Blue Cave Tour with grilled lunch from Split
Split, Croatia
Blue Cave Tour with grilled lunch from Split
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Split, Croatia
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Cruise to Cave Biševo, Croatia’s natural blue cave, during this day trip from Split. Great for those looking for a laid-back day with everything included, the excursion covers entrance fees, boat transport, lunch, drinks, and even ice cream. Bypassing the busy coastal tourist traps, you’ll cruise between the islands of Biševo, Vis, Hvar, and Budikovac to visit fishing villages, private bays, and, of course, the famous blue cave.
- Avoid the crowded beaches to discover the islands’ lesser-seen gems
- Sip drinks and enjoy snacks as you cruise from Split to the islands
- Savor a grilled lunch with drinks by a summer house in a private bay
Sample Menu
Main
Grilled white fish
A freshly caught 1st class white fish grilled to perfection over a real fire grill. We use 3 types of wood our own home-made olive oil.
Main
Grilled meat
A variety of meat types from our family butcher shop. Also grilled on a real fire grill.
Main
Vegetarian risotto
A risotto made with different vegetables, for our vegan/vegetarian guests.
Main
Vegetarian pasta
A pasta dish made with different vegetables, for our vegan/vegetarian guests.
Dessert
Ice cream
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 317 reviews
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JoelSantana, Aug 2025
Our family loved this tour. The day we were scheduled for was a bit choppy on the water, we were advised the blue caves was a no go. We're getting refunded so no biggie. We still enjoyed the day and met some awesome people on the excursion. Lunch was delicious & drinks were flowing all day :) Thank you to the crew for an amazing day!
Francisco_C, Aug 2025
The tour was a delight!! The crew was very friendly and even though we couldn’t go to the Blue Cave due to the rough sea conditions. we still had a great time at the locations they took us to.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Francisco,
Thank you for your lovely feedback.
Sorry the weather didn't cooperate, but happy to learn you've enjoyed your day nevertheless.
All the best to all of you (say Hi to Joel).
Cheers,
Split Sea Tours Team
AstridElise_R, Aug 2025
Great trip with Split Sea Tours! Crew and captain were great and very accomodating. Would recommend when visiting Split!
Lynn_B, Jun 2025
Good trip, boat was nice and the shade was wonderful. Company was great. Overall, the trip was long with a lot of sitting. I guess we got lucky because the queue wasn’t very long for the blue cave..
Devyani_R, Jun 2025
The tour was excellent and day went by fast . Our hostess Lana was Amazing! The captain could be a bit more friendly, but I won’t hold it against him. Overall an excellent trip and worth the $$
Eliza_W, May 2025
Our tour was led by Mia and Yellow who were great guides and made sure we had the best time! The day started with lovely pastries as we made our way to the Blue Cave (if you are gluten free, I would sort your own breakfast). At this time of year we didn't have to wait and got in straight away. Mia and Yellow were always around to answer our questions and tell us about the lovely places we were visiting. We had loads of time to visit some beautiful islands, especially Hvar. A highlight was stopping off in a stunning clear blue swim spot to jump from the boat and swim with the fish. The provided goggles and towels were a bonus. Lunch was absolutely lovely as well, there was plenty of it and we did not go hungry. Whatever drinks we wanted were also available and nothing was too much for Mia and Yellow.
I would definitely recommend this boat tour above all others listed. Other boats looked very crammed and uncomfortable. Whereas this was such an amazing boat, it was a pleasure to lounge around on it and it was great it had a toilet on board. There were 12 people on our tour and there was enough space for everyone. Mia and Yellow were also able to take us to the best spots at that time rather than following a regimented schedule. It was nice to get to do the best things according to their experience.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Eliza,
Thank you for taking time to write your feedback.
Especially such a lovely and (very much appreciated) detailed one.
Happy to learn you've enjoyed your day with us.
Wish you all the best.
Kind regards,
Split Sea Tours Team
courtney_t, Sep 2024
We had such a great time on this tour! Our captain Cena and our guide Philip were so welcoming, professional, and knowledgeable. It was definitely worth spending a little extra money for everything to be included and to be on a boat that has shade as well as a toilet. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough!
