Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands group Tour from Hvar
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Hvar, Croatia
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Dedicate a full day to discovering Adriatic gems on this speedboat tour of the Pakleni Islands from Hvar. Admire views of the coastline from the water, then disembark for a closer glimpse of attractions such as the Blue Cave and Green Cave (own expense). Enjoy free time to swim, snorkel, or sunbathe on Stiniva Bay and gain a more intimate glimpse of traditional island life in villages such as Komiža and Palmižana.
- Gain an overview of the Pakleni Islands on this full-day boat tour
- Tick off top attractions including the Blue Cave and Stiniva Bay
- Admire sweeping coastal views from your speedboat seat
- Benefit from the insider knowledge of your skipper
What's Included
- Fuel surcharge
- passengers insurance
- snorkels
- Bottled water
- Icebox
- Skipper
- Entrance fee - Blue Cave (cash/card): €18 (Apr–Jun 20, Sep–Oct) / €24 (Jun 21–Sep 10) for adults. Green Cave (cash only): €8-12 for adults. Kids 6–12yr: 50% off, under 6yr: free. Tickets bought on-site.
- LunchWe usually stop for lunch at Palmižana, a sandy beach on the Pakleni Islands with seaside restaurants. Occasionally, lunch may also be in Komiža or Vis, depending on the route.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Riva 13, 21450, Hvar, Croatia
Our HvarBoats office is located on the main pier in Hvar town, right next to the Post office.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:30 am
Itinerary
1
HvarBoats
Admission Ticket Free
2
Green Cave
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Stiniva Cove
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Cave Bisevo
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Vis
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
Vinogradishće
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Tour is a subject to a weather conditions. In case of bad weather conditions and closed Blue Cave we keep the right to cancel the tour or to change the route. Our guests will be given the option of an alternative date (depending on availability) or full refund. If Blue Cave is closed and weather conditions are good we will perform the tour as usual including one more of the optional places to compensate Blue cave. In case that Blue cave is closed you will be noticed before the tour starts and able to decide whether to go on the tour or to get full refund.
- The order of the locations is flexible, as we continually prioritize avoiding crowds to enhance our guests' enjoyment at each destination.This flexibility is also influenced by the season, as we consider both high season and low season factors such as weather conditions and guest preferences.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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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Featured review
xtkimtx
This was one of my favorite adventures while visiting Croatia. We had a lovely guide named Harry whom took great care of us for the day. He ensured safety through the whole trip while making sure we had a great time. Unfortunately, the blue caves were closed due to weather conditions but Harry made it up by taking us to another island. This is an absolute must do.
Reviews
4.8
based on 490 reviews
Nicole_E, Sep 2025
We had such a great time on this boat tour! The boat was a bit smaller than expected for the size of the group, but our guide Ivan made sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. He shared so much interesting information along the way and made the whole trip really fun. We visited several beautiful spots, and he even arranged a group lunch reservation for us at the end, which was a perfect way to wrap up the day. Overall, a fantastic experience!
Jessica_K, Sep 2025
Amazing day out on the water! Blue cave is definitely worth the entrance fee but don’t bother with Green cave. You can see all you need to see from the outside. We had a great group that made the day so fun!
I gave it 4 star just because if you’re someone who likes to follow a schedule to a tee, it’s definitely not like that. Your skipper will decide where to dock for lunch. We thought we were going to Palmizana for lunch with multiple options but we went to Vis with only
1 option. There’s a cooler on board and we brought sandwiches and beers!
Caryn_S, Sep 2025
Did not follow the itinerary- boat ride to lunch place. Unfortunately did not go to caves bc of weather but was told we would go to VIS and RED ROCKS. Did none of it. Not worth the money at all!!! Went to first stop and last stop and that was it. Otherwise it was just a simple boat ride for $120 a person. No town, no islands , no shopping. Very disappointed in this tour. Definitely would not recommend.
Michelle_M, Sep 2025
Great experience, Jay was a great skipper! The sites were breathtaking and his driving was spectacular, I felt very safe. Would definitely recommend him!
