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Where to Sail in Croatia: The 15 Best Boat Days

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The Dalmatian coast is a boat network with a country attached. These 15 cover the Blue Cave run, the Elaphite islands and the fast island-hopping days out of Split, with crossing times and what lunch costs.

Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming - Meeting at Split’s Gregory of Nin statue
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Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

1.Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,519 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Travel from Split to Skradin, cruise upriver to Skradinski Buk, and spend three hours exploring Krka National Park with a local guide. Finish with two hours in Primošten for swimming, lunch, or old-town wandering. Guides such as Ante, Gianna, Leo, and Leon are known for clear timing, local tips, and good humor.

“More than expected The itinerary was well planned, with plenty of time for free activities is fit for me a lot. The tour guide was multilingual and the content was both funny and attractive. Overall, It was a brilliant day, I get so much fun in Krka national park, the journey was well worth the cost!”

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Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik - Šunj Beach on Lopud: the relaxed part of the trip
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Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

2.Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,360 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Spend about four hours on a boat for up to 12 passengers, swimming into the Blue Cave and Koločep’s three sea caves, then relaxing at Šunj Beach on Lopud. Drinks are included at each stop, and captains such as Anthony, James, Dominic, Roko, and Dino are praised for friendly, careful service. Strong swimming skills are required.

“Our group had an amazing time exploring the caves and beautiful surrounding area. Dino was an excellent skipper and we enjoyed his company. Half a day was the perfect amount of time. Highly recommend!”

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Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Lopud: beach time, gardens, and island heritage
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Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

3.Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,823 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours cruising from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Sipan, and Kolocep. You’ll have free time for Šunj Beach, island villages, swimming, and snorkeling, plus a generous onboard lunch and drinks including wine, brandy, soft drinks, and water. Emily and other crew members help with timing and island tips.

“Overall it was fine, the gap between islands is about 15 minutes so you don’t actually go that far. The islands were beautiful and the trip was pretty good value for money. The skipper was a bit rude to me when I asked to come onto the boat about 10 minutes early, he asked why, and would t let me come on which I never experienced before. You can t jump off the boat and there is no swimming from the boat it all done when you reach the islands. Food was good and drinks plentiful, although there is only about 15-20 minutes in between each island so you don’t…”

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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour - Komiža offers a gentler hour on Vis
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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

4.Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,150 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend 10 to 12 hours racing from Split or Trogir across the Adriatic to Biševo, Vis, Hvar, Stiniva, and Budikovac. You’ll enter the Blue Cave when sea conditions allow, swim with supplied snorkel gear, pass the Mamma Mia beach, and explore Hvar. Boats carry up to 12 people, with English-speaking crew and weather-based route changes.

“Great fun day out, speedboats were great fun, You Will Get Wet and thrown around a bit, beautiful islands visited. Blue cave was nice, certainly not worth the entrance fee, but still worth a visit. Guide and driver/skipper we really good.”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch - Koločep: pine trees, clear water, and a short first stop
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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

5.Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,938 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours aboard the Regina Maris with host Elisa and her crew, visiting Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud from Dubrovnik. Swim, explore island villages, eat a Dalmatian lunch, and enjoy local wine, soft drinks, shaded decks, WiFi, restrooms, and hotel pickup in Dubrovnik. Bring towels and snorkeling gear.

“The Regina Maris boat was very clean and well maintained and there was plentyof shade. The staff were friendly and helpful. The chicken lunch was simple, but very tasty and the free wine and other soft drinks were appreciated. The visits to the first two islands were short, just time for a quick explore. There was plenty of time to go to the Monastery, Gardens and have a swim on the last island, Lopud. Overall, a relaxing day out.”

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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split - Čiovo gives you an easy first swim
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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split

6.Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,756 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend eight hours cruising from Split to Čiovo, the Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica on Šolta. You’ll have time to swim and snorkel, eat a beef, tuna, or vegetarian burger with fries, and enjoy wine after lunch. Hosts such as Nana and Ivan help keep the day moving, though weather and boat conditions can change the route.

“Really great day out with our fantastic guide Nana and crew. From the get go Nana looked after our every need keeping us up to date she was the perfect host. The trip itself was stunning the shipwreck and the blue lagoon and then the beautiful island we visited with the best gelato on recommendation of Nana! Met some lovely people on board too totally recommend!”

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Split: Blue Lagoon Boat Party with DJs, Shots & After Party - Starting at Jimmy Bar in Split
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Split: Blue Lagoon Boat Party with DJs, Shots & After Party

7.Blue Lagoon Boat Party with DJs, Shots & After Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,610 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Join Out to Sea Split at Jimmy Bar for a six-hour party boat carrying up to 300 people. Expect live DJs, a welcome shot, two decks, onboard food and bars, a swim at the Blue Lagoon, free photos, and priority entry to a Split nightclub. Hosts including Taylor, Marco, Sam, and Victoria are known for keeping the day moving.

