Private Blue Cave & Hvar speedboat tour from Trogir: 5 islands

Five islands, three Mamma Mia coves, one Blue Cave, and a full day on the Dalmatian coast

A private speedboat tour from Trogir covering five islands in 10 to 12 hours, with skip-the-line entry to the Blue Cave on Biševo, stops at three filming locations from Mamma Mia, a one-hour swim at Budikovac's Blue Lagoon with snorkelling gear, and free time to explore Hvar. An English-speaking guide leads the route. Blue Cave tickets are paid separately on the day and vary by season.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Stiniva Cove20m
2. Budikovac Island1h 15m
3. Cathedral of St. Stephen20m
4. Hvar Spanish Fortress30m

Explore Blue Cave and Dalmatian islands

• Speedboat ride to Biševo island
• Visit Blue Cave and skip the line
• Visit Monk Seal cave
• Stroll and have breakfast in Komiža village
• Swim and explore Stiniva cove
• Pass by Srebrena beach for photos
• Swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon on Budikovac island
• Free time to explore Hvar town
• Optional visit to Hvar Cathedral
• Optional visit to Hvar Spanish Fortress

The experience

The tour departs Trogir and heads east by speedboat for 90 minutes to reach Biševo island and the Blue Cave. You skip the line and minimize waiting time at the entrance: a real advantage in peak season when queues build fast. Inside, the cave's water glows electric blue from light filtering through an underwater opening, a natural phenomenon that draws visitors from across the Adriatic. The guide explains how the cave formed and what makes the light work the way it does.

After the Blue Cave, the boat moves to the western side of Vis island and the fishermen's village of Komiža, where you can grab coffee or breakfast at the waterfront before heading to the first of three Mamma Mia locations. Stiniva Cove comes next: a narrow inlet accessible only from the sea, where you'll have a short swim and the chance to climb from the boat onto the beach itself. Srebrena Beach, the third filming location, appears as you pass by. The skipper slows down so you can photograph the spot where Young Donna and Sam take their moonlit walk in the film. The route then carries you to Budikovac Island and its Blue Lagoon, where you spend an hour swimming and snorkelling with masks and fins provided. A beach bar on the island serves cocktails and juice, and a notably friendly donkey lives there. A small, reliable detail that makes the stop memorable.

Hvar comes last, with free time to walk the town, eat lunch at a local restaurant, or climb to the Spanish Fortress for views over the Pakleni Islands. The Cathedral of St. Stephen sits in the town center if you want to see its architecture and details. The boat returns to Trogir to close out the day. The tour runs in open-air speedboat, so bring casual clothes and be prepared for wind and spray. You'll wear a life jacket throughout. Blue Cave tickets are paid in cash on the day and cost between 12€ and 24€ per person depending on the season.

What’s included

• Private speedboat tour with an English-speaking guide.
• skip-the-line entry to the Blue Cave with minimized waiting.
• snorkelling masks and fins.
• wind and life jackets.
• insurance and safety equipment.
• fuel surcharge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 08:00Last departure this season: 5 Nov

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 82

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Providenca Travel & Charter

Is this one for you?Book this if you want all five islands and both the Blue Cave and Mamma Mia filming locations in one day on a private speedboat: otherwise split this across two separate tours.

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Top questions

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 is the Blue Cave actually like when you get inside?

The Blue Cave on Biševo is a natural chamber where sunlight enters through an underwater opening and reflects off the water, turning it a vivid electric blue. The skip-the-line service means you spend less time waiting at the entrance and more time inside seeing it.

Can you swim and snorkel on this tour?

Yes. You have a one-hour swim at Budikovac Island's Blue Lagoon, where snorkelling masks and fins are provided. You can also take a short swim at Stiniva Cove if you want to climb onto the beach from the boat.

Do the three Mamma Mia locations mean you get out and explore them?

Stiniva Cove is the only one where you swim and climb ashore. Komiža village on Vis is a stop where you can walk around and have breakfast or coffee. Srebrena Beach is a pass-by where the skipper slows down so you can photograph it. You don't land there.

How much time do you actually spend in Hvar?

The tour gives you free time in Hvar to explore on your own. You can walk the town, eat lunch, visit the Cathedral of St. Stephen, or climb to the Spanish Fortress for views. The exact length depends on when the boat returns to Trogir, which the operator confirms at booking.

What do you need to bring or prepare for this tour?

Bring casual clothes, sunscreen and a hat. You'll wear a life jacket and be in an open-air speedboat, so expect wind and spray. Prepare cash for Blue Cave tickets, which cost 12€ to 24€ per person depending on the season and are paid on the day. Snorkelling gear is provided.

Is this tour suitable if you have mobility issues or back problems?

The tour is not suitable for travelers with back problems or mobility issues. It involves getting in and out of a speedboat multiple times, climbing from the boat onto a beach at Stiniva Cove, and moving around the boat during the day. Children under 6 are also not permitted.