Blue Cave & Hvar Speedboat Tour: 5 Islands in One Day

Ride 90 minutes to the Blue Cave, then swim at Stiniva Cove and the Blue Lagoon

A full-day speedboat tour departing Split explores five Dalmatian islands: Biševo Island's Blue Cave, the fishing village of Komiža on Vis, Stiniva Cove, Veli Budikovac's Blue Lagoon, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar's old town. The tour includes transport, snorkeling gear, bottled water, and an English-speaking captain. The Blue Cave entry fee is paid separately in cash on the day. Weather conditions may alter the itinerary or prevent access to the cave, with a full refund or alternative date offered if the tour is canceled.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Stiniva Cove30m
2. Pakleni Islands15m

Speedboat tour of Dalmatian islands

• Ride speedboat from Split to Blue Cave
• Visit Blue Cave on Biševo Island
• Free time in Komiža fishing village
• Photo stop at Stupišće Military Base
• Explore limestone caves on Vis Island
• Swim and relax at Stiniva Cove
• Swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon
• Short sightseeing stop at Pakleni Islands
• Explore Hvar old town and fortress

The experience

The speedboat leaves Split early and covers ground fast. The first 90 minutes take you to Biševo Island and the Blue Cave, where sunlight refracts through a crack in the stone to fill the chamber with silvery-blue light. From there the boat heads to Komiža, a working fishing village on Vis that doubled as a filming location for Mamma Mia 2, where you get free time to walk the waterfront or grab coffee. The captain then makes a photo stop at the Stupišće Military Base, a former secret Yugoslav rocket facility carved into the island's limestone, before moving on to see the caves that ridge the coastline.

Stiniva Cove comes next: a narrow sea entrance opens onto a secluded pebble beach ringed by dramatic cliffs, with water clear enough to see the bottom. You have time to swim and take photos. The longer break happens at Veli Budikovac, where the Blue Lagoon's turquoise shallows are perfect for snorkeling. The crew provides the gear. A short sightseeing pass by the Pakleni Islands rounds out the island-hopping before the boat reaches Hvar, Dalmatia's busiest harbor town, where you can explore the old town, climb to the fortress for views of the surrounding sea, or eat lunch before the return to Split.

The tour runs 10 hours door-to-door, with pickup from Split at 6:15 am and drop-off between 7:15 and 8 pm. If you're departing from Trogir instead, pickup is at 6:15 am from there. The Blue Cave entry ticket (€24, or €18 in shoulder season) is paid in cash on the boat. Weather is the only wildcard: if conditions at sea change, the captain can alter the route or skip the cave entirely for safety, and you'll get a full refund or a different date.

What’s included

• Speedboat transport with an English-speaking captain and crew.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• snorkeling equipment at the Blue Lagoon.
• all taxes, VAT, and insurance.
• free pickup and drop-off from Split or Trogir.

Options for this experience

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Excursion to the Blue Cave and Hvar, departing from SplitGuide in English · 08:00Tour of the Blue Cave and the island of Hvar

Blue Cave and Hvar excursion, leaving from TrogirGuide in English · 06:15Meeting point: Trogir Gate to Old Town, Ul. Blaža Jurjeva Trogiranina 1, 21220, Trogir, Croatia

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Before you book

Days and timesSundayDepartures at 06:15 and 08:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 27

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tours in Croatia

Is this one for you?The 90-minute speedboat ride and open-water conditions mean you need at least moderate fitness and a steady constitution. The tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. Children under 3 are not permitted, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The early 6:15 am pickup and late evening return fit a full day of island-hopping into one booking, but only if you can handle the pace and the sea state.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Blue Cave like when you get there?

The Blue Cave on Biševo Island glows silvery-blue because sunlight enters through a crack in the stone and refracts off the water. Access depends on weather. If conditions don't allow entry, you receive a full refund or an alternative date.

How much free time do you get at each stop?

Komiža on Vis gives you free time for coffee and a waterfront walk. Stiniva Cove is a swimming and photo stop. The Blue Lagoon at Veli Budikovac is the longest break, with time to snorkel, swim, and relax on the beach.

Is snorkeling gear included, and what about the Blue Cave entry fee?

Snorkeling equipment is provided at the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Cave entry ticket costs €24 (or €18 April through mid-June and mid-September through October) and is paid in cash on the day of the tour.

Can I book this tour from Trogir instead of Split?

Yes, the tour departs from either Split or Trogir at 6:15 am, with drop-off between 7:15 and 8 pm. Pickup and drop-off are free of charge from either location.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

The captain reserves the right to change the itinerary if sea conditions shift unexpectedly. If the Blue Cave becomes inaccessible or the tour is canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a full refund or an alternative date.

What's included in the tour price?

Transport on a comfortable speedboat, bottled water, snorkeling gear, an English-speaking captain and crew, all taxes and VAT, and insurance are included. The Blue Cave entry fee and any meals are separate.