Source: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik

Reported By: Matthew Kennedy

As the sleek silhouette of electric powerboats cuts across the Adriatic this June, a new kind of motorsport will take center stage along Dubrovnik’s historic waterfront. From June 13–14, 2025, the E1 Dubrovnik GP will transform the UNESCO-protected coastline into a live racetrack as part of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF—the first-ever international competition dedicated to all-electric powerboat racing. In tandem with the event, Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik, in collaboration with Adriatic Luxury Hotels, is offering guests a rare front-row experience unlike any other in global motorsport.

Often called the “Formula 1 of the seas,” the E1 Series blends high-performance speed with sustainable innovation. Featuring RaceBird electric boats, the championship draws elite team owners and a growing global fanbase, all united by a commitment to cleaner marine mobility. Races are held in some of the world’s most iconic coastal cities, and Dubrovnik, with its medieval walls and crystalline harbor, makes for an unforgettable stage.

Perched above the Adriatic, just steps from Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Hotel Excelsior is uniquely positioned to offer panoramic views of the racecourse, which runs from the historic city center to the verdant island of Lokrum. Guests booking the E1 Grand Prix package will enjoy:

• A two-night stay in a selected double room

• VIP welcome amenities, including a bottle of sparkling wine

• Daily access to the hotel’s award-winning buffet breakfast

• Complimentary use of the Wellness & Spa facilities

• Free Wi-Fi and late check-out, subject to availability

Rates start at 1,057 € per night, with each room offering a private balcony from which to witness the full spectacle of the races—no binoculars required.

Hotel Excelsior has long been considered one of Croatia’s most prestigious properties, drawing travelers for its elevated service, architectural elegance, and sweeping coastal panoramas. During the E1 Dubrovnik GP, it becomes something more: a private grandstand where the line between hospitality and high-speed excitement is virtually erased.

For discerning guests who appreciate both cutting-edge sport and understated luxury, the partnership between Hotel Excelsior and Adriatic Luxury Hotels offers a rare chance to be part of motorsport history—set against one of the Mediterranean’s most storied backdrops.