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Elaphite Islands cruise from Dubrovnik: Sailing, swimming, wine★ 4.74 (136) · 7h
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Elaphiti Islands cruise from Dubrovnik: Wine and hiking★ 4.90 (1,291) · 6h–9h
Top rated
Elaphiti Islands Boat Tour Dubrovnik: Private Yacht or Speedboat★ 4.99 (541) · 4h–8h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 9 options: US$ 43–US$ 6,930 (median US$ 90). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 9.
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Private experiences (4)
Elafiti Islands Private Yacht Tour from Dubrovnik: Your ScheduleA full-day private yacht tour from Dubrovnik takes you to the three main Elafiti Islands—Šipan, Lopud and Koločep—with a professional skipper, snorkeling equipment and refreshments on board. You set the pace: swim in turquoise coves, walk pine forests and Byzantine ruins, eat lunch at a restaurant of your choice, or simply stay on deck. The yacht is yours alone for eight hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to set your own rhythm across three islands without a fixed itinerary or group schedule—the skipper navigates and the boat is yours, so you linger where you want and skip what doesn't interest you. It suits swimmers and snorkelers more than walkers, since the best moments happen in the water or on secluded beaches rather than in villages or museums.
Dubrovnik Sailing Tour: Private Full Day Swimming SnorkelingA 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.Is it for me?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.
Dubrovnik Sunset Sailing: Private Tour Around City WallsA private sunset sailing tour around Dubrovnik departs from Bay of Lapad with an English-speaking guide and runs for two hours. You choose whether to sail the City Walls or head west toward the Elaphiti Islands—Koločep and Daksa—and the route can be tailored to what you want to see. Bottled water is included; infants sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to choose your own route—Old Town walls or the Elaphiti Islands—rather than follow a fixed itinerary, and if a private boat with no other passengers matters more than a larger group tour.
Korcula Island Private Yacht Tour from Split: 10 DaysA ten-day private Croatian islands tour departing from Split combines two nights in Split old town with a guided Plitvice Lakes day, then seven nights based on a luxury villa on Korcula Island with daily yacht excursions to Hvar, Mljet, Lastovo, Vis and the Blue Cave, Pelješac Peninsula wineries, Brač Island, and Dubrovnik. Your own speedboat and captain are included for the week, along with sea kayaks, SUP boards and snorkeling gear. An English-speaking guide leads walking tours at each stop; the itinerary is fixed but paced for swimming, hiking and meals served on the yacht.Is it for me?Book this for a group of up to six traveling together who want the islands without the crowds of commercial tour boats—your own yacht and captain mean you set the pace, swim where others can't reach, and eat on the water instead of in tourist restaurants on shore.
Up to 2 hours (1)
Karaka Cruise Dubrovnik: 90-min Sunset from 16th-Century ShipYou board a working replica of a 16th-century merchant ship at Sveti Jakov Beach and spend ninety minutes sailing past the City Walls, St. John's Fortress, and Lokrum Island as the sun sets over the Adriatic. A glass of sparkling wine comes with boarding, and the onboard host shares maritime history and stories about Dubrovnik while you watch the light change. You return to the harbor as evening settles in, having seen the city from the water instead of from the stone streets.Is it for me?A good fit if you want an evening on the water without the noise of a large group tour — adults only means the atmosphere stays calm. The ninety minutes are paced for watching the sunset, not rushing between stops, which is what makes the light show the real focus of the evening.
Half day and longer (1)
Dubrovnik Elafiti Islands Sailing Tour with Swim & LunchYou’ll sail from Dubrovnik across turquoise waters to three Elafiti Islands—swimming off Koločep, sinking your feet into Lopud’s soft sand, then wandering Šipan’s olive-scented lanes before a relaxed island lunch. Expect laughter with your guide and quiet moments afloat—a day that lingers long after you return.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 9 of the 9 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Elaphite Islands cruise from Dubrovnik: Sailing, swimming, wine is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.74 out of 5 across 136 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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