Blue Cave & Island Escape: A Unique 6-Island Adventure from Split

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Split, Croatia

10 to 11 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover six islands and caves on a full-day speedboat cruise from Split. Board a RIB (rigid-inflatable boat), and visit beauty spots including the Blue Cave, Monk Seal Cave (weather permitting) and passing by Green Cave before stopping to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe at Budikovac Island’s Blue Lagoon. Continue to Hvar Town with 90 minutes of free time.

Full-day island and cave hopping RIB cruise from Split
See the turquoise waters of the Blue Cave and, if weather permits, Monk Seal Cave
Pass by the Green Cave, and swim, snorkel, or sunbathe at the Blue Lagoon
Small group of 12 travelers per boat or fewer

What's Included

Bottled water
Professional guides
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Round-trip by Speedboat

Blue cave entrance tickets are not included in the price!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ul. Tomića stine 12, 21000, Split, Croatia
Departure & return Point: Tomića stine 12, Split

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Meet your skipper and group of no more than 12 at the Split waterfront, and board your RIB. Then, after a safety briefing, enjoy the views as you cruise into the Adriatic Sea.

Continue your tour heading to Hvar Island. Dock at Hvar Town and get time to explore independently, perhaps visiting the medieval fortress or dipping into the shops and coffee houses along the pretty streets.

Arrive and sail into the Blue Cave. Marvel at the piercing blue hues of the water caused by sunlight bouncing off the limestone bottom, and then check out other caves like the Monk Seal Cave.

Then pass by the Green Cave on Ravnik Island. The waters inside the cave are cast emerald due to the reflected sunlight.

Next, cruise to the Blue Lagoon on Budikovac Island. Drop anchor in the turquoise shallows, and enjoy free time to go ashore or enjoy the waters. Take a swim or snorkel, laze on the beach, or stroll on the pretty island. Then Budikovac island.

Cut through the waves on your speedboat, powered by a 300 horsepower engine, and head southwest to the Blue Cave on Bisevo Island. Watch for dolphins and sea turtles, and hear about the Adriatic coast, and its flora and fauna, from your skipper.

Itinerary can be adjusted in case of adverse weather conditions.

Blue Cave

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Komiza

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stiniva Cove

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Budikovac Island

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carpe Diem Bar

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hvar Island

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for participants with serious back problems
Not recommended for children under 5 yr
Not wheelchair accessible
Wind jacket recommendable for cloudy or windy weather

Suspension seats (3 per boat) available on request for reservation (back/neck/knee problems)
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 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

Christina_G

Well worth it- it’s a beautiful full day out from Split. The blue cave is amazing and every other stop was wonderful. The crew were excellent they were prompt and professional and the company made safety our priority. I would recommend Waterworld

Reviews

4.5

based on 417 reviews

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Exceptional Tour

ARNOLD_M, Jul 2025

Our Captain Ivan was outstanding. My friends and I had one of the best days, he took very good care of our entire group. Wish I could do it all again!!

Amazing day

victoria_t, May 2024

Perfect trip , very nice crew . I loved the stops and explanation. The only complain is not about them But the rest of the guests took almost a hour to be at meet point delaying a bit. Boat very new and nice

Over priced with no Blue Cave tour!

Rebecca_C, Oct 2023

The highlight of this trip for us was going to THE BLUE CAVE! Our tour started ten minutes late because the receptionist and tour guide were discussing something. Our first stop was suppose to be to the blue cave but we detoured to small fishing village. After walking through the streets for 15-20 minutes we realized there was nothing to do here except to have coffee and breakfast around the marina area. This was an hour and 15 minute stop. Once back on the boat we were informed that the blue cave was closed but would probably reopen in an hour so we made another stop at a swimming area where the only way to get to the beach was to swim. After another hour once again we were told the blue cave was still closed due to weather and that the special boats couldn’t fit inside so we would go to Blue lagoon for another swim. We were there for approximately 1.5 hours. Once back on boat we were told the blue cave was still closed and we would be continuing on to Hvar for lunch and exploring on our own. We were there for about 2.5 hours. When we got back on boat again we were told that blue cave was still closed and that even if it did reopen we were too far away from it to go back so they opted to take us to another small fishing village where once again there was literally nothing to do or see there. This was a 30 minute stop. The young boat driver and the tour guide (even though there was no touring) were very nice and tried to make up for blue cave being closed. Overall we felt like they knew before the tour started that the blue cave was closed but didn’t give us the option to cancel or reschedule and that is why I’m giving this rating a 3 star. It is not worth $105.00/per person. If you go on this tour ask before tour starts if blue cave is open or go to actual blue cave website and check!

