
Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave worth booking?
Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave is a 2-hour experience in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from $251 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (17)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $251 per person
2,5-Hour tour Ideal for short-term visitors who want to see the best highlights in Dubrovnik. Visit the Blue Cave and top swimming spots, while still having the rest of the day free to explore other attractions. 4-Hour Tour – A Half-Day Escape / It can be morning or afternoon tour Ideal for a short but unforgettable getaway into nature. Most guests choose to explore Koločep Island, with its stunning Blue Cave, Green Caves perfect for swimming. You'll also stop at Šunj Beach on Lopud. 6-Hour Tour – A Deeper Discovery This tour includes everything in the 4-hour itinerary, with added time to explore further. On Lopud Island, you will enjoy botanic garden, monastery, charming churches in small village where locals live. 8-Hour Tour – The Full Experience Spend a full day at sea, completely relaxed and unhurried. Visit all three main islands—Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan—at your own pace. Swim in hidden lagoons, discover caves, explore historic sites, and enjoy lunch at restaurant.
What you get
About this experience
2,5-Hour tour Ideal for short-term visitors who want to see the best highlights in Dubrovnik. Visit the Blue Cave and top swimming spots, while still having the rest of the day free to explore other attractions. 4-Hour Tour – A Half-Day Escape / It can be morning or afternoon tour Ideal for a short but unforgettable getaway into nature. Most guests choose to explore Koločep Island, with its stunning Blue Cave, Green Caves perfect for swimming. You'll also stop at Šunj Beach on Lopud. 6-Hour Tour – A Deeper Discovery This tour includes everything in the 4-hour itinerary, with added time to explore further. On Lopud Island, you will enjoy botanic garden, monastery, charming churches in small village where locals live. 8-Hour Tour – The Full Experience Spend a full day at sea, completely relaxed and unhurried. Visit all three main islands—Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan—at your own pace. Swim in hidden lagoons, discover caves, explore historic sites, and enjoy lunch at restaurant.
What's included
Included
- Lifejackets
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Use of snorkeling equipment
Not included
- Lunch
- Surcharges on fuel
What you'll see and do
Dive underwater and enter the famous blue cave to swim in the clear blue water. We will provide all the snorkels, so don't worry about that. The cave is only reachable by a boat, so don't miss out!
45 minutes here
Dive, snorkel, and enjoy drinks onboard.
45 minutes here
Cruise in front of the magnificent Lighthouse Bezdanj, and around Island of Koločep
Pass by without stopping
Feel the wind in your hair as you sail the Adriatic Sea by speedboat
Pass by without stopping
Explore the system of another three caves on Koločep island, swim and snorkel in a vegetation rich shallow sea.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Swim at Šunj beach, the most popular beach in Dubrovnik which is big, wide and shallow sandy beach.
90 minutes here
Donje Celo Beach
Visit a small peaceful fishing village on Koločep island.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Lopud
Visit a small town of Lopud on the same name Lopud island. Walk around the bay, explore churches, gardens and a monastery.
90 minutes here
Sipan
Island of Šipan is your next destination, it's the largest island of them all. Šipan holds the Guinness world record for the biggest number of olive trees on one island. Historically, it was important to Dubrovnik Republic's noble families as it was their favorite summer residency. They built historical villas and summer homes there, and today you can enjoy in late-Gothic architecture. In a place called Suđurađ which is one of the ports too, many families decided to stay and keep the fisherman tradition. The reason behind this is that Šipan is the furthest from mainland, and tourism never succeeded to commercialise it. Basically, on Šipan you can see the actual local life and activities that locals do, not related to tourism.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Dubrovnik
We will pick you up by boat at the smaller pier in the Old town port.
Meeting point
Dubrovnik
We will pick you up directly by boat in the small marina of the hotel.
Meeting point
Dubrovnik
The waterfront in front of the small hotel House Tereza in Zaton bay.
Meeting point
Dubrovnik
We will meet you opposite the market, next to the bus stop.
