Explore Blue & Green Caves With Speedboat – Private Tour

The best part of this private speedboat trip is the quick succession of sea caves around Dubrovnik. On Koločep, sunlight turns the Blue Cave’s water an electric blue, while three Green Caves shift between turquoise and green as the waves move. You get seven caves in about four hours, without spending the day on a large group boat.

I like the private format, which lets your group spend more time swimming or stop for lunch on Lopud if that suits you. I also like the practical extras: towels, snorkeling gear, life jackets, drinks, and a GoPro are included. The main catch is simple: this is a water-first outing. If the sea is rough, weather can cancel the trip, and if you prefer long island walks, there is not enough time for much exploring on land.

Key points at a glance

• Koločep packs in the main water adventure: You visit smaller caves, the Blue Cave, and three Green Caves, with time for swimming and snorkeling.
• The boat is private for up to four people: You are not sharing the outing with strangers, and the skipper can shape the pace around your group.
• Lopud adds a useful change of scene: You can walk through its car-free village, visit a sandy beach, or arrange lunch at your own expense.
• Betina Cave is a cooler afternoon stop: Its southeast-facing entrance stays shaded later in the day, with a pebbly beach inside.
• Maro, Ivan, and Luka are named skippers associated with the service: Past service has included careful docking, clear pre-trip contact, and steady handling in swells.
• The price works best for a full group: At $556.31 for up to four people, the cost is about $139 per person when four people share it.

Why the caves are the real reason to book

Dubrovnik is best known for its stone walls and Old Town streets, but the coast just offshore offers a different kind of outing. The Blue and Green Caves give you a short, active sea trip where the changing light does much of the work.

The color is not painted onto the rock. Sunlight enters the caves, reflects through the water, and changes what you see from the boat and while swimming. In the Blue Cave, that reflection gives the water its striking blue tone. The three Green Caves are less about one dramatic color and more about shifting shades as the surface ripples.

You should think of this as a sightseeing trip with swimming built into it, not a formal cave tour. Some of the smaller caves on Koločep are too narrow or awkward to enter. The skipper points them out and explains what you are seeing, but the point is the setting, the rock walls, and the short ride between each stop.

The included GoPro is useful here. Cave photos can be difficult with an ordinary phone, especially when you are wet or holding onto snorkeling gear. You still should not expect every image to be perfect, but having an underwater camera available gives you a better chance of capturing the colors and the jumps into the water.

Koločep: small sea caves, one Blue Cave, and three Green Caves

Koločep is the main stop, and the first hour is devoted to its caves. The speedboat moves among several smaller openings before reaching the Blue Cave. That order matters because you see the coast as a series of natural chambers rather than rushing straight to one photo stop.

Some caves cannot be entered. That is worth knowing before you book. You will see and hear about these places from the boat, but only the suitable spots become swimming or snorkeling stops.

The Blue Cave is the headline moment. As the boat moves inside, the sunlight reflected through the water explains the name. The effect changes with the sun, sea conditions, and your position in the cave, so the color may look stronger from the water than from the boat.

You can swim and use the snorkeling equipment at the Blue Cave and the Green Caves. The outing provides life jackets, but you should still be comfortable around open water and getting in and out of the sea. There is no suggestion that this is a calm beach day from start to finish. It is a boat trip with repeated water stops.

The Green Caves add variety. Their water shows green and turquoise tones, and the movement of the waves keeps the color from looking flat. This is also where the GoPro earns its place, especially if you want photos of the rock walls, swimmers, and water beneath the boat.

The skipper matters more than usual on this part of the trip. The boat needs to approach cave entrances carefully, and the captain decides where it is sensible to stop. Maro has been praised for precise docking, while Luka has been praised for keeping people comfortable and handling swells carefully. Those details are important because a good cave stop depends on safe boat handling, not just scenery.

Lopud gives the four-hour trip some breathing room

After Koločep, the boat heads to Lopud. The island brings a different mood: less rock and water, more village, beach, and time on land if you want it.

Lopud once had two monasteries, thirty churches, and several noble palaces. You will see remnants rather than a preserved historic center, so keep your expectations realistic. This is not a dedicated cultural tour. It is a short island visit that lets you stretch your legs and see a little of Lopud beyond the caves.

The island is car-free and has two large sandy beaches. One is beside the main village. The other, Šunj, sits on the south side in a bay surrounded by trees. The description allows for a lunch reservation at a local restaurant serving freshly caught fish, but lunch is not included in the tour price.

That optional lunch can be a good use of the stop if your group wants a slower middle section. It can also use up a large share of a four-hour tour, so decide what matters most before you leave Dubrovnik. If swimming in the caves is your priority, you may prefer to keep Lopud short. If you want a meal and a little island time, ask the skipper about arranging it.

The one limitation is time. The full excursion lasts about four hours, and Lopud shares that time with Koločep, Betina Cave, and Pidgeon’s Cave. You can see the village or a beach, but you should not expect a long island walk or a full historical visit.

Betina Cave is the shaded swimming stop

On the return toward Dubrovnik, the boat stops at Betina Cave near Lokrum. You can reach this cave only from the sea, which gives the stop a more secluded feel without requiring a long journey.

Inside is a pebbly beach. The cave faces southeast, so it becomes much cooler in the afternoon when the entrance and beach are in full shade. That makes Betina a useful contrast to the bright Blue Cave and open-water stops earlier in the trip.

