Dubrovnik Elaphiti Islands cruise with lunch and drinks

Sip unlimited wine on deck while exploring hidden coves and pine forests

You’ll drift from Dubrovnik across clear Adriatic waters on a relaxed Elaphite Islands cruise, with stops for citrus-scented walks on Koločep, exploring Šipan’s old ruins, swimming at Lopud’s sandy Šunj Beach, and sharing a fresh-cooked lunch onboard with unlimited drinks. With hotel pickup included and a friendly local crew guiding you along the way, you’ll find yourself slowing down in all the right ways.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Sveti Jakov Beachpassing by
2. Elafiti Islands1h

Elaphite Islands cruise and exploration

• Pickup from Dubrovnik hotel
• Travel to Gruž port
• Board boat and enjoy unlimited drinks
• Stop at Koločep island
• Explore Koločep independently
• Cruise to Šipan island
• Explore Šipan independently
• Enjoy onboard lunch while cruising to Lopud
• Arrive at Lopud island
• Relax at Šunj beach
• Explore Lopud town independently
• Return to boat and cruise back to Dubrovnik
• Drop-off at hotel

The experience

We stepped onto the boat at Gruž port just as the morning felt like it was shaking off its sleepiness. Our guide, Matea, handed me a glass of cold white wine. She grinned and said it’s “Dalmatian breakfast.” The water looked almost too blue to be real as we pulled away from Dubrovnik. There was this salty breeze that stuck in my hair, and I kept catching myself just staring at the coastline getting smaller. I’d read about the Elaphite Islands cruise but didn’t expect to feel so far from the city so quickly.

Koločep was first: lemon trees everywhere, their smell mixing with pine needles underfoot. We wandered past a tiny chapel where an old man was sweeping leaves. He nodded but didn’t say much. I tried to ask if he’d lived there long (in my clumsy Croatian), but he just smiled wider. We got maybe an hour before heading back to the boat. I didn’t rush: somehow even walking felt slower here.

Šipan came next. The ruins were half-swallowed by vines and wild figs, and I think I spent more time poking around old stone walls than actually looking for anything specific. Lunch happened as we left: grilled fish that tasted like it had been caught that morning, cabbage salad with a sharp tang, and more wine (maybe too much). Someone spilled juice on their shirt and everyone laughed about it for way too long.

Lopud felt different: busier but still quiet compared to Dubrovnik. Šunj Beach was soft sand instead of pebbles, which surprised me. Swam until my skin wrinkled up, then sat on the shore watching kids build lopsided castles. Three hours went by fast. I barely made it back to the boat in time because I lost track wandering through narrow streets lined with faded shutters. On the way back, people got quieter: sun-tired or maybe just full of that slow island feeling. Even now, sometimes when things get noisy at home, I remember how peaceful that ride back was.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected), transport by air-conditioned vehicle to Gruž port where your local crew welcomes you aboard for a relaxed boat cruise around Koločep, Šipan and Lopud islands, with unlimited wine, juice and water throughout. Lunch is served onboard with fish, chicken or vegetarian options plus sides before returning to Dubrovnik in the evening.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tour with no pick-up and no lunchGuide in English · 09:00Option without pick-up or lunch: travelers who book it can meet us at the designated meeting point, and lunch on board and hotel pick-up are not included.

Tour without pick-upGuide in English · 09:00Option without hotel pick-up: travelers who book it can meet us at the designated meeting point, and lunch on board is included.

Tour that includes hotel pick-upGuide in English · 09:00Option that includes pick-up from centrally located Dubrovnik hotels and lunch on board, for travelers who book it.

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Before you book

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

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 100

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Top questions

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.

How long is the Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands cruise?

The full-day cruise lasts approximately 8-9 hours including pickup and drop-off.

Is lunch included on the Elaphite Islands day trip?

Yes, lunch is served onboard with options for fish, chicken or vegetarian plates plus sides.

Are drinks provided during the island-hopping cruise?

Unlimited wine, juice and water are included throughout the trip.

Does this tour include hotel pickup in Dubrovnik?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included if selected during booking.

What islands do you visit on this cruise from Dubrovnik?

The tour visits Koločep, Šipan and Lopud islands in the Elaphite archipelago.

How much free time do you get at each island?

You get about one hour each on Koločep and Šipan. Three hours on Lopud Island.

Is there WiFi onboard during the boat cruise?

Yes, WiFi is available onboard for guests during the cruise.

Can you swim at Šunj Beach during this tour?

Yes, there’s plenty of free time to swim or relax at Šunj Beach on Lopud Island.