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
Amber_A
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.
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kramarz681, Jul 2026
Experience was wonderful. Our crew Nicole and Louvre were incredible and went out of their way to make sure the whole group had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.
Jacie_V, Jul 2026
First let me give you an overview of the trip. I feel as though the advertising is inaccurate (the others on the group agreed).
Small group, 10 people per boat. We start on a 45 min boat ride to a beach cove. We attach to a buoy about 50 yards out from the beach. We were given 30 min to swim, go to the beach and come back. No one went to the beach due to how far it would’ve been to swim. We had to ASK for snorkel gear and floaties. The guide was uninterested and passive. When asked questions about the area, he quickly gave us the shortest answer and didn’t elaborate further or seem excited to be there.
We then went to blue cave which was a 20 min queue. We purchased our tickets there, and waited to get onto a smaller boat. There are restrooms there that are free! The skipper/tour guide for blue cave was wonderful! We loaded the smaller boat and he talked on our drive, we stopped by a couple of scenic areas and went into smaller caves as he described them and let us take pictures. Then as we arrive to blue Cave, he made it very theatrical, let us take pictures, we were inside for about 10 minutes. Once we got back, one of the girls had to text the original tour guide to come pick us up.
From there, we went to another beach Cove and docked on a buoy. We were given 30 minutes to swim around the boat or swim up to the beach Cove, which was about 50 m away, so none of us went.
Next, he took us for lunch at a beach club that was extremely ritzy. They sat us down on a reserved area and all of us looked confused because we thought would be trying local cuisine. Instead, the menu was sushi, salad, and drinks. There were nine of us and when we asked if we could split the bill, they said no. That was also very confusing, so we Venmo one person who offered to pay to make it easy. We were there for about an hour 15 minutes, we were all confused and tired and a little bummed. The vibe was weird.
We then went out to a buoy amongst very, very large yachts and tied up next to another tour boat, the tour guide chatted with his friend while we looked confused at what we were doing. There was nowhere to swim up to, we had to swim around the boat if we wanted, but at that point, we were tired. Only half of the people swim and the other half waited in the boat. He said we had an hour and a half and we ended up asking to leave early.
Then back to Hvar.
Blue cave 10/10
Tour guide 2/10 (Ivan)
Svanborg_J, Jul 2026
We enjoyed the tour a lot, we got great weather and Marco was super nice! We also visited the blue cave which was really interested, however, i would not need to go to that cave again.
Vivienne_O, Jul 2026
Had a great day out - our skipper was Ash, we were in total a group of 3 families (9 people). Ash made it really enjoyable, very knowledgeable and made the most of our time with different stops etc. he pre booked a great restaurant on the Pakleni island which was superb. Blue caves was a short visit but worth it. Trip is recommended
Yuliya_M, Jul 2026
I loved getting to swim in the remote small coves , water was so clear and blue and I loved getting to see the small fish under water with my goggles . Our skipper ash was also amazing!! Definitely recommend
Olga_A, Jun 2026
Amazing experience! Highly recommend Luca and Katarina! They did a phenomenal job explaining everything. We had enough time to have many stops and enjoy swimming, diving, lunch, etc.
Michelle_R, Jun 2026
Great day. Lots of time to swim and snorkel. Kept to time. Excellent communication throughout. Friendly helpful staff. Would definitely recommend.
ShangChe_W, Jun 2026
Nice music and great boat, went to a lot of places and it was worth the price. I really liked the tour
Karim_L, Jun 2026
Overall pretty good day. The captain was pretty good. The food recommendation during lunch time right in front of the boat docking was bad bad tourist trap. Our captain recommended and applied our afternoon fooding experience. Highlight of the day was Stiniva and Blue cave. Must go swim towards the Stiniva Beach entrance. Blue cave was pricy. Our captain did not take us to the final stop. We parked near the beach and enjoyed swimming dircectly in the Adriatic Sea avoiding ricks and stones. The trip can be tuned a bit. 12 people too many on the boat. Should be max 8 people. We did have fun with other guests.
Julian_Z, Jun 2026
Well organised, good crew and a nice boat with plenty of space.
The Blue Cave is incredible and the islands and bays we visited were beautifu.
Jordyn_J, Jun 2026
After boarding the boat, our captain and his assistant explained the day, where we would go, what we would do. There are many spots on the boat, but each include about a 20/30 minute ride in between. Our captain skipped the green cave (without us knowing until after), but took us to a more secluded cave with swimming, caves, colorful water. Ultimately this was fine with us, but just now the stops are not all guaranteed. We made it to the blue cave. You get off your boat, buy a ticket (online says cash only but they took card, price depends on the season), and board a smaller boat to go into the cave. You only look at the blue water, but it’s worth it in my opinion! Lunch was at a beautiful restaurant. There are a couple of options at the stop so I’d tell your skipper you want to explore on your own. We made one stop after lunch which made for a really long day. I think I would’ve enjoyed a bit shorter ride, but overall we enjoyed our boat experience and were happy with the activities we saw and did!
Sol_R, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful day touring the Green cave, Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands. Rocko and Diego were amazing - caring and knowledgeable they really made our day a special experience.
Samantha_S, Jun 2026
It was the highlight of my sister and I's trip!! Pasko was an amazing skipper and helped make sure we had the best day ever! If you're considering this- do it!! So much fun:)
Chris_S, Jun 2026
The blue cave was not open but the staff let us know and offered to let us change days but unfortunately we couldn’t but even without the blue cave the trip was wonderful. We had so much fun swimming and relaxing and our boat driver was great! I would definitely recommend to everyone You will be sure to have fun!
Lauren_M, Jun 2026
It was absolutely beautiful, the guide was amazing and gave us a lot of information about the history of the places and gave us great recommendations for lunch
Madison_H, Jun 2026
My favourite day during my 2 week Croatia trip! All of the stops were fantastic, and we stayed the perfect amount of time in each place. Our guide was friendly and made the day very enjoyable. If you do one thing in Hvar, let it be this!
katiec268, May 2026
So much fun! The blue cave was beautiful. Kate and Pasko were outstanding guides! Highly recommend ☺️
Myles_V, May 2026
We had a great experience on the boat with Simon! The morning trip to the cave was long and a bit treacherous because it was chilly on the boat but we had a great group of people and we made the most of it. The tour was beautiful and we did have a great time, we just wish there was a bit more history of the islands. Lots of opportunities to swim. We stopped at a restaurant for lunch and got to go down to the beach and relax. Overall, it was a nice experience.
Phairin_S, May 2026
Highly recommend, perfect amount of time at each location, great tour guide very knowledgeable and friendly
Triya_G, May 2026
had lots of fun got to see some gorgeous islands, thank you martina and antoni for being great guides
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.
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