Since 2008

The harbour where every Dubrovnik day on the water begins.

Rent Boat Dubrovnik was founded in 2008 by two Dubrovnik-born skippers, Luka Vlahović and Ivan Kovač. We started with a single Pasara, a marina kiosk and the conviction that the agencies and OTAs were taking too much of your money for boats they had never set foot on.

18 seasons later, we own and operate eight boats out of Marina Frapa Dubrovnik, we run our own private and group boat tours to the Elaphiti, Lokrum, the Blue Cave, Mljet, Hvar and Korčula, and we still answer WhatsApp at 7am the morning of your trip. Every euro you save by booking direct goes back into fuel, fresh coolers, and the boats themselves.

What we believe

  • Direct booking should always cost the guest less than booking via Viator. Always.
  • Every boat in our fleet is owned by us, maintained by us, captained by us. We don't sub-contract.
  • If the weather is bad, we cancel proactively and refund 100% — even inside 24h.
  • We're a Croatian-licensed maritime operator. Technic One d.o.o., VAT HR63056167991.
  • The captain you're sailing with is the one whose number we send you.

The crew

Luka Vlahović, Founder
Luka Vlahović Founder · 17 years experience

Founded Rent Boat Dubrovnik in 2008 after ten years guiding tourists around the Elaphiti as a young skipper. Still does the early-morning tours when nobody is watching — coffee at 6am on Lopud is non-negotiable.

Languages: Croatian, English, German · Credentials: Croatian Maritime Authority Category C, Yachtmaster Coastal

Ivan Kovač, Co-Founder & Operations
Ivan Kovač Co-Founder & Operations · 15 years experience

Runs the marina-side operation — bookings, fleet maintenance, weather calls. The reason you get a WhatsApp reply at 7am.

Languages: Croatian, English, Italian · Credentials: Croatian Maritime Authority Category C, Sea Rescue Certified

Marin Radović, Lead Skipper
Marin Radović Lead Skipper · 15 years experience

Our most-requested captain. Knows every cove between Cavtat and Mljet. Has caught more octopus on charters than most people see in their lives.

Languages: Croatian, English · Credentials: Croatian Maritime Authority Category C, Sea Rescue Certified, STCW

The numbers

  • 18 seasons on the Adriatic
  • 8 boats from Marina Frapa Dubrovnik
  • 4,523 verified guest reviews
  • 0 serious incidents since 2008
  • 4.9 average star rating across Google + TripAdvisor + direct

Where to find us

Marina Frapa Dubrovnik
Lapadska obala 21a
20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia

Phone & WhatsApp: +385 91 600 1201
Email: info@rentboatdubrovnik.com