Meeting point
Dubrovnik
We will meet you at the last small wooden pontoon, opposite the small sandy parking lot.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We will pick you up by boat at the smaller pier in the Old town port.
Ends at
We will pick you up directly by boat in the small marina of the hotel.
Ends at
The waterfront in front of the small hotel House Tereza in Zaton bay.
Ends at
We will meet you opposite the market, next to the bus stop.
Ends at
We will meet you at the last small wooden pontoon, opposite the small sandy parking lot.
Options you can book
4 hours - with pickup
Duration: 4 hours Pickup included
2.5 hours - with pickup
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Pickup included
2.5 hours - with meeting point
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
6 hours - with meeting point
Duration: 6 hours
4 hours - with meeting point
Duration: 4 hours
8 hours - with pickup
Duration: 8 hours Pickup included
6 hours - with pickup
Duration: 6 hours Pickup included
8 hours - with meeting point
Duration: 8 hours
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- AdriaWave Dubrovnik
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Don’t overthink it, just book it!
Experience was great, they were very informative and made sure we were aware of everything before the tour. Communication eas easy and quick. They pick us up at the time and took us to the marina, from there the skipper was informative, friendly and funny. We got offered drinks and he asked what we wanted to do so he could take us to what we wanted the experience to look like. He explained everything and he was very patient, we honestly had a blast.
via Tripadvisor
This boat tour was the...
This boat tour was the highlight of our trip! Our guide Kiko was great, he timed our tour out perfectly to avoid big crowds and gave us a lot of options of how we wanted to spend the day. Had some beautiful spots for swimming in private coves, in addition to showing us some of the attractions like the caves. We had a couple fun spots for drinks at beaches and lunch, with some nice recommendations. He also boated us around Old Town and told us some historical/cultural facts, which were great to learn from a local. A must do if you want to experience the scenery of the area, in a fun and relaxing way!
via Viator
Our family had the best...
Our family had the best experience! Kiko was wonderful, very knowledgeable about the areas he took us to, and a delight! Definitely recommend seeing Dubrovnik by water if you have the opportunity to.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for an amazing review. You are welcome to come back again! Best regards, Adriawave team
via Viator
Family boat trip visiting the caves
Had a such fun few hours on the water with family from all ages (very young to reaching 80). Used 2 speed boats to take us to different caves where we swam and enjoyed exploring for a couple of hours then stopped at a quaint village where we had some lunch. Bruno our driver was so attentive - providing us with drinks and snorkel gear and also allowed us to play our music on the boat to make it such a fun and memorable day - we all loved it and would highly recommend it
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for an amazing review and recommending us. You are welcome to come back again! Best regards, Adriawave team
via Tripadvisor
10/10 experience!
our group of 8 had the best time! Pasko was a great communicator and made pickup a breeze! Bruno, our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and took us to some great spots. 10/10 recommend this experiences. Great deal!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for an amazing review. You are welcome to come back again! Best regards, Adriawave team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $251 to $499
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubrovnik.
How much does Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave cost?
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Prices start at $251 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dubrovnik usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dubrovnik is not rushed.
Is Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dubrovnik, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dubrovnik can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dubrovnik and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dubrovnik within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dubrovnik?
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On Outty we rank every Dubrovnik experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Walking Tour, Dubrovnik: 7 Caves & Blue Cave Speedboat Tour (4h), Dubrovnik: Sunset Kayaking & Snorkeling with water &wine. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dubrovnik?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave?
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Included: Lifejackets; Carbonated beverages; Bottled water; and Use of snorkeling equipment. Not included: Lunch; and Surcharges on fuel. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 105 listed pickup locations in and around Dubrovnik. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave?
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Across 17 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Dubrovnik:Private Boat Beach Tour Elaphiti Islands and Blue cave?
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There are 8 options to choose from, including 4 hours - with pickup, 2.5 hours - with pickup, 2.5 hours - with meeting point, 6 hours - with meeting point. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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