Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour from Dubrovnik
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
- 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Elafiti Islands boast scenic landscapes and unique heritage, but appreciating all they have to offer can be difficult for visitors to do independently. Instead, discover the islands’ top highlights all in one day on a boat tour from Dubrovnik. You'll visit the secluded island of Lopud, will lunch on Sipan, and even go snorkeling in Kolocep’s Blue Cave. Equipment is provided, as are unlimited drinks on board.
- Avoid hidden costs with lunch and unlimited drinks included
- Visit the key highlights of the Elafiti Islands, all in a single tour
- Escape the hustle and bustle of the busy mainland
- Explore natural features such as the Bay of Sunj and Blue Cave
What's Included
- Unlimited drinks (open bar)
- Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup (You will receive an email with all the details in the evening before the trip date)
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Blue Cave Dubrovnik
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lopud Island
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Sipan
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Kolocep Island
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Lunch option is required to complete the booking
- Vegetarian option is available
- Gluten free option is available
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Refunds will not be issued if tour is missed due to late or non-arrival on pick up location after arrenged time
- We reserve the right for the Captain to change the route at any time as well as the time of departure and arrival due to weather conditions
- We reserve the right for the Captain to change the time and the location for snorkelling due to weather conditions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.3
based on 393 reviews
Brigette_M, Apr 2026
A fabulous cruise. Our only disappointment was due to rough water we couldn’t go to the Blue Grotto. However we got to do a third island instead. Good value for money. The lunch was fantastic with very large helpings and plenty to drink throughout the day. The destinations were great spots to visit. Would highly recommend.
Ciara_H, Oct 2025
Plenty of time for swimming on the islands, which was fantastic - the water was lovely.
Would advise to be brave and go into the cave as it’s worth seeing - despite the water being a little chilly to begin with!
Lunch was plentiful, however the wine was a little questionable 😂
Elizabeth_M, Sep 2025
Some beautiful islands and a leisurely cruise. The boat is only show but it makes for a lovely and peaceful day out on the water. The blue cave is rather interesting and the three islands you go to are rather charming and tranquil. I'd highly recommend this day out. The lunch was lovely too, simple but filling.
Sam_R, Aug 2025
Good pick up arrangements. Too many boats crowded the blue cave entrance making it difficult to swim to see it. Very congested.
Then onto 3 islands Lopud / Sipan/ Kolocep. Lunch was basic on Sipan- don’t expect anything special. Try the sandy beach Sunj on Lopud although the beds are 10 💶 umbrella is 5 💶 which is crazy as we stayed an hour max.
It’s high season and a tad expensive for drinks at that beach. Beautiful sandy beach worth seeing. Stunning views etc. our 2 elderly sailors on Katrina didn’t speak much English but were pleasant enough. Good luck if you’re vegetarian for lunch! It’s boiled veg and potatoes & Wine or water are the drink choices
Zach_S, Aug 2025
We were informed 3h before the tour that we got switch to a totally different boat that was MUCH smaller and was completely ill equip for the amount of people on it. The "unlimited drinks" was a small cooler full of 3 2L bottles of beer that was emptied within an hour. It was so bad that it was funny, most of the "boat tour" was spent hiking to a fortress. The snorkeling was only half with no direction towards the Blue Cave. They anchored and said "Jump". We got drinks and they asked for a tip. Don't recommend book any other tour.
Anneka_E, Aug 2025
Great visit to the 3 islands- Lopud in particular was stunning. The boat was at full capacity so not much room to move about or relax during the journeys. A lovely lunch was provided off the boat. Staff are pleasant. I would have appreciated a bit of information about the different places. Good value & would recommend.
Luigina_V, Jul 2025
Very well structured with a few love able characters running the show. A little bit of history, swimming, culture and food!
Juliana_G, Jul 2025
I cannot recommend this tour enough! we had such a lovely time exploring the blue cave and all 3 islands! The sights were magnificent and the islands were adorable. The Beach Sunj on the island Lopud was wonderful and worth the uphill walk (though they have an option to pay 3EU pp to take a golf cart up). We got so much sun and swimming in that day. Additionally, the lunch we had was wonderful. it felt like a home cooked meal. i loved the multiple coarses and the homemade wine! and especially the restaurant owner who played a bit of accordion for us! it was so lovely.
important note: when exploring the blue caves, DO NOT TOUCH the cave walls. I stopped to rest for a moment and put my arm on a ledge and got an incredibly painful, long lasting venomous sting from a bearded fireworm. the pain lasted the whole day. i was a bit upset no one warned me not to touch, but i didn’t let it ruin the otherwise wonderful tour.
Matthew_P, Jul 2025
Excellent trip. From start to finish we were very well looked after. The boat trip was extremely comfortable, the stops were interesting and the lunch was excellent. I heartily recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see the sea and island life.
