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

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Duration3h–9h

GroupUp to 100

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

3h–9h

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets 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.