Cynthia_A, Sep 2025
One of the best days of our trip! The boat was really nice and the swim spots were heavenly:) The crew was great too!
Anie_S, Sep 2025
We had an amazing tour with Ivan! It was so much fun with such good vibes. The waters were a bit more choppy the day we went out so it wasn’t safe to go into one of the caves, but we got redirected to another very cool area! Highly recommend this experience.
Luigi_P, Sep 2025
My friends and I were extremely satisfied with this tour. Ash was the best captain we could have ever hoped for. He was knowledgeable about the area, fun, and drove the boat like a complete pro. He made the day unforgettable and even took us to a few spots that were special for him and not on the original itinerary. I would definitely request him again and recommend this tour to anyone.
Sandra_M, Sep 2025
The Adriatic Sea is so beautiful, and the Blue cave was stunning. Unfortunately our boat wasn’t provided with rafts to take us to the beach for those who don’t swim, and this was disappointing. And we never spent time on the Pakleni island, and this was the name of our tour.
Kate_P, Sep 2025
The boat was very comfortable with plenty of room for 12 guests. An esky was provided for drinks/food you wanted to take. Bottled water was supplied.
Deano and Anna were awesome and friendly. Provided info on each site also.
Brian_S, Sep 2025
Excellent tour and water experience. The caves are amazing and good swimming opportunities. Our guide Jay was excellent.
Nathaniel_R, Sep 2025
It’s awesome! Long day full of exciting stops. Lots of sun. Do this!! It’s super fun. Our skipper and first mate made the trip.
Amber_A, Sep 2025
We had such a great time on this tour. Harris was great at navigating the waters and getting us to each destination. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly taking the time to talk to us whenever he could. The waters do get a little choppy so if you tend to get seasick or a nervous on a fast boat ride this might not be for you. Otherwise we had a ton of fun. The blue caves were beautiful and the water we swam in was crystal clear. We got a good amount of time at each stop so we didn't feel rushed at all. Definitely would recommend to anyone visiting Hvar.
Pedro_H, Sep 2025
So great!! The guide was really nice and polite, all the places we visited were simply perfect, so much beauty. You are able to see so many outstanding places during this tour, perfect nature and really nice villages with Great tradicional Food. I would not recommend it to elderly or children though, the boats are really fast and sometimes the sea can be hard, which make the boat shakes and hit a lot.
Ronald_G, Sep 2025
Everyone visiting Hvar should book this trip. This full day boat tour was definitely a highlight to my trip. The entire day was visiting one beautiful beach after another. There was plenty if time to swim and soak up the sun. Our guide Jay was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Ian_W, Sep 2025
A must do experience - Milos was a fantastic skipper and he and our co-guide were super attentive at all times. They included a couple of additional hidden attractions and we had a fun experience throughout the day. We learnt loads about how the caves were formed and how the colours are a natural geographical phenomena. We would highly recommend to anyone visiting Hvar or Split
Edward_P, Sep 2025
People working on board the boat could not have been better. Boat was one of the best on the water. Would do it again.
Dessi_Z, Aug 2025
We had an amazing day on the water! Unfortunately, the weather did not allow us to go to Vis or to the blue cave but we were offered a tour of the Pakleni islands and the red rocks instead. We had the option to cancel for a full refund or continue with the new destinations. We are so glad we did the trip even though we didn’t get to see the blue cave. We can’t control Mother Nature, and even though the winds were picking up, our skipper Ivan & Vinka were incredible!!! We had the best time swimming, dancing, and relaxing on the boat. I was with my partner and my parents - it was a lovely day!! Highly recommend :)
Paulius_C, Aug 2025
The tour timing was planned and spaced great to experience swimming, snorkeling, cave exploring and dining. Friendly and experienced skipper.
Ilona_M, Aug 2025
I liked that we could see places where we wouldn't otherwise be able to get to. Small lovely beaches and hidden little bays.
The downside was the comfort of the boat as there were no proper seats where you could recline and sit comfortably. The boat is definitely not big enough for 12 people.
