The Hidden Route Tourists Never Hear About

Lokrum Island by Boat: The Secret Route Locals Don’t Want Tourists to Know

🏝️ There’s Lokrum… And Then There’s the Real Lokrum

Every guidebook will tell you how to visit Lokrum Island:
 Buy a ticket. Wait in line. Take the public ferry. Follow the crowds.

But what if I told you there’s a completely different way — one that most tourists never discover?

A hidden route only reachable by private boat, used by locals, fishermen, and a few lucky travelers who know where to ask.

This is Lokrum unfiltered. Wild. Quiet. Yours.

Let’s uncover the secret path to the island Dubrovnik doesn’t advertise.

🧭 What’s Wrong With the “Official” Lokrum Ferry?

Absolutely nothing — if you like crowds, noise, and fixed departure times.

But here’s what the brochures won’t say:

• You’re dropped at the main dock, which is often packed with hundreds.
• Popular sights (like the Dead Sea lagoon and Botanical Gardens) get crowded by noon.
• You can’t explore the island’s untouched coves, hidden cliffs, or "the Smuggler’s Cave.”

Oh, and you can forget about sunset views — the ferry stops running early.

🚤 What Locals Do Instead (The Truth They Don’t Publish)

Locals and seasoned travelers take private boats to the southern edge of Lokrum, where:

• You can anchor near natural caves
• You’ll find zero tour groups
• The cliffs are perfect for diving or drone shots
• Dolphins sometimes pass through (early morning sightings!)

They launch from hidden harbors, like those near St. Jacob Beach or Sveti Jakov — and they time it just right for sunrise solitude or golden hour magic.

“If you anchor between the cliffs south of Lokrum around 6 PM, you’ll hear nothing but the sea and the birds. No guides. No tourists. No noise.”
 — Toni, local skipper (Garitransfer)

🌅 Why This Route Isn’t on Any Map

Because locals don’t want it ruined.

If every ferry tourist started anchoring near the cliffs, it’d be overrun in days.

That’s why you’ll never see this listed — only private skippers and longtime locals know the route, the tide shifts, and the best time to drop anchor.

💥 And yes — you’ll need a licensed boat or a skippered tour to reach it safely. These waters are not for casual rowboats.

🧠 What Makes This Spot So Special?

• No foot traffic = no crowds
• No signage = pure nature
• Unreachable by ferry = local-only access

Sunset hits the cliffs sideways = golden glow ideal for photos

“We took a Garitransfer boat with a skipper, and he showed us this private cliff cove. No one was there. I proposed to my girlfriend right on that rock.”
 — Mark, USA (2024 guest)

⚠️ Why You Should Never Try This Alone

Locals laugh at tourists who rent paddle boats or cheap bareboats and try to “find the route.”
Here’s why:

• Sudden wind gusts near Lokrum’s back side have flipped rentals
• No cell signal near the cliffs
• Rocks rise fast with tide shifts
• Police fines for anchoring in protected zones are €300+

Don’t play captain unless you really know these waters. Instead, book a skippered private boat from a trusted local like Garitransfer.

🎯 Final Word: Lokrum Is Calling. Just Don’t Take the Tourist Route.

You came to Dubrovnik for more than just ferries and crowds. You came for freedom. For moments untouched. For the kind of place you can’t Google.

That’s what Lokrum’s secret route delivers.

And the only way to reach it?

A private boat. A local skipper. A company that knows the island like the back of their hand.

🎯 Book your hidden Lokrum adventure with Garitransfer before the route becomes common knowledge.