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Boat Trips in Croatia: 15 Best Days on the Water

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Most of this country only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from a two-hour cave hop to a full day under sail with lunch aboard, each priced and honest about how much swimming time you actually get.

Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming - The Skradin Boat Ride Sets the Mood
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Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

1.Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,519 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Spend nine hours traveling from Split to Skradin, cruising to Skradinski Buk, walking Krka National Park with a guide such as Ante, Leo, or Gianna, then swimming or exploring Primošten. The tour includes an air-conditioned bus, guide, insurance, and boat ride. Park admission depends on the option you book.

“Such an awesome time. Our host, Ante, was very funny and informative. We had adequate time to explore the national park as well as Premošten. Highly recommend!”

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Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik - Sunj Beach and the first swim
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Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

2.Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,360 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Spend four hours exploring Dubrovnik’s Blue Cave, swimming through three sea caves on Koločep, and relaxing at sandy Sunj Beach. Boats carry no more than 12 people, with snorkel gear and one drink at each stop. Captains such as Anthony, James, Dominic, Roko, and Dino are known for keeping the trip friendly and well organized.

“Great experience with a a few stops for swimming and exploring the caves. They do have snorkel goggles, but I can’t remember if they actually had the breathing tubes or not. I always bring my own. But they did have goggles if you needed them. And it’s definitely worth it. Safe drivers on the water and very informative. It was an excellent tour.”

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Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Lopud: gardens, churches, and Šunj Beach
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Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

3.Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,823 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours cruising from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep. You’ll have free time for Šunj Beach, island walks, swimming, and snorkeling, plus a generous onboard lunch and drinks including wine, brandy, soft drinks, and water. Pickup is available in Dubrovnik if selected.

“Too many people, too laud. Not my style. looks like many others enjoy it. The service was good as well as the food.”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch - Koločep: pine forests, clear water, and a short first stop
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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

4.Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,938 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours aboard the Regina Maris visiting three Elaphiti Islands near Dubrovnik. Elisa and her crew provide hotel pickup in Dubrovnik, lunch with fish, chicken, or vegetarian choices, local wine, soft drinks, and free time for swimming and exploring. Expect a polished boat, friendly service, and short visits on the first two islands.

“A wonderful trip!! Beautiful islands to visit and met a great group of your Norwegian sailors who we still keep in touch with. Croatian wine pretty letha!”

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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split - Čiovo offers the first swim of the day
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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split

5.Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,756 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours cruising from Split to Čiovo, Krknjaši Bay, and Maslinica on Šolta. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat a burger lunch on board, and have wine after lunch. Hosts such as Nana and Ivan keep the day moving, though boats can feel crowded and weather may alter the route.

“The tour was cancelled, twice! We booked with Viator for two very similar tours and both got cancelled.”

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Split: Blue Lagoon Boat Party with DJs, Shots & After Party - Meeting at Jimmy Bar and getting on board
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Split: Blue Lagoon Boat Party with DJs, Shots & After Party

6.Split: Blue Lagoon Boat Party with DJs, Shots & After Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,610 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Meet at Jimmy Bar for a welcome shot, then spend six hours on a two-deck boat with DJs, dancing, panoramic views, onboard bars, Wi-Fi, and a Blue Lagoon swim stop. Hosts including Taylor, Tayler, Marco, and Victoria are praised for their energy. Your ticket also includes priority entry to the official after-party.

“Had the best day the pizza was amazing. Staff were great!”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch - Lopud gives you three hours to set your own pace
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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch

7.Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,517 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Spend eight hours aboard the RITA visiting three Elaphiti Islands from Dubrovnik. You get free time for beaches, walks, and swimming, plus drinks and an optional fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch. Guides may include Azhar or Nikoleta, and hotel pickup is available in the Dubrovnik area.

“We did the no lunch and drinks option and just used the boat to get around the islands. I would absolutely recommend doing it this way, you get to explore heaps of places for a very cheap price and we just brought our lunch with us! The first island, Lopud, is particularly stunning.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming - Krka National Park and the waterfall walk
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

8.From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,489 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $32

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Split to Krka National Park and Skradin in an air-conditioned vehicle. Walk the boardwalks beside Croatia’s largest waterfall, cruise by boat, swim where the river meets the sea, and enjoy local food or wine tasting. Guides including Lovro, Richard, Gabriella, Ivana, and Ela are praised for keeping large groups informed and on time.

