Plavnik Island half-day boat tour: Swim secret beaches and caves

Five hours on the water to swim caves and secret beaches most visitors never find

A half-day private boat tour from Krk Island to Plavnik, Croatia's second-largest uninhabited island, with a live guide who takes you to hidden family beaches, the Love cave, and narrow rock passages where you swim for two and a half hours total. The boat adjusts the route to your pace. If you want Wild Bays instead of a second swimming stop, the guide rearranges the day to fit. Pets are welcome aboard.

The experience

The boat leaves Krk Island and takes an hour to reach Plavnik's northern coast, where small hidden beaches line the shore. From there, you cross to the other side of the island to visit natural attractions most day-trippers miss: narrow passages between rocks that open into secret swimming spots, the Love cave where you can swim inside, and Shogy, a green-water beach tucked into a cove. You'll see griffon vultures (Europe's largest birds, with wingspans over 2.5 meters) soaring above the cliffs.

Swimming fills two and a half hours of the five-hour trip, split across multiple stops so you're not in the water for one long stretch. The guide speaks English, Croatian, or Hungarian and steers the day based on what you want: if you'd rather explore Wild Bays than make a third swimming stop, or if you want to linger longer at one beach, the itinerary shifts. The boat welcomes pets, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• In-person guide in English, Croatian, or Hungarian.
• boat transport from Krk Island to Plavnik and between stops.
• access to hidden beaches, the Love cave, and Shogy green-water beach.
• two and a half hours of swimming time across multiple stops.
• pets welcome aboard.

Options for this experience

3 options

Off-season trip with the Wild Bays (4 hours)Up to 13 per booking · Guide in English, Croatian or Hungarian · 10:00Since it's still a bit cold for much swimming, we also visit the Wild Bays of Krk in addition to Plavnik, over 4 hours. Duration: 4 hours. In 4 hours we explore all of Plavnik Island and the Wild Bays of Krk: Fox Bay, Bishop Bay, Golden Bay, Long Bay and Cornels Bay. Plavnik and Wild Bays: Plavnik Island and the Wild Bays of Krk: Fox Bay, Bishop Bay, Golden Bay, Long Bay and Cornels Bay.

Off-season. 5h + Wild Bays & KošljunUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English, Croatian or Hungarian · 10:00During the off-season, when the sea is colder, we can sail to Plavnik Island, the Wild Bays and Košljun (Monastery Island) over 5 hours. Plavnik, Wild Bays and Košljun: Plavnik Island, the Wild Bays of Krk (Fox Bay, Bishop Bay, Golden Bay, Long Bay, Cornels Bay) and Košljun (Monastery Island).

Swimming at PlavnikUp to 13 per booking · Guide in English, Croatian or Hungarian · Available from 1 Jun 2027Lasts 5 hours, visiting the uninhabited island of Plavnik

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Croatian and Hungarian

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Taxi Boat Punat

Is this one for you?Choose the off-season 4-hour option if you want to see the main attractions (hidden beaches, the Love cave, griffon vultures) without the extra Wild Bays stop, or pick the 5-hour version with Wild Bays if you want to pack in a second natural site and have more flexibility with your swimming time.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Croatian and Hungarian.

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.

How long is the actual boat ride to Plavnik Island?

The boat takes one hour to reach Plavnik's northern coast from Krk Island, then another hour to cross to the other side where the main swimming and sightseeing happens.

What exactly is the Love cave and how do you swim in it?

The Love cave is a natural rock formation on Plavnik where you can swim inside the opening. You reach it by boat and enter the water to explore the narrow passage.

How much time do you actually spend swimming during the tour?

You have two and a half hours of swimming total, divided across multiple stops at different beaches and caves rather than one continuous swim.

Can I see dolphins on this tour?

Dolphins are possible but not guaranteed. The guide notes they may appear in the waters around Plavnik, though sightings depend on the day and season.

What happens if I want to skip one of the swimming stops?

The guide adjusts the route to your wishes. If you'd rather spend more time at one beach or visit Wild Bays instead of a scheduled stop, the five-hour tour reshapes around what you prefer.