Blue cave & Hvar, 5 islands speed boat tour with unique boats from Split
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Split, Croatia
- 10 to 11 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Maximize your time in the region and discover 5 of Split’s surrounding islands with 7 destinations in just 1 day, on a round-trip tour from Split. Along the way, discover the iconic Blue Cave, relax on the secluded Stiniva Beach, and swim or snorkel in the waters of Rukavac Bay, transferring between islands with ease via speedboat.
- Benefit from the small-group size for a more intimate experience
- Visit the islands of Bisevo, Pakleni, Hvar, and more in just 1 day
- Discover secluded bays and beaches for a break from the bustling city
- Admire striking views of the Adriatic Coast from your speedboat perspective
What's Included
- Snorkeling masks
- Driver / guide
- Bluetooth music
- Sunshade
- Insurance
- Safety vests
- Blue cave entry ticket (if open)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Republic SquareProkurative, 21000, Split, Croatia
We will meet you in front of the south steps to Trg Republike (Prokurative), please enter this terms in Google Maps for easier orientation. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time, consider the traffic and plan your arrival accordingly.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Cave Bisevo
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Komiza
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Stiniva Cove
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Budikovac Island
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pakleni Islands (Pass By)
5
Hvar Island
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Don`t forget to bring your swimsuit, towel, sun block oil and a wind jacket that will keep you warm early in the morning.
- The boat type and model can vary depending on weather conditions, the number of passengers, and availability
- 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
Todd_W
Our tour guide / boat driver was amazing! Accomdating and well knowledgeable! I would highly recommend this trip!
Reviews
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Martha_L, Jul 2026
Soooo much fun. Luka is awesome. He provided us with a great history of the islands. We swam, boated through the gorgeous blue cave, shopped. Wonderful perfect day!!! Water is beyond beautiful. You have to see it. Boat ride was a blast too!!!
Jody_C, Jul 2026
We didn’t go to the blue cave like we hoped but the alternative tour was still great. Luka was an amazing guide! The boat ride was so fun!
Allison_H, Jul 2026
Simon was a great skipper and showed us so many amazing and unique places! He even adapted the tour to hit more places that I wouldn’t have been able to see without a local guide.
Armando_M, Jun 2026
This was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Croatia! The Blue Cave & Hvar 5 Island Speed Boat Tour was well organized, and every stop was beautiful and worth visiting.
A special thank you to our captain, Luka, who made the experience exceptional. He shared so much local knowledge, was incredibly attentive to everyone in the group, and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the day. His friendly personality really made the tour even more enjoyable.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Croatia. It was an unforgettable experience, and we’d do it again in a heartbeat!
Louis_B, Jun 2026
Was an amazing experience and great day out. Simon was a really good skipper and so knowledgeable of the whole area and tour.
Kelli_C, Jun 2026
I would highly recommend taking this tour. Our skipper Luka was great! He was really informative about the history of the islands and about what to see and where to go at each stop. He was good fun, had a great playlist on throughout and made sure everyone felt safe both going on and off the boat, travelling to each island, and during the choppier ride back to Split. He also accommodated us seeing the cove featured in a scene from Mamma Mia and stopped briefly on the way home to let us get a better look at some dolphins that were swimming beside the boat. On top of that, he stopped to help a fellow skipper with a boat full of people who was stranded because rope had got tangled around the propellers, stopping the boat from moving. Luka to the rescue 😄.
In terms of the sights, the blue cave is a must see, a really good experience and beautiful. The rest of the scenery - coves, lagoons, caves, forts, marinas and islands - are stunning too...postcard pretty and you get brilliant views from the boat and from the islands themselves. You also get plenty of time to explore the islands when you stop off.
At a practical level I would recommend bringing sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes for after the swim (if you choose to do it) and sunglasses. For those that it applies to, I wouldn't bother doing your hair or make-up beforehand as the boat ride and swimming will make sure that doesn't last long 😄. If that will bother you then I'd advise bringing a hair brush and whatever you need to reapply make-up. You'll get an opportunity to freshen up at the stops. You can get water and snacks/food at the Vis and Hvar island stops where there are reasonably priced shops, restaurants, bakeries, etc. so bring some cash/cards. If you want to stay dry on the boat ride home I'd suggest sitting at the back. We didn't and loved every minute of it, but the experience wouldn't be for everyone- it's fast, bumpy and wet, but fun!
The whole tour was an amazing experience, well priced and hassle free...you just book, show up and you're looked after from there. It's an early start (6.30 a.m.) and is all day - we got back to Split at around 5 p.m. - but completely worth it. Definitely 5 stars from us!