“Today we had a great tour. Bus ride was comfortable there. We had time to explore and go to the beach to swim. The ferry was a nice ride to Krka National park where we had plenty of time to walk around and take pictures and enjoy the scenery. Lorena was our tour guide who was very commutative throughout the visit. Our family loved our day!”

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Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip - Perast and the optional boat to Our Lady of the Rocks
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Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

9.Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $72

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro by air-conditioned vehicle with a tour escort such as Niko, Bo, Robert, or Adnan. Visit Perast and Kotor, with Budva included on the small-group option. You’ll have free time to explore, plus an optional boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks.

“The tour was nice - with exception of the borders. Expect to spend some time at the boarder - which takes the time from actual time spent in the city. We spent about an hour and half at the border because of the bus in front of us. Otherwise, good tour - only suggestion I have, try to book a small group tour - with big group you will miss city of Budva which I wanted to see.”

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Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise, and Swimming - Starting at the Booker office in Split
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Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise, and Swimming

10.Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise, and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,118 reviews · from $31

Leave Split by air-conditioned bus for Krka National Park, where an English-speaking guide such as Gabriella, Luka, Ivana, or Ela leads you past Skradinski Buk and the Jaruga power plant. After free time, take a short panoramic boat ride to Skradin for lunch, town views, and a swim where the river meets the sea.

“Really wonderful trip with our guides Simon and Ivica🤍”

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Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour - Swimming Into the Blue Cave
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Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour

11.Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,572 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Cruise from Dubrovnik in a small speedboat with a skipper such as Ivan, Luca, Marco, or Leo. Swim into the Blue Cave, explore green-lit sea caves and a narrow canyon, then spend about an hour at shallow, sandy Šunj Beach. Snorkel gear, pool noodles, drinks, and water are included.

“Loved seeing the walled old city from the water . Beautiful coast line views . The caves were a bit crowded with other boats .. we had rough water so a little hard to go in and out without hitting the rocks . Pool Noodles were provided to float . The beach stop was nice and relaxing and French fries and beer were yummy .”

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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks - Entering Koločep’s Blue Cave
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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks

12.Dubrovnik: Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,206 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Spend four hours exploring Koločep’s Blue Cave and Three Green Caves, then relax at sandy Šunj Beach. Your English-speaking skipper handles the boat, safety, drinks, and snorkeling gear. Guides such as Mark, Erik, Anthony, and Dominic are known for lively commentary and careful help in the water. Pickup is optional.

“I had a great time on the trip, our boat captain Anthony was awesome. The caves were great, the beach was relaxing, and the amount of time at each stop was perfect”

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Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride from Split and Trogir - Skradinski Buk: waterfalls, mills, and wooden paths
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Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride from Split and Trogir

13.Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride from Split and Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,134 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park, then explore Skradinski Buk on foot and cruise toward Skradin. Guides such as Dario, Mate, Ivan, and Ivanka add Croatian history and humor, while free time lets you walk, eat, or swim at your own pace.

“Fabulous day out. Beautiful scenery, transfers well organised and with Dario, an informative and most helpful guide. (a hidden Croatian comedian). The walk through the park gave lots of photos opportunities, the boat ride short, but a blissful breeze in the 38 degrees. Lovely beach in the little town, and uf you have the energy, the views from the tower are well worth the climb.”

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Dubrovnik: 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN) - Šipan: a short taste of island life
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Dubrovnik: 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN)

14.Dubrovnik: 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,074 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Spend about 9 hours and 30 minutes aboard the Triton, cruising from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep. Lunch includes fish, meat, or vegetarian choices, with soda and water served onboard. Expect swimming, coastal views, music, and a lively boat atmosphere led by a multilingual crew.

“Very pleasant outing, the boat team is taking care of us. The hearty and delicious meal. A very nice seaside day that I highly recommend.Auto-translated”

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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Island Cruise with Food and Drinks - Leaving Split with donuts and a welcome drink
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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Island Cruise with Food and Drinks

15.Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Island Cruise with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,969 reviews · 8 hours · from $81

Set out from Split’s Riva for an 8-hour island cruise with breakfast donuts, a choice of burger lunch, unlimited water, lemonade, and wine. Swim at Šolta and the Blue Lagoon, then finish at Čiovo’s Borko beach bar. The English-speaking crew includes guides such as Ivana, Bepo, and Mario.

“It was amazing! I personally was seasick in the very beginning and they gave me meds and made sure i was okay. The waters were so blue and the unlimited wine and water was really great. Highly recommend!”

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