Snorkeling Elafiti Islands: Private Boat Tour from Dubrovnik
Anchor where the fish are, move when you're ready
A half-day private boat tour of the Elafiti Islands from Dubrovnik with snorkeling, caves and island stops, where the skipper follows your pace instead of a fixed itinerary. You get snorkeling gear, cold drinks and a local guide in English or Croatian. The boat waits at your chosen spots as long as you want to stay. A GoPro camera comes aboard so you can film the dives and take home an edited video after the trip.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Elafiti Islands by speedboat
- Embark on private speedboat
- Visit Kolocep Island
- Explore Lopud Island
- Discover Sipan Island
- Swim and snorkel in clear seas
- Explore hidden bays and sea caves
- Relax on sandy or rocky beaches
- Walk or cycle on islands
- Visit small villages and historical sites
- Taste fresh seafood in local restaurants
What’s included
- Snorkeling equipment.
- bottled water and cold drinks throughout the day.
- use of a GoPro underwater camera with edited video sent after the trip.
- hotel pickup from Dubrovnik.
- a local skipper who speaks English and Croatian and knows the hidden spots in the Elafiti Islands.
- JBL speaker for music if you want it.
- WiFi on board.
Next departure: 12 Oct 2027
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Snorkel the Elafiti Islands on a private speedboat from Dubrovnik with a local skipper who adjusts the day to what you want, caves, quiet bays.
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The experience
What makes this different from a scheduled island tour is the flexibility built in. You're not locked into a route or a timetable. If the Blue Cave calls for an extra hour, you stay. If you want to anchor in a quiet bay and float, the boat does that instead. The skipper knows the Elafiti archipelago (the three main islands are Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, plus smaller spots only locals find) and steers toward what appeals to you: sea caves, snorkel-worthy reefs, sandy beaches, or the villages tucked into the islands' coastlines.
The boat itself is a speedboat, which means the ride from Dubrovnik is smooth and fast, and you cover more ground in four hours than you would on a larger vessel. Snorkeling equipment is on board and included. The water clarity in these islands is the draw, and the skipper knows which spots have the best visibility and marine life on any given day. Cold drinks stay chilled throughout, and if you want music, there's a JBL speaker. The underwater camera is there if you want to document the moment: the operator sends you an edited video afterward, so the memory stays sharp.
Pickup from your Dubrovnik hotel or a meeting point near the old town is included, and the whole outing runs about four hours from start to finish. There's no pressure to perform or keep pace with a group. It's genuinely your boat for the day, and the skipper is there to guide, not to dictate where the time goes.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 3 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Croatian.
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's the water like for snorkeling around the Elafiti Islands?
The Elafiti Islands are known for clear blue seas and rocky coastlines with hidden bays and sea caves: ideal conditions for snorkeling. The skipper knows which reefs and underwater spots have the best visibility and marine life on the day you go, and can adjust the route to take you to whichever spots are most rewarding.
Can we visit the Blue Cave and other sea caves on this tour?
The Blue Cave is a regular stop on the route, and the Green Cave may be included depending on conditions and what you want to see. Since the itinerary is flexible, you can ask the skipper to spend more time exploring caves or move on to snorkel spots and beaches: whatever appeals to you.
Is snorkeling gear provided, or do I need to bring my own?
Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour: mask, fins and snorkel are on board. You don't need to bring your own or arrange anything in advance.
Will we get footage of the snorkeling to take home?
A GoPro camera is available on board for you to use while snorkeling. The operator films the day and sends you an edited video after the trip, so you have a record of the dives and the islands to keep.
What's included in the four-hour tour?
The tour includes snorkeling gear, bottled water, cold drinks, use of the GoPro camera, hotel pickup from Dubrovnik, and the skipper's local knowledge of the islands and caves. Music is available if you want it. Lunch is not included, though the islands have local restaurants if you want to eat ashore.
Operated by Sea Fun Dubrovnik Boat Tours and Rentals. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Snorkeling Elafiti Islands: Private Boat Tour from Dubrovnik
4h · EN +1
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