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as Ragusa, it was conquered by civilizations of Gruz in Dubrovnik can accommodate two
around the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, large cruise ships, but it's not unusual for five
including the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, ships to converge on the city simultaneously.
Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Sicilians, and As a result, many cruisers find themselves
Venetians. Our arrival by sea into this promi‐ coming ashore via tenders. The only poten‐
nent trade port felt particularly fitting. tial drawback is the condition of the sea,
Our ship, Azamara Onward, anchored off‐ which on occasion can disrupt and even rule
shore near Lorkrum Island. The modern port out shore excursions.

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