Sea Cave Boat Tours in Dubrovnik: Our Top 15

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, 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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Dubrovnik: Full-Day Blue Cave & Elaphiti Islands Boat Tour

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

Spend eight relaxed hours on a small boat from Dubrovnik with captains such as Nikola, Valerio, or Manuela. Visit the Blue Cave and the islands of Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud, with drinks, a cold meat-and-cheese appetizer, snorkeling masks, and free time included. Lunch is your own expense.

“Brilliant boat trip! A very enjoyable day & enough time on each island to explore or relax on beach. I recommend this boat tour.”

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7.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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8.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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9.Dubrovnik: Blue Cave, Green Cave & Sunj Beach Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 302 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $73

Leave Dubrovnik by speedboat for Koločep’s Blue Cave and Three Green Caves, with time to swim and snorkel before relaxing at Sunj Beach on Lopud. Guides such as Toni, Antonio, Dominic, and Luka offer safety tips, music, drinks, and advice on the best beach stop. Early departures help you reach the caves before the crowds.

“Great friendly fun and safe host, Toni. Perfect amount of time at each stop. Early departure to get to the caves before the masses of boats arrive. A great experience, well worth doing. 4 hours so much more enjoyable than an all day outing. Highly recommend this tour and operator.”

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10.Dubrovnik: Blue Cave and Elafit Small Group Boat Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 239 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Spend four hours cruising from Dubrovnik to Kolocep Island, swimming at the Blue Cave and Three Green Caves, then relaxing at Lower Forehead Beach. Guides such as Laura, Karolina, and Lara are known to help nervous swimmers. Masks, water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and music are included.

“Fabulous trip with friendly crew who included extra stops to show us some unexpected and less crowded places. Nice sized group (13) Would recommend.”

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11.From Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands & Blue Cave Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 215 reviews · 4 hours · from $91

Join an English-speaking skipper from Dubrovnik’s Old City port for a four-hour speedboat trip to the Elaphiti Islands. Swim or snorkel into the Blue Cave and other coastal caves, then relax at sandy Sunj Beach on Lopud. Boats are often small, with drinks and snorkel gear included. Guides such as Ivan, Igor, Dora, and Ana have helped make this a friendly, social outing.

“Petra and Mario was really nice and kind. We really enjoyed our time with them. And ofcourse Loki dog was super cute and friendly. Thank you!”

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12.Dubrovnik: Blue Cave Catamaran Tour with Drinks and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 139 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Join Regina Maris Dubrovnik for a four-hour catamaran trip from Dubrovnik to Koločep and Lopud. You’ll swim at the Green Cave, Blue Cave, and another quiet cove, with snorkeling gear, drinks, shade, and cushioned seating included. Host Ziggy and captain Divo have led some departures, and the crew speaks English and Spanish.

“it was efficient and nice luxurious boat with friendly host”

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13.Dubrovnik: Blue Cave Afternoon Speedboat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 124 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

Meet the Vagabundo team at Dubrovnik’s Old Town Harbor for a five-hour speedboat trip with guides such as Petra, Zoki, Oliver, and Dorian. Swim and snorkel at Kolocep’s Blue Cave and Three Green Caves, relax at Sunj Beach, and finish near Lokrum with drinks, optional cliff jumping, and views of Dubrovnik’s walls.

“Beautiful trip with maxing scenery and swimming. Very helpful crew made the experience even better.”

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14.Private Boat to the Blue Cave & Elaphiti Islands with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · 150 minutes - 8 hours

From Dubrovnik, your private skipper, often Bruno, Kiko, Pasko, or Kristian, takes your group to the Blue Cave, Green Caves, sandy Šunj Beach, and Elaphiti villages. Choose 2.5 to 8 hours, stop for swims, use the included snorkel gear and drinks, and shape the day around your group.

“We enjoyed our activities today. My family was very happy with we did. Thanks to our skipper Rocco (hope it’s well wrote)”

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15.Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 65 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Spend nine hours cruising from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan. You get snorkeling gear, drinks all day, and a choice of fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch at a family-run home. Expect a relaxed boat day, 30 minutes at Blue Cave, three hours on Lopud, and limited time for Šipan sightseeing.

“L'île de Lopud est jolie. En revanche, j'ai été déçue par le déjeuner sur L'île de sipan qui a été expéditif et nous n'avons même pas visiter cette île. Quand à la grotte bleue, elle devrait plutôt s'appeler la grotte noire car c'est tout sombre. Le matériel de snorkelling qu'on nous prête est inutile car il n'y a rien à voir. Cette grotte ne présente aucun intérêt. Quant à la prise en charge a domicile, c'est une arnaque. A l'aller ça allait, mais au retour, une catastrophe. Le chauffeur conduisait comme un fou et à refusé de nous ramener là où il nous a pris le matin. Ils nous a…”

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