Marius_N, Sep 2024
We recently went on this tour and it was amazing. The crew was incredibly friendly and made the experience feel welcoming from start to finish. The food was delicious, with local pastries to kickstart the day and a lunch that exceeded our expectations.
This trip was well worth it - highly recommend it to anyone looking for a perfect day on the water.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Marius,
Thank you for your lovely feedback.
Happy to hear you've enjoyed your day with us.
Appreciate you joing us, wish you all the best.
Kind regards,
Split Sea Tours
Ben_K, Jul 2024
Blue Caves were cool. Probably not worth 3 hours wait but not the tour companies fault. The swim spot with the restaurant was amazing. Hvar was a good stop but not sure it was worth it since we only had an hour. Need more options than beer and wine for drinks though.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear Ben,
The cave was cool, swim stop and lunch were amazing.
Excellent, happy you've enjoyed that.
1h at Hvar?
Sure, because the Blue cave cue took 3h out of the schedule.
But I'm happy you did realize the company had nothing to to with that.
Need more options for drinks than beer and wine?
I'm sorry, what?!
You mean like the ones we do have, and which other passengers enjoyed - such as Coke, Coke Zero, Apple juice, Orange Juice, Apricot juice, Peach ice tea, bottled water?
Or you mean like some other drinks that were never listed and included at all?
I don't get it - you'd like more drinks on a tour which has 10 different drinks on a speed boat?
Listed and provided.
How about a Crystal champagne or 27 y/o bourbon?
I'm sorry, you've probably confused a speedboat tour with a night club.
Wasn't the best?
Please, do us a favor and reply with the name of the company that does a better tour with more inclusions and boats like ours.
Curious to see that.
Because of people like you we're seriously entertaining the idea of doing a tour without anything included, like absolutely every other company in our country.
We'll lower the price and cut everything out.
Then there will be no option to have tour like ours.
We'll be a water taxi, basically like every other boating company in Split.
Because, every once in a while, somebody like you shows up, and kills every ounce of my desire to indulge our guests and make their day organized and care free.
The marh/formula is simple:
Lesser price - lesser expenses = the same revenue + more time for us + less work for us.
Thank you for nudging us in the right direction.
All the best,
Angelo
Andrea_G, Jul 2024
This island cruise was worth every penny. We were able to maximize our time in Solit by taking this all day cruise to see the Blue Cave with additional stops at a private beach and family restaurant on Vis, followed by a quick hop off to see the town of Hvar. The owner met us at the docks and Cena and Jeri took us out for the day. Breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks included all day. It was just a delight to spend the day with people from all over the world, Croatia, US, South Korea, Venezuela, Spain, and Brazil…..an unexpected highlight of the cruise!
Pro tip: the wait for the cave is looooong (1.5h) Try to get out early and bring all of your stuff with you to pass the time…. Water, towels, snacks, books, etc.
Filios_M, Jun 2024
This was by far the most expensive option for getting to the blue cave, but we chose it because it included entrance to the cave, lunch, had a bathroom on board, offered cover from the sun, and did not appear to have people squeezed in like sardines. Had a hard time finding the ship, because the address provided was a street address (not pier location) that we could not find. I called Viator who said to call the tour operator who was rushed and told me Viator should have provided me directions. Fortunately we allowed plenty of time, and my husband was able to locate the right place, just in time. The actual trip had all of the stated features but unfortunately the seas were too rough so the cave was closed (obviously not their fault). We were told that we would receive a refund of the entrance fees but we have not yet gotten it. Our first crew was fantastic, and we even got to see dolphins. But at our first stop, the boat's drive shaft snapped. We ended up getting towed back to the pier by another tour boat. Eventually (20ish minutes) they had taxis take us across the island to the lunch location. Lunch was on a covered patio overlooking another beach, and was good and plentiful. A replacement boat picked us up, with a replacement crew that was not happy at being 'called in'. They were not rude, just clearly not happy being there. The worst part was the ride back, which of course was a bit later than plan. The seas were still choppy but the driver just flew across the waves at high speed making for a very uncomfortable, sometimes unpleasant, jarring ride. In the end it felt like a cut-rate experience and I was disappointed.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear Filios,
Thank you for joining us.
