Private Speedboat Tour- Blue cave, sandy beaches and snorkelling

The best part of this private speedboat trip is the freedom to shape your day around the water. You can swim inside the Blue Cave and three other caves on Koločep, then trade cave walls for a sandy beach, a village walk, or a long lunch on another island. Snorkeling gear and drinks are included, which keeps the day easy.

I like the personal service, especially since skippers such as Toni and Rocco have adjusted routes to match what each group wanted. I also like the simple mix of caves, beaches, and island time. The main catch is the extra fuel charge, which is not included in the listed price, and there is no toilet on board.

Key points to know before booking

• Blue Cave swimming: Koločep gives you access to the Blue Cave and three additional caves, with swimming and snorkeling inside the caves.
• Private boat for up to four: Your group gets its own skipper rather than sharing the boat with a large crowd.
• Flexible island mix: Šipan, Lopud, and Šunj Beach form the main route, while Lokrum and Mljet require different arrangements.
• Drinks are supplied: Bottled water, Coca-Cola, beer, and wine are included. A champagne bottle is included only on sunset tours.
• Fuel costs extra: Allow €50 for a four-hour trip, €70 for eight hours, or €120 for the Mljet National Park option.
• No toilet on board: Plan your bathroom breaks around the island stops.

Why a private speedboat works well around Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik’s coast is best understood from the water. The Old Town can feel packed in the summer, while the nearby islands offer quiet coves, open sea, and a much slower rhythm. A private speedboat lets you move between these places without committing to a fixed group schedule.

The boat carries up to four people, making this a good choice for a family or a small group of friends. You can spend more time swimming if that is your priority, or ask the skipper to give you more time on land. That freedom matters because the route includes several very different stops.

The listed price is $362.05 per group, not per person. Split four ways, that is a reasonable rate for a private boat day, especially with a skipper, snorkeling equipment, bottled water, soft drinks, beer, and wine included. For two people, the cost is harder to justify unless you place a high value on privacy and control over the route.

The tour lasts from about two to eight hours, depending on the option you choose. The shorter version can focus on the caves and nearby islands. The eight-hour plan gives you more time for Šipan, Lopud, and Šunj Beach, or lets you travel farther toward Mljet.

One detail deserves attention before you pay: fuel is charged separately. The extra cost is €50 for four hours, €70 for eight hours, and €120 for the Mljet National Park option. One guest felt this should have been included, so treat it as part of the real price rather than an unexpected add-on.

Koločep and the Blue Cave

Koločep is the main event for many people on this trip. The route includes the Blue Cave and three more caves around the island. You can swim and snorkel inside them, where sunlight reflects through the water and creates the blue glow that gives the main cave its name.

This is not just a pass-by photo stop. The appeal comes from getting into the water and seeing the cave from inside. Snorkeling equipment is provided, so you do not need to bring your own mask and snorkel. Bottled water and soft drinks are also available after your swim.

I would put Koločep first on your list if you want a boat day built around swimming. The cave experience depends on conditions, light, and sea movement, so the color may vary. Still, the chance to visit several caves in one area gives this stop more variety than a single quick viewpoint.

The boat’s private setup helps here. You can ask the skipper about spending more time in the water instead of rushing to the next island. Skippers Toni and Rocco are specifically associated with custom routes, and that flexibility is useful when your group has different comfort levels in the water.

Bring a towel, sun protection, and a dry change of clothes. The provided drinks are useful, but they do not replace basic beach gear. Since there is no toilet on board, use facilities before leaving and plan around the stops on land.

Šipan for a long island lunch

After Koločep, the boat heads to Šipan, where the usual plan includes about two hours for lunch at a restaurant. Lunch is not included, so you should budget separately for the meal.

Šipan gives the day a welcome pause. A speedboat trip can become a blur of water, caves, and quick swims if every stop is short. Two hours on the island lets you sit down, eat, and slow the pace before returning to the boat.

I like this stop because it adds a proper meal to a day that otherwise centers on snacks and drinks. It also means you are not expected to spend the entire outing in swimwear. If you prefer a relaxed day, you can make Šipan the middle of the trip and ask the skipper to keep the other stops shorter.

The restaurant stop is a practical point to remember when comparing prices. The tour includes drinks on the boat, but not lunch. Your final cost will depend on what you order at the restaurant, along with the separate fuel charge.

Lopud’s churches, monastery, and walking time

Lopud offers a different experience from Koločep. Instead of focusing only on caves and swimming, you can walk around the island and see its churches and monastery. The usual visit lasts about an hour.

This stop is useful for anyone who wants some time on land. It also breaks up the boat ride for children or for anyone who does not want to snorkel all day. You can explore at your own pace, though the available time is fairly short if you want both a walk and a beach stop later.

Lopud is also connected to the route’s most popular sandy beach, Šunj. Depending on the timing and the route selected, you may have to choose how long to spend walking and how long to spend at the beach. Ask the skipper early in the day how the schedule is likely to work.

Šunj Beach for sand, drinks, and a slower finish

Šunj Beach is usually the last main stop. It is described as the most popular sandy beach in the Dubrovnik area, with beach bars where you can relax and buy drinks.

For many people, this is the easiest part of the day. The caves ask you to swim and snorkel. Lopud asks you to walk. Šunj lets you stretch out, cool off, and enjoy the beach without a plan.

The beach bars are not part of the included drinks package, so anything you order there is an extra cost. The boat does provide beer, wine, water, and Coca-Cola, but you may still want to buy something at the beach simply for the setting.

I would not choose this trip only for Šunj Beach. The beach works best as part of the wider route, after you have seen the caves and islands. If your main goal is a long beach day, a shorter boat trip or a beach-focused outing may suit you better.