A great sail by the Island from Split

FREDDY_D, Sep 2023

Going to Hvar, Vis and the blue cave was a memorable trip. I’m so in love of Croatia and the beautiful color of its sea. We when to swim at two different spots around Vis Island: the blue lagoon and other spot that I still amazed of the cobalt blue color of the water near Stiniva Beach

Don’t book here

Alina_B, Sep 2023

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the day tour I recently booked with your company. I had high expectations for this experience, but unfortunately, it fell far short of what was promised. Firstly, upon arriving at the tour, I discovered that the boat was overbooked, with at least one person more than the boat's capacity. As a result, my companion and I were forced to sit on garden chairs and on the floor, which was both uncomfortable and unsafe. Furthermore, the tour did not follow the complete itinerary as described in the booking. There were deviations from the promised route, and some of the attractions or activities mentioned were omitted. Another issue was the lack of communication from the tour guides. We expected to receive information and insights about the places we were visiting, but the guides remained largely silent throughout the journey, leaving us feeling uninformed and disappointed. To compound matters, when we attempted to address these concerns and find a solution, we were informed that the manager was unavailable and could not be reached. This lack of accessibility to management hindered our ability to resolve the issues on the spot. I booked this tour with high hopes of a memorable experience, but the multiple issues I encountered have left me deeply dissatisfied. I hope that you will take my feedback into account and work towards improving your services to ensure a better experience for future customers.

Do NOT take this tour

Stephanie_T, Sep 2023

We skipped 2 islands, tour guide was on her phone entire time. Only spoke to us when telling us what time to return to boat, we had to wait for her and captain 45 minutes while they ate, I almost fell out of boat and captain remarked "Well you can swim?" Pieces of boat fell off, buoy hit passenger in head, metal handle flew off boat and almost hit passenger, captain unsafe driving boat

Great sites, but disappointing tour!

George_R, Jul 2023

There was a lot of activity packed into one day, with beautiful sights and great swim spots, however I would not recommend this company to anyone wishing to explore the Croatian islands. At the start of the day, we were instructed to arrive at the meeting spot at 7:15am, with a prompt departure from Split at 7:30am. However, we did not leave the port until 8:30am, justified by poor excuses from the company. The boat for the tour was a small, inflatable boat, unlike any images that were displayed on the website. Five minutes after departing Split, our boat was approached by the Police, in which our driver was taken off of our boat for questioning that lasted approximately 15 minutes. We were given only one 500mL bottle of water for the entire day, and there was minimal shade available on the boat. Upon arriving at the Blue Cave dock, our driver was having great trouble paying for our groups tickets, due to an issue with his credit card (even though we were instructed to bring cash to purchase our tickets for the day), delaying our departure to the cave by another 15 minutes. Further, at one of swimming spots on the trip, our daughter was badly stung on the face by a jellyfish, to which our driver was dismissive of her pain, insisting that she was merely in a state of “psychological distress”. There was also no ice onboard the boat to treat her injury or relieve her pain. After several unnecessary stops, including a 20 minute docking to allow passengers to shower at Carpe Diem, we began our journey back to Split. During this boat trip, he allowed a young passenger to drive the boat completely by herself for an extended period of time. Overall, despite visiting some beautiful locations including Blue Cave, this tour was incredibly poorly organised. I would not recommend this tour to anyone visiting Split, and if you do want to see these sites and visit these locations, book a tour with another company!!

totally recommended

Simona_V, Jun 2023

amazing boar tour and awesome landscapes, great guides, great music all over the trip ! i would definitely go again

Fantastic day out with professional service

Christina_G, Jun 2023

Not as described

Olha_Y, Jun 2023

The tour was very fun, we visited a lot of scenic places. However, the boat looked nothing like the one in pictures and there was no water provided. Inaccurate description of the services included. The crew was nice and friendly so it made it a better experience.

Great all day tour!

Jamie_K, May 2023

Great all day tour! We got to see and experience so many different spots with recommendations and information at each. The crew paid close attention to what the group wanted as far as timing and kept us very informed of what to expect. Marina was all smiles all day checking to make sure everyone was comfortable.

The most amazing...

Tiarra_K, Jan 2023

The most amazing experience. This was the highlight of my time in spilt. Long day, wish we packed snacks to eat

A fabulous day of adventures!

Jill_K, Oct 2022

Alan was a fantastic captain! Despite the boat delay getting into the caves (not his fault), he made an amazingly memorable day for us, extending past sunset, and filled with highly memorable experiences!

Adventure of a lifetime

Laura_S, Aug 2022

It was quite an adventure. It was a windy day and we went up and down like crazy, but the driver took us back safely (although we didn't always believe we would get to land again...). Would totally recommend, but be ready for an adventure, it's not a cruise!

