Elaphiti Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

You set the schedule: the boat runs multiple routes so you pick which island first and when to move between them.

A hop-on hop-off boat tour from Dubrovnik to the Elaphiti Islands lets you customize your route between Koločep and Lopud islands instead of following a fixed itinerary. You board at the Port of Gruz and choose where to disembark first, with multiple daily departures in high season so you can stay on each island as long as you want and catch a later boat onward. The boat includes restrooms, and lunch on Lopud can be arranged on board for a set price. Tour duration ranges from three hours to a full day depending on how you structure your stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hop-on-hop-off Elaphiti Islands tour

• Depart from Port of Gruz
• Travel to Lopud Island (1 hour)
• Explore Lopud Island beaches and monasteries
• Optional lunch on Lopud Island
• Travel from Lopud to Koločep Island (30 minutes)
• Discover Koločep Island beaches and villages
• Travel from Koločep back to Gruz (30 minutes)

The experience

The boat leaves the Port of Gruz and heads toward the Elaphiti Islands with the flexibility built in from the start. In high season, multiple departures mean you're not locked into one schedule. You can board the first boat to Koločep or Lopud, spend as much time as you want exploring, then catch a later departure to the other island or back to Dubrovnik. The ride to Lopud takes about an hour and passes through open water. From Lopud to Koločep is roughly half an hour, and the return to Gruz another half hour, so roughly two hours of the day is spent on the water.

Lopud Island draws you into a laid-back rhythm: sandy shores, ancient monasteries, and local restaurants line the waterfront. Koločep (locals call it Kalamota) offers a different character: pristine beaches, green hillsides, and villages with deep roots. The two stops at Koločep, Gornje Čelo and Donje Čelo, give you options for where to land. You decide the order and the duration, and the crew hands out a schedule on board so the timing is clear. If you want lunch, you can book it on the spot at a restaurant on Lopud for a fixed price.

The flexibility means the tour length depends entirely on you. A quick island hop might take three hours. A full day of exploring both islands and their beaches or villages can stretch to nine hours. Service animals travel free, and infants sit on an adult's lap. Restrooms are on board, and the boat works for all fitness levels since you're moving by water rather than hiking.

What’s included

• Visits to Koločep and Lopud islands in the Elaphiti Archipelago.
• scenic boat ride with multiple daily departures in high season so you choose your own pace.
• hop-on hop-off schedule provided on board.
• restrooms on the boat.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

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

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Europa Line

Is this one for you?The live English-language guide works for anyone comfortable following commentary in English. If you speak another language, check the operator's current guide availability before booking, since the guide language determines how much you'll understand about each island's history and culture.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: 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.

Can I choose which island to visit first on the Elaphiti Islands tour?

Yes. The hop-on hop-off format lets you decide whether to disembark first at Koločep or Lopud, and the crew provides a schedule on board so you know when the next boat departs for the other island or back to Dubrovnik.

How long does the boat ride take between Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti Islands?

The journey to Lopud Island takes about one hour. From Lopud to Koločep takes roughly half an hour, and the return to Gruz port takes another half hour, so approximately two hours of your day is spent traveling by water.

What can I do on Lopud Island during the tour?

Lopud Island has sandy beaches, ancient monasteries, and waterfront restaurants where you can eat. Lunch can be booked on board for a set price and paid when you order at the restaurant.

Is there a guide who explains the islands during the tour?

A live guide in English is on board to provide commentary during the boat tour and stops.

How many times per day does the boat depart from Dubrovnik in high season?

Multiple departures run daily in high season, giving you flexibility to board at different times and spend as long as you want on each island. In low season (before May 15), one departure runs daily, visiting Lopud first, then Koločep, and returning to Dubrovnik at 5:00 PM.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes visits to both Koločep and Lopud islands, the scenic boat rides through the Elaphiti Archipelago, the hop-on hop-off schedule, and restrooms on board. Lunch on Lopud is optional and booked separately on board.