Arundathi_M, Jun 2026
Incredible trip. 5 stars all around. If you are in Split/ book this tour! Our skipper Luca was fantastic. This was one of the most memorable tours we did on our trip.
Pavithra_S, Jun 2026
Simon, our skipper, was experienced and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our trip with him throughly. He was very thoughtful and kind, and was accommodating with everyone in our group. Great guide and day out on the water overall!
Bethan_T, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our skipper, Piero, was very knowledgeable about the islands and their history. The stops were a good length and we were able to snorkel twice, in beautifully clear water.
We would probably not do the (optional) Blue Cave experience if we were to go again - I found it rather overpriced for what it was, and crowded - three boat loads in the small-ish cave at the same time, so quite noisy for trying to enjoy nature! This is a government run monument though, and the tour guide had made it clear that it was entirely optional.
The day was expensive, but they all are in June! We chose to pay a little more to go on a small boat (twelve passengers total) as we didn't fancy the 'party boats' others were offering. Glad we did it this way. Seats were comfortable and Piero made sure all his passengers were comfortable at all times.
Overall a great day out, and we would recommend.
Neda_V, Jun 2026
Don’t worry about getting up early. It’s totally worth it. We expected 10–11 hours to feel too long and tiring, but it didn’t at all.
Jenna_M, Jun 2026
From the moment I booked through to a warm handshake upon departing, we were well cared for. Our Skipper Simon shared wonderful spots for breakfast and lunch, found the perfect swimming spot and had wonderful music onboard. The day is long, but totally enjoyable.
Drew_F, Jun 2026
What a great adventure. Excellent food, wonderful sites and a nice amount of boat time and island time. Our captain, Luka, was fantastic as well, being very considerate of our comfort, special requests, and just an all around great guy. The food options on Vis and Hvar were amazing. Very local and reasonably priced. It was a full day - 6:30am to 6:00pm so expect an early morning and long day with lots of memories. Blue Cave was open and well worth the entry fee. You switch boats and stand in line but our wait was about 15 minutes. The limestone caves were incredible… looked like Lego blocks stacked on each other over time.
Katherine_W, Jun 2026
I would really recommend this tour, our skipper Luka was fantastic, had really good local suggestions for each place we stopped, played great music on the boat and made the journey really fun chasing waves in the speedboat.
Molly_H, Jun 2026
So much fun and the perfect way to explore croatia!! Luka and his son did such a good job of making sure everyone was safe and having a good time!
Emma_M, Jun 2026
From start to finish this day trip was brilliant. The communication about meeting points and times to the actual tour was fantastic. Our guide Simon was amazing, a very knowledgeable guy who was a great laugh too. Highly recommend to anyone.
Aram_C, Jun 2026
The first hour and a half of this tour to the Blue Cave was miserable and uncomfortable. The music was 100db (we measured it on our phones) which is enough to do hearing damage.
Despite our asking Simon politely to turn it down multiple times, he kept saying he needed it loud for the people at the back to hear it.
He didn’t seem to understand that sacrificing our long term hearing so music can be heard at the back where the engine is not why we came on what should be a relaxing tour, not high energy music blasting our ears in a beautiful location.
After we finally got annoyed he understood and apologized many times.
The locations we stopped at were beautiful and aside from the first 90 minutes was a good tour guide.
Krizzia_S, Jun 2026
This was the highlight of our stay in Split! My family and I had a wonderful time, the views were beautiful, the ride was fun and qe had enough time on each stop! I would definitely do this again if i come back to Split! 100% recommended! Luka thank you for making our day so fun and for your great music taste! Bonus: our speedboat seats were comfortable and they were shaded! I have seen so many other boats with no shade, which would have been terrible for the sunny day we had! So i am so happy for that!
amy_c, Jun 2026
This was amazing and a must do if you like adventure. It is a long day of seeing lots of islands and cool coves and swimming and shopping spots. The boat ride is fast and furious, cutting through the waves, so be prepared for a wild ride. My family loved it! Our guide, Victor, was super friendly, very knowledgeable, fun, and excellent at driving the boat. He was sure to check with us a lot on how much fun we were having and gave great recommendations at each stop. Wear warm jacket, swimsuit coverup and shoes you can walk around in. Also be sure to take cash as many vendors don’t accept cards. Highly recommend for a family with teen/adult children.
Shane_S, Jun 2026
Great full day trip around the islands near Split. The day flew by and our skipper Luka was exceptional.
