Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands Speedboat Private Tour from Hvar

Your own boat, your own pace through five island stops

A private speedboat tour from Hvar that takes your group to the Blue Cave, Green Cave, Stiniva Bay, Budikovac Blue Lagoon and the Pakleni Islands over 8 hours, with a local skipper who times your cave visits to avoid the longest waits. Pickup from Hvar is included. Cave entry fees (€12–24 depending on season and cave) are paid on the day. Snorkeling gear, water and a bathing ladder come with the boat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Stiniva Cove1h
2. Budikovac Island2h

Explore Vis and Pakleni Islands by boat

• Visit Blue Cave on Biševo Island
• Discover Stiniva Bay and swim
• Explore Green Cave and swim
• Swim and snorkel at Budikovac Blue Lagoon
• Relax and swim at Zdrilca Beach
• Conclude at Palmizana Bay and beach club

The experience

You board a private speedboat in Hvar harbor and head out with a skipper who knows the Adriatic's timing. The Blue Cave on Biševo Island is the first stop: sunlight streams through an underwater opening at midday and fills the cave with an electric blue glow. Your skipper monitors the online ticket queue and can time your arrival to dodge the worst waits. The cave itself takes about 10–15 minutes to explore, and a small transfer boat takes you inside (weather permitting). The entry fee is €18 in shoulder season or €24 at peak, paid in cash or card when you arrive.

From there, the boat cuts toward Vis and Stiniva Bay, a cove framed by limestone cliffs that narrow to just 4 meters wide at the entrance. Once inside, the bay opens into a natural amphitheater ringed by 35-meter cliffs and clear turquoise water: a former cave whose roof collapsed centuries ago. You get time to swim, snorkel or thread through the narrow passage if you want. The Green Cave comes next, glowing emerald instead of blue because sunlight filters through a ceiling opening and bounces off the white seabed below. Entry is €8–12, and the wait is usually shorter than the Blue Cave. You can swim inside the cave or cliff jump from the rocks. Budikovac Blue Lagoon, a tiny uninhabited island, offers a shallow sandy bay with water so clear the gradient of blues is visible from the boat. You anchor here to swim, snorkel or rest on the small pebble beach.

The final stretch takes you to the Pakleni Islands: first Zdrilca Beach, a sheltered cove in the archipelago with pine trees and a seaside restaurant, then Palmizana, the largest island in the group. Palmizana has an elegant beach club, restaurants and a botanical garden. It's where most groups spend their last hour before the return to Hvar. The boat carries snorkeling gear, bottled water, an icebox and a bathing ladder. Your skipper speaks English and can play music over the boat's Bluetooth speakers. The whole day runs 8 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from Hvar.
• English-speaking skipper.
• snorkeling equipment and bathing ladder.
• bottled water and icebox.
• fuel.
• onboard Bluetooth speakers for your music.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 31 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Arta Private Boat Tours Hvar – Blue & Green Caves, Red Rocks, Vis & Pakleni Islands

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if your group wants to control the day's rhythm and avoid sharing the boat with a larger tour: the skipper adjusts stops based on wait times and your preferences, and you're free to linger at any island or skip ahead as you choose.

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Top questions

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 actually like when you get there?

The Blue Cave is a natural chamber on Biševo Island where sunlight enters through an underwater opening and fills the entire space with an intense blue glow. You transfer into the cave in a small boat (weather permitting) and spend about 10–15 minutes inside photographing the light and the blue-lit walls. Wait times run 30 minutes to 2 hours during peak season. Your skipper monitors the online queue to help time your visit.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment is included on the boat, along with a bathing ladder, bottled water and an icebox. You just need to bring a swimsuit and sunscreen.

Can we stop for lunch on Vis?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you can opt to eat at restaurants in Vis town if you want. Just discuss it with your skipper when you board, and he'll adjust the route to fit it in. Alternatively, you can bring your own food or eat at one of the beach clubs in the Pakleni Islands.

How much do the cave entry fees cost?

The Blue Cave costs €18 April through mid-June and September through October, or €24 from mid-June through early September. The Green Cave costs €8–12 depending on the season. Children aged 6–12 get 50% off. Children under 6 are free. You pay these fees in cash or card when you arrive at each cave.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and there are no strenuous activities required. You swim and snorkel at your own pace at each stop.

What's included in the 8-hour tour price?

Pickup and drop-off in Hvar, the skipper's services, fuel, snorkeling equipment, a bathing ladder, bottled water, an icebox and Bluetooth speakers for music are all included. Cave entry fees, lunch and any drinks at beach clubs are separate.