Dubrovnik: Blue & Green Caves Snorkeling with Šunj Beach

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

The light hits the water first—electric blue where the cave opens to the sea

You start early to avoid crowds at the Blue Cave, snorkel through three Green Caves in the Elafiti Islands, and finish with time to relax on Šunj Beach. Snorkeling gear, drinks, and transport are all included. The 8:30am departure is what keeps the caves from feeling packed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore caves and relax at beach

Start tour at 8:30 AM
Visit Blue Cave on Kolocep island
Explore three Green Caves
Swim and snorkel in clear sea
Enjoy free drinks on board
Relax at Sunj sandy beach on Lopud island
Visit beach bar in the woods

The Experience

The boat leaves Dubrovnik at 8:30am, which is the whole point. By the time you're anchored at the Blue Cave in the Elafiti Islands, the water is still yours. The cave sits on the south side of Kolocep, and the light refraction off the sand bottom turns everything an almost unreal blue—it's the kind of color that makes you check your phone to see if the camera is lying. You'll snorkel here, mask on, watching the color shift as you move deeper into the cave. The water is so clear you can see the bottom from the surface.

After the Blue Cave, the boat moves to three Green Caves, where the water takes on a different tone entirely. You swim between them, snorkel when you want, and the guide points out the rock formations and the way the light plays differently in each one. There's a free drink on board—beer, white wine, or water—and you can sit on deck while the boat moves between stops. This is a group tour, but the early start keeps numbers down, which means you're not jostling for position or waiting your turn to get into the water.

The last stop is Šunj Beach on Lopud Island, a long stretch of sand with a bar tucked in the woods behind it. You have time to dry off, sit in the shade, order something cold, and just be still after the morning of caves and swimming. The whole day runs about six hours from start to finish, and snorkeling equipment is included, so you don't have to rent or bring your own. The tour runs June 1st through September 15th, and it's the kind of morning that makes sense only if you're in Dubrovnik and you like water that's actually swimmable.

What’s included

Your morning includes hotel or port pickup (confirm location when booking), snorkeling equipment, bottled water, and your choice of beer or white wine on board.
You'll visit the Blue Cave and three Green Caves in the Elafiti Islands, with time to snorkel in each.
The tour ends at Šunj Beach on Lopud Island, where you can swim, relax, or grab a drink at the beachside bar before returning to Dubrovnik.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dubrovnik Speedboat Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main cave snorkeling spots around Dubrovnik without arranging a private boat—the early departure is what keeps the caves from feeling crowded, and the fixed schedule means you're back by early afternoon.