Blue Cave & Hvar speed boat tour from Split: 5 islands in one day

Five islands, a cave lit by sunlight, and a full Adriatic day on the water

A full-day speed boat tour from Split that covers five islands and seven stops, including the Blue Cave on Bisevo (where sunlight reflects off the sea floor to illuminate the cave interior), the Mamma Mia filming village of Komiza, Stiniva Cove (voted best European beach in 2016), the turquoise shallows of Budikovac lagoon, the Pakleni Islands, and the harbor town of Hvar. Groups stay under 12 people. The boat type varies by weather and passenger count. Blue Cave entry depends on sea conditions on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore 5 islands and 7 locations

• 90 min ride to Blue cave
• Visit Blue cave with official guide
• Coffee and breakfast in Komiza town
• Panoramic ride to Stiniva bay
• Swim at Blue lagoon on Budikovac bay
• Enjoy panoramic view of Pakleni islands
• Lunch and explore town Hvar

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Bisevo Blue Cave 1h
2. Stiniva Cove 15m
3. Budikovac Island 1h 15m
4. Pakleni Islands passing by

What’s included

• Snorkeling masks.
• safety vests.
• sunshade seating.
• English-speaking guide.
• Bluetooth music during the ride.
• insurance.

Times

Next departure: 1 Apr 2027

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Before you book

Group Up to 12

Live guide English Another language? ›

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

Ages Adult (11 to 69 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. 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 Valiant d.o.o.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

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The experience

You board in Split and spend the first 90 minutes crossing open water to reach the Blue Cave on Island Bisevo. An official guide takes you inside to explain how the sunlight bounces off the sea bottom and fills the cave with blue light: the effect only works when conditions allow entry. From there the boat heads to Komiza, a small fishing town on Vis that served as the filming location for Mamma Mia. Most groups stop here for coffee and breakfast before moving on.

The day builds around water and swimming. After Komiza you pass Stiniva Cove, a narrow bay with steep cliffs that was named Europe's best beach in 2016: the boat slows for photos and the view. Then comes Budikovac, better known as the Blue Lagoon, where the water turns turquoise over white pebble and you have time for a longer swim. Snorkeling masks and safety vests are provided. On the run toward Hvar, the boat threads through the Pakleni Islands, an archipelago of small rocky islands that frame the route. Hvar itself is one of the Adriatic's main harbor towns, with restaurants and bars along the waterfront where you have time for lunch before the return to Split.

The skipper is trained: ex police officers, ski instructors and mountain rescue members run these boats. Shade is built into the seating, and Bluetooth music plays during the ride. The whole day runs 10 to 11 hours. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sun block and a wind jacket for the early morning crossing. The boat moves fast and the air cools over open water.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: 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.

What is the Blue Cave like when you get there?

The Blue Cave on Bisevo is a sea cave where sunlight reflects off the sea bottom and illuminates the interior with blue light. An official guide takes you inside to explain the effect, but entry depends on sea conditions that day. If the water is too rough, the cave stays closed.

How much time do you spend swimming and in the water?

You stop for a longer swim at Budikovac (the Blue Lagoon), where the water is turquoise and shallow over white pebble. You also have time to snorkel at other stops, and cliff jumping is possible depending on conditions and the group's interest. Snorkeling masks are included.

What happens in Komiza and Hvar?

Komiza is a small fishing village on Vis where the Mamma Mia film was shot. Most groups stop here for coffee and breakfast. Hvar is a larger harbor town with restaurants, bars and cultural sites along the waterfront, where you have time for lunch before returning to Split.

How long is the boat ride, and what's the pace like?

The full tour runs 10 to 11 hours from Split. The boat moves at speed between islands, so the 90-minute crossing to the Blue Cave is open-water riding. The boat type and model vary depending on weather, passenger count and availability.

What should I bring?

Bring a swimsuit, towel, sun block and a wind jacket: the early morning crossing over open water is cool and windy. Snorkeling masks, safety vests and shade are provided on the boat.