The 7 Best Island Hopping Tours in Dubrovnik

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

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

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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2.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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3.3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,074 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Spend about nine and a half hours aboard the Triton, cruising from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep. You get fish, meat, or vegetarian lunch, soft drinks, water, WiFi, music, and a dance floor. Expect a lively boat, swimming time, and multilingual crew members such as Lorenzo, Laura, Jakub, or Ivonne.

“Lovely experience, great way to see islands, and lots opportunities to eat and have water/soft drinks. Would recommend!”

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4.Elaphite Islands Cruise with Drinks/Lunch Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,808 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Spend eight hours aboard the Emili visiting three Elaphite Islands from Dubrovnik. Swim at Koločep, stroll Šipan, and relax on Lopud with lunch and unlimited wine, water, and soft drinks. Guides such as Emily, Natasha, and Teo keep the day moving, while the optional Blue Cave speedboat trip adds a memorable extra.

“Great trip and well organised. The crew were very fabulous hosts.”

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5.Full-Day Blue Cave & Elaphiti Islands Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 624 reviews · 8 hours · from $65

Spend eight hours aboard the family-run Stonac or Pomena, visiting the Blue Cave, Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud. Captain Nikola, Valerio, Manuela, and other crew members have earned praise for friendly service. Expect drinks, a cold meat-and-cheese appetizer, snorkeling gear, swimming stops, and free time, but bring cash for lunch.

“This was our favorite activity! We loved the snorkeling and seeing the Blue Cave. The snacks and drinks made the whole day better, and the time on each island was just perfect. We loved the camaraderie of the other guides/boat crews and the scenery was stunning. Put this on your to-do list!”

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6.3 Islands Fun Boat Trip with Drinks (FR, ES, EN)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Join the TRITON for an eight-hour cruise from Dubrovnik to three Elaphite Islands. Swim off Lopud, walk on Šipan and Koločep, and enjoy music, water, soft drinks, and wine on board. Hosts including Lorenzo and Lila keep the day lively in English, French, Spanish, and Croatian. Hotel pickup and lunch are optional.

“i was obsessed with the experience and especially the host. i just felt pleased in every way. me and my partner were so “hyped””

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7.Hop-On-Hop-Off Elaphiti Islands Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 445 reviews · 1 day · from $37Best value

From Gruž Port, Europa Line takes you to Lopud and Koločep, also called Kalamota. You choose how to spend your island time, from swimming at Šunj Beach to walking to churches and villages. Crew members such as Boris offer practical tips, but this is mainly transport with a scenic boat ride, not a guided sightseeing tour.

“The islands are beautiful and everything is nicely arranged. We couldn’t spot the dolphins but the weather was lovely so the whole boat trip was enjoyable.”

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