Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise from Dubrovnik: Lunch & Swimming

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Duration8h

GroupUp to 150

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

Three islands, one boat, lunch cooked onboard while you swim

A full-day cruise from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud in the Elaphiti Islands, with a guide in English or Spanish, freshly prepared Dalmatian lunch and local wine included, and unscheduled time to swim, snorkel, or explore villages. Pickup from Dubrovnik hotels is available as an add-on option; the boat carries small groups and includes WiFi, lounging areas, and four restrooms onboard.

Step-by-step itinerary

Elaphiti Islands full-day cruise

Explore Koločep’s pine forests and caves
Swim or snorkel in Adriatic waters
Visit local stalls by the beach
Sail to Šipan for Dalmatian-style lunch
Visit stands with local wine and olive oil
Explore Šipan village and harbor
Arrive at Lopud and relax on Šunj Beach
Explore Lopud by bike or visit landmarks
Enjoy shops, cafes, and ice cream in Lopud
Return to Regina Maris boat to end day

The Experience

The boat Regina Maris leaves Dubrovnik and heads first to Koločep, where the island is dense with pine forest and ringed by clear water. You get time to swim, snorkel if you bring gear, or wade in the shallows—no fixed schedule, no guide herding you through a checklist. The Adriatic here is the kind of blue that photographs don't quite capture, and the beaches stay quiet because most tours skip the smaller islands.

By mid-morning you're sailing to Šipan, where the crew serves lunch on deck: Dalmatian-style fish or chicken, or a vegetarian plate, paired with local white wine and unlimited rakija. The village of Suđurađ sits just above the harbor, and if you want to stretch your legs after eating, the narrow streets and small stands selling local olive oil and wine are a short walk. Most people stay aboard or find a café by the water, but the choice is yours.

The final stop is Lopud and Šunj Beach, a long crescent of sand in shallow water—the kind of place families and swimmers actually want to spend time. The beach is a 30-minute walk across the island if you're up for it, or local drivers offer buggy rides for a small fee paid directly to them. The harbor village has shops, cafés, and ice cream stands if you'd rather stay near the boat. You'll have the afternoon here, enough time to do nothing or to rent a bike and hunt for hidden bays and the Franciscan Monastery.

The boat carries small groups instead of the 80-person ferries that run the same route, which means no fighting for deck space and no waiting in a queue to get in the water. WiFi works onboard, there are lounging areas if you want to read or nap between swims, and the four restrooms mean you're not standing in line. Pickup from your Dubrovnik hotel is optional—if you arrange it, the driver collects you and brings you back; if you skip it, you meet the boat at the harbor.

What’s included

Full-day boat tour of the Elaphiti Islands with stops at Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud.
Dalmatian-style lunch (fish, chicken, or vegetarian) and local white wine served onboard.
unlimited local rakija.
WiFi and lounging areas on the Regina Maris.
access to four onboard restrooms.
soda and still water.
a live guide in English or Spanish.
hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubrovnik (if selected at checkout).

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Regina Maris

Is this one for you?Choose this cruise if you want a full day on the water without the pace of a guided tour—the boat is small enough that you're not herded between stops, and the lunch cooked onboard means you eat while you sail instead of sitting in a restaurant on land. It suits swimmers and people who want to spend real time at each island rather than an hour and a photo.