Julia_Z, Jul 2025
Friendly experienced crew, exceptional lunch we were blown away at how good it was, top touring areas visited.
Hugo_S, Jul 2025
Hello. Reservation 1663440231. I'm writing to complain about what happened on the booked excursion to the Elafiti Islands on July 1st. I booked the Ribica boat. Upon arriving at the port, I was informed that I had been assigned another boat: Katarina Cruz's Zveta Eufemija. That boat didn't have the necessary elements for the booked trip: 1. It had hard benches with no backrest, only on the periphery. 2. It had no sun protection. 3. The only bathroom became unusable due to lack of water after 2 hours. 4. It didn't have the promised snorkeling equipment. 5. It didn't have life jackets. 6. The supposed bar was a small refrigerator with ice and a few bottles that remained warm after 2 hours. 7. Lunch was served at a house on an island, meaning we had to walk 8 blocks uphill in the sun. Among other things. For all the above, I request a refund because the service provided did not correspond to what was contracted. Hugo Steinsleger
Phillip_M, Jun 2025
Best day of the holiday so far the trip was amazing
The guys on the boat looked after everyone all day
And the food was fantastic
Amalie_F, Jun 2025
Very crowded and load boat. Said departure time on was 09 on the booking but was called 0840 that departure time was apparently 0845. One of the crew was smoking and throwing the cigarette into the ocean. No cans of soda just big bottles with small plastic cups so very impractical for people to constantly refill their tiny cups that the wind would blow off the boat if they were half-empty. No coke zero or any diet soda options. Blue cave very crowded with what seemed like people who couldn’t even swim in life jackets, can’t even imagine what it’s like in peak season. Beaches were not anything to see really, it’s much nicer swimming spots around Lapad.
TERRY_M, Jun 2025
Elaphite Islands Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks and lunch
We booked an Elaphite Islands boat cruise with a stop at the famous Blue Cave, hoping for a relaxing day on the Adriatic. What we got was a mix of surprises, beautiful scenery, and a few laughs along the way.
To start—let’s just say the boat didn’t quite match the glossy photo on Viator. When our driver dropped us off and we saw a smaller, older boat instead of the sleek one from the ad, I politely questioned it. The man helping us aboard just said, “Same company.” Reassuring, right?
But to be fair, the boat wasn’t crowded—just 15 passengers, which actually turned out to be a big plus. There was plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the views without being packed in.
A Chilly Blue Cave Visit... or Not
The itinerary also threw us a curveball. The Blue Cave was the first stop at 9:00 AM. The water looked stunning, but no one was feeling brave enough for a morning swim in cold water—so we skipped it entirely. Definitely a letdown, but more on that later. Drinks were offered all day. My group drank the beer, cold and great tasting.
Koločep Island: Clear Water & Coffee
Next up was Koločep, a peaceful little island with incredibly clear water. We spotted sea urchins and even an octopus! After a short walk around the village, we sat down for coffee by the sea. It was a charming stop, and honestly, the one hour we had there was just the right amount.
Šipan Island: Lunch with a Local Touch
Our next destination, Šipan, was where we stopped for lunch—fresh grilled chicken or fish prepared by the captain and his wife. The fish/chicken was delicious, served with seasoned potatoes. Wine was included, and we suspect it was local—though it wasn’t a hit with our group. Coming from California wine country, we might be spoiled. The wine had a strong vinegar aroma with a slightly sweet finish, so we opted for cold water instead. Still, the food was great, and we had a little time to explore the nearby gift shops afterward.
Lopud Island: Relax & Swim
We had three full hours on Lopud Island, which was perfect. There are restaurants and a fortress to hike to where the boat dropped us off. However we hopped in a golf cart taxi to the other side of the island (highly recommend—it’s a 5-minute ride or a 45-minute walk). That’s where the real fun was: swimming, lounging, and sipping cold drinks on the beach.
A Blue Cave Do-Over
Just when we thought the day was winding down, our captain surprised us with one last stop at the Blue Cave on the way back. A few passengers jumped in this time—much warmer and a better experience all around. We ended up getting back to port an hour later than planned, but the drivers were there waiting with no complaints. It was a nice way to end the day.
jennyrivver, Jun 2025
Nice boat and tour to some beautiful spots! Blue cave was a little far of a swim, wish we'd had some floatation support. 2 hour beach spot was AMAZING! Shallow, warm, gorgeous. Be prepared to walk uphill (both ways, for real!) or pay cash €3 pp, also to buy drinks at a bar to have a seat and umbrella. But people here were very nice so worth it. Lunch stop was very nice and unique - they ask before you get there what you'll eat (grilled: chicken - grilled breast, fish - whole fish, with bones but very tasty, or missed veggies, plus salad, bread soup, muscles and potatoes). HUGE portions! Boris' (the Skipper) mother makes it all. Plus unlimited wine, water and soft drinks. Then one more short beach stop (maybe least fave, would have preferred either more of the first beach stop or a little more time in Boris' town). Staff very friendly, boat nice, not huge so smaller group. Felt comfortable and safe. Transport from our ship picked us up on time and easy to find. Would recommend!
