Makarska 3-Island Speedboat Tour: Blue Cave & Blue Lagoon

Summary

Swim Hvar’s Little Blue Cave, snorkel turquoise lagoons & wander Jelsa

You’ll speed across turquoise waters from Makarska to Hvar’s glowing Little Blue Cave, swim in peaceful hidden bays only reached by boat, wander Jelsa’s stone streets for coffee or a sweet treat, and float in Zečevo’s calm Blue Lagoon with barely anyone around. This isn’t just sightseeing — you’ll feel part of Dalmatia for a day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Speedboat tour with swimming stops

• Swim inside Little Blue Cave
• Swim and cliff jump at Mala Stiniva
• Enjoy free time in Jelsa town
• Swim and relax in Blue Lagoon
• Final swim in hidden bay on Brač

Top questions

Can you swim inside the Little Blue Cave on Hvar?

Yes, you can swim and snorkel inside the Little Blue Cave during this tour.

How many swimming stops are included on this Makarska 3-island speedboat tour?

The tour includes four swimming stops accessible only by boat.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes, snorkeling sets are included for all guests on this tour.

Do you get free time in any towns?

Yes, there is free time to explore Jelsa town on Hvar Island.

Are there shaded seats on the speedboat?

Every seat has its own sun shade for comfort during the trip.

Is lunch included?

No lunch is included but there is time to buy food in Jelsa or at Zečevo's seasonal bar.

Is this tour suitable for young children or elderly travelers?

This tour is not suitable for children under 4 or people over 75 years old due to safety reasons.

How long do you spend at each stop?

The exact timing varies but there is enough time at each stop to swim or explore without rushing.

What’s included

Your day includes use of snorkeling gear, bottled water for everyone onboard, fuel costs covered so you don’t have to think about it, an English-speaking skipper who knows every cove by heart, premium shock-absorbing seats with backrests (your spine will thank you), plus sun shade over every seat while you cruise between Hvar’s Little Blue Cave, Zečevo’s lagoon and Brač’s quietest bay before returning to Makarska.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t really know what to expect when we set off from Makarska that morning — maybe just another boat trip, you know? But the moment our speedboat zipped away from the harbor and the salty wind slapped me awake, I felt like a kid again. Our skipper, Luka, grinned at us over his shoulder and shouted something about “the best seat for splashes,” which instantly made me nervous (he was right). The seats actually had these shock-absorbing things so my back survived the ride just fine, even when we bounced over little waves toward Hvar.

The first stop was the Little Blue Cave. It’s not huge or crowded like some caves I’ve seen — Luka handed out snorkels and just said “go for it.” Inside, the water glowed this weird blue under the stone archway. I could hear everyone’s muffled laughter echoing off the walls. There was this moment where I floated on my back and all I saw was blue light flickering above me — honestly, it felt like being inside a secret. Afterward, we dried off in the sun while Luka told us how locals used to fish here before anyone cared about Instagram spots.

We stopped at Mala Stiniva next — cliffs shaped like someone stacked them by hand ages ago. Some of us tried cliff jumping (not me; I chickened out), but just swimming there with that ruined old stone house watching over us was enough. Then Jelsa: it’s got this sleepy waterfront where old men sit drinking coffee and nobody seems in a hurry. I wandered narrow streets until I found a bakery selling something with figs — can’t remember the name but it tasted sweet and sticky. The whole place smelled faintly of pine needles and sea salt.

After Jelsa, we headed for Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon — so clear you could see every pebble below. There’s just one tiny bar onshore and nothing else but birds calling out over the water. We finished with a swim at Brač in a bay so quiet I could hear my own heartbeat underwater. On the way back, Luka played Dalmatian music on his phone and everyone just leaned back quietly into their seats; even now that last swim sticks with me more than any photo ever could.