Ports Dubrovnik and Bar—Cooperation Opportunities for Development of Sustainable Cruise Tourism

Abstract

Port cities, Dubrovnik and Bar, were created and their evolution has been connected to ports and shipping. Their location at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea presents potential for development of various shipping types. In modern history, ports Dubrovnik and Bar have developed in two different directions. Port of Dubrovnik’s growth is based on passengers and particularly cruise passenger traffic, while Port of Bar developed mainly because of cargo traffic. Both cities and surroundings abound with rich historical heritage and natural beauty. Both of them are situated inside attractive East Mediterranean cruise region which integrates distinctive historical ports like Venice, Athens, or Istanbul. Inside wider East Mediterranean region lies the Adriatic region with significant potential for various segments and market niches of cruise tourism. More than 1 million cruise passengers visited Dubrovnik last year. At the same time, despite potentials and favorable location, Port of Bar has not developed cruise tourism. The objective of this work is to recognize the element how Port of Dubrovnik could assist Port of Bar in its efforts to develop sustainable environment-friendly cruise tourism.