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💡 The Short Version: The official Lokrum boat leaves the Old City Port (the ticket office is at Luža) every hour from 10:00 to 15:00 from 9 November 2026, and the last boat back leaves the island at 16:00 (Lokrum Reserve boat schedule). An adult ticket is €30 and covers the return crossing and entry to the reserve. The €30 entry applies even if you arrive by your own boat. Or book a tour: Dubrovnik: Lokrum Scenic Walk, Ferry and Entrance Includedad (from €87, 5 stars from 35 reviews) is a three-hour small-group walk with the crossing and entry already bought, so there is no queue at the ticket office.
⚠️ The last boat back leaves Lokrum at 16:00 from 9 November 2026 and the boat does not run in bad weather. The code of conduct bans staying on the island before the first or after the last official boat, and the ticket office at Luža closes at 16:00.
Ferry times and tickets
The boat runs from the City Harbour to Lokrum, the island sitting just off Dubrovnik’s Old Town. The reserve’s boat schedule is valid from 9 November 2026.
| Leaves the City Harbour | Leaves Lokrum |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | 10:15 |
| 11:00 | 11:15 |
| 12:00 | 12:15 |
| 13:00 | 13:15 |
| 14:00 | 14:15 |
| 15:00 | 15:15 |
| none | 16:00, the last boat |
Tickets are sold at the Luža ticket office in the Old City Port (08:00 to 16:00) and in the Lokrum web shop. A bought ticket works for up to three days after the date printed on it. Online orders are final: the reserve’s terms say they cannot be cancelled, exchanged or refunded, and the ticket is a print-at-home or phone barcode scanned at the entrance.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €30 |
| Student | €10 |
| Child 7 to 17 | €5 |
| Group of 10 or more, per person | €25 |
| Group of 2 to 9, per person | €27 |
Prices are from the Lokrum Reserve price list for 2026, which also lists a €110 voucher for 10 tickets and annual passes. People with a certified disability of 50% or more enter free on showing the certificate or disability card. A 7-day Dubrovnik Pass takes 30% off the adult ticket and a 3-day pass takes 20% off.
The reserve also sells a €42 boat trip that runs Dubrovnik, Trsteno, Lokrum and back, on an air-conditioned boat; admission to the Trsteno Arboretum is listed separately at €8 per person. The Dubrovnik Pass also lists a 20% or 30% discount on a catamaran day to Trsteno and Lokrum, booked at pvdp.hr with a promo code.
In winter the island does not stay open. The last sailing day of 2025 was Sunday 14 December (notice), and the island opened for the Feast of St Blaise from 31 January to 3 February 2026 (notice).
Fort Royal on the hill of Glavice. Photo: Yamen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Tours to Lokrum
The official ticket is the cheapest way over, and the island is simple to do alone. A tour pays when you want the crossing and entry bought for you, or the Game of Thrones locations explained on the way. Check each listing’s date options for what it covers.
Lokrum scenic walk, ferry and entrance included
From €87 · 5 stars from 35 reviews · 3 hours · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Lokrum Scenic Walk - Ferry and Entrance Includedad: a three-hour small-group walk with skip-the-line entry in the listing, ferry and entrance in the title. At €87 it costs €57 more than the official ticket, for the guide. Book at least 10 hours ahead.
Game of Thrones tour with a Lokrum option
From €22 · 4.9 stars from 7,914 reviews · 1.5 to 3 hours · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Tours + Lokrum & Iron Thronead: a Game of Thrones tour with a Lokrum option, where the listing lets you stay on the island afterwards for a swim, hike or lunch, and offers a photo with the official Iron Throne on the Lokrum option only. Book at least 10 hours ahead.
Game of Thrones and Lokrum walking tour
From €35 · 4.8 stars from 262 reviews · 3 hours · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones & Lokrum Island Walking Tourad: a three-hour walk that combines the Old Town’s filming sites with the island, with a private option.
Original Game of Thrones tour with Lokrum
From €25 · 4.8 stars from 6,341 reviews · 2 to 3 hours · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Original Game of Thrones Tour + Lokrum & Thronead: a bestseller on the listing, which names Qarth filming locations on Lokrum and the Iron Throne photo.