The boat moors in front while you swim, snorkel, take photos, or jump from the cliffs if you are confident and the skipper considers conditions safe. Cliff jumping is presented as an option for brave participants, not a required part of the experience. You should never feel pressured to do it.

This is one of the stops where towels matter. You will be moving between the boat and the water several times, and the operator supplies towels along with snorkeling equipment and life jackets. Drinks are also available, including beer, wine, water, and soft drinks. The minimum drinking age is 18, and alcohol should be treated as a refreshment after swimming rather than a reason to take risks around the water.

Pidgeon’s Cave and the view toward Lokrum

Across from Betina Cave, the boat visits Pidgeon’s Cave on Lokrum. It is described as the largest of Dubrovnik’s caves on this route, with steep rocks and Mediterranean plants around the entrance.

The cave shows the force of the sea over time. Waves have worn at the rock for thousands of years, creating the opening and the enclosed space you see from the water. You do not need a long explanation to appreciate it, but the skipper’s stories help connect the shape of the cave with its formation.

The tour does not include walking on Lokrum. This is an important distinction. You will see the island from the boat and visit the cave by sea, but you are not getting time to explore Lokrum’s paths or interior. If Lokrum is high on your list, plan a separate visit.

What the private boat format changes

For up to four people, the price is $556.31 per group. Split four ways, that is roughly $139.08 per person. For two people, the per-person cost is much higher, but you are paying for exclusive use of the boat rather than joining a shared excursion.

That private setup is most valuable if your group has different priorities. One person can swim while another stays aboard. You can spend longer at a favorite cave, keep Lopud brief, or ask about lunch without being tied to a large group schedule. The skipper still has to manage the route and sea conditions, but the experience is not built around moving dozens of people in and out of the water.

Fuel, the skipper, taxes and fees, drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, life jackets, and GoPro use are included. Lunch is the main listed extra. You are also not paying separately for cave access, since these are natural coastal sites rather than ticketed attractions.

The value is strongest for four people who want an active half-day on the water and would otherwise need to pay for several separate extras. It is less compelling for a solo visitor or couple on a tight budget, especially if you do not plan to swim or snorkel. The tour’s appeal rests on the boat access and water stops.

Captain skill and comfort on the water

A speedboat can cover a lot of coast in four hours, but it can also feel exposed when the sea is moving. The service has associated captains named Maro, Ivan, and Luka. Maro has been specifically praised for contacting the group before departure and having towels, masks, life jackets, and transportation ready. Luka has been praised for careful handling in swells and attention to comfort and safety.

That gives you a useful booking tip: pay attention to the pre-trip contact. Confirm the meeting details, ask about the expected sea conditions, and tell the operator if someone in your group is not a confident swimmer. The provided information does not promise a particular captain, so you should not book on the assumption that Maro, Ivan, or Luka will definitely be driving.

The private setup also helps with comfort, but it does not remove the basic demands of a speedboat trip. You may get spray, sun, and a bumpy ride. Pack light, use the supplied towels, and bring only what you can manage around the water. The operator specifically encourages traveling light by providing snorkeling equipment and a GoPro.

Who should book this Dubrovnik cave tour

I would choose this outing for a group of friends, a couple who wants a private boat, or a family with older children who are happy around the sea. It works especially well for a short Dubrovnik stay because you can see Koločep, Lopud, Lokrum, and several caves in one morning or afternoon.

It also suits people who want a mix of scenery and activity. You can look at the caves from the boat, then swim, snorkel, photograph the water, and spend a little time on an island beach or in a village.

I would think twice if you dislike boats, cannot comfortably participate in water activities, or want a long cultural tour. Lopud’s past is interesting, but the tour does not provide a full visit to its churches, monasteries, or palaces. Lokrum is seen from the sea, not walked.

The experience requires good weather. If conditions force cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time, but changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted.

Should you book it?

Book this private speedboat trip if your ideal Dubrovnik outing involves bright cave water, easy swimming access, a small group, and several coastal stops packed into four hours. The included drinks, gear, towels, and GoPro make the day simpler, and the captain’s careful boat handling is a major part of its value.

Skip it if your main goal is walking around islands or learning Dubrovnik history in depth. For the right group, especially four people sharing the cost, this is a practical way to reach the coast’s most unusual sea caves without giving up privacy or flexibility.

FAQ

How long is the private cave tour?

The experience lasts approximately four hours.

How many people can join the private boat?

The price covers a private group of up to four people.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $556.31 per group of up to four people.

Which caves are included?

The route includes several smaller caves on Koločep, the Blue Cave, three Green Caves, Betina Cave, and Pidgeon’s Cave near Lokrum.

Can I swim and snorkel during the tour?

Yes. Swimming and snorkeling are available at the Blue Cave, the Green Caves, and Betina Cave.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling gear, towels, and life jackets are included.

Is a GoPro included?

Yes. GoPro use is included for taking photos during the water stops.

Are drinks included?

Yes. The boat provides beer, wine, water, and soft drinks. The minimum drinking age is 18.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included. You can request a reservation at a local restaurant on Lopud, with the meal paid separately.

Can I walk around Lokrum?

No. The tour visits Pidgeon’s Cave by sea, but walking on Lokrum is not included.