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

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Duration10h–12h

GroupUp to 120

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

10h–12h

Step-by-step itinerary

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

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.