Snorkeling Hvar: Pakleni Islands & Red Cliffs private boat

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Duration7h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

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)

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.

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.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Flash Hvar Boat Tours

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.