Private speedboat tour: Blue Cave & 7 caves with snorkel

Seven snorkel stops, a local skipper, and the boat to yourself

A private speedboat tour of the Elafiti Islands and Blue Cave with a local skipper, hotel pickup, and snorkeling gear included. You choose between a half-day morning or afternoon departure, or a full-day option. The skipper adjusts the route and timing to what you want, and drinks are complimentary on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private speedboat tour with snorkeling

• Boat cruise and sightseeing
• Photo stop at Sveti Jakov Beach
• Photo stop with scenic views
• Swimming and snorkeling with drinks
• Boat cruise with swimming and snorkeling
• Free time and walk on Elafiti Islands
• Swim at beautiful sandy beach
• Photo stop and scenic drive

The experience

The boat leaves from your hotel and heads straight to the water with no fixed itinerary. The skipper knows the islands and the caves, and you decide where to stop. Seven snorkel sites scatter across the route: Sveti Jakov Beach appears multiple times as the day unfolds, each visit timed for swimming, snorkeling, or just floating in the shallows. Drinks come with you, and the boat stays yours alone, which means no schedule pressure and no other groups deciding when to move on.

A half-day tour runs four hours. The full-day option stretches to eight and includes a sandy beach ideal for a longer swim and a real break. The skipper speaks English and navigates the rocks and the currents. You bring a swimsuit and the snorkel gear is there. Water and alcoholic beverages are on board, and the fuel and the captain's knowledge are included. The only thing you arrange is which day and which half of it suits your schedule.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water and alcoholic beverages on board.
• snorkeling at seven stops across the Elafiti Islands.
• a local English-speaking skipper.
• free WiFi on the boat.
• fuel.

Options for this experience

3 options

Half-day Afternoon TourGuide in English · 14:00Four-hour tour; pickup is included

Half-day Morning tourGuide in English · 10:00Tour lasting 4 hours; pickup is included

Full-day TourGuide in English · 10:00Eight-hour tour; includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

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Is this one for you?Book the full-day tour if you want time to swim and rest between snorkel stops and explore more of the islands. The half-day morning or afternoon option works better if you're pairing the boat with other plans and want four hours on the water instead of eight.

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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 difference between the half-day morning, half-day afternoon, and full-day speedboat tour?

The half-day tours run four hours each. The full-day option is eight hours and includes more time at a sandy beach for swimming and rest. Morning and afternoon departures let you pair the tour with other plans on the same day, while the full-day covers more snorkel stops and gives you a longer break on the water.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this private speedboat tour?

No. The tour suits all physical fitness levels, and the skipper adjusts the stops and the time in the water to what you're comfortable with. Children can join if an adult is with them.

What happens at Sveti Jakov Beach during the tour?

Sveti Jakov Beach is a photo stop and a snorkel site that appears at multiple points in the day. You swim, snorkel, or take photos depending on the timing and what you want. It's one of the main stops where the boat slows down and gives you time in the water.

Is hotel pickup included in this private speedboat tour?

Yes. The boat picks you up at your hotel and drops you back after the tour, so you don't arrange transport to the dock.

What drinks are included on the speedboat?

Bottled water and alcoholic beverages are complimentary on board. The skipper brings them with you, so you stay hydrated and can relax without ordering at stops.

Can the skipper change the route if I want to see something different?

Yes. The tour has a flexible route, and the skipper adjusts stops and timing based on what you want to see and do. It's a private boat, so the day is built around your interests, not a fixed schedule.