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💡 The Short Version: The independent way to the Elaphiti Islands is Jadrolinija passenger ship line 807 from Dubrovnik to Koločep (30 minutes), Lopud (55 minutes) and Suđurađ on Šipan (1 hour 15 minutes) (Jadrolinija). It leaves Dubrovnik at 10:00, 14:00, 16:30 and 20:00 Monday to Saturday, and an adult fare is €3.40 from 1 January to 28 May and from 28 September to 31 December, and €5.40 from 29 May to 27 September. The ticket reserves your departure. Or book a tour: Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunchad (from €25, 4.7 stars from 5,966 reviews) puts all three islands, drinks and an optional lunch on one boat.
⚠️ A line 807 ticket reserves your departure, so choose your return boat when you buy. The last Monday-to-Saturday boat from Lopud leaves at 18:10 in the winter schedule, 18:05 in late spring and September, and 18:45 from 3 July to 30 August. Sunday and holiday last boats are in the table below.
Line 807 timetable and fares
Line 807 runs all year. Jadrolinija publishes three seasons for 2026: 1 January to 28 May and 28 September to 31 December, 29 May to 2 July and 31 August to 27 September, and 3 July to 30 August. The timetable below comes from the 2026 sailing schedule, which Jadrolinija says is subject to change.
| Season | Dubrovnik departures, Monday to Saturday | Sundays and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan to 28 May, 28 Sep to 31 Dec | 10:00, 14:00, 16:30, 20:00 | 09:30, 20:00 |
| 29 May to 2 Jul, 31 Aug to 27 Sep | 10:00, 14:00, 16:30, 20:00 | 09:30, 20:30 |
| 3 Jul to 30 Aug | 10:00, 14:00, 16:30, 20:00 | 09:00, 11:45, 18:15, 21:00 |
Boats back from the islands, Monday to Saturday:
| Season | Lopud to Dubrovnik | Koločep to Dubrovnik |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan to 28 May, 28 Sep to 31 Dec | 12:15, 15:00, 18:10 | 12:40, 15:50, 18:35 |
| 29 May to 2 Jul, 31 Aug to 27 Sep | 12:10, 14:50, 18:05 | 12:30, 15:40, 18:25 |
| 3 Jul to 30 Aug | 12:10, 14:50, 18:45 | 12:30, 15:40, 19:05 |
On Sundays and holidays the last boat back leaves Lopud at 18:20 and Koločep at 18:45 in the winter schedule, Lopud at 19:15 and Koločep at 19:35 from 29 May to 2 July and 31 August to 27 September, and Lopud at 19:45 and Koločep at 20:10 from 3 July to 30 August.
| Adult fare from Dubrovnik | 1 Jan to 28 May and 28 Sep to 31 Dec | 29 May to 27 Sep | Child 3 to 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koločep | €3.40 | €5.40 | €1.80 |
| Lopud | €3.40 | €5.40 | €1.90 |
| Suđurađ (Šipan) | €3.40 | €5.40 | €2.10 |
The fares are Jadrolinija’s 2026 tariff. Between the islands the adult fare is €2.50, or €4.10 in summer. Jadrolinija’s Dubrovnik agency is at Stjepana Radića 40 and opens 08:00 to 20:00 Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 08:00 to 22:00 on Friday, and 08:00 to 11:00 and 19:00 to 20:00 on Sunday (sales points). You can also buy on jadrolinija.hr and show the ticket on your phone (Jadrolinija FAQ).
Jadrolinija also runs car ferry line 831 from Dubrovnik to Lopud and Šipan all year. It takes an hour to Lopud and 1 hour 20 minutes to Suđurađ, and the ticket is valid for any departure on the date printed (line 831).
Šunj beach, Lopud. Photo: dronepicr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
Tours from Dubrovnik
A cruise beats the ferry when you want all three islands in one day with lunch and drinks sorted. The ferry is cheaper and lets you stay on one island as long as you like.
Elaphite island cruise with drinks and lunch
From €25 · 4.7 stars from 5,966 reviews · 7.5 to 8 hours · pickup available · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunchad visits Lopud, Šipan and Koločep, with free time to swim and sunbathe, drinks and an optional lunch on the boat.