Darcie_C, Jun 2026
This was SO FUN! The departure time seems really early, but just do it! You’ll beat everyone to the blue cave. We loved Simon’s playlist, itinerary, and tour guiding. He shared great info. We saw dolphins as well! It was the perfect amount of time at each stop.
Victoria_S, Jun 2026
I normally don’t write reviews but this is important.
You want to ensure your boat has cover for shade and the seats are comfortable. This tour had the best boats. The skipper/guide Luca was the best. Of course, you don’t get to pick your guide. I’m sure the others were fine. Booking with this company ensures you have the most comfortable speed boat.
I recommend bringing cash- some places only accept cash (food/drinks/shopping).
Bring your own snorkel - goggles were provided but not snorkel.
Meeting place was easy to find but nothing was open to buy drinks/coffee/snacks that early in the morning so prepare for that.
ADRIANNE_S, May 2026
The boats with this tour are great— know this before you book! The boat was fully covered on top so we had shade throughout a very sunny day, and our bench seats were very comfortable, unlike other speedboats we saw where people had to straddle a ledge for some rather long stretches as the islands are far apart.
Next, we had a wonderful skipper. Luka is super knowledgeable and shared lots of information about the islands and their history. We had so much fun riding— it was thrilling, but Luka was so kind to check with everyone on the boat to make sure they were comfortable.
This trip was great value for the money— we had a full day to enjoy the natural beauty of Croatia from the perspective of the sea and the islands. Book this tour, you won’t regret it!
Kathleen_G, May 2026
Luca was an amazing guide and skipper of the boat! He went above and beyond to make our experience memorable with taking us to off path unique sites. I highly recommend Luca and this boat trip.
Jennifer_M, May 2026
What a great adventure! Our skipper was fantastic , highly skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate. Be prepared for a long day but the sights you see are well worth it. These yellow speedboats are by far the most well equipped for this type of adventure. The other tour boats didn’t have the nice seats and canopy like we had. Can’t say enough about our captain though. He was always checking to make sure everyone was okay and not getting too wet. There was a storm approaching on our return to Split and an older couple seated towards the front of the boat was getting splashed a bit and getting cold. He moved them to the pair of seats at the helm (his seats!) to keep them warm, and drove the last 45 minutes to Split standing off to the side. So much compassion. Thank you sir for a wonderful adventure.
AprilRose_C, Apr 2026
We had such an amazing boat day with Simon. He really made the whole experience feel personal and memorable. He knew so much about the history of each island and town we visited, which made everything way more interesting than just a typical boat tour.
He also gave great recommendations at each stop, from where to walk around to what to check out, which helped us make the most of our time. On top of that, his playlist was perfect for the vibe—just made the whole day even better.
What stood out the most was how he went out of his way to make sure we saw as much as possible without feeling rushed. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving people a great experience. Highly recommend booking with Simon if you’re visiting Split!
Todd_W, Apr 2026
Our tour guide / boat driver was amazing! Accomdating and well knowledgeable! I would highly recommend this trip!
Ron_D, Oct 2025
Luka was an amazing captain. Unfortunately the blue cave was closed but he was able to give us some other options that were just as spectacular. Great guy. Goes the extra mile.
Jake_N, Sep 2025
Unbelievable boat trip with the most amazing scenery. The skipper of the boat provides great insights into the history of Croatia and knows all of the special spots to visit on the islands.
We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would recommend to anybody who is thinking about it!
Anna_W, Sep 2025
This was our favorite day in Croatia! From seeing the blue cave and several sites on the island of Vis to swimming/snorkeling in secluded beaches, our time on this tour was unforgettable. Viktor, our skipper, was not only a skilled driver, but his music playlist for the day was so fun and memorable. He made sure we had time at each site and provided us with fascinating information.
I thoroughly researched blue cave and island hopping tours from Split for a long time and I am so happy I stumbled upon theirs- I chose it for their high reviews and they truly deserve those reviews! Book this tour!
Robyn_A, Sep 2025
We had an incredible day with our Captain Simon. We were a group of 3 in our 60"s.The boat was comfy with padded seats and an awning to protect us from the beautiful Croatian sun. There was a great mix of music which was responsible for more than one sing-along . Simon was knowledgeable and passionate about his country so we got a little education along with a good time. He also took us to some more private caves for swimming. It was truly amazing ! We made several stops so there is plenty of opportunity for food, drinks, shopping, and bathroom breaks. An added plus was that we were able to leave our belongings on the boat with peace of mind. I highly recommend this trip to anyone. It was a joyous day !
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