Blue Cave, Hvar & 5 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split

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Duration10h

GroupUp to 60

LanguagesEN · HR

Mobile ticketAccepted

Six locations in one day: caves, coves and clear water you can jump into.

A full-day speedboat tour from Split that hits six stops—the Blue Cave, limestone caves on Vis Island, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac Island's Blue Lagoon, the Pakleni Islands and Hvar Town—with swimming and snorkeling built into the route. The boat holds a maximum of 12 people, and the skipper and crew handle navigation while you move between sites. Blue Cave entry tickets (18€, or 24€ mid-June through mid-September) are paid separately; food, drinks and hotel pickup are not included.

10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Blue Cave and nearby islands

Check-in at Split office
Visit the Blue Cave
Relax in fishing village for breakfast
Visit Limestone Caves on Vis Island
Swim at Stiniva Cove
Swim at Blue Lagoon
Relax at Pakleni Islands beach
Explore Hvar Town and landmarks
Return to Split starting point

The Experience

The day starts at the Split office on Trumbićeva obala in the city center, where you board a speedboat with up to eleven other travelers. From there the boat heads out to the Blue Cave on Vis Island—a natural chamber where sunlight bounces off the seafloor and fills the space with an electric blue glow. Cave visits depend on weather and sea conditions; if the entrance is closed, the crew takes you to other caves and coves instead. After the cave, you stop in a small fishing village for a break—the kind of place where you can grab coffee by the water before the boat moves on.

The route then swings through Vis Island's limestone caves, where the rock walls and clear water make for good snorkeling, and pulls into Stiniva Cove, a narrow bay hemmed in by steep cliffs that opens to a sheltered swimming spot. You swim at Budikovac Island's Blue Lagoon, then spend time at the Pakleni Islands beaches, where the water stays shallow and warm. Goggles and snorkels are provided; if you want a life jacket, the crew has extras on board. The boat carries a maximum of 12 people, so the group stays small enough that stops don't turn into a queue.

Hvar Town comes next—a walled harbor town with the Spanjola Fortress overlooking it and St. Stephen's Cathedral in the center. You get free time to walk the narrow streets, eat lunch at a local restaurant, or just sit at a waterfront table. The boat then returns to Split. The whole day runs about ten hours. Bring sunscreen, a beach towel, water and snacks; water shoes help on rocky beaches. Children under 4 are not permitted, and the tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or serious heart conditions. Sea conditions can shift, which may change the exact route, but the crew commits to delivering the best experience the weather allows.

What’s included

Speedboat ride with experienced skipper and crew.
safety gear, goggles and snorkels.
stops at the Blue Cave, Vis Island limestone caves, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac Island's Blue Lagoon, the Pakleni Islands and Hvar Town.
swimming and snorkeling time at multiple sites.
free time in Hvar Town to explore or eat.

Good to know

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

Operated by TOTO TRAVEL - Boat Trip Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see multiple islands and caves in a single day without renting a boat or driving yourself—the skipper handles the navigation and timing, so you move between six stops without planning the route.