Hvar & Brač: Private Speedboat Caves, Blue Lagoon & Bays

Private speedboat to Hvar caves blue lagoon cliff bays

You’ll speed across clear Adriatic waters from Makarska to Hvar & Brač with a local skipper, swimming inside the Little Blue Cave’s glowing light and snorkeling Zečevo’s peaceful Blue Lagoon. Cliff-jump at Mala Stiniva if you’re feeling bold or relax over fresh fish in Vrboska’s canalside café. The day is yours to shape, but those quiet moments will stick with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore bays, caves, and local towns

• Visit Pokrivenik bay for swimming
• Swim inside the Little Blue Cave
• Stop at Mala Stiniva for cliff jumping
• Free time for lunch in Vrboska town
• Snorkel and relax at Blue Lagoon on Zečevo
• Swim and relax at Žirje bay on Brač

The experience

Hands gripping the rail, spray on my face: our skipper Toni grinned back at us as we left Makarska behind. He asked if we wanted music or just the wind (we picked both). The first stop was Pokrivenik on Hvar, where the water looked almost too clear to be real. I remember the smell of pine trees mixed with salt as we jumped in. There were maybe two other boats, but it felt like our own little world. Toni pointed out an old fisherman mending nets onshore: said he’d been doing that for 40 years. I tried waving but probably looked ridiculous in my goggles.

The Little Blue Cave was next: honestly, I didn’t expect much after hearing about crowded caves elsewhere, but this one was quiet and weirdly magical. We swam inside with snorkels and watched the light flicker across the rocks. It turned everything underwater a deep electric blue. My friend tried to sing (the echo is wild in there), but mostly we just floated and listened to water drip from the ceiling. No lines, no rush, just us and a blue silence that stuck with me longer than I thought it would.

Mala Stiniva was all jagged cliffs and turquoise water: Toni told us some locals come here just for cliff-jumping (he dared us, so of course we had to try). I hesitated at the top (my legs shook more than I’d admit), but the splash felt like waking up twice over. For lunch, we drifted into Vrboska, which really does look like a tiny Venice with its stone bridges and sleepy canal. The guy at Trica Grdelin joked about our sunburns while serving grilled fish that tasted like someone actually cared how it was cooked. After that, coffee by the harbor felt earned.

Last swim was at Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon. Just floating there, barely talking, sun on my face and nothing else to do. On Brač’s Žirje bay later, it got even quieter. Even Toni went silent for a bit. Sometimes you don’t need much more than warm rocks under your feet and water that glows green around your ankles. I still think about that view when things get noisy back home, you know?

What’s included

Your day includes private speedboat rental with an experienced local skipper (English-speaking), bottled water throughout the journey, use of snorkeling equipment at each swimming stop, all taxes and insurance fees covered up front, plus final cleaning after your trip wraps up before heading back along the coast together.

Options for this experience

3 options

Cap Camarat 6.5 BR as the standard optionUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Croatian · 09:00Standard experience centered on hidden bays and the top route highlights, lasting 9 hours, with bottled water included and a customizable route, on a Cap Camarat 6.5 BR. Features: storage cabin, electric fridge, Bluetooth and sound system.

Beneteau Flyer 7.7 for comfortUp to 9 per booking · Guide in English or Croatian · 09:00Private comfort experience lasting 9 hours, with bottled water included and a customizable route, on a Beneteau Flyer 7.7 with sun deck. Features: cabin, toilet, sunshade, electric fridge, Bluetooth and sound system.

Colnago 38 OPEN for luxuryUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Croatian · 09:00Premium private experience including 2 crew members, towels, a snorkeling set and sparkling wine, lasting 9 hours, with drinks and snacks included (sparkling wine, soft drinks, bottled water and snacks) and a customizable route, on the Colnago 38 OPEN (2025): a 12-metre luxury boat with 2 crew included, 2 air-conditioned cabins, toilet, walkaround deck and shade. It is our most exclusive boat.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 15 Nov

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Croatian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Palladium Rent a Boat

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Croatian.

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.

Is this private speedboat tour customizable?

Yes, you can tailor the route with your skipper, including swapping stops like Golden Horn or adjusting timing.

Does the tour include snorkeling equipment?

Yes, use of snorkeling gear is included for all guests during the tour.

Where does pickup happen for this tour?

Pickup can be arranged along the Makarska Riviera. Makarska & Tučepi pickups are free of charge.

Are there entrance fees for Little Blue Cave?

No entrance fees are required for Little Blue Cave. It’s included in your itinerary.

Is lunch included on this private boat trip?

No set lunch is included. You’ll have free time in Vrboska to choose where or what you eat.

How many people will be on our boat?

This is a fully private tour: only your group plus your local skipper/crew will be onboard.

Is fuel included in the price?

No, fuel is charged based on actual usage after your trip ends.

Are infants allowed on board?

Yes, but infants must sit on an adult’s lap during travel for safety reasons.