Official ticket or tour: the prices side by side
Operator prices are for an adult. A GetYourGuide “from” price is the cheapest option in the product.
| What you want | Official | On GetYourGuide |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry and reserve entry | €30 | Not sold alone |
| Ferry and entry with a guide | Not offered | Scenic walk with ferry and entrance included from €87 |
| Game of Thrones locations plus Lokrum | Not offered | Tours from €22 |
| Ferry and entry with a 7-day Dubrovnik Pass | €21 after 30% off | Not sold alone |
What to see
Lokrum is a protected forest reserve of 72 hectares, with forest covering about 90% of the island. It has been protected since 1948, and it is part of the historic core of Dubrovnik on the UNESCO World Heritage List (Lokrum Reserve).
- Benedictine monastery: the founding document of 1023 is the earliest written source on the Benedictines on Lokrum, and the monastery is the largest monument on the island (cultural heritage). The 1667 earthquake collapsed the church and the medieval buildings, and the Renaissance cloister took over their functions. Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg, who bought the island in 1859, built his summer residence into the monastery complex.
- Botanical garden: founded in 1959 by the Academy of Sciences and Arts, the only island botanical garden in Croatia. It covers 3.3 hectares, and about 500 species grow in the 1.45 hectare display area, mostly Australian and American in origin (historical gardens).
- Fort Royal: the circular fort on the hill called Glavice, 96 m above the sea, begun by the French in 1806 and given its final shape by the Austrians in 1835. The main circular fort is later called Maximilian’s Tower.
- Mrtvo more (the Dead Sea): on the south side, a former cave whose roof collapsed. It is now a small lake joined to the sea by a canal about 15 m long (nature).
- Peacocks: the island’s Indian peafowl were introduced in the mid-19th century, most likely during Maximilian’s stay (animal world).
- The lazaretto: a quarantine station the Dubrovnik Senate decided to build on the north side in 1534, never completed, whose remains are still visible.
- Bats: 12 of the 34 bat species recorded in Croatia have been found on the island.
The visitor centre explains the island’s history, nature and culture, and the souvenir shop sells products of Dubrovnik and Croatian origin.
A peacock among the monastery ruins. Photo: Bizutage, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Rules on the island
The reserve bans open flames and smoking, feeding wild animals, leaving the marked footpaths, flying drones without authorisation, leaving waste outside the marked bins, and entering without a ticket (code of conduct). Visitors who arrive on their own boat buy the €30 ticket at the Forester’s House on the island, open 09:00 to 16:00.
Mrtvo more, the Dead Sea. Photo: August Dominus, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Hotels near the Old Port are listed in where to stay in Dubrovnik.
What to see next
- Dubrovnik sea kayaking: paddling the coast below the walls, with a view across to Lokrum.
- Game of Thrones guide: the filming locations on and off the island.
- Dubrovnik City Walls tickets: the walls the island looks across to.
- Dubrovnik Pass: the Lokrum discount and the sights the pass covers.
- Day trips from Dubrovnik: compare the other excursions.
- Elaphiti Islands day trip: the other island boat from Dubrovnik.
Common questions
How much does the Lokrum ferry cost?
The official ticket is €30 for an adult and includes the return boat from the Old City Port and entry to the reserve. A child aged 7 to 17 pays €5 and a student €10 (Lokrum Reserve price list).
What time is the last boat back from Lokrum?
From 9 November 2026 boats leave the City Harbour hourly from 10:00 to 15:00 and return from Lokrum at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15 and 15:15, with the last boat back at 16:00. In bad weather the boat does not operate.
Where do I buy Lokrum tickets?
At the Luža ticket office in the Old City Port, open 08:00 to 16:00, or in the reserve's web shop. A ticket can be used up to three days after the date printed on it, and online tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged.
Does the Lokrum ferry run in winter?
Not all winter. The reserve's code of conduct refers to a winter period when the island is closed to visitors. The last sailing day of 2025 was Sunday 14 December, and the island opened for the Feast of St Blaise from 31 January to 3 February 2026.
Can I stay on Lokrum after the last boat?
No. The reserve's code of conduct bans staying on the island before the first or after the last official boat.
Is Lokrum free with the Dubrovnik Pass?
No, but a 3-day pass takes 20% off the adult ticket and a 7-day pass takes 30% off, on presentation of the card.
