Sea Cave Boat Tours in Croatia: Our 15 Best

1.Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,572 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Cruise from Dubrovnik with Karuzo Tour on a small-group speedboat, passing Lovrijenac Fortress before swimming into the Blue, Green, Dark, and Passage Caves. Snorkeling gear, pool noodles, water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and grappa are included. Finish at shallow, sandy Šunj Beach on Lopud Island.

“Highly recommend this boat tour. Great experience in a few different caves. One of them, in Green lagoon, was very difficult and long, not everyone could pass it. It was a real trial. Thank you for our captain Leo, he was very friendly and professional.”

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6.Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,206 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Spend four hours by speedboat around the Elaphiti Islands, swimming through Koločep’s Blue Cave and Three Green Caves before relaxing at sandy Šunj Beach. You get drinks, snorkeling gear, an English or Croatian-speaking skipper, and optional Dubrovnik pickup. Guides such as Mark, Erik, Anthony, and Roko are frequently assigned.

“The views were beautiful, and a good amount of time was spent at each stop — enough to enjoy! Anthony was a great guide!”

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7.Split/Podstrana: Blue Cave, Hvar & 6 Islands Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,042 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $129

Spend 10 to 11 hours speeding from Split or Podstrana to Biševo, Vis, Budikovac, Pakleni, Hvar, and Brač. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, pause in Komiža, swim at Stiniva and Pakleni, and get two hours in Hvar. Guides such as Emil, Luka, Alex, and Nikolina lead small groups of up to 12 people. Bring cash for the Blue Cave ticket.

“We really enjoyed our 6-island boat trip! Our guide, Emil, was fantastic - super friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt safe and had fun. Even though it’s not peak summer anymore, we still got to snorkel and explore all the beautiful spots, and the smaller crowds made it even better. Zipping around on the speedboat was such a highlight - a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Highly recommend this tour!”

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8.Blue Cave & 5 Islands with Vis & Hvar Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,947 reviews · from $94

Set out from Split with a skipper such as Simon, Luka, Tomo, or Viktor for a 10.5-hour speedboat day across five islands. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac’s Blue Lagoon, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. Expect fast rides, swimming stops, music, changing weather plans, and a small group of up to 12 people.

“our skipper Tomo was wonderful. Given the weather conditions some islands we could not do but he was able to rearrange our trip to give us as much access as possible. He took us to the green caves instead, gave us a chance to feel like real boat captians, and shared many interesting facts about the islands, history, and natural beauty of the Adriatic. He was also able to provide us food recommendations and sight seeing recommendations for each island stop and provided plenty of time for swimming. seriously top notch!!Read more”

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9.Blue Cave, Hvar, Mamma Mia, 5 Islands boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,190 reviews · 10h 30m · from $93

Set out from Split in a covered speedboat for a full day across five islands and seven stops. Visit the Blue Cave, stroll Komiža, swim at Budikovac, and spend at least two hours in Hvar. Guides such as Dino, Mario, and Mateo add local stories, music, and flexible stops, while the small group holds up to 12 people.

“A very cool experience! The boat rides were very fun and it was amazing to see so many islands! The Blue Cave is an extra cost and only about 10 minutes are actually spent inside. Our guide Dino was a great driver and took to nice spots since we had extra time. He also played music and it was a fun time. There was plenty of time at each stop and the boat was really comfortable!”

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10.Kotor: Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Join MontenegroGlobe in Kotor for a three-hour speedboat trip with guides such as Peter, Andre, or Marko. You will visit Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula Island, former submarine tunnels, and the Blue Cave, with time to swim and snorkel. The small-group boat has shade, Wi-Fi, music, a fridge, life jackets, and masks.

“We had such an incredible time on the Blue Caves boat tour! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, but what really made the experience special was our guide, Andre. He was amazing – so knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable. As non-swimmers, we were a little nervous about getting in the water, but Andre was super thoughtful and provided us with life jackets so we could still enjoy swimming inside the caves. Taking our photos. It made the experience so much more memorable and inclusive. Everything about the trip was smooth, relaxing, and fun. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting –…”

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11.Blue & Green Caves Private Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 814 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Take a four-hour private speedboat trip from Dubrovnik to Koločep Island’s Blue and Green Caves, then relax at sandy Sunj Beach on Lopud. Your English-speaking skipper, often Mario, Duje, Robert, or Drago, provides snorkeling gear, a GoPro, life jackets, and unlimited beer, rakia, water, and juice. Swimming is part of the adventure.

“We had a wonderful time with our group exploring the caves and Sunj beach was beautiful!”

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12.Lokrum Island and Betina Cave Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 797 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Spend four hours cruising from Dubrovnik or Cavtat, with time to explore Lokrum’s monastery, gardens, peacocks, Dead Sea, and Game of Thrones sites. Swim at St. Jacob Beach and Betina Cave, with gear and an English audio guide included. Bring cash for Lokrum’s separate entry fee.

“Great tour, swimming and very beautiful beaches the guide tour brought us to:) He did a great guide tour and loved his music and so kind!!!”

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13.From Hvar: Vis Island and Blue Cave Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 773 reviews · 7h 30m · from $139

Spend about seven and a half hours on a speedboat from Hvar to Vis, Bisevo, and nearby islands. You will see the Green Cave, visit the Blue Cave, swim at Stiniva and Budikovac or Pritiscina, and stop for lunch. English-speaking guides such as Dario, Antonio, Ivan, and Lea have led recent departures. Cave tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Absolutely a must when you are at Hvar! The staff was amazing and friendly, good vibe all the way. The blue cave was closed because of the tide but they were flexible and took us to another beautiful spot.”

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14.From Hvar: Blue Cave, Green Cave & 5 Islands Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 656 reviews · 7h 30m · from $123

Leave Hvar at 10:30 for a fast-paced day around five Dalmatian islands. With up to 12 people, a skipper, English guide, snorkeling gear and water, you will visit Budikovac, the Blue and Green caves, Stiniva Cove and Palmižana. Guides such as Andrea, Luka and Doris are praised for safe driving and flexible plans when weather changes.

“We had a wonderful day with Doris and Judita. We visited all the sites in the description and due to lower season had time for a longer lunch stop. The colours in the lagoon and blue cave are amazing! So worth going, to get an overview of the areas, and return another time for longer stays at our favourite spots. Cliff jumping was fun to see from some members of our group.”

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15.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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