Dubrovnik
Overall- B+ Beautiful, welcoming and non-threatening, Dubrovnik is a pleasure. Even though it is not overly historic, it feels like it is. If it had some bang up attractions or sites, it would be off the charts.
Ease of Travel- Almost every cruise line teams up with a local shuttle service to take passengers to the old town, but the cost varies and is more than public transportation or, obviously walking. In my experience, it was $5 per person each way. Whichever way you choose to get to the old town, Dubrovnik is pretty easy to travel around. Once in town, it is entirely walkable unless stairs are a problem.
Quality of Sites- The old wall around the town is abolutely amazing. The churches are okay, and it has a few monasteries and palaces which definitely have interesting architecture, but really, the city itself is a more quality attraction than any site other than the wall. On a clear day, the gondola up the mountain can provide astounding views. If true historic sites are your thing, you may be slightly disappointed.
Safety/Comfortable- I felt completely safe and comfortable here the entire time. The people are so kind and welcoming to tourists. The restrooms that I saw (mainly the ones on the wall) were some of the nicest I saw in Europe. I offered to pay the lady who was manning it, and she refused. For shopping, this is perhaps, one of the places left in Europe where you can actually get a deal due to the currency exchange. Even walking down the street on our way back to the port from the old town, we felt completely at home. I even thought, "hey, I could live in Dubrovnik for a bit."
Food- The food in the old town is mainly targeted toward tourists, so you should be able to find something you are comfortable with. Prices are fair; Italian is common, but I also saw an Irish bar, "American" hot dogs and many other options.
My 2 Cents- I look forward to going back to Dubrovnik, but would never plan a cruise based on whether it stopped here or not. It would be more like "cool, we're going back to Dubrovnik."
Ease of Travel- Almost every cruise line teams up with a local shuttle service to take passengers to the old town, but the cost varies and is more than public transportation or, obviously walking. In my experience, it was $5 per person each way. Whichever way you choose to get to the old town, Dubrovnik is pretty easy to travel around. Once in town, it is entirely walkable unless stairs are a problem.
Quality of Sites- The old wall around the town is abolutely amazing. The churches are okay, and it has a few monasteries and palaces which definitely have interesting architecture, but really, the city itself is a more quality attraction than any site other than the wall. On a clear day, the gondola up the mountain can provide astounding views. If true historic sites are your thing, you may be slightly disappointed.
Safety/Comfortable- I felt completely safe and comfortable here the entire time. The people are so kind and welcoming to tourists. The restrooms that I saw (mainly the ones on the wall) were some of the nicest I saw in Europe. I offered to pay the lady who was manning it, and she refused. For shopping, this is perhaps, one of the places left in Europe where you can actually get a deal due to the currency exchange. Even walking down the street on our way back to the port from the old town, we felt completely at home. I even thought, "hey, I could live in Dubrovnik for a bit."
Food- The food in the old town is mainly targeted toward tourists, so you should be able to find something you are comfortable with. Prices are fair; Italian is common, but I also saw an Irish bar, "American" hot dogs and many other options.
My 2 Cents- I look forward to going back to Dubrovnik, but would never plan a cruise based on whether it stopped here or not. It would be more like "cool, we're going back to Dubrovnik."
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