Private boat tour of Red Rocks & Pakleni Islands from Hvar

Swim in emerald lagoons and cliff jump at Red Rocks on your own schedule

A private speedboat tour departing from Hvar city that visits Red Rocks (a natural formation of vertically separated red limestone cliffs), Dubovica bay (a 30-metre pebble beach with a 17th-century noble house), the Green Lagoon, and the Pakleni Islands archipelago. The tour runs five to eight hours and includes snorkelling equipment, life jackets and bottled water. A local guide speaks English or Croatian. You choose how long to spend at each stop and whether to swim, snorkel or explore the beaches and hidden cave at Dubovica.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour of Red Rocks and Pakleni Islands

• Start from Hvar city
• Stop at Red Rocks for cliff jumping
• Visit Dubovica bay and explore cave
• Wine tasting at Plenkovic winery
• Explore Zaraće bays and local restaurants
• Visit Pakleni Islands and Palmižana beach
• Free time to swim or walk on Palmižana
• Visit Ždrilca and Mlini beaches

The experience

The boat leaves Hvar city and heads first to Red Rocks, a natural attraction of vertically separated red limestone cliffs where cliff jumping is possible for those who want it. From there you move to Dubovica bay, a 30-metre pebble beach backed by a 17th-century noble house that locals consider the island's most beautiful beach. A small hidden cave sits on the right side of the bay with two entrances (one underwater and one in the shallow water) that you can dive or walk into. The operator also arranges wine tasting at Plenkovic, one of the island's most popular vineries, if that interests you.

In the afternoon the tour heads to the Pakleni Islands, an archipelago facing Hvar town. You'll start with the largest island, St. Klement, and visit Palmižana, a sandy beach known as the safest and most famous bay in the group. Free time there lets you swim, snorkel in the rich sealife, or walk the numerous paths through the botanical garden and pine woods. The final stop is Ždrilca and Mlini beach, two connected pebble beaches linked by a wild path, where several restaurants serve local food and wine.

The boat is an Aquamax RIB speedboat with a 250-horsepower engine. Snorkelling equipment and life jackets are provided, along with bottled water throughout the day. The operator has twelve years running tours in the area and offers the tour in English or Croatian.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment and life jackets.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• fuel surcharge.
• a local guide speaking English or Croatian.
• stops at Red Rocks, Dubovica bay with its hidden cave, the Green Lagoon, and the Pakleni Islands (St. Klement, Palmižana beach, Ždrilca and Mlini beach).
• optional wine tasting at Plenkovic vineyard.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Croatian

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 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Antonio Rent

Is this one for you?A private boat means your group sets the pace at each stop. Stay longer at Palmižana if the snorkelling is good, or spend extra time cliff jumping at Red Rocks without waiting for other passengers. This suits anyone who wants flexibility and doesn't want to share the boat with strangers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Croatian.

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 exactly is Red Rocks and why do people go there?

Red Rocks is a natural formation of vertically separated red limestone cliffs on the coast near Hvar, and it's a popular spot for cliff jumping for swimmers who want to dive from the rocks into the sea.

Can I snorkel on this tour, and what will I see underwater?

Yes, snorkelling equipment is included. The Green Lagoon and the waters around the Pakleni Islands have rich sealife worth exploring with a mask and fins.

How much free time do I get to swim and explore at each stop?

The tour runs five to eight hours total, and you have free time at the main stops (Dubovica bay, Palmižana beach on the Pakleni Islands, and Ždrilca and Mlini beach) to swim, walk or simply relax. The exact timing depends on the day and your group's pace.

Is there a hidden cave I can actually enter at Dubovica bay?

Yes, a small cave sits on the right side of Dubovica bay with two entrances: one below sea level that you can dive into, and one in the shallow water that you can walk into.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Snorkelling equipment, life jackets, bottled water and fuel are included. Bring sun protection, a towel and swimwear, and wear shoes suitable for rocky beaches.