Don’t do it.

Braxton_F, Aug 2022

What a terrible waste of time and money, do NOT book this tour. First off they loaded 11 of us onto a very small and sketchy boat (no gauges on the boat worked) that was so full when we all got on someone had to sit on a metal bar next to the captain. It was a long ride that’s not ideal for someone who paid 120 plus admission fees. The captain didn’t introduce himself or tell us where we are going, this is a tour you’d think the tour guide/captain would engage a little. Our first stop was 90 minutes away in a town called hvar which was supposed to be the last stop on the trip. This was fine but most of us were expecting the itinerary listed on the tour booking. After hvar we arrived in blue lagoon (I think? Cus like I said the tour guide just dropped us and basically said get off you have an hour) I saw a couple ask for the snorkel gear promised in the booking. They were handed a set of beat up swimming goggles. No snorkel or flippers. Our next stop was green cave where we all had to pay 70 kuna to get in. This was fine but we were only allowed 30 minutes. I asked for my snorkel mask and the guide told me he only had 5 pairs and gave them all away. There were 11 people on this boat and this was INCLUDED in the tour. It was one of the main reasons we booked. Even tho I didn’t get the experience I wanted here I was fine considering we were supposed to go to blue cave and monk seal cave as well, but upon loading back on the boat we discovered that was the only cave we were going to. Why would it be called the blue cave and coastline cave experience when we only go to one cave for litterally 30 minutes. The weather was perfect, the tour agency took our money for the blue cave entrance right when we got to the office, and the tour guide hadn’t ONCE mentioned we wouldn’t be going to the tours main attraction. We went to one other bay to swim again, and a town which I didn’t get the name of because of the tour guide, then we started our TWO HOUR boat ride home. This is where I got really pissed. Yes it’s a speed boat and waves are to be expected for fun for some, but the captain did not tell anyone what to expect. He hit a wave so hard and fast I saw a guy in the front hit his head and hurt his back in one move because he was not told how to properly sit or brace himself for the impacts that seat would be facing. The tour guide seemed pissed that we all were upset about how the tour had unfolded and was racing to get us back and end his shift, what a scary idea! Safety protocols need to be seriously re evaluated. As well as what you promise your paying customers in the tour. No actual snorkel equipment, and what was there wasn’t enough for everyone. Not enough seats for that size of tour. And the guide was useless. Also no bottled water which was also offered in the booking. I wish so bad that we didn’t spend our hard earned money and a whole day of our vacation on this. There were so many other awesome tours that croatia has to offer we could have chosen.

Amazing

Fra_H, Jul 2022

Loved the trip. I couldn’t find the exact meeting spot and was so afraid I was late, so I called the number that was given and they helped me get to the meeting spot. Nice people.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear, Thank you for your kind words, we are happy you chose Waterworld Croatia as your tour operator during your stay in Split. Best regards from the whole team :)

Book direct and not with this agency.

Alex_S, Jul 2022

We booked the trip with Viator. They send us a conformation, but we dit not what they promised. We dit not had the lunch included en not the wine tasting. We also payed much more than the other people on the same trip. Do not book online with this agency. You pay to much and the agency will not help afterward.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear Alex, the tour you have booked does not include lunch or wine tasting, no matter what platform you have booked the tour on. If you wanted lunch and wine tasting included, you should book our Gastro Blue cave tour. All over the world travel agencies work as intermediaries between gusts and tour operators which means that you pay a margin on the tour price, for the same reason the tour sold directly in the office has a lower price. Kind regards! Waterworld Croatia

Experience is alright but could be better

Feldman_C, Jun 2022

Departed 25 mins late. Boat was too cramped, no leg room. Spend half of the time waiting for the blue cave and transport. Some visits are only stop and see.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear Feldma.., thank you for your opinion. We had all kinds of people on board, and nobody complained about the leg room. In the front seat, there is plenty of leg room so you could also choose that seat as well. We apologize for the 25 minutes delay. We hope you will understand that we can not control the crowd in the Blue cave. There are lots of travel agencies in and around Split so unfortunately, we can not guarantee how long the waiting time will be. We always try to provide the best possible service to our guests and we apologize because of this situation we hope that the rest of your vacation in Split was amazing.

A pleasant day but not what we booked.

Joe_C, Oct 2021

The tour was booked via Viator and due to be delivered by Waterworld Croatia. When we arrived the lady explained that the tour had been changed as the included lunch and the wine tasting were no longer part of the tour. She said the price had been updated on the website but Viator hadn't updated the text yet to remove the wine tasting and the lunch. The tour was pleasant. Luckily the weather was fine and warm at the end of the season. The Blue Cave was closed apparently due to weather.

