Split: Blue Cave & Hvar 5-Island Speedboat Tour

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Duration10h

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Five islands in one day: the speedboat route locals know

You board a speedboat in Split and visit five islands in one day: the glowing Blue Cave on Biševo, the cliff-ringed Stiniva Cove, Budikovac's shallow lagoon for snorkeling, and the Pakleni Islands twice — once for lunch and once to relax. Snorkeling gear is included, as are the captain and fuel. The only cash you need is for the Blue Cave entry, which you pay on the boat.

10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Blue Cave, Islands, and Hvar tour

Visit Blue Cave on Biševo Island
Boat to Stiniva Cove beach
Swim and snorkel at Budikovac Island
Free time for lunch and sightseeing
Swim and relax at Pakleni Islands

The Experience

The boat leaves at a time that feels too early until you realize why — the Blue Cave's glow only happens when the sun hits the water at the right angle, and that window closes fast. You'll pull up to the limestone entrance on Biševo Island and suddenly understand why people talk about it in whispers: the light inside isn't a photo trick. It's real, and it's strange. The crew handles the cave ticket (18 to 24 euros depending on season, paid in cash once you're aboard) and the whole thing takes maybe thirty minutes, but it's the kind of thirty minutes that sticks with you.

After that, the speedboat heads toward Stiniva Cove, and this is where the day gets quieter. The cove is hemmed in by limestone cliffs so steep and narrow that the entrance to the sea is only about 16 feet wide — you can't get there by car or hiking trail without serious effort, which is exactly why the boat matters. You'll have time to swim in water so clear you can see the bottom, and the crew has snorkeling gear ready if you want it. Then comes Budikovac Island, where the Blue Lagoon is the main event: shallow, turquoise, and built for floating around without thinking too hard.

Lunch happens on your own schedule — the itinerary blocks out free time, so you can eat at one of the beach bars on the Pakleni Islands or bring something with you. The last stop is back to the Pakleni Islands for a proper swim and a chance to actually sit still for a bit. The whole day is five islands, but it doesn't feel rushed because the speedboat cuts the travel time between them down to nothing. You're in the water or moving toward it for most of the day, and the crew — a captain and sailor — keeps things running without fussing.

What’s included

Your day includes a professional captain and sailor, fuel for the speedboat, snorkeling equipment, a fridge on board, and toilet access.
You'll visit the Blue Cave (entry fee paid in cash on the boat), Stiniva Cove, Budikovac Island, and the Pakleni Islands.
Free time is built in for lunch and swimming at multiple stops.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Blue Shark Day Boat Tours Split, Croatia

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main islands and caves around Split without renting a boat or arranging five separate trips — the speedboat does the navigation and timing, leaving you to swim and relax.