Elaphite Islands cruise from Dubrovnik: 3 islands & lunch option

Three islands, one boat, a full day of swimming and exploring in the Adriatic.

A full-day guided boat cruise from Dubrovnik to the Elaphite Islands (Koločep, Lopud and Šipan) with stops for swimming, beach time and village exploration, plus drinks on board and lunch on the options that include it. A local guide leads the route, and on the options with lunch you pick your meal (grilled hake, chicken or vegetarian) at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Elaphite Islands1h
2. Sveti Jakov Beach1h

Elaphite Islands full-day cruise

• Depart from Dubrovnik
• Stop at Koločep for swimming and exploring
• Short break in Suđurađ port
• Free time on Lopud island
• Lunch on the boat (if your option includes it)
• Return to Dubrovnik

The experience

The boat leaves Dubrovnik and heads to Koločep first, where you can swim in the clear sea, explore the hidden caves and cliffs the island is known for, or walk through the villages of Gornje and Donje Celo. The water here is full of fish and seashells. From there it's a short run to Šipan, the largest of the three islands and the one with the most olive trees, a Guinness record. You'll have a short break in the port town of Suđurađ, where fisherman families still live much as they have for centuries. You can grab a coffee at an old port café or walk past the late-Gothic Rector's Palace and the ruins of archbishop's palaces that dot the island.

Lopud gets the longest stop of the day, and this is where most travelers spend their time. The island has over 30 small churches, old stone houses, olive groves and vineyards. The main draw is Šunj beach, a sandy stretch where locals say couples who swim together never part. There's also one of Europe's oldest botanic gardens if you want to walk inland. On the options with lunch, it's served on the boat while you're anchored here: grilled hake, chicken fillet or mixed grilled vegetables with salad, chosen when you book. Wine, brandy, soft drinks and bottled water are included throughout the day.

The guide is a local who knows the islands' history: the 15th-century villas built by Dubrovnik's wealthy families, the fishing traditions that have held on, why tourism never fully commercialized Šipan.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English.
• full-day boat cruise to all three islands.
• bottled water.
• white wine and brandy.
• soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Fanta, orange juice, apple juice).
• choice of lunch: grilled hake, chicken fillet or vegetarian with salad (if option selected).
• all activities and swimming stops.
• hotel pickup and drop-off with the pickup option.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tour without lunch or pickup.Guide in English · 09:00

Tour without pickupGuide in English · 09:00Pickup is not included, so please come to the meeting point. Lunch: specify the meal type for each traveler in the special requirements box at check-out (Chicken, Fish, or Veg).

Tour that includes pickup in Dubrovnik.Guide in English · 09:00Lunch: specify the meal type for each traveler in the special requirements box at check-out (Chicken, Fish, or Veg). Pickup for the Dubrovnik city area: this ticket includes pickup only within the Dubrovnik city area. Pickup from Mokošica, Župa, Konavle, etc. is not included. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 110

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 23

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dubrovnik Islands Tours

Is this one for you?Book with hotel pickup if you're staying in the Dubrovnik area and would rather not make your own way to the boat. Book without pickup if you prefer to get there yourself. With the route already planned, the three islands and the swimming stops fit into one day without you organizing the stops or the boat.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 can I do during the stop on Koločep?

Koločep offers swimming and diving in clear water full of fish, exploring its hidden caves, or walking through Gornje and Donje Celo, two typical Mediterranean villages. The island has 250 sunny days a year and rocky cliffs to explore if you prefer to stay dry.

Is lunch included, and can I choose what I eat?

Lunch is included if you book the option that has it. You choose between grilled hake, grilled chicken fillet or mixed grilled vegetables, all served with salad. You select your meal choice at checkout in the special requirements box. Wine, brandy and soft drinks are included all day.

What's the water like for swimming?

The Adriatic water around the Elaphite Islands is clear enough to see fish and seashells. Koločep and Lopud both have established swimming and beach areas. The tour is not recommended for travelers prone to seasickness.