Blue Cave & 5 Islands Private Boat Tour from Split

Five island stops and the Blue Cave on a private speedboat you control

A private speedboat tour from Split visits the Blue Cave at Biševo island, Stiniva Cove, the Pakleni Islands (including Carpe Diem and Palmižana beaches), Budikovac Island's Blue Lagoon, and the Mamma Mia filming location, with snorkelling equipment and beverages included. The tour runs 6 to 11 hours depending on how long you linger at each stop; you decide the itinerary on your own boat with a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Blue Cave and Adriatic islands

• Visit Blue Cave at Biševo island
• Visit town from Mamma Mia movie
• See Stiniva Cove
• Swim at Blue Lagoon, Budikovac island
• Relax at Carpe Diem and Palmižana beach
• Explore popular mid Adriatic island

The Experience

The boat leaves Split carrying just your group, which means the five stops belong to you alone. The Blue Cave at Biševo island comes first — the famous sea cave where light refracts through the water and turns everything inside an electric blue. From there, the route moves through the mid-Adriatic islands: Stiniva Cove, a narrow inlet hemmed by steep cliffs; the Pakleni Islands and their two beaches, Carpe Diem and Palmižana; Budikovac Island, where the Blue Lagoon sits in shallow turquoise water; and the town where they filmed Mamma Mia. Snorkelling gear is on board, and you can drop anchor and swim whenever the water calls.

Because it is your private speedboat, the day stretches or compresses as you choose. Six hours gets you the main stops at a steady clip. Eleven hours means lingering in the coves, swimming longer, eating on a beach, or simply drifting. The guide speaks English and knows the islands, but the itinerary is yours — if one cove holds you, another shrinks. Bottled water and beverages come with the boat; you bring or arrange lunch separately.

The speedboat is built for small groups, so the experience stays intimate. Children must be accompanied by an adult; babies under three are not suited to the boat's motion. The ride itself is fast and open-water, which rules it out for travelers with spinal injuries or during pregnancy.

What’s included

• Private speedboat for your group.
• live English-speaking guide.
• snorkelling equipment and use of it at all five island stops.
• bottled water and beverages throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Adriatica Transfer - Boat Tour Agency

Is this one for you?The 6 to 11 hour window means you can pair a morning departure with an afternoon in Split, or commit the full day to the islands and caves without rushing. Choose this tour if you want to control how long you linger at each stop instead of following a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What is the Blue Cave like when we get there?

The Blue Cave at Biševo island is a sea cave where sunlight enters through an underwater opening and reflects off the water, turning the interior a vivid blue. It is the first stop on the tour and one of the most photographed spots in the Adriatic.

Can we swim and snorkel during the tour?

Yes. Snorkelling equipment is included on the boat, and you can enter the water at any of the five island stops — the Pakleni Islands, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac Island's Blue Lagoon, and the other sites. You decide how long to stay at each one.

How long does the tour actually take?

The tour runs between 6 and 11 hours depending on how much time you spend at each island and cove. A faster pace covers the main stops in six hours; a slower one with more swimming and beach time can stretch to eleven.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included, but bottled water and beverages are on board. You can arrange food in advance, eat at one of the island beaches, or bring your own.

Do we need experience to book this tour?

No experience is required. The tour suits all physical fitness levels, and the guide handles the boat. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult, though babies under three are not suited to the speedboat's motion.

What is included in the price?

The private speedboat, a live English-speaking guide, snorkelling equipment, bottled water, and beverages are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not; you arrange your own transport to the departure point in Split.