Korcula Island Snorkeling: Shipwreck & Sea Urchin Tasting

A shipwreck, an octopus, sea urchin caviar straight from the water

Snorkel two sites around Korcula Island's archipelago on a private half-day yacht with a live guide, complete gear and lunch. The boat picks you up from your hotel, takes you to a shallow shipwreck and a second reef site where visibility can reach 20 meters, then serves hand-picked sea urchins with local wine and fresh fruit back on deck before returning you to your accommodation.

The experience

The 50-foot motor yacht leaves Lumbarda Village with a maximum small group, meaning you're not competing for space or the guide's attention. After a briefing and gear check, you drop into the water at a shipwreck off the Peljesac Peninsula: shallow enough that no diving certification is needed, but deep enough to see schools of fish, octopuses, crabs and starfish moving through the wreck. The second site is Moro Beach STUPE, where the same marine life congregates around the reef.

Between the two snorkeling spots, you're back on the yacht for lunch: the hand-picked sea urchins arrive with a lemon wedge and a carafe of local white wine, followed by a light spread and fresh fruit. The guide stays with you throughout, pointing out what's moving in the water and answering questions about what you're seeing. Water visibility in summer months can reach as high as 20 meters, which means the detail (the color, the movement, the scale of the fish) stays sharp all the way down.

The return to Lumbarda takes about half an hour, and your hotel transfer is waiting. Total time from pickup to drop-off is five hours.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer.
• snorkeling at a shipwreck and reef site.
• complete snorkeling gear.
• tour guide throughout.
• hand-picked sea urchins with local white wine.
• light lunch and fresh fruit.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 3 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by Korcula Adventures

Is this one for you?The small-group format keeps the guide focused and the boat uncrowded, which suits anyone who wants attention and space rather than a packed-boat experience. The fixed itinerary (two snorkeling stops, lunch on deck, a five-hour window) works for travelers with a set schedule. If you need flexibility to stay longer at one site or skip the second, this structure won't bend.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

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 kind of snorkeling experience is this? Do I need certification or prior experience?

No certification is required. The shipwreck site is shallow, and the guide gives a full safety briefing and equipment check before you enter the water. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the guide assesses fitness during the briefing to make sure the activity suits you.

What will I actually see underwater at these two snorkeling spots?

The shipwreck off Peljesac and Moro Beach STUPE both hold schools of fish, octopuses, crabs, sea urchins and starfish, plus plant life along the reef. Water visibility in summer reaches 20 meters, so you can see detail from the surface down. The guide points out what's moving and explains what you're looking at.

Is the snorkeling gear provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Complete snorkeling equipment is included: mask, fins and snorkel. The yacht has two toilets on board and a sunshade area to rest between sites.

How does the lunch work? Is it a full meal or just snacks?

Lunch is hand-picked sea urchins served with a lemon wedge and a carafe of local white wine, plus a light lunch spread and fresh fruit platter. Bottled water is also included throughout the day.