Where to Sail: the 11 Best Island Boat Trips 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 eight hours island hopping from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Sipan, and Kolocep. You get free time for Šunj Beach, village walks, swimming, and snorkeling, plus a generous lunch and drinks on board. Emily, Darko, and the crew are often praised for friendly service, though the boat can feel busy and lively.

“Too many people, too laud. Not my style. looks like many others enjoy it. The service was good as well as the food.”

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2.Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

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

Join Regina Maris at 10 a.m. for an eight-hour cruise from Dubrovnik to three Elaphiti Islands. Swim at Koločep, eat a Dalmatian lunch on Šipan, and spend the longest stop at Lopud and Šunj Beach. Hotel pickup, drinks, WiFi, shaded seating, and four restrooms are included when selected.

“Great Value, excellent service. Food was better than we expected it to be and the included wine was a treat.”

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3.Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch

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

Board the Rita with Marinero excursions for an eight-hour Elaphite Islands cruise from Dubrovnik. Visit Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep, swim in clear water, explore car-free paths, and enjoy drinks throughout the day. Choose the boat lunch or arrange your own meal on Lopud. Guides may lead in English, Croatian, Italian, or German.

“My friend & I had a fab time yesterday on the boat visiting all the islands and exploring. We had ample time at each stop. The food was delicious & the drinks were also very good! I will recommend to my friends!”

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4.Dubrovnik: 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 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 deck. The crew includes multilingual hosts such as Lorenzo, Laura, and Ivonne, though the boat can feel crowded in peak season.

“Great trip. However, I had problems communicating with the provider. They pick us up from Plat and return us to the hotel. The boat carries between 100-150 people. The food was symple but good.”

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5.Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Cruise with Drinks/Lunch Options

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

Spend eight hours sailing from Dubrovnik to three Elaphite Islands aboard the two-deck Emili. Swim, walk, and explore Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud, with lunch and unlimited listed drinks if selected. English and Croatian guides such as Emily, Natasha, and Teo keep the day moving. Add the Blue Cave speedboat trip for an extra charge.

“It was fantastic. Members of the crew were really friendly and gentle, they always asked if we wanted something to drink. Natasha told us everything we needed to know about all the 3 islands. It was the best experience here in Dubrovnik since now, so thank you so much :)”

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6.Dubrovnik Elafiti Islands Cruise with Lunch, Drinks and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 999 reviews · 9 to 17 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend a full day on a small boat visiting Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan. You can swim, walk, visit Šunj Beach, and explore Suđurađ, while the crew serves a fresh fish, meat, or vegetarian lunch with unlimited water, soft drinks, wine, and grappa. Hotel pickup is available in Dubrovnik.

“Excellent staff and good vibes. Food was beautiful and staff were very friendly and helpful. We were collected from our hotel and dropped back in the evening. Islands were very scenic and beach was fabulous.”

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7.Dubrovnik: Lokrum Island and Betina Cave Boat Tour

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

Take a four-hour boat trip from Dubrovnik to Lokrum, St. Jacob’s Beach, and Betina Cave. You get around two hours to explore Lokrum, plus time to swim and snorkel. Captains such as Ivo, Nikola, and Anastasia provide help and English commentary, while the boat offers fine views of Dubrovnik’s walls and Lovrjenac Fortress.

“Visiting Lokrum island, sitting on the iron seat, being next to so many beautiful peakocks, swimming/snorkeling in the salt pool was great. The boys got to jet ski at Jacobs beach and later swimming/snorkeling at betina caves was a wonderful experience”

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8.Dubrovnik Private Speedboat Tour to Elaphite Islands with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Take a private speedboat from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Lopud, and, on the 8-hour trip, Šipan. Swim at the Blue and Green Caves, use the included snorkeling gear, relax on sandy Šunj Beach, and stop for lunch or wine. Skippers such as Ante, Marin, Tony, and Simon tailor the route to your pace.

“What a beautiful, magical experience. Orsat was fabulous…kind, knowledgeable and accommodating. Definitely do the 8 hr tour if you can, so worth it. This tour was the perfect way to spend our last day in Dubrovnik. Highly recommend!”

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9.Dubrovnik: Private Boat Tours to Elaphite Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Cruise from Dubrovnik with a private skipper and crew to Koločep, Šunj Beach, Lopud, and Suđurađ. Swim in clear coves, use the supplied snorkeling gear, and ask about lunch on Lopud. Captains including Toni, Mario, Maro, Roman, Filip, and Ante have tailored days around swimming, food, and quiet bays.

“The day before our wedding in Dubrovnik we got a private boat for us and our guests. The size and quality of the boat exceeded our expectations and the crew was wonderful! It was a perfect day!”

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10.Private Boat Tour to Elafiti Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Dubrovnik with a private skipper such as Tom, Ivan, or Josip and shape the day around swimming, snorkeling, caves, beaches, and island villages. Visit Koločep’s Blue Cave, sandy Šunj Beach on Lopud, and quiet Šipan on the eight-hour option. Drinks and snorkel gear are included, while lunch and fuel cost extra.

“We had a wonderful experience on our boat tour. Tony, our skipper, was incredible - informative, kind, flexible and a real pleasure to spend the day with! He took us to some beautiful swimming spots in and around the Elafitii Islands that were”

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11.Elaphite Islands Luxury Private Boat Tour with Cap Camarat 7.5

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Take a private Cap Camarat 7.5 boat from Dubrovnik to Kolocep, Lopud, and possibly Sipan. Skipper Simon, also called Šime, adjusts the route to your group, with cave stops, swimming, Šunj Beach, drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, a GoPro, and round-trip hotel transfers included.

“Thank you Šime for a great experience. We absolutely loved the trip. Good communication throughout 😊”

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