Blue Cave & Five Islands Tour: UNESCO Wonder & Swimming Stops

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Duration8h–10h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Swim in five bays and lagoons, then enter the Blue Cave's luminescent light

A full-day boat tour from Split visits the Blue Cave on Biševo Island, Stiniva Cove on Vis, Budikovac Island's lagoon, the town of Hvar, and the Pakleni Islands chain off Hvar's coast, with stops for swimming and snorkelling at each. A live English-speaking guide and crew lead the route; snorkelling equipment and bottled water are included. Children from age six are welcome; the tour runs eight to ten hours.

8h–10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Blue Cave and nearby islands

Visit Blue Cave on Biševo island
Swim and relax at Stiniva bay
Explore Budikovac island and lagoon
Discover Hvar town and its alleys
Visit Pakleni islands and beaches

The Experience

The boat leaves Split and heads toward the Blue Cave, a UNESCO-protected wonder on the small island of Biševo near Vis. The cave's interior reflects light off the seabed in a luminescent blue-silver glow that fills the space—the effect is immediate and unlike anywhere else on the Adriatic. From there, the route moves to Stiniva Cove on Vis, a narrow bay enclosed by two tall cliffs that rise straight from the water. The cove was named Europe's top beach in 2016 by a Brussels-based tourism organization, and the boat stops long enough for swimming and time in the water.

Budikovac Island sits on Vis's southeastern side, surrounded by a lagoon formed by two smaller islands in front of it. The water here is shallow and clear, making it popular for both swimmers and people who prefer to stay dry—the island itself is walkable and quiet. The crew provides snorkelling equipment if you want to explore underwater; bottled water is available throughout the day. From Budikovac, the boat continues to Hvar town, one of Croatia's oldest cities, where you can walk the Roman alleys, visit St. Stephan's Square, or sit in one of the waterfront bars. Hvar holds the record for the most hours of sunlight in Europe over a full year.

The final stop is the Pakleni Islands, a chain of over sixteen islands stretching nearly ten kilometers off Hvar's southwest coast. The islands have blue lagoons, hidden beaches, and small bars where you can rest before the return to Split. The professional crew stays with the group throughout, and the pace allows for swimming and exploring at each location rather than a rushed succession of photo stops.

What’s included

Snorkelling equipment and bottled water throughout the day.
a professional, English-speaking crew and live guide for the full eight to ten hours.
swimming stops at Stiniva Cove, Budikovac Island, and the Pakleni Islands.
entry to the Blue Cave and access to Hvar town and its waterfront.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunny Split Travel

Is this one for you?The tour runs a full eight to ten hours with multiple water stops and boat time, so it suits travelers who are comfortable spending most of a day on the water and moving between locations rather than settling in one place. The pace is built around swimming and exploring, not rushing through photo stops, which works well for people who want time to actually enter the water and snorkel at each bay.