I am sorry the boat's shaft broke.
That's similar to doing a bus tour and a punctured tire happens.
But, we have, immediately, sent another boat for you guys.
Of the same kind, same quality and the same size.
The crew of the 2nd boat immediately, on their day off, got the boat running and came for you guys 50 miles away, and continued the tour.
Whole we sent yet another boat to pick the original boat up, fix it and bring it back to Split.
Now, that's what I call a contingency plan at it's best.
Getting back at the high speed - that's how it has to be done when the sea gets rough and the waves increase.
It might seem differently to an inexperienced person, but anyone with boating knowledge would understand.
Hopefully we agree a professional captain knows more than 99.9% passengers.
Sorry about the misfortunate shaft, it was 1:1000 probability.
Kind regards,
Angelo
Linda_P, Jun 2024
Enjoyed our day tremendously. We met the owner before boarding the boat. He explained our day and what to expect. The crew was fantastic. We appreciated the crew in their flexibility and willingness to adapt to unforeseen circumstances. Unfortunately we could not go in the blue caves at no fault of the company. You can’t control mother nature! Thanks to Angelo, Ozzy and our fantastic captain! Maybe we will see you next time we travel to attempt the blue cave again.
Thanks again,
Linda and Tom
Kathleen_G, Jun 2024
The four of us had a wonderful time on this boat trip. The crew went out of the way to make us comfortable getting off and on the boat at the multiple stops that we made on the islands of Vis, Hvar, and an additional smaller island. The boat was very comfortable unlike many other boats that offer these tours. There is a bathroom and adequate beverages on board. The others on our trip were all much younger than we are (20's and 30's) but we all had fun singing along to the onboard classic rock and pop. The lunch on Vis was excellent. Despite not being able to go to the Blue Cave due to weather conditions, the crew provided additional time at other stops to make for a great day. If you want a comfortable ride, with helpful crew and an excellent lunch I would choose this tour. The tour leaves from right near the Ambassador Hotel not at the place where all the other boat tours seem to leave from. This was initially confusing at the start but using GPS is helpful to find the meeting place because there is no specific signage where the boat picks up.
Teena_R, Oct 2023
The day started as rainy and a little on the chilly side. Kate and B (the boat captain) were prepared with blankets for us to cover up with until the weather broke. The boat ride was fun, with snacks, drinks, and music included. We loved the locations that we visited, and the lunch at a small restaurant in Vis was delicious with a beautiful view. The Blue Cave was interesting but we only spent a short time there. The highlight of the day was swimming in the Adriatic. Kate was such an attentive hostess and constantly asked if we needed anything. This was a great way to experience a few of the beautiful Croatian islands. It left us wanting more!
Ashley_T, Oct 2023
We had the best day! Perfect timing as well, we were able to bypass the long lines for the Blue cave. The food was great & we had fun at each stop! Even with it being super windy & choppy Captain B found us the perfect spot to go swimming in still waters. Andrea was amazing, would definitely book again!
Kelsey_K, Sep 2023
We had a great day with Andrea and Captain B. We had some rain but they were quick to change locations and we didn’t miss out on our swim in the Adriatic. The lunch was incredible and overall we had a great time. We’d book this trip again. May not be the right choice for small children.
Elisa_T, Sep 2023
This was the absolute highlight of my trip to Croatia. The owner of the company is so honest and ethical. The morning of the trip he shared that it wouldn’t be possible to see the blue lagoon and offered people the opportunity for a full refund. My friend and I chose to continue with the amended itinerary which was AMAZING. We visited 3 islands and stopped to swim plenty of times. The lunch at Solta was delicious. The guide was lovely and we got along very well with the other members of our group. Highly recommend!
Karmella_F, Aug 2023
Lunch was exceptional !! The pastries were delicious. There was a wide variety of drinks to choose from. We went to Vis and Hvar. Swam at a couple beaches. The Blue Cave was beautiful !! It was a wonderful day and you definitely get your money worth !!
