Dubrovnik Sailing Tour: Private Full Day Swimming Snorkeling

Eight hours under sail: Old Town from the water, hidden beaches, snorkeling gear, and the choice of where the wind takes you.

A full-day private sailing tour from Dubrovnik where you choose the route—Old Town, Cavtat, or the Elafiti Islands—based on conditions and preference. You sail with a professional English-speaking skipper, swim and snorkel in secluded coves, and learn to sail if you want or simply relax with drinks while the boat moves. Snorkeling equipment is included; the skipper knows the local beaches and caves that don't appear on maps.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day sailing and swimming tour

• Sail around Dubrovnik and islands
• Swim in crystal clear Adriatic
• Snorkel in hidden beaches and coves

The Experience

The boat leaves when you're ready, and the first decision is yours: sail east toward Cavtat—known as Old Dubrovnik—passing the city walls of the Old Town from the water, or head to the Elafiti Islands, or find a stretch of coast with a beach or cave that appeals to you. The skipper reads the wind and knows the hidden coves; you tell him what you want—a sandy beach, a historical site, a place to dive—and he sets the course. This is not a fixed itinerary tour where everyone stops at the same three spots; it's a day built around what you actually want to see.

Once you're anchored, the swimming and snorkeling happen in water clear enough that you see the bottom. Snorkeling equipment is there if you want it; if you'd rather float and drink something cold, that works too. The skipper can teach you to sail if the idea appeals—how to trim the sails, how the boat responds to the wind—or you can sit back and watch the coast move past. The coves and beaches you reach are the ones locals use, not the ones crowded with tour groups, and the landscapes stay with you because they're genuinely quiet.

Eight hours is long enough to sail somewhere real, swim without rushing, and still have time to explore a second spot if the wind cooperates. You're on a private boat, so the pace is yours. The only fixed thing is the skipper's expertise and the fact that the Adriatic in summer is warm enough that you'll want to get in.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking skipper.
• snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Dubrovnik Sailing

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to choose your own route instead of following a fixed itinerary, or if you'd like to learn to sail in a real setting rather than watch a demonstration. The private boat means the day moves at your pace, and the skipper's knowledge of local coves means you'll swim in places most tour groups never reach.

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Top questions

Can I choose where we sail, or is the route set?

The route is yours to decide. You tell the skipper whether you want Old Town, Cavtat, the Elafiti Islands, or a specific beach or cove, and he sails there if the wind allows—that's the whole point of a private boat.

What's included in the tour?

The professional skipper, snorkeling equipment, and bottled water are included. Food and drinks beyond water are not, so bring what you want or ask the skipper about options before you leave.

Do I need sailing experience to go?

No. You can learn to sail during the day if you're interested, or simply relax and swim. The skipper handles the boat; you decide how involved you want to be.

How long is the tour?

Eight hours, which gives you time to sail to your chosen destination, swim and snorkel, and explore without feeling rushed.

What are the Elafiti Islands like?

The Elafiti Islands are a small archipelago off the Dubrovnik coast with sandy beaches, caves, and clear water for snorkeling. They're less crowded than the main city and offer the kind of quiet coves the skipper knows.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour depends on wind and sea conditions. If conditions are unsafe, the skipper will either reschedule or suggest an alternative—that's part of sailing, and it's why you have a professional in charge.