Mathew_J, May 2025
Went with my wife and They were super nice. It was great to stop at a blue cave for 30 minutes and get wet before touring the islands. They gave plenty of time for each island.
Boris, was very helpful and great giving us suggestions and the islands and what to do on them. The captain even let me steer the boat which was fun. Boris told me they always have 20-25 people max which makes it fun adn more personal ( We saw another boat that was double-decker style and looled like everyone was crammed lile sardines. Definitely chopse this one.
The food was brilliant! We had mussels, salad, and fresh fish. When i return with my 5 kids here I'll definitely take them on this one.
Kasi_H, May 2025
Lovely tour! The trip was so nice and the islands were beautiful! Lunch was lovely as well! The only negative was that the boat was a little crowded and not super comfortable. I think I would have rather paid a little more for a smaller boat with less people and more room to relax. But the captain and staff were so kind and accomadating!
stephx, May 2025
Great way to island hop around Dubrovnik. Lunch and transfers provided. There is plenty of time on the islands. Snorkel equipment includes mask and snorkel, no fins.
Victoria_V, May 2025
We had an incredible time on this trip! The smaller boat made for a more intimate experience, with only about 12 people on the tour. We were able to jump in and swim, and never felt rushed at the Blue Cave. Each island stop was perfectly timed, giving us just the right amount of time to enjoy what each had to offer.
During our second island stop, we had lunch at the captain’s home, prepared by his wife and it was hands down the best meal we had during our entire trip. My wife and I haven’t stopped talking about it!
The entire crew was kind, welcoming, and truly made us feel like family rather than just customers. If we could give this tour 10 stars, we absolutely would. Book this trip, you won’t regret it!
Jurgen_D, Apr 2025
Wonderful sea trip with snorkeling in the Blue Cave.. Very nice crew with a very sympathic Captain. The food was very delicious and homemade in a very familiar restaurant. The stops on the islands were long enough. The group was small with 16 people. All in all a perfect trip and very recommendable.
Kinnie_W, Oct 2024
We loved our trip, we were able to borrow snorkels for the day, explore the islands and staff were great for recommendations and local knowledge
Elizabeth_T, Oct 2024
Thomas and his team were so kind and gave a really memorable day. I was pick up from my hotel, we sent a full out day on the boat, including a lovely meal in the family home . All drinks were included in the price . We had time to get off the boat and explore the different islands including swimming at the blue cove . Great value for money and a fantastic day out .
Alec_G, Sep 2024
Meeting so many fantastic people on the boat tour. I enjoyed the company of people from Belgium, England, and Italy. It was a memorable experience!
MaryAnn_D, Sep 2024
Lovely day out on the water. Crew was friendly. Generous drinks and lunch. Enjoyed seeing the islands.
Boat is now docked at #13 instead of #15 which is helpful to know if you are going there on your own.
Jeff_T, Sep 2024
Visited beautiful islands. Had a really nice time with the other people on the boat. The lunch was unique with tasty grilled fish and homemade wine! There was a good amount of time to snorkel at The Blue Cave and go explore the islands. The boat is nice, but washroom wasn't the cleanest and beer and wine are out of plastic bottles from a cooler. Not super-fancy, but was very fun.
Vince_F, Sep 2024
Had a great day. We visited blue cave where we swam and then onto lopud, we had 2.5 hours to enjoy there. We paid the 3 euros each for golf cart to lovely beach to chill (lovely sand one). Next stop for lunch was sipan, down to earth food (plenty of it!) for enjoyable lunch. Layout of big table encouraged people to chat which was great. 1 stop on way back for cool down in the sea (rock shoes helped here ). Then back to port. Boris and team did a top job. A lovely day in all.
Eliza_S, Aug 2024
The whole trip was absolutely amazing!!! The staff (Marijana, Boris and the main captain which I can’t remember his name *sorry*) were the best people. Very friendly and fun. The drinks were really good and unlimited and the food… oh my God soooo good!! I can’t recommend this trip enough, I was sad when it ended hahah. Thank you guys for making our trip the best boat trip we could have asked for ❤️❤️❤️
Carla_H, Aug 2024
Overall a great experience. Lopud island was my favorite stop. Lunch was very special at the Captain's house. I felt like we spent a lot of time on the actual boat. Perhaps a faster boat would suit this type of excursion better.
Tom_B, Aug 2024
Great trip, the crew are fantastic and treated us so well. We seen beautiful sites and also had some lovely food. A very excellent day trip.
Ian_W, Aug 2024
Really enjoyed this trip, amazing to see the blue caves and the 3 stunning islands, well worth the money i would do it again.
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