So many lies. A complete waste of time and money.

Katherine_M, Oct 2021

6 items advertised. We did 2 of them and none of the highlights. The tour company continued to lie throughout. In advance a member of our party saw that the winery was closed due to being out of season. We checked in advance if this was true as this is why we booked this one over others (it was double the price if not more than other operators) we were assured we would attend the winery but on the day we were told in the morning the winery was closed. She denied this being due to it being out of season. We were unable to visit blue cave due to bad weather. They said they did not know this in advance... However it seemed all other tour operators did. And when we returned the lady at the desk told us they check the night before at 8pm 9pm for weather. However, we were not told we could not visit until already on the boat. Also when on the boat we were told we would not go to blue lagoons due to bad weather. They clearly did not want to tell us in advance as would have had to provide a refund if people didn't want to do the alternative activities (which we didn't). Other tour operators told their customers before getting on the boat. If they had we would have arranged the tour to a different day and done something else worth our time on this day. Instead I came back covered in bruises and basically spent the full day on a speedboat with the odd stop at a town... Which we could have visited for a 3rd of the price. Terrible customer service and a wasted day.

Worth every penny.

Chris_S, Oct 2021

The trip was excellent from start to finish. The skipper and the guide were great, the ride smooth and the sites amazing.

Great day on the water

Christian_P, Sep 2021

Great trip of the surrounding islands. And the lunch was delicious as well. The service was exceptional. Sights were a little crowded but nothing the tour guide can do about it. The RHIB we ride around is a fun experience. I do wish we spent more time at the winery but that was a neat homey experience

Beautiful and fun !!!

Emmanuelle_F, Aug 2021

GREAT EXPERIENCE IN CROATIA !!! We were a group of 10 tourist, the boat was really very fast !! And we loved it !!! But if you don't like speed on sea, this tour is not for you ! Great guide (sorry I forgot her name, it was August,20th) from Waterworld agency, and great pilot of boat named "Lucky", very joyfull ! Very nice day !! We enjoyed it !! Rodolphe and Emmanuelle

Boat broke down

Balazs_B, Aug 2021

Boat broke down and almost half of the people were sent home with a refund (or offered a rebooking which was not suitable for anyone)

Extremely Dissapointing

Masha, Aug 2021

Would rate zero stars if possible. The tour was canceled at 10 PM the night before it should have started at 7 am. Meaning they gave a 9 hour notice. Which is ironic, given their cancelation policy for guests canceling would have charged us full price for a cancelation that late. They did not respond to any further questions after sending a late night message. Reason for the cancelation? They were "having trouble with the boats"... in a port town, full of boats. Since the cancelation happened so late, we could not book with another tour operator. And since it was our last day, we could not schedule for a later time. They did not respond to any further questions after sending a late night cancelation message. If they had sent a message earlier, we would have been able to book with one of the other countless tour operators doing this tour. They knew that it was our last day in Split, because we stopped by the tour office earlier that day. They did not mention any chance of issues with the tour tomorrow and even confirmed it will be departing as scheduled, just a few hours before canceling. The most unprofessional tour operation we have encountered. This was supposed to be the highlight of our trip to Split, bitterly disappointed.

Wonderful day

Jon_K, Sep 2019

Our tour was just as advertised. But they didn't mention how exceptional Captain Mike and Dora would be. They made sure everyone was comfortable and well cared for. Great stories and info and all around fun atmosphere. The ride is a bit fast, windy and bumpy, but the islands are definitely worth seeing. The wine tasting was one of the highlights. Such an authentic experience! I'd love to spend another day with Mike and Dora.

Exciting trip

CheukMan_C, Sep 2019

6 island is kind of rush but if u only hv 1 day, you must choose this tour of course. For Snorkeling equipment, we dont hv it but i think you can get it if u ask. Overall, i will give 5 star for this trip.

6 Island Tour

673parisl, Sep 2019

Good tour. Worth the money. I wish that we stayed in Hvar longer. Lastly, participants should be given life jackets since the primary mode of transportation is by boat.

Fantastic experience!

Kevin_C, Sep 2019

Great crew, great locations, great price. What else can you ask for on vacation? Tour also included a small lunch on board, a local winery, and plenty of time at each stop to see a few things.

Amazing experience

Diptifatesinh_m, Aug 2019

Superb tour, nicely organised and i will highly recommend the tour. Speed boat driver/guides Mike and Dora are simply great, well experienced so you can relay on them.:) Unforgettable experience, value for money. Just DO it & have FUN..!!