Blue Cave & Island Escape: 6-Island Speedboat Tour from Split

The Blue Cave is only reachable by water, and this tour gets you inside it in the first hour.

A full-day speedboat tour from Split visits six islands across central Dalmatia, including the Blue Cave on Bisevo Island and Stiniva Cove on Vis Island, voted Europe's best beach in 2016. The tour includes round-trip speedboat transport, snorkelling equipment, bottled water and an English-speaking guide. Children are welcome from age 5. The day runs 10 to 11 hours with stops for swimming, snorkelling and lunch in Hvar town.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore six islands from Split

• Depart from Split
• Visit Blue Cave on Bisevo Island
• Explore Mediterranean fishing village
• Swim at Stiniva Bay on Vis Island
• Swim and snorkel in Blue Lagoon on Budikovac Island
• Free time at Carpe Diem island
• Lunch and walk in Hvar town

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Stiniva Cove 45m
2. Budikovac Island 45m

What’s included

• Round-trip speedboat transport from Split.
• snorkelling equipment at Budikovac Island.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• English-speaking professional guide.

Times

• Every day 07:30

Last departure this season: 15 Nov

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Before you book

Group Up to 24

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Ages Adult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Waterworld Croatia

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The experience

The boat leaves Split and runs about an hour and 15 minutes southeast to Bisevo Island, where the Blue Cave opens up in the rock face. You enter by small boat into the chamber itself: the water glows electric blue from light filtering through an underwater opening. After the cave, the tour moves to a fisherman's village with beaches, then to Stiniva Cove on Vis Island's south side, a narrow inlet hemmed by cliffs that opens to the sea. Swimming and snorkelling happen at both stops.

Budikovac Island comes next, where you get snorkelling equipment and time in the Blue Lagoon. The gear is provided, so you just enter the water and look down. A 30-minute break on Carpe Diem Island follows: a known party spot with food and a beach. The final stop is Hvar town, one of the Adriatic's deepest harbours, where you have time for lunch and a walk through the old town before the boat heads back to Split.

The speedboat holds a small group and moves between islands quickly, which is what lets the itinerary fit six stops into a single day. An English-speaking guide travels with you. Bring a wind jacket if the weather turns cloudy or rough. The boat is fast and open to the air. Suspension seats with extra back and neck support are available if you request them when you book.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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 boat ride from Split to the Blue Cave?

The speedboat takes approximately one hour and 15 minutes to reach the Blue Cave on Bisevo Island, the first stop after leaving Split.

What is Stiniva Cove and why is it on this tour?

Stiniva Cove sits on the south side of Vis Island and was voted Europe's best beach in 2016. It is accessible only by boat and is a narrow, cliff-lined inlet where you swim and snorkel during the tour.

Is snorkelling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkelling equipment is provided by the tour at Budikovac Island's Blue Lagoon, so you don't need to bring your own.

What should I bring for a 10-hour speedboat tour?

Bring sunscreen, a swimsuit, a towel and a wind jacket in case of cloudy or windy weather. Bottled water is provided during the tour.

Does the tour price include entry to the Blue Cave?

The Blue Cave entrance ticket is not included in the tour price and must be paid separately when you arrive at the site.