Snorkeling Elaphiti Islands from Dubrovnik: Private speedboat

Snorkel three caves and a hidden lagoon without fighting a group schedule

A private speedboat snorkeling tour from Dubrovnik explores the Elaphiti Islands, the Blue Cave and three connected sea caves over 4 or 8 hours with a live English-speaking guide. Snorkel gear, lifejackets and drinks are included. You choose the duration and which stops matter most, since the itinerary is customized to your interests. Fuel costs 60€ for the shorter tour or 100€ for the full day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sveti Jakov Beach1h
2. Elaphite Islands45m

Explore Elaphiti Islands by speedboat

• Depart from the port
• Ride 20 minutes to Blue cave
• Snorkel or relax at Blue cave
• Boat ride to three connected caves
• Snorkel in three connected caves
• Visit largest sandy beach in Dubrovnik area
• Relax at beach bars and bistros
• Visit 15th-century Franciscan monastery and botanical garden
• Explore fishing village of Suđurađ
• Enjoy local restaurants on Elaphiti islands
• Panoramic drive back to the port

The experience

The boat leaves the port and reaches the Blue Cave after about 20 minutes. You can snorkel there with the gear the boat carries, explore the cave opening from the water, or stay on deck with a cold drink and watch the light shift across the stone. After that, a short ride takes you to three more caves connected underground: the kind of spot where snorkeling gear lets you move between them instead of just looking from the surface.

The route includes the largest sandy beach in the Dubrovnik area, shallow enough that it works for kids, with bars and restaurants right on the sand. One stop is a 15th-century Franciscan monastery on the Elaphiti Islands, where you can walk a botanical garden or eat at a local restaurant. The last island is Suđurađ, a small fishing village where you can wander or sit down to eat. The boat has a sundeck in front and shaded seating in back, so there's a spot for everyone depending on sun and weather. The return to port is a panoramic run along the islands.

You pick between a 4-hour or 8-hour tour: the shorter one covers the main stops, the longer one gives you more time at each place and more islands to explore. Every tour is built around what matters to you, so the guide can skip a stop, linger somewhere, or adjust the route based on conditions and what you want to see. The boat is air-conditioned and stocked with bottled water, sodas and alcoholic drinks.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear and lifejackets.
• bottled water, sodas and alcoholic drinks.
• air-conditioned boat with sundeck and shaded seating.
• live English-speaking guide.
• boat ride to the Blue Cave, three connected caves, a sandy beach, a Franciscan monastery and a fishing village on the Elaphiti Islands.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private speedboat tour lasting 4 hoursGuide in English · Available from 10 May 2027

Private speedboat tour lasting 8 hoursGuide in English · Available from 10 May 2027

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 10 May 2027

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BuraBoatTours

Is this one for you?Book the 4-hour tour if you want the main snorkeling spots and the islands without a full day commitment. Choose the 8-hour option if you'd rather linger at each stop and explore more of the Elaphiti Islands. Either way, the private boat means the route adjusts to what you actually want to see instead of a fixed schedule.

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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 Blue Cave actually like when you get there?

The Blue Cave is a sea cave you reach by boat about 20 minutes from the port. You can snorkel inside it with the provided gear, swim around the opening, or stay on the boat and watch. It's your choice depending on how comfortable you are in the water.

Can I snorkel the whole time or do we stop at beaches too?

Snorkeling happens at the Blue Cave and the three connected caves, but the tour also stops at a large sandy beach, a monastery with a botanical garden, and a fishing village on the largest island. The guide tailors the stops to what you want, so you can spend more time in the water or on land depending on your interests.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

Snorkel gear, lifejackets, drinks, and the boat ride are included. Fuel is separate: 60€ for the 4-hour tour or 100€ for the 8-hour tour. Food and restaurant meals are not included, but the guide can recommend local restaurants and help you book.

Is this tour good for kids?

Yes, the sandy beach is very shallow, so it's safe for small children, and infants can ride in a stroller. Lifejackets are provided for everyone. The boat has both sun and shade, so you can keep kids comfortable throughout the day.

How long does the boat ride take and when do we get back?

The 4-hour tour covers the main stops. The 8-hour tour includes more islands and more time at each place. Both include a 20-minute ride to the Blue Cave and a panoramic return to port. The guide can adjust timing based on what you want to see.

Do I need experience to snorkel on this tour?

No, snorkel gear is provided and you can use it at the Blue Cave and the three connected caves, or stay on the boat if you prefer. The water is calm in most spots, and the guide is there to help. You choose whether and where to get in the water.