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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Speedboat & Blue Cave Swimming

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Duration4h–8h

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LanguagesEN

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Three Islands, Two Caves & Clear Water You Can See Through

You board a private speedboat with up to eleven people and a local skipper, then visit three Elaphiti Islands over four to eight hours. Swim and snorkel in the Blue and Green Caves at Koločep, relax on Šunj Beach at Lopud (with optional lunch at a local restaurant), and explore the quiet harbor at Šipan. Snorkeling gear, drinks, towels, and a guide are included; fuel surcharge is paid on the boat.

4h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Elaphite Islands by speedboat

Panoramic tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
Visit Koločep Island and swim
Snorkel near Blue and Green Caves
Travel to Lopud Island
Explore Lopud's village and beaches
Optional lunch reservation on Lopud
Relax at Šunj Beach
Visit Šikirica Lagoon for swimming
Arrive at Šipan Island harbor
Taste olive oil and local wine
Stroll through Šipan fishing harbor

The Experience

There's something about the moment the speedboat cuts away from Dubrovnik's stone walls and the Old Town shrinks behind you — suddenly the Adriatic opens up and you're not thinking about crowds anymore. This private Elaphiti Islands tour is built around that feeling: the water, the islands, the caves you can actually swim into. You and up to ten others get a professional skipper who knows where the turquoise gets deepest and where the caves hide, and the whole thing moves at the pace of people who want to jump in the water, not people checking off a list.

The route hits three islands in sequence, and the order matters. Koločep comes first — closest to shore, famous for the Blue and Green Caves where the light hits the water in a way that makes you understand why people keep talking about it. You get time to snorkel, swim, take photos without rushing. Then Lopud, which is car-free and split between two beaches: the main village beach and Šunj on the southern side, a proper sandy stretch where you can eat lunch if you want (the skipper can book a spot at a local restaurant serving fresh fish) or just float and drink something cold. Šipan Island rounds it out — smaller, quieter, built around a fishing harbor and known for olive oil and wine you can taste at a seaside bar. The full-day tour reaches all three; the half-day version covers Koločep and Lopud and turns back before the longer crossing to Šipan.

What's included matters: snorkeling masks, life jackets, towels, drinks (beer, wine, water, soft drinks), and a local guide alongside the skipper. You're not paying extra for gear or for the person who knows the islands. There's a fuel surcharge — €80 for the half-day (4 hours), €150 for the full day (8 hours) — paid in cash on the boat, so factor that in. The boat itself is a private luxury speedboat, which means no cattle-car feeling, no schedule built around thirty strangers' bathroom breaks. The ride is fast enough to cover distance but not so rough that you're gripping the rail the whole time.

One thing to know: this tour isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, and pregnant travelers should skip it. The speed and the motion matter. Everyone else, regardless of fitness level, tends to find their rhythm on the water. If you're staying in Dubrovnik and want a full day that doesn't involve walking medieval streets or sitting in a museum, this is the day that happens instead.

What’s included

Your day includes a private luxury speedboat, professional skipper and local guide, snorkeling masks and life jackets, towels, and drinks throughout (beer, wine, water, soft drinks).
If you choose the full-day tour, you'll visit three islands; half-day covers two.
Lunch at a local restaurant on Lopud can be arranged in advance if you request it.
Fuel surcharge is paid separately on the boat in cash.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Dubrovnik Coastal Beauty

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want a full day on the water without the crowds of a group tour, and if swimming and snorkeling in caves matter more than staying dry. The speedboat motion and speed mean it's not suitable for travelers with spinal or cardiovascular concerns, but everyone else finds their rhythm once you're out on the water.