The skipper could tell us more about the places we visited, not just what's the next stop and when is the departure time. And maybe ask the group their opinion when he decided to skip the green cave tour and go some different place instead, but didn't bother to ask the group if they agreed.
Be prepared the itinerary can change due to weather conditions and the skipper's preference/ advice.
Benaiah_T, Aug 2025
Really beautiful island hopping. Great skipper and made friends for the rest of the week in Hvar! Everyone on the boat was 25-40 years in age — mostly couples or friend groups — the whole experience was a blast! A lot of time to swim and snorkel and hang out at different beaches. Ended up being out on the water until 6:30PM because we were having so much fun!
Maria_K, Aug 2025
My 3 friends and I did a boat tour with Leo, the skipper, and met 4 new people. Whoever you are reading this review… if you don’t do this tour you are missing OUT. It was the best day of our lives. Leo was the best skipper and he truly did bring us all together. We all laughed so much that we have washboard abs now and our new friends taught my best friend how to dive. Can someone please give Leo a raise?! That was one of the best days of me and my friends lives. We are so grateful for this experience. THANK YOU LEO
Gillian_M, Aug 2025
Was such an amazing trip! Chala our skipper was great, so outgoing and very adventurous, taking us to so many amazing places around the island! Would do this again, we had such a great time!
Maggi_W, Aug 2025
We were honestly a bit let down from our experience. After paying $150 per person we expected a boat with more room we were crammed on top of each other and unfortunately the boat rides between each stop were very long (30-45+ min) to be in an uncomfortably tight space and taking a lot of wave action. Of course the conditions cannot be predicted so there is no fault in the company there, however, I picked this tour because it had such great reviews mostly talking about how they had awesome guides and ours was very lack luster: he did the absolute bare minimum in escorting us between stops and giving a 30 second or less description. He was not very happy to be there and I feel like if there was more enthusiasm from him it would have made up for the less than ideal boating conditions. Also we were in a group with another boat and the captain of the larger more comfortable boat kept hooking up to our boats Bluetooth and blasting loud music as a joke which was funny for the first 1.5 seconds but then continued on and felt very unprofessional especially since we were already having a less than great experience. Overall we’d say it’s worth it to do a half day tour to the blue cave and then spend the rest of the day relaxing on one of the many incredible beaches on Hvar and save the headache of being uncomfortable and paying too much money
Sanam_T, Jul 2025
We had the best time on this tour! The views were stunning, and everything was so well organized. Our skipper Leo was amazing – super kind, funny, and made sure everyone was having a great time. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Hvar!
ALEJO_P, Jul 2025
The agency showed more respect for the people being late than to the people actually having been on time as requested, so the experience started late and with an awful mood.
My time is my life, so I like it being respected, specially since they are charging for the whole thing.
The boat driver, Harris was excellent and very friendly.
jonnelle_o, Jul 2025
This trip was amazing! We went to four different swimming spots and had fun jumping off the boat. Each one amazing! The lunch spot was beautiful and delicious! This was our favorite day of our trip! Time well spent!
John_P, Jul 2025
Totally spectacular trip nice little spots to to swim unfortunately we couldn't get into the blue Cave due to weather conditions but our driver made sure we saw heaps other caves he an excellent driver and cara his assistant she was excellent as well
LaVerne_R, Jul 2025
All day covered boat tour to various swim spots - it was awesome. The Blue Cave is a must see and it is very relaxing to visit other beaches and swim spots to swim and snorkel.
David_C, Jul 2025
FANTASTIC day touring the surrounding islands outside split. The boat we were on was very spacious and had plenty of room to move around. Our guide gave us great information on the areas we visited and was very easy to talk with. The pacing of the day was great and each spot was enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour to others.
Lilly_G, Jul 2025
We had a great experience as our skipper was awesome, Simon. Paying extra for the blue and green cave is not worth it. Price is $25 I
Euros pp and not included in the tour. Also, make a reservation for a restaurant in the Paklen islands. The water was amazing and we had lots of time to swim.
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