Optional Lokrum, close to Dubrovnik’s Old Town

Lokrum is located in front of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, on the opposite side from the Elaphiti Islands. The boat visits Lokrum only on request.

There is an important trade-off. If you choose Lokrum, the boat cannot also visit all the Elaphiti Islands. You should therefore decide whether you want a view of the island near the Old Town or a fuller route through Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud.

Lokrum makes sense if your group has already seen the Elaphiti Islands or specifically wants to include a place close to Dubrovnik. It makes less sense if this is your main chance to explore the islands west of the city.

Tell the provider about Lokrum before the day begins. It is not simply an extra stop that can always be added without changing the route.

The eight-hour option and Mljet National Park

Mljet is the longest and most ambitious option. The island lies about 50 kilometers from Dubrovnik, and the speedboat ride takes about two hours. The eight-hour Blue Cave and Mljet National Park option is the one that includes Mljet.

Once there, you can visit Limuni sandy beach, Odysseus Cave, and the salt lakes in the national park. This is a very different day from the shorter route. You spend more time traveling, but you gain access to a larger island and more varied sights.

The extra fuel charge for the Mljet option is €120 per booking. The park admission is also not included. That makes this the option to choose only if Mljet is a real priority, not simply because the longest tour sounds like the best deal.

The timing matters. With around two hours needed to reach Mljet, you will have less flexibility for the nearby Elaphiti Islands. You should not expect to fit every stop into one day. The provider states that only the eight-hour option visits Mljet, so confirm the route before booking.

Drinks, equipment, and comfort on the boat

The included supplies make this a fairly easy outing. You get bottled water, Coca-Cola, beer, and wine, plus snorkeling equipment. The drink selection is useful on a hot day, when you may not want to return to the boat every time you need water.

A bottle of champagne is included only for sunset tours. Do not assume it is part of a standard daytime booking.

The tour description also refers to comfortable, air-conditioned round transfers, but pickup and drop-off are listed as not included. The meeting point is about a 10-minute taxi ride from Dubrovnik’s Old Town, according to one detailed account of the experience. Confirm the exact meeting arrangements when you book rather than assuming hotel pickup.

There is no toilet on board. That is manageable because the itinerary includes stops on land, but it is worth planning around, particularly for children and anyone who needs regular bathroom access.

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The tour is offered in English, and confirmation is provided at the time of booking.

What the skipper adds to the day

The skipper is more than a driver on this kind of outing. The route includes several possible combinations, and your skipper helps decide how to use the time.

Toni is praised for asking what the group wanted to see and suggesting places that matched those interests. Rocco is also noted for customizing the trip, with particular attention to the caves and the beach. That is exactly the kind of service you want from a private tour.

You should arrive with a short list of priorities. Tell the skipper if swimming inside the caves matters most. Say so if your group would rather spend time at Šunj, eat a long lunch on Šipan, or walk around Lopud. A private trip is most valuable when you use that flexibility.

The boat is not a guided cultural tour in the traditional sense. The focus is on the sea, swimming, scenery, and island time. Lopud provides some churches and a monastery, but the experience is not built around long historical explanations.

Who should book this private boat trip?

I would recommend it to a small group that wants privacy, swimming, and a route that can change during the day. Families may appreciate having their own boat, while friends can make better use of the drinks and flexible schedule.

It is also a good match for people who want several experiences in one outing: caves, snorkeling, an island lunch, a sandy beach, and a walk. The private format gives you more control than a standard group cruise.

I would be more cautious if you are watching every expense. The advertised group price does not include fuel, lunch, beach-bar purchases, or admission fees for Lokrum or Mljet National Park. For two people, those extras can change the value calculation.

You should also think twice if you need a toilet on board or dislike speedboat travel. The boat ride to Mljet takes about two hours each way, and the shorter routes still involve time on open water.

Booking, weather, and cancellation details

The tour is often booked well ahead, with an average booking time of about 46 days before departure. That is a useful warning for summer planning, especially if your dates are fixed.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are not refunded. The trip also requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you can choose a different date or receive a full refund.

Because the route can include swimming and an open speedboat ride, weather is not a minor detail. Keep the day before and after your planned outing as flexible as possible if your schedule allows.

Is this Dubrovnik speedboat tour worth booking?

Book it if you want a private day on the water and your group can share the cost. The strongest reasons are the Blue Cave and three additional caves on Koločep, the included snorkeling gear and drinks, and the ability to adjust the route with a skipper such as Toni or Rocco.

Before booking, add the fuel charge to the advertised price. Decide if you want the standard Elaphiti Islands route, a requested stop at Lokrum, or the longer Mljet option. If you understand those choices and do not need a toilet on board, this is a practical way to see more of Dubrovnik’s coast without being tied to a large group.

FAQ

How much does the private speedboat tour cost?

The price is $362.05 per group of up to four people. Fuel, lunch, and some admission fees are not included.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately two to eight hours, depending on the option selected. The Mljet National Park plan is the eight-hour option.

What islands does the standard route visit?

The main route includes Koločep, Šipan, Lopud, and Šunj Beach. Lokrum is available only on request.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included, and you can use it at the caves around Koločep.

What drinks are included?

The tour includes bottled water, Coca-Cola, beer, and wine. Champagne is included only on sunset tours.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch at the restaurant on Šipan is not included in the tour price.

Is fuel included?

No. Fuel costs €50 for four hours, €70 for eight hours, and €120 for the Mljet National Park option.

Is there a toilet on the boat?

No. There is no toilet on board, so plan bathroom breaks around the island stops.

Can the tour visit Lokrum?

Yes, but only on request. If you visit Lokrum, the boat cannot see all of the Elaphiti Islands.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience starts. If bad weather causes the provider to cancel, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.