Elafiti Islands Private Yacht Tour from Dubrovnik: Your Schedule

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Duration8h

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Swim in hidden lagoons, stroll palm-lined promenades, or relax with a cold drink on deck

A full-day private yacht tour from Dubrovnik takes you to the three main Elafiti Islands—Šipan, Lopud and Koločep—with a professional skipper, snorkeling equipment and refreshments on board. You set the pace: swim in turquoise coves, walk pine forests and Byzantine ruins, eat lunch at a restaurant of your choice, or simply stay on deck. The yacht is yours alone for eight hours.

The Experience

The boat leaves Dubrovnik with a skipper who knows the islands and a cooler stocked with water, coffee, snacks and your choice of soft drinks or wine. From there, the day is yours to build. Most groups start with Koločep, where the Blue Cave opens into turquoise water deep enough to swim and snorkel; after the cave, a walk inland passes the ruins of a 3rd-century Orthodox church half-hidden in pine forest. The island has no crowds and no restaurants—just coves, quiet, and the option to stay as long as you want.

Lopud comes next, ringed by sandy beaches and lined with palms along the promenade. The Franciscan Monastery and Botanical Garden sit inland; the island holds over thirty chapels from the days of the Dubrovnik Republic. This is where most groups choose to eat, and the restaurants here—some of the finest in the region—will hold a table for whenever you arrive. Families often spend the afternoon here because the beaches are gentle and the island has the feel of a place that welcomes lingering.

Šipan, the largest island, is a working fisherman's community with a secluded bay on the far side that's perfect for a final swim. The restaurants—Bowa, Konoba Marko, Nautilus—are known for seafood and local wine. You can eat here or skip it; you can snorkel for an hour or spend the afternoon on a single beach. Towels, snorkeling equipment and WiFi on board mean you don't need to plan around gear or stay connected to shore. The skipper knows the islands and can suggest, but the schedule is entirely yours.

What’s included

Private yacht with professional skipper.
snorkeling equipment and towels.
bottled water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks and alcoholic beverages.
WiFi on board.
hotel pickup from Dubrovnik.

Good to know

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

Operated by Dubrovnik Charters

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to set your own rhythm across three islands without a fixed itinerary or group schedule—the skipper navigates and the boat is yours, so you linger where you want and skip what doesn't interest you. It suits swimmers and snorkelers more than walkers, since the best moments happen in the water or on secluded beaches rather than in villages or museums.