Ferry from Dubrovnik to Pomena (Mljet)

Tickets, prices & schedules
Ferries between Dubrovnik to Pomena in Mljet island of Croatia run seasonally with up to 3 daily crossings. Find updated info, compare ferry timetables, companies, and prices, and book your ferry tickets on Ferryhopper online!

Discounts

Take advantage of the available discounts and travel to Pomena from Dubrovnik by ferry with lower-cost ferry tickets. Children up to 3 years old can travel from Dubrovnik to Pomena for free, while children 3 to 12 years old are entitled to a 50% discount.

Note: children up to the age of 1 travel for free but are not issued a ticket, while children from 1 to 3 years old travel for free and are issued a ticket.

On-board services and amenities

Cabins & accommodation

There are no cabins available on the ferries that operate the Dubrovnik-Pomena route.

Luggage

On Kapetan Luka - Krilo and TP-Line catamarans, each passenger is entitled to carry a piece of luggage up to 20 kg.

Pets on board

Pets are welcome on ferries operating on the Dubrovnik - Pomena route. Small pets must travel in a pet carrier or cage. Medium- and large-sized pets should wear a muzzle and be on a leash (except for the guide dogs) on the ferries to Pomena from Dubrovnik.

Keep in mind that there is usually an extra fee for your pet (pet ticket) and you should book it in advance. Also, the total weight of the bag with a pet should be up to 8 kg and it should not exceed 45x35x25 cm.

Useful tips for your ferry trip from Dubrovnik to Pomena

Take a look at some useful tips for your ferry trip to Pomena:

  • In the busy months from May to September, we recommend arriving at the port of Dubrovnik at least 60 min prior to departure to avoid delays. The same applies to ferry trips on weekends.
  • Normally, the embarkation to the catamarans starts 30 min before the hour of departure.
  • Mljet island has 3 ports: Sobra, Polače and Pomena. Apart from the Dubrovnik - Pomena ferry route, you can also catch a ferry from Dubrovnik to Polače as well as from Dubrovnik to Sobra.
  • Planning a day trip to Mljet? Check out our blog post day trip from Dubrovnik to Mljet in Croatia for a more detailed itinerary and things to do on the island.
  • Set off on an island-hopping adventure through Croatia in the Adriatic Sea! From Pomena you can reach many other wonders of the archipelago, such as Hvar and Brač island.

Where to take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Pomena

Ferries to Pomena depart regularly from the port of Dubrovnik in Croatia. The ferry port is located in the Gruž suburb and is approximately a 30-min walk to the historic center of Dubrovnik.

Alternatively, you can reach the port of Dubrovnik by car or bus. The nearest bus station to the port is around a 7-min walk.

Near the port area, you can find hotels, restaurants and cafes. There is also an ATM, a parking lot and a tourist information center at a close distance.

How long is the ferry ride from Dubrovnik to Pomena (Mljet)?

The ferry trip from Dubrovnik to Pomena lasts 1 hr 20 min to 1 hr 55 min.

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FAQs

No, ferries traveling from Dubrovnik to Pomena are catamarans. Therefore, you can not embark your vehicle as there are no car decks.

However, you can take your bicycle onboard the ferry to Pomena from Dubrovnik but you should book a ticket for your bicycle online in advance as there are limited places available for bicycles.

The distance between Dubrovnik and Pomena is around 40 nautical miles (63 km).

The connections from Dubrovnik to Pomena are operated by high-speed catamarans. The fastest ferry to Pomena reaches the port in less than 1.5 hr.

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