The 15 Best Sea Cave Boat Tours in Croatia

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 shared speedboat from Dubrovnik, visiting the Blue Cave, Koločep’s three sea caves, and Sunj Beach on Lopud. You swim into the caves rather than taking the boat inside. The group is limited to 12, with snorkeling gear and one drink at each stop. Captains such as Anthony, Roko, Dino, and James are praised for keeping the trip friendly and safe.

“Such a great experience! Dominic was a great captain and guide. He was fun, friendly, and we had a blast. The caves and mountains are beautiful. Strongly recommend if you have any free time. Thank you!”

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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 on an open-air speedboat. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, and Hvar, with a photo stop at Mamma Mia beach. Crews may include Stipe, Korina, Ella, Matea, or Nino. Expect spray, wind, bumpy waves, and a full day outdoors.

“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 between six island stops with a skipper and guide. Visit the Blue Cave and fishing village of Komiža, snorkel at Stiniva Cove, swim near the Pakleni Islands, explore Hvar, and finish in Milna. Boats carry up to 12 people, but expect a fast, open-air ride that can get rough.

“Great memories from this visit starting with the beautiful blue cave thanks to our skippers Gea and Nando. We went through Vis, Paklinski islands stopping at the blue lagoon of Budikovac for swim break. We finished with the discovery of the very nice town of Hvar.”

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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

Set out from Trogir in an open-air speedboat for a full day around Vis, Biševo, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. You’ll see the Blue Cave, swim at Stiniva and the Blue Lagoon, stop in Komiža, and have 2.5 hours in Hvar. Boats carry up to 12 people, with an English-speaking skipper, snorkeling gear, and safety equipment included.

“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

From Dubrovnik, a skipper takes you past the Old Town walls and Lovrijenac Fortress to Kolocep’s Blue Cave, several green caves, and Lopud’s shallow, sandy Šunj Beach. Swim access is required at the Blue Cave. Snorkel gear, noodles, water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and grappa are included. Groups can reach 18 people.

“We had an amazing time on this tour! Marco has such a good personality and he's very funny. He's really the perfect person for this!! He's knowledgeable about the waters and kept us safe. He was a very kind and helpful with any questions or concerns that we had. The tour was fun, but I recommend Marco as your guide. He made it perfect.”

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6.Dubrovnik: Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks

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

Join an English- or Croatian-speaking skipper for a four-hour shared speedboat trip from Dubrovnik to Koločep’s Blue and Three Green Caves, followed by 90 minutes at sandy Šunj Beach. Drinks and snorkeling gear are included. Guides such as Mark, Erik, Anthony, Dominic, and Roko are often assigned to different boats.

“Anthony as an incredible skipper and took great care of us! The Blue Caves are incredible and loves exploring them. Only caution I would give is if the seas are rough make sure to sit in the back of the boat.”

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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 crossing Dalmatia by speedboat, with stops at the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, Pakleni Islands, Hvar, and Milna. A crew of up to 12 handles the driving and local guidance, with snorkels and safety gear provided. Bring cash for the Blue Cave ticket, plus a jacket and water shoes.

“It was a fun trip and a great way to visit different islands in a short time. The speedboat ride was fun too. The seats could get a little uncomfortable after a while but a different experience all the same. I only wish there was a bit more time at the swimming spots.”

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

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

Spend 10.5 hours on a small-group speedboat from Split, visiting the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, Pakleni, and Hvar. English-speaking skippers such as Simon, Luka, Tomo, and Viktor handle the route, share local history, and adjust the plan when weather changes. Bring a towel, jacket, swimwear, and patience for a bumpy ride.

“Had a fantastic day in this tour! Simon our skipper was awesome and made the day very enjoyable. I picked this boat tour company as they have a canopy over all the seats so you are protected from the sun. They were super organised and got us to Blue Lake cave before the rush so didn’t have to waste time in queues. We were lucky to see dolphins and a turtle in the water. The tour didn’t feel rushed and we were able to enjoy the stops. Overall it was so much fun on the speed boat and highly recommend this tour!Read more”

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

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

Travel by covered speedboat from Split to five islands and seven stops, including the Blue Cave, Komiža, Budikovac Blue Lagoon and Hvar. Guides such as Dino, Matteo and Mario mix local stories, music and practical help. Expect a long, active day with swimming, sightseeing, two hours in Hvar and a separate cash fee for the Blue Cave.

“We loved the Blue Cave, it is so unique. Loved where were taken for out 1st swim. Our guide was very well spoken and informative. Super helpful. We recommend this trip to everyone!!”

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10.Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Set out from Hvar at 10:15 a.m. with a skipper and crew such as Antonia, Ivan, Antonio, or Dario. This 7 to 8 hour speedboat trip combines the Blue Cave, Green Cave, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, swimming, snorkeling, and a seaside lunch stop. Cave tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Great stops but the boat itself was not great. We enjoyed the stops, but we were 13 poorly in a small boat and couldn’t be out in the sun after being in the water which wasn’t ideal.”

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11.Dubrovnik: Blue & Green Caves Private Boat Tour with Drinks

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

Set out from Dubrovnik with an English-speaking guide such as Mario, Duje, or Robert on a private speedboat to Koločep’s Blue and Green Caves. Swim and snorkel with provided gear, try a cliff jump, then relax at sandy Sunj Beach. The boat includes unlimited water, juices, beer, and local rakia, plus a GoPro for photos.

“This trip was incredible and I couldn’t recommend it more. Me and my partner booked this as a last minute for our birthdays and it was amazing. Our captain was Mario, who made our day one that we will never forget. We can’t thank you enough! The caves are beautiful where you can get out and swim. Sunj beach was also beautiful. Here is where you can order food if needed. We did the 2pm time slot and it was perfect. Again thank you Mario!”

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12.Dubrovnik: Lokrum Island and Betina Cave Boat Tour

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

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

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

Spend about 7.5 hours with a small group of up to 12, visiting Vis, Bisevo, Stiniva Beach, the Green Cave, and the Blue Cave. Guides such as Antonia, Ivan, Dario, and Lea are praised for keeping the day friendly and well paced. Swimming, snorkeling gear, water, and beer are included, while lunch and cave tickets cost extra.

“The guides Antonia and Ivan were amazing! Took care of us very well and were very personable. The stops were beautiful. Don’t miss this tour!”

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14.Dubrovnik: Romantic Sunset Cruise & Cave Visit with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 611 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Best value

Board at Dubrovnik’s Old Town port for a one-hour shared cruise along the city walls, Lokrum Island, nearby beaches, and caves. Skippers such as Neno and Anton share local stories, steer toward good photo spots, and time the ride around sunset. The small boat, open deck, and low $23 price make this a simple, romantic add-on.

“Great views for a good price, Neno was a very friendly guide and told us many interesting facts about the city. Especially Lokrum Island looked very peaceful in the evening!”

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15.From Dubrovnik/Cavtat: Blue Cave, Sunj Beach Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 502 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $71

Join guides such as Ivan, Rino, Mario, or Dora for a 4 to 5-hour shared speedboat trip from Dubrovnik or nearby resorts. Swim through Koločep’s Blue Cave, snorkel at the Three Green Caves, relax at sandy Šunj Beach, and enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks, and water onboard.

“Great day. Plenty of time at each stop. Ivan was a great and fun guide!!”

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