“Amazing, hosts were class and the boat was beautiful.”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch - Sailing out along the Dubrovnik coast
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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch

8.Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,517 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Spend eight hours aboard the Rita, a comfortable boat with an open top and air-conditioned salon, visiting Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep. You get drinks, clean toilets, five crew members, and the choice of a fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch. Hotel pickup in Dubrovnik is optional. Guides may speak English, Croatian, Italian, or German.

“The tour was excellent and the providers were fantastic. They looked after our every need, regularly circulating with drinks, providing a lovely lunch and giving us plenty of information and recommendations. Would definitely recommend this tour to others.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming - The boat cruise between the park and Skradin
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

9.Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,489 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $32

Spend about 10 hours exploring Krka National Park and Skradin from Split. An English-speaking guide such as Gabriella, Richard, Lovro, or Ivana leads the day, with an air-conditioned ride, a boat cruise, waterfall walks, free time, and swimming. Park admission costs extra and must be paid in cash.

“Lorena was a very nice tour guide who was very organized. She was informative and friendly and kept the group on schedule.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Cruise & Swimming - Exploring the Ethno-Village
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Cruise & Swimming

10.Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,913 reviews · 9 hours · from $31

Spend nine hours exploring Krka National Park from Split, with an English-speaking guide, a panoramic boat ride, Skradinski Buk, the historic Jaruga hydroelectric plant, and free time in Skradin. Guides such as Sanja, Luka, Gabriella, and Lovro are known for clear explanations, local tips, and thoughtful crowd management.

“Our Guide Sanja was simply fantastic. She made the trip very interesting and always supported us. It was a wonderful experience. The driver was also very reliable and drove very safely.I can highly recommend this trip. Lilli”

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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour - Blue Lagoon is the main swimming stop
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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

11.Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,406 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 12 for a half-day speedboat trip from Split. You will swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon, stop at Borkko Beach Bar or Maslinica, and explore Trogir. Guides such as Linda, Simon, Paško, Luka, and Ivan keep the ride lively, safe, and well timed.

“Experience was very nice. The tour timing were well planned. Tour information said water is included but that was not the case.”

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Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip - The early ride south from Dubrovnik
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Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

12.Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $72

Ride from Dubrovnik along the Adriatic coast to Montenegro, stopping in Perast and Kotor, with Budva added on the small-group option. You get free time rather than a tightly guided tour, plus an optional boat to Our Lady of the Rocks for about €10. Guides such as Niko, Bo, Robert, and Adnan have helped make the long day enjoyable.

“Nice trip which was enhanced by the tour guide Bo who is a credit to the company. I would suggest an extra 30 minutes at Perest”

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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana - Komiža gives you a proper island pause
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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

13.Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,195 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend 10 to 11 hours racing from Split across Vis, Hvar, Brač, and nearby islands. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, the Pakleni Islands, Hvar Town, and Milna, with swimming gear supplied. Guides such as Emil, Clara, Bruno, Bože, and Karlo have drawn strong praise, but expect a fast, open boat ride that can be rough.

“Clara our guide and Bruno the skipper were professional, exceptional and fun! They elevated our experience for our group of 9ppl celebrating a milestone birthday. The tour itself is a must do! Most tours are either 3 or 5 island but this on”

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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small-Group Speedboat Tour - The speedboat ride from Split
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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small-Group Speedboat Tour

14.Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small-Group Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,932 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Spend about 5.5 hours racing from Split to Trogir, Krknjasi Bay, and Maslinica on Šolta. Your crew handles the driving, shares local context, and supplies snorkel gear, while you stroll a UNESCO town, swim in clear water, and enjoy free time by the sea. Expect a lively ride, limited time at each stop, and possible bumps.

“The tour was very well planned and organized. Our guide did a great job of explaining each stop and provided just the right amount of information for each island.”

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Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir - Komiža, Vis, and a slower hour
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Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir

15.Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,861 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend 10 to 12 hours racing by open-air speedboat from Trogir to five islands and nine coastal stops. Visit the Blue Cave, stroll Komiža, swim near Stiniva and Budikovac, photograph Srebrena beach, and enjoy 2.5 hours in Hvar. Snorkel gear, safety equipment, and an English-speaking skipper are included. Expect a fast, sometimes bumpy ride.

“Wow! What an amazing day. I was a solo person on a full speedboat trip with Lucy as our guide and 'Z' as our skipper. The places we visited were stunning, especially Vis and Hvar. Personally a bit disappointed with the Blue Lagoon but that's due to me not wanting to snorkel and the beach bar not being open - I think because it's not high season yet. And that was a minor issue which definitely did not detract from the whole trip. The most exciting part for me was the speedboat ride itself. 'Z' was an accomplished skipper who knew how to give his passengers a fun time. A…”

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