidance of professional guides.
Marina Information
Prices for monohulls: 1-1.4 Euro per foot in the official marinas. In high season prices are 10% more. Price for catamarans: Are 1.5 times the price for monohulls. Price for mooring lines in villages is cheaper than the prices in marinas. The price is determined by the port authority.
It is not possible to make reservations for berths in Croatian Marinas, or in small fishing villages. There are usually places but do not arrive too late. The average price for a berth is between 30/50 Euros. There are plenty of marinas on the Adriatic eastern coast and all the information about them can be found in the Adriatic Nautical Guide, that you have in the boat's library. Anything else you need to know will be covered in your chart briefing.
Cruising Permits and Fees
A Cruising Permit is issued on arrival at the port of entry. The permit lasts for the calendar year and covers any number of exits and entries, but must be stamped at each major port by the harbour master and customs. The permit allows a yacht to cruise along the entire coast including the islands, except for certain prohibited areas.
Tourism Tax: This new tax will be collected upon arrival at the base. The charge is 1 Euro per person / per day and must be paid as a cash payment for the whole of the charter period. Previously this tax was included in the price of a marina mooring. This is due to a change in the Croatia Tourism Law from 1st January 2009
Log Book
The maritime authorities and insurers insist that the logbook be kept up to date in case of an accident. We must have the original back at the end of the cruise. Should you wish to have a copy, the base will be happy to make one for you. Should you wish to refresh your sailing abilities, we advise you to hire a skipper for a day or two. Contact your agent, and we can arrange this service.
Electricity Information
All yachts are equipped with power cords, a battery charger and 220V plugs. The piers in the Marina are equipped with 220 V outlets. The inventory includes an adaptor. The piers of the other marinas are generally equipped with 220V outlets.
Sailing Area Restrictions
No restricted areas for sailing except the military harbour at Split.
Sailing outside Croatia
Yachts 12 m (39 ft) or larger are able to sail from any of our bases in Croatia into Slovenia, Italy, and Montenegro.
By law in order to pass clearance to go outside Croatian waters with a Moorings yacht, there must be two people on board with skippers licenses. This is a stipulation made by the Croatian authorities.
Once the yacht has been cleared from Croatia, in Gruz harbour. It is strictly prohibited to stop along the Croatian / Montenegrian coast.
The yacht must proceed directly to Zelenika in Montenegro without stopping along the Croatian / Montenegrian coast.
Distance from Gruz (Croatia) to Zelenika (Montenegro) is 35 nm.
The same procedure applies for the return passage back to Croatia.
Yachts under 12m will need to proceed to the harbour master in Gruz with the yacht, to complete a declaration and pay a fee to sail to Montenegro (+-300 Kuna).
Yachts over 12m are allowed to sail to Montenegro and do not require additional safety equipment to be put onboard. So no additional fee is required.
Procedure to complete border control will be explained at the base. If you wish to sail to Montenegro you need to make it known to Moorings Dubrovnik office.
When completing customs in Montenegro a non-refundable fee of 120 Euro’s must be paid for a cruising permit in Montenegro. The Montenegrian courtesy flag can be bought at customs for 12 Euros.
Interesting Sites
For more of the best places to visit while on your trip, please visit the Itinerary Page of this website.
While you are in Dubrovnik take the opportunity to visit the nearby cultural attractions.
Trsteno: The village of Trsteno is a must-see day-trip destination if you are interested in horticulture. There is an arboretum stocked with hundreds of varieties of trees.
In 1502, Dubrovnik noble Ivan Gucetic built his summer villa surrounded by lush gardens which spread along a terrace overlooking the sea. These gardens were considered de rigeur by the aristocracy of sixteenth-century Dubrovnik. Sadly, those of Trsteno are the only ones that can still be enjoyed in anything like their original form. The Croatian Academy of Sciences took over the villa and expanded it, turning it into an arboretum.
Lokrum: Facing the suburb of Ploce is the wooded island Lokrum, 1 km southeast; reputedly the island where Richard the Lionheart was shipwrecked. It was bought in 1859 by Maximilian von Habsburg, Archduke of Austria (and subsequently the Emperor of Mexico).
He transformed a former Benedictine monastery into his summer palace and created a botanical garden which he stocked with exotic plants and cacti, he wrote bad verse about the island’s beauty. After Maximilian’s death in 1867, the Habsburgs sold the island to a local businessman eager to turn it into a health resort, only to buy it back on behalf of the Emperor. Franz-Josef’s son Rudolf wintered here to soothe his bronchial chest.
Moorings Provisioning
If you don't want to spend your holiday in supermarkets or buying food, Moorings offers a fantastic range of Food and Drinks packages which can be pre-ordered and will be on your boat when you arrive.
Supermarkets
There is a supermarket located near the base as well as in the village and others in the town.
Travel Insurance
Moorings offers 'Charter Care' which is a comprehensive travel insurance scheme for your complete peace of mind. If you have your own travel insurance, please make sure that it covers all of the destinations and activities of your Moorings vacation.
Vaccination and Immunization Information
Croatia is generally risk-free of contagious disease.
At time of publication, an International Vaccination Certificate is not mandatory.
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