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Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands: Blue Cave Cruise with Brunch & Drinks

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1/23

Duration8h

GroupUp to 60

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Blue Cave swims, island walks, brunch on deck and Adriatic calm

You’ll cruise along Dubrovnik’s city walls before swimming into the glowing Blue Cave, then wander pine-shaded paths on Koločep and relax on Lopud’s peaceful shores. Enjoy brunch with local cheeses and prosciutto plus unlimited drinks—all gear provided for swimming or snorkeling. It’s a day of small surprises and slow moments you’ll want to hold onto.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dubrovnik coast and Elaphiti islands tour

Cruise past Dubrovnik city walls
Admire and photograph ancient towers
Swim and snorkel at Blue Cave
Explore Koločep island villages
Swim and relax on Koločep beaches
Enjoy brunch with cheese and prosciutto
Visit Lopud island historic center
Relax at Sunj Bay beach
Shop and dine on Lopud island

The Experience

I’ll be honest—when our boat slowed right under Dubrovnik’s old city walls, I was still fumbling with my sunscreen and almost missed the towers. Our guide, Marko, pointed out each one—St. John, Bokar, Lovrijenac—his voice half-lost in the wind. There’s something about seeing those stone walls from the water that makes you feel small but in a good way. The sea was this odd blue-green that morning, choppy but not rough. I remember a faint smell of olives from someone’s snack bag drifting over us.

The Blue Cave was next. You have to swim in—no boats allowed inside—which sounded easy until I actually saw how bright the sun was outside compared to the cave’s shadowy mouth. I hesitated (cold water gets me every time), but everyone else just jumped in laughing. Once inside, though… it glowed. Not in a dramatic way—just this soft blue light under the surface that made my hands look ghostly when I waved them underwater. Marko tossed me a floatie (I’m not ashamed) and said something about ancient pirates hiding treasure here; probably a joke, but who knows.

Afterwards we drifted toward Koločep for a while—the pine smell hit first, then that warm stone-and-herb scent you get on Mediterranean islands. We wandered shaded paths between two villages; an old man nodded as he cycled past with bread strapped to his handlebars. Lunch came out on deck: local cheese, prosciutto so salty it made my lips tingle, pickled veggies that tasted like my grandmother’s kitchen. Unlimited wine helped too—maybe too much if I’m honest.

Lopud felt slower somehow. We strolled through quiet streets lined with flowers sailors supposedly brought home centuries ago (Marko again). The Franciscan Monastery courtyard was silent except for birds—I sat there longer than planned just listening to nothing at all. Some people went off to Sunj Bay for a swim; I just watched sunlight flicker on the water and thought about how easy it is to forget real life exists when you’re here.

What’s included

Your day includes cruising past Dubrovnik’s city walls before heading out to snorkel at the Blue Cave with all gear provided—floaties and life jackets too if you want them. There’s a cold platter brunch of cheeses, local prosciutto and pickled vegetables served onboard along with unlimited wine, soft drinks like cola or Fanta, iced tea and bottled water before returning in late afternoon.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Karuzo Tour