Snorkeling Hvar: Pakleni Islands & Red Cliffs private boat
Swim into a sea cave at Red Cliffs, then anchor at quiet coves only a private boat reaches
A private boat tour from Hvar to the Pakleni Islands, Red Cliffs and South Shore beaches, with snorkeling gear, guide and seven hours of swimming stops. Your skipper Gordan navigates to hidden coves and a sea cave with a tall ceiling and tiny beach inside, plus optional swims at Dubovica beach (which has a snorkeling cave of its own) and Zaraće beach. Water and ice are on board. Lunch can be arranged at a family restaurant in Mlini bay, though it costs extra.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Hvar's southern shore and islands
- Visit red cliffs and swim in cave
- Swim in quiet cove with cliffs
- Swim at Dubovica or Mekićevica beaches
- Optional swim at Zaraće beach
- Cruise Pakleni islands and stop at Mlini bay
- Lunch at family-owned Dalmatian restaurant (optional)
What’s included
- Seven hours of boat time with your skipper-guide Gordan.
- snorkeling masks and equipment.
- bottled water and ice.
- port pickup and drop-off in Hvar.
- access to Red Cliffs cave, quiet coves on the South Shore, and Pakleni Islands stops including Mlini bay.
Times
Next departure: 1 Jun 2027
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Operated by Flash Hvar Boat Tours
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The experience
The boat leaves Hvar port in the morning with snorkeling masks already stowed and a cooler of water and ice for the day. Gordan knows the area well enough to take you past the usual stops. The Red Cliffs are a wall of rust-colored rock dropping straight into the sea, and the cave there has a ceiling tall enough to stand under once you swim inside, with a small beach waiting at the back. It's the kind of place a larger tour boat cannot reach or would crowd if it did.
From there the route moves to quieter coves with dramatic cliffs rising above the water, then to Dubovica or Mekićevica beach on the South Shore, where a snorkeling cave sits just offshore: Gordan will show you where to dive. If you want another swim, Zaraće beach is an optional stop. The Pakleni Islands come later in the day, and the boat anchors at Mlini bay, where a family-run restaurant serves traditional Dalmatian food. You can order lunch there if you want it, though it's not part of the tour price. The whole day runs seven hours from pickup to drop-off.
Because it's a private tour, the boat waits for you at each stop instead of moving on to a schedule. Gordan stays with you as both skipper and guide, and the snorkeling gear is ready when you are. The route avoids the mass-tourism beaches and the crowds that gather on Hvar's north side.
Is this one for you?The boat departs from Hvar port itself, so you don't need a car or transport to the marina: pickup and drop-off are included. If you're staying in town or arriving by ferry, this settles the logistics and puts you on the water within the morning, swimming at stops a larger tour boat cannot reach.
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Top questions
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.
What exactly is the Red Cliffs stop like for snorkeling?
Red Cliffs is a towering wall of red rock where you swim into a sea cave with a high ceiling and a tiny beach inside. A natural formation you can only reach by boat, and Gordan will guide you to it.
Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear or is it provided?
Snorkeling masks are on board the boat, so you don't need to bring your own. You'll have them ready at each swimming stop.
Is lunch included in the tour price?
The tour stops at a family restaurant in Mlini bay on the Pakleni Islands, and you can order lunch there, but the meal itself costs extra and is not included in the tour price.
How long is the full tour and what time does it start?
The tour runs seven hours total from Hvar port pickup to drop-off. The exact departure time will be confirmed when you book.
Can I snorkel at more than one spot during the day?
Yes, you'll have swimming and snorkeling stops at Red Cliffs, Dubovica beach (which has its own snorkeling cave), and optional stops at other coves and Zaraće beach, depending on conditions and your group's pace.
What if I'm arriving on a cruise ship? Can the tour still pick me up?
Port pickup from Hvar is included, but if your ship arrives late, you must be at the meeting point on time. Late arrival can result in tour cancellation, and refunds are not issued if you miss the departure.
Snorkeling Hvar: Pakleni Islands & Red Cliffs private boat
7h · EN
from US$ 551 per group
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