Split & Trogir: Blue Cave & 5 Islands Boat Tour

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Duration11h

GroupUp to 30

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Five islands, one boat, the cave that changes color with the sun

You board a boat in Split or Trogir and spend the day island-hopping to five stops: the Blue Cave on Bisevo, Komiza for breakfast, Vis caves, Budikovac Island for swimming, Stiniva Cove for photos, and Hvar town for lunch. Waterproof jackets, snorkeling gear, boat ride and insurance are included; you bring 24 euros cash for the cave entrance and meet the boat on time.

11h

Step-by-step itinerary

Blue Cave and 5 Islands Tour

Visit Blue Cave on Bisevo island
Stop for sightseeing and breakfast in Komiza
Short stop at Vis caves for photos
Swim and snorkel at Budikovac bay
Visit Stiniva Cove for photos and swim
Sightseeing and lunch in Hvar town
Scenic return from Hvar to Split

The Experience

Hands grip the boat rail as it cuts toward Bisevo's Blue Cave, where sunlight hits the water and turns it the color of melted ice. The cave is the reason you're here — a natural pocket carved by sea and wind where the reflection off the limestone floor makes the whole space glow. You get maybe ten minutes inside, and the light shifts depending on the angle of the sun, so what you see is never quite what the person before you saw. The boat crew hands out waterproof jackets and snorkeling masks before you leave the dock, so you're not fumbling with gear later.

After the cave, the boat stops in Komiza, an old fisherman's town where the buildings are painted in faded pastels and the pace hasn't changed much in decades — breakfast here tastes like someone's grandmother made it. Then you swing past Vis caves for photos, pull into Budikovac Island where there's a sand beach and a bar if you want a cocktail between swims, and then Stiniva Cove, which is genuinely one of Europe's best beaches, though in summer the boat only stops long enough for pictures because the cove fills up fast. The whole day is built around the boat's schedule, not yours, so you move when the crew moves — that's what keeps five stops inside a single afternoon. The return to Split takes an hour and runs along the coast, which is when you actually see how many islands are out there.

Hvar town is the last stop, where you can climb up to Fortica fortress if you have the legs for it, or just sit in the main square and eat traditional Croatian lunch. The entrance ticket to the Blue Cave costs 24 euros in cash (18 euros April through June and September through October), and you need to bring it — the boat won't wait if you're late getting back to the dock. The whole tour runs as a group, which means the boat leaves on time whether you're there or not, so arrive early at your meeting point in Split or Trogir.

What’s included

Your day includes boat transport from Split or Trogir, entry to the Blue Cave (ticket paid separately in cash), waterproof jackets, snorkeling masks, insurance and fuel surcharge.
You stop at Komiza for breakfast, Vis caves for photos, Budikovac Island for swimming, Stiniva Cove for more swimming and photos, and Hvar town where you can buy lunch and explore on your own.
The return journey to Split takes 60 minutes along the coast.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Mayer Charter

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Split or Trogir who want to see the Blue Cave and swim at multiple islands without arranging a private boat. The group schedule and fixed departure time mean you don't coordinate timing yourself — just show up at the dock on time.