Blue Cave & Hvar speedboat tour: 5 islands, skip-the-line entry

Glide past fishermen’s villages and secret coves on a sunlit island escape.

A full-day speedboat tour from Split or Trogir to five islands around Hvar, Vis and Biševo, with an English-speaking guide, skip-the-line Blue Cave entry, and snorkeling at two stops. The boat holds up to 12 people, and you pay the Blue Cave fee in cash on the day. Bad weather may shift the itinerary, and the tour is not suitable for children under 10 or travelers with back problems.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Stiniva Cove20m
2. Budikovac Island5m
3. Pakleni Islands1h 30m
4. Hvar Spanish Fortress30m
5. Cathedral of St. Stephen20m

Blue Cave and Mamma Mia tour

• Speedboat ride to Biševo island
• Visit Blue Cave
• Explore Komiža fishermen village
• Swim at Stiniva Cove
• Pass by Srebrena Beach
• Swim at Blue Lagoon on Budikovac island
• Free time in Hvar town

The experience

The speedboat leaves early and runs 90 minutes to reach Biševo island and the Blue Cave. You skip the queue at the entrance (the guide handles the timing and minimizes your wait), then descend into the cave to see the water glow electric blue. The ticket costs between 12€ and 24€ depending on the season, paid in cash when you arrive.

From there the boat heads to Komiža, a fishing village on Vis where you stop for breakfast or coffee at the waterfront. Next is Stiniva Cove, a narrow inlet cut into the cliffs and reachable only by sea. You swim there and the skipper will slow down for photos. The tour passes Srebrena Beach, the Mamma Mia filming location, where the boat slows again so you can take pictures from the water. Then comes an hour-long swim at either the Blue Lagoon on Budikovac Island (high season) or the Pakleni Islands (if weather turns or it is off-season). Snorkeling masks and snorkels are provided. The beach bar serves drinks and has a pet donkey.

The final stop is Hvar town, where you have free time to walk around, eat lunch at a local restaurant, or climb to the Spanish Fortress for views over the town and islands. The Cathedral of St. Stephen is also there if you want to visit. The boat returns to your departure point (either Split or Trogir, depending on which option you chose) after a full day on the water.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide and speedboat transport for up to 12 people.
• skip-the-line entry to the Blue Cave.
• snorkeling masks and snorkels at both swimming stops.
• life jackets and wind jackets on the boat.
• all taxes, fees and insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour from SplitGuide in English · 07:30 and 08:00Location: Trumbićeva obala 2, waterfront at Matejuška pier

Tour from TrogirGuide in English · 07:00 and 07:30Location: Obala bana Berislavića 30, 21220 Trogir. Meeting point: Obala bana Berislavića 30, 21220, Trogir, Croatia

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00Last departure this season: 15 Nov

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 68

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Providenca Travel & Charter

Is this one for you?Choose the Split departure if you are staying in or near Split. Choose Trogir if you are based there. The small group size and fixed schedule mean the day holds together without you arranging pickups, transport between islands or timing: the guide coordinates the Blue Cave entry and the boat moves you through five stops in sequence.

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Top questions

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 and why does skipping the line matter?

The Blue Cave on Biševo island is a sea cave where sunlight reflects off the water and turns it a brilliant blue. Normally, visitors wait in a queue at the entrance, but this tour brings you by speedboat, so the guide coordinates your entry and you avoid the line at the door.

Do I need to bring cash for anything?

Yes, the Blue Cave ticket must be paid in cash on the day of the tour. The price ranges from 12€ to 24€ per person depending on the season, and the operator will tell you the exact amount when you book.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The captain reserves the right to change the itinerary during the tour. If conditions are rough, you may visit the Pakleni Islands instead of the Blue Lagoon on Budikovac, but you still get a full day of swimming and sightseeing.

Is there time to eat on this tour?

You stop at Komiža village for breakfast or coffee, and you have free time in Hvar town where you can have lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks and snacks are available at the beach bar on the lagoon island, though you pay for those separately.

What is included in the tour price?

The speedboat transport, English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment, life jackets, skip-the-line Blue Cave entry, and all taxes and insurance are included. You pay separately for the Blue Cave ticket (in cash), lunch, drinks, and any tips.

Can children go on this tour?

Children must be at least 10 years old. The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or back problems, and it is not suitable for pregnant travelers.