8-hour private boat tour to Dubrovnik coastline from Dubrovnik

A full day anchored at three islands, with the boat and skipper yours alone

An eight-hour private boat tour from Dubrovnik to the Elafiti Islands with a skipper, snorkelling gear and an English-speaking guide. You choose the pace and the stops; the boat does not move to a fixed schedule or wait for other groups. Suitable for all fitness levels, and wheelchair-accessible transportation options are available nearby.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Elafiti Islands from Dubrovnik

• Depart from Dubrovnik
• Visit Elafiti Islands
• Return to Dubrovnik

The Experience

Eight hours gives you time to move between the three main islands without rushing. The boat is yours for the day — no other passengers, no schedule set by a group's slowest member. A skipper handles navigation and the boat itself, and a guide who grew up in Dubrovnik talks you through what you are seeing. You swim and snorkel where the water is clearest, not where a timetable says to stop.

Snorkelling equipment is on board and included in the price. The Elafiti Islands sit just offshore from Dubrovnik, close enough that the boat ride itself is not the main event — it is the access. You get the kind of day where you can spend an hour on one beach if it suits you, or move on. Alcoholic beverages are included, which matters on a full day in the sun.

The tour runs eight hours total. Transportation to and from the boat is wheelchair accessible, and the company notes the tour suits all fitness levels. Infants can come along, though they need to sit on an adult's lap during the ride.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment.
• skipper and boat for the full eight hours.
• English-speaking guide.
• alcoholic beverages.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dubrovnik explore

Is this one for you?Book this one if you want to control the day without coordinating with other passengers — the private boat and skipper mean you move at your own pace and choose where to linger.

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Top questions

What are the Elafiti Islands like when you get there?

The Elafiti Islands are a small archipelago off the Dalmatian coast, known for clear water and quiet beaches. The tour visits three of them, giving you time to swim, snorkel and walk ashore on each one.

Can I snorkel on this tour, or do I need to bring my own gear?

Snorkelling equipment is included and on board the boat. You do not need to bring your own or pay extra for it.

How does a private boat tour differ from a shared one?

On a private tour, the boat and skipper are yours alone for the eight hours. There is no waiting for other groups, no fixed schedule for stops, and no crowding at the beach. You set the pace.

Is this tour suitable for children and infants?

Yes. Infants and small children can come along; infants must sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes the skipper, snorkelling equipment, an English-speaking guide, alcoholic beverages, and all fees and taxes. You do not pay extra for any of these.