Elaphiti Islands boat tour: swim Blue & Green Caves

Swim inside caves, anchor at empty beaches, taste island wine — all on one boat with ten people max

A private speedboat tour of the Elaphiti Islands from Dubrovnik carries up to 10 passengers to the Blue and Green Caves on Koločep Island, the white-sand Šunj Beach on Lopud, and (on the full-day option) the fishing harbor and wine bars of Šipan Island. The skipper arranges stops around your preferences; snorkeling gear, drinks, towels and life jackets are included. A fuel surcharge (€100 for 4 hours, €150 for 8 hours) is paid on the boat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Elafiti Islands by private boat

• Depart from Dubrovnik by speedboat
• Visit Koločep Island and explore Blue and Green Caves
• Swim and snorkel in the caves
• Travel to Lopud Island
• Relax and swim at Šunj Beach
• Enjoy cocktail bars and local dining on Lopud
• Visit Šikirica Lagoon for swimming
• Explore Šipan Island fishing harbor
• Taste local olive oil and wine at Šipan
• Stroll through Šipan’s picturesque harbor
• Return to Dubrovnik

The Experience

The boat leaves from Dubrovnik's port and reaches Koločep Island in 20 minutes. The Blue and Green Caves are the main draw — you swim and snorkel inside them, exploring the water and rock formations at your own pace with the skipper's help. The caves are known for their color and clarity, and everything is arranged on the day depending on conditions and what you want to do.

Lopud Island comes next, anchoring at Šunj Beach, which has soft white sand and shallow turquoise water. The beach has bars and restaurants if you want to eat or drink ashore, or you can stay on the boat. On the full-day tour, you continue to Šipan Island, passing the Šikirica Lagoon on the way — another swimming spot. Šipan has a small fishing harbor where you can taste local olive oil and wine at a seaside bar, or walk through the village. The full-day option reaches Šipan because of the distance; the half-day tour stays with Koločep and Lopud.

The boat is a 26-foot speedboat built in 2025 with a 300 hp engine, so travel between islands is fast. A bimini top provides shade throughout the day. You get snorkeling equipment, life jackets, towels, drinks (beer, wine, water, soft drinks), and the skipper's attention. The group stays under 10 people, which is the whole point — you're not sharing the boat with strangers, and the skipper can adjust the route to what your group wants to do.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and life jackets.
• drinks including beer, wine, water and soft drinks.
• towels.
• skipper and port pickup and drop-off.
• Bluetooth music player for the boat.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Dubrovnik Coastal Beauty

Is this one for you?Book the 4-hour tour if you want the caves and one beach without a full day on the water; choose the 8-hour option if you have time for Šipan Island's wine bars and fishing harbor. The smaller group sizes (6 or 8 people) let the skipper adjust the route more freely to what you want to do on the day.

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Top questions

What are the Blue and Green Caves like when you get there?

The Blue and Green Caves on Koločep Island are natural sea caves known for their clear water and the color the light makes inside them. You swim and snorkel in the water inside the caves, exploring them at your own pace with the skipper's help arranging the stop.

Can I choose between the half-day and full-day tour, and what's the difference?

You choose at checkout: the half-day tour (4 hours) visits Koločep Island's caves and Lopud's Šunj Beach; the full-day tour (8 hours) adds Šipan Island, where you can taste local wine and olive oil at a harbor bar. Šipan is included only on the full-day option because of the distance from Dubrovnik.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes the skipper, snorkeling gear, life jackets, towels, drinks (beer, wine, water, soft drinks), and port pickup and drop-off. A fuel surcharge is paid on the boat in cash: €100 for the 4-hour tour or €150 for the 8-hour tour. Lunch is not included.

How many people can book this tour?

You choose the group size at checkout: tours run with a maximum of 6, 8, or 10 people. The smaller the group, the more flexible the skipper can be with stops and timing.

Is Šunj Beach on Lopud Island a good place to swim?

Šunj Beach is known for its soft white sand and shallow turquoise water, making it ideal for swimming and relaxation. The beach has bars and restaurants if you want to eat or drink, or you can stay on the boat.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour requires good weather to operate safely. If bad weather occurs, the operator offers you another date or a full refund.