Cruise with open bar and Blue Cave option
From €50 · 4.8 stars from 2,598 reviews · 8 hours · pickup available · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Cruise with Drinks/Lunch Optionsad calls at Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, with an onboard open bar, lunch options, hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubrovnik, and the Blue Cave as an optional extra.
Elaphiti Islands and Blue Cave by speedboat
From €78 · 4.7 stars from 216 reviews · 4 hours · free cancellation
From Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands & Blue Cave Speedboat Tourad is a four-hour speedboat trip, the shortest of the three, for visitors who want the caves and a swim rather than a full day.
Cruise with food, open bar and the City Walls
From €65 · 4.7 stars from 60 reviews · 8 hours · free cancellation
Elaphite Islands & City Walls Cruise with Food and Open Barad is an eight-hour cruise with food and an open bar that also sails past the City Walls.
Ferry or cruise: the prices side by side
The GetYourGuide figure is the cheapest option in each product. Ferry prices are per adult single journey.
| What you want | Jadrolinija | On GetYourGuide | What the cruise adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| One island by ferry | €3.40 (€5.40 from 29 May to 27 Sep) | n/a | You choose the island and the sailing |
| Return trip to Lopud | €6.80 (€10.80 in summer), as two single tickets | n/a | Nothing: the ferry is the cheaper option |
| All three islands in a day | A separate ticket for each leg, €2.50 between islands (€4.10 in summer) | From €25 | One boat, free swim time, drinks, optional lunch |
| Islands plus Blue Cave | n/a | From €78 (4 hours) | Speedboat and the cave swim |
The three islands
- Lopud: 55 minutes out. Jadrolinija describes it as a place of peace and complete rest, with no cars.
- Koločep: the nearest island, 30 minutes from Dubrovnik. The county tourist board lists an Aleppo pine forest at Gornje Čelo and Mediterranean scrub at Donje Čelo for easy walks (Dubrovnik-Neretva County Tourist Board).
- Šipan: the farthest, 1 hour 15 minutes from Dubrovnik. A bus runs between Šipanska Luka and Suđurađ.
Donje Čelo, Koločep. Photo: dronepicr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
Planning the day
Take the 10:00 boat out and choose a return when you buy. The agencies on Koločep and Lopud open half an hour before each departure (sales points). On a weekday in the winter schedule, a boat out at 10:00 and back at 15:00 from Lopud gives about four hours on the island.
Suđurađ, Šipan. Photo: Jalapeño, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to see next
- Lokrum Island day trip: the island nearest the Old Town.
- Cavtat day trip: bus 10 to the harbour town south of Dubrovnik.
- Dubrovnik sea kayaking: time on the water closer to the walls.
- Getting around Dubrovnik: buses to the ferry port and the Old Town.
- Day trips from Dubrovnik: compare every excursion.
Common questions
How do I get to the Elaphiti Islands from Dubrovnik?
Take Jadrolinija passenger ship line 807, which calls at Koločep, Lopud and Šipan (Suđurađ). In every season of the 2026 schedule it leaves Dubrovnik at 10:00, 14:00, 16:30 and 20:00 Monday to Saturday. On Sundays and holidays the departures differ by season.
How long does the ferry to Lopud take?
On line 807 it takes 55 minutes. Koločep is 30 minutes from Dubrovnik and Suđurađ on Šipan is 1 hour 15 minutes.
How much is the ferry to Lopud?
Jadrolinija's 2026 tariff for Dubrovnik to Lopud is €3.40 for an adult from 1 January to 28 May and 28 September to 31 December, and €5.40 from 29 May to 27 September. A child aged 3 to 12 pays €1.90.
Are there cars on Lopud?
No. Jadrolinija describes Lopud as an island without cars. On Šipan a bus runs between Šipanska Luka and Suđurađ.
Do I need to book the ferry?
Your ticket is the booking. Jadrolinija says tickets on line 807 are valid for the departure and date printed on them and guarantee a place on board, so choose your return sailing when you buy.