Anne_K, Aug 2023
From the beginning we were met by Angelo who greeted us almost by name. This was a good sign that this was going to be a well organised day. :)
He gave us a friendly and humorous greeting then introduced the skipper for the day and our lovely host Andrea.
Once on the boat, it was super comfortable and Andrea reiterated what we will be expecting for the day. For breakfast, we had donuts and croissants, some of the other guests were a bit shy to eat them, so I had more than one. Haha they were delicious.
We headed for the Blue Caves first and had a drink at the bar on the island there before it was our turn (it’s a ticketed system) to go into the blue cave. Was super beautiful.
After this we went for a swim and worked up our appetites for lunch on the island of Vis. Food was home cooked and amazing. Also, the service was wonderful and we received smiles all round by our lovely hosts at the house, the views from where we ate were incredible and will be forever remembered.
We had more time for swimming and socialising before we headed to Hvar Island where we could all enjoy some leisurely time. But for me and my friends, we opted to get off there as we booked accommodation there for a few nights.
This was for my 40th birthday and it was a great way to celebrate. Thanks to the wonderful staff and we were also lucky to have met some really cool people on the tour as well.
Definitely choose this tour if you’re reading this and also, don’t be so shy to talk with the other guests. It makes the day so much better when you’re all having a good time together.
pamstrongwater, Aug 2023
I highly recommend this all-inclusive, full-day experience. Our friendly tour hosts provided some interesting history and made the blue cave tour smooth and simple.
Marino_M, Aug 2023
Amazing places on this tour and everything was taken care of.
We saw so many beautiful beaches and the blue cave was a spectacular sight to behold.
Najbolje prekrasni Hrvatska
Hvala lijepa Angelo, Mia i Kapitan Zuti :)
Nina_T, Jul 2023
Everything was provided: towels, drinks, snorkeling equipment, delicious lunch, and all entrance fees. Great way to see the islands, explore, and swim. Only suggestion I would have would be to keep all drinks on ice in a cooler ahead of time. Loved the whole experience!
Marissa_K, Jul 2023
Fantastic tour! Amazing! Little off the beat in path spots. Great time had all around. Highly recommend for both time on the water location. Great value
Mathew_R, Jul 2023
The whole tour was great
Really enjoyed the private cooked lunch at Vis island and beautiful beach to swim at
Aviela_L, Jul 2023
We had the most incredible experience on this tour! Its pricey but definitely worth it for the comfort and small group experience. Our team, Yellow and Emma, were super fun to work with and very helpful. And the music/playlists were fabulous! : ). The boat was comfortable with plenty of space to spread out and shade available when desired. Breakfast pastries, drinks, and lunch were all delicious. The cave was beautiful and the stops at the coves and Hvar excellent and just the right amount of time. I am not really a boat person but this is the best trip I have ever been on and would repeat it again!
Carrie_L, Jul 2023
We have no family lifetime memories as we did not get the opportunity to experience this activity due to extreme traffic delays causing us to be 20 minutes late The owner chose to leave without us yet still charge us the full amount.we did call him and he was aware of the traffic situation but still chose to leave us behind . He obviously did not care about customer service as he made his money with or without us. Never ever use this company as money is all they care about
Response from Host, Jul 2023
You were late 40 minutes, not 20.
Effectively not showing up for the tour.
At all.
Even if it was 20 minutes, try arriving to the airport 20 minutes after the plane is scheduled to take off.
Sorry for the traffic jam, but the Viator cancelation policy isn't really a nuclear science.
No-show means no refund.
Sorry, but not our fault.
Bianca_G, Jul 2023
The staff was excellent and the lunch was terrific.
We had a great time and the wine was flowing
Would go back!
Signe_F, Jul 2023
The higlights are swimming in a secluded cove - diving from the boat. Another highlight is the lunch. Excellent!
Dave_P, Jun 2023
Great crew, & lovely tour group, mix of UK, Australian & American. Great fun. Cave was amazing, and despite bumpy sea had a great time.
Cheryl_G, Jun 2023
Fantastic tour with great staff on board
Nothing too much trouble for them
All topped off with a great bunch of people
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