Speed boat tour Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands & city walls

Anchor at a sandy beach 100 meters from shore, shallow enough for children to wade.

A private speed boat tour from Dubrovnik takes you on a panoramic cruise around the city walls, then out to the Elaphite Islands (Šipan, Lopud and Kolocep), where you snorkel in clear bays, swim at Sunj Beach and explore sea caves. The tour runs half-day or full-day, with snorkelling equipment, skipper, water and drinks included. Fuel is charged separately depending on which option you choose.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 281 to US$ 618 per group, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Sunset Tour Available from 15 Apr 2027 Guide in English Up to 7 per booking Lasts 1 hour. Drinks: a bottle of champagne or white wine, plus water. More information: fuel is paid extra, 40€ on the boat. Depending on the season, the tour starts at 6:30 and runs until sunset.

Half-day tour for a small group Available from 15 Apr 2027 Guide in English Up to 4 per booking Lasts 4 hours. Drinks: white wine, beer, Coca-Cola, Fanta and water. Snorkeling equipment provided.

Half-day tour for a larger group Available from 15 Apr 2027 Guide in English Up to 7 per booking Lasts 4 hours. Drinks: white wine, beer, soft drinks and water. Included: snorkeling gear and life jackets.

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Full-day tour for a small group Available from 15 Apr 2027 Guide in English Up to 4 per booking Lasts 8 hours. Drinks: white wine, beer, Coca-Cola, Fanta and water. Snorkeling equipment: because we visit attractions such as the Blue Cave and the Green Caves, each guest receives a mask with a snorkel.

Full-day tour for a larger group Available from 15 Apr 2027 Guide in English Up to 7 per booking Lasts 8 hours. Drinks included: white wine, beer, soft drinks and water. Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private speed boat tour around Dubrovnik

• Private panoramic cruise around Dubrovnik coast
• Visit Elafiti Islands caves and bays
• Relax at Sunj beach on Lopud island
• Explore Šipan island and visit Bowa restaurant
• Optional visit to Pasjaca natural beach

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. Dubrovnik City Walls 20m
2. Kolocep Island 30m
3. Sunj Beach 1h
4. Elaphite Islands 1h
5. Pasjaca Beach 2h

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment and use of it.
• professional skipper speaking English.
• water, juice, cola, fanta, wine and beer throughout the day.
• panoramic cruise around Dubrovnik's city walls.
• access to the Elaphite Islands, sea caves and bays.
• time to swim and snorkel at Sunj Beach on Lopud.

Times

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Next departure: 15 Apr 2027

Information

Private speed boat tour from Dubrovnik with snorkelling gear, skipper and drinks included: cruise the Elaphite Islands, anchor at Sunj Beach.

Group Private

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

Book up to the start time

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

You arrive at the dock and board a private speed boat with an English-speaking skipper. The first leg circles Dubrovnik's city walls from the water: a perspective most visitors never see, since the walls rise from the land side. Then the boat heads out toward the Elaphite Islands, a short crossing that opens onto coves and bays where the water stays clear and shallow. The skipper knows where the caves are and which beaches suit the day's conditions.

Sunj Beach on Lopud is the main stop on most routes. It's nearly a kilometer of sand on the island's south side, and the water stays so shallow you walk a hundred meters before it reaches your chest, which is why families with small children book this tour. The beach has volleyball and other recreation if you want it, or you can simply float. Snorkelling gear is on board, and the skipper will point you toward the clearest spots. Half-day tours usually anchor here for a few hours. Full-day tours add Šipan, the largest island in the archipelago, where you can swim in Vrbova Bay or visit the upmarket restaurant Bowa if you want lunch (not included in the tour price).

The boat carries water, juice, soft drinks, wine and beer, all included. A sunset tour departs in late afternoon and returns after dark, trading the midday heat for the light at the end of the day. You choose the duration and group size at checkout. Fuel is added to the price depending on which option you pick. The skipper handles navigation and timing, so the day stays loose without becoming chaotic.

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.

What's the water like for snorkelling around the Elaphite Islands?

The water around the Elaphite Islands stays clear and shallow in the bays and coves where the boat anchors. Snorkelling equipment is provided, and the skipper knows the best spots for visibility and marine life.

Is Sunj Beach on Lopud really shallow enough for young children?

Sunj Beach is exceptionally shallow. You walk about a hundred meters from shore before the water is deep enough to swim in. This makes it one of the safest beaches in the region for small children, and it's why families often choose this tour.

Can I book a tour that leaves in the evening instead of the morning?

Yes, a sunset tour option departs in late afternoon and returns after dark, so you avoid the midday heat and see the coast in the light at the end of the day.

Does the tour price include lunch?

Lunch is not included in any tour option. Water, juice, soft drinks, wine and beer are provided. If you want a meal, the full-day tour can stop at restaurants on the islands, but you pay separately.

How much does fuel cost on top of the tour price?

Fuel is charged separately depending on which option you book: €40 for the sunset tour, €80 for a half-day tour, and €130 for a full-day tour.

What's the difference between the small-group and bigger-group options?

The tour is private. You book the boat for your own party. The small-group and bigger-group options reflect different boat sizes, so you choose based on how many people are in your group.

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