Self-Drive RIB
Barracuda 530 RIB — Self-Drive Speedboat
Our most-booked self-drive boat — 233 verified reviews. The 5.3m RIB hull eats Adriatic chop while the 60HP outboard cruises at 22 knots. Reach Sunj Beach on Lopud in 25 minutes flat.
Boat features
- Rigid Inflatable — soft ride, dry seat
- Reaches Elaphiti in 25 minutes
- Self-drive with quick boat-handling briefing
- Bimini sun-shade + dry storage
What's included in the rental
- Fuel
- Life jackets
- Safety briefing
- Anchor & rope
- Bimini
Best for
Active couplesElaphiti islandsSpeed-lovers
Frequently asked
Do I need a licence to rent this boat?
It depends on the boat — see the spec table at the top of this page. Boats marked "no licence" are legal for anyone over 18 to operate under Croatian law. Larger self-drive boats need either a recognised national boating licence, an ICC, or a successful video boat-handling test. If you don't have any of those, Rent Boat Dubrovnik can add a skipper for €250/day.
Is fuel included?
Yes — every rental departs with a full tank. At the end of your day we re-fuel and refund any unused litres at the marina pump rate (currently €1.95). You only pay for what you burn. No surprise top-up fees.
Where exactly do we meet?
Marina Frapa Dubrovnik, Lapadska obala 21a — the Rent Boat Dubrovnik kiosk on the main pier. We send you a pinned Google Maps location 24 hours before your trip with your skipper's phone number and the exact pier number.
What if the weather is bad?
We cancel proactively and refund 100% if the Croatian Hydrographic Institute issues a Bora warning above 25kn or sea-state above 1.5m. If you cancel for weather inside 24 hours we rebook you free into the next available slot. We never push you out in unsafe conditions just to keep the booking.