Blue Cave and Hvar Boat Tour from Split: Small-Group Cruise
Cruise with just 12 guests, soaking in the Blue Cave’s glowing waters and sunlit decks
A small-group boat tour from Split (or Bol on Brač) visiting the Blue Cave, Budikovac Island, Stiniva Cove, the Pakleni Islands and Hvar town over ten hours. The tour runs with a maximum of twelve passengers per boat, a professional English-speaking crew, snorkeling masks provided, and stops for swimming at multiple sites. The Blue Cave entrance fee is separate. The tour includes fuel, parking and bottled water.
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Blue Cave and Hvar Boat Tour
- Visit Blue Cave on Biševo Island
- Free time on Biševo Island
- Explore Komiža village on Vis Island
- Free time for breakfast or coffee in Komiža
- Swim and snorkel at Budikovac Island (Blue Lagoon)
- Swim at Stiniva Bay or nearby peaceful bay
- Pass by Pakleni Islands
- Visit and explore Hvar town
- Budikovac Island 45m
- Stiniva Cove 15m
- Pakleni Islands passing by
What’s included
- Professional English-speaking crew.
- bottled water.
- snorkeling masks.
- fuel surcharge and parking fees.
- stops at the Blue Cave, Komiža, Budikovac Island (Blue Lagoon), Stiniva Cove, the Pakleni Islands and Hvar town with free time to swim or explore at each.
Times
- Every day 07:30 08:30
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The experience
The Blue Cave on Biševo Island is the centerpiece: a natural phenomenon created by light refraction through a crack in the stone that turns the water silvery-blue. You'll have free time to explore the island, then board a small boat to enter the cave itself (the entrance fee is paid separately). The cave wasn't open to the public until recently, and it has drawn visitors ever since. After Biševo, the boat heads to Komiža on Vis Island, a sheltered fishing village tucked into narrow alleys where you can swim, grab coffee or breakfast, and walk the waterfront at your own pace.
The route then takes you to Budikovac Island, better known as the Blue Lagoon for its crystal-clear water and sandy bottom that reflects every shade of blue. Snorkeling masks are provided, so you can dive straight in and watch small fish move through the shades of navy to turquoise. If the lagoon is crowded in high season, the crew will anchor at a quieter bay on Vis instead. Stiniva Cove comes next: a tight bay surrounded by high cliffs, roughly 600 meters long and 100 meters wide, famous for its unusual beach and ideal for swimming when it's not packed with day-trippers. The crew knows the quieter alternatives and will adapt the stop if needed.
The final two stops are the Pakleni Islands off Hvar's southwest coast and the town of Hvar itself, the sunniest town in Croatia with roots in ancient Greece and Rome. You'll have time to walk the old town, grab ice cream, visit the beaches nearby, or simply soak in the historical layers. The boat carries a maximum of twelve passengers plus two crew members, with shaded areas and sunbathing space for everyone. Bring a hat, towel, sunscreen and sunglasses. The tour runs subject to favorable weather, and you'll need to arrive ten minutes early at your chosen meeting point.
Is this one for you?Book the full Blue Cave & Hvar Town option if you want to see the cave and still have time to swim at multiple sites and walk a historic Adriatic town: the small-group size and fixed stops mean the day holds together without anyone building it. Choose the Blue Cave tour from Bol if you're based on Brač and want a shorter excursion focused on the cave and one or two swimming stops.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Croatian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).
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's the difference between the two tour options, the Blue Cave tour from Bol and the Blue Cave & Hvar Town tour?
The Blue Cave tour from Bol is a shorter excursion focused on the cave itself. The Blue Cave & Hvar Town option is the full ten-hour tour that adds five islands, Hvar town, and multiple swimming stops, departing from either Split or Bol depending on which you choose at checkout.
Do I have to pay extra to enter the Blue Cave?
Yes, the Blue Cave entrance fee is not included in the tour price. Adults pay 24€ and children 12€ to enter the cave itself. The boat ride to Biševo Island and the crew's guidance are part of the tour.
Is snorkeling gear included, or do I need to bring my own?
Masks for snorkeling are provided by the crew. You don't need to bring your own, though you're welcome to if you prefer your own fit.
How many people will be on the boat?
The boat holds a maximum of twelve passengers plus two crew members. The company keeps groups small specifically to ensure each guest gets attention and the day stays manageable.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?
The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If it's canceled due to bad weather, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Blue Cave and Hvar Boat Tour from Split: Small-Group Cruise
10h · EN +1
from US$ 161 per person
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