Dubrovnik Islands Boat Tour: Elafiti Islands with Lunch

Sip unlimited wine while exploring hidden Mediterranean gardens and ancient castles.

An 8-hour boat tour from Port Gruž in Dubrovnik visits three Elafiti islands—Koločep, Lopud and Šipan—with a captain's briefing at each stop, grilled lunch prepared on board, and unlimited wine, soft drinks, water and grappa throughout the day. Hotel or apartment transfer is included. Vegetarian, fish and meat meals are available; advise your choice and any dietary needs at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour of Elafiti Islands

• Arrive at Port Gruž and board boat
• Enjoy comfort with tables, sunshade, music, and facilities
• Visit Koločep Island with captain's briefing
• Visit Lopud Island with captain's briefing
• Visit Šipan Island with captain's briefing
• Watch chef grill lunch on board
• Enjoy lunch with unlimited drinks on boat
• Return to harbor and transfer to hotel

The Experience

The boat leaves Port Gruž and carries you out to the Elafiti Islands, a cluster of three islands in the Adriatic off Dubrovnik's coast. Each has medieval architecture, old stone churches, pine and carob woods, and beaches ranging from sandy to pebble to rocky. The captain gives you a brief rundown as you arrive at Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, so you know what's worth your time on each one without having to research it beforehand. You're free to swim, walk the beaches, explore the villages or simply sit in the shade—the boat waits and the crew stays with you the whole time.

Lunch happens on the boat while you're anchored. You choose between grilled hake with three seasonal salads, grilled chicken breasts with three seasonal salads, or grilled vegetables with three different salads—all cooked fresh during the tour by the chef on the boat's grill. Wine (white and red), soft drinks, water and grappa flow throughout the day at no extra cost. Tables with benches, sunshade, music and speakers are set up so you're comfortable between islands and while you eat.

After eight hours on the water, the transfer service takes you back to your hotel or apartment. The whole day is arranged—no transport to book separately, no restaurant reservation to hunt down, no guessing what to drink or eat. The crew handles the logistics so you handle the day.

What’s included

• Unlimited white and red wine, soft drinks, water and grappa.
• grilled lunch with a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian meal.
• hotel or apartment transfer after the tour.
• captain's briefing at each of the three islands.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dubrovnik Boat Tours

Is this one for you?The eight-hour commitment means you're off the boat by early evening, leaving time for dinner in Dubrovnik or a walk through the old town afterward. If you need a half-day tour or want to explore the islands on your own schedule, look for a shorter option or a private rental instead.

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Top questions

What are the three Elafiti Islands like when we get there?

Koločep, Lopud and Šipan each have centuries-old pine and carob woods, medieval churches and chapels, old stone architecture, and a mix of sandy, pebble and rocky beaches. The captain briefs you on what to see and do at each island when you arrive, so you can decide how to spend your time there.

Can I pick what I eat for lunch?

Yes. You choose between grilled hake with three seasonal salads, grilled chicken breasts with three seasonal salads, or grilled vegetables with three different salads. Tell the operator your choice and any dietary needs or allergies when you book.

What drinks are included?

Unlimited white wine, red wine, soft drinks, water and grappa are served throughout the tour. You don't pay extra for any of them.

How long is the tour and does it include getting back to my hotel?

The tour runs eight hours total. Transfer service back to your hotel or apartment after the boat returns to Port Gruž is included.

Is there shade on the boat?

Yes. The boat has sunshade, tables with benches, music and speakers, a toilet, kitchen and grill. You can sit in comfort between islands and while you eat.