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Island Hopping in Croatia: The 15 Best Boat Days

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Three islands, five islands, six if the sea is flat. The 15 below are compared on how long you really get ashore, whether lunch is included or a stop at a restaurant, and which port they leave from.

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

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

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

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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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour - Biševo and the Blue Cave: the early highlight
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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

2.Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,150 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend 10 to 12 hours crossing the Adriatic by open-air speedboat from Split or Trogir. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Hvar, Budikovac, and the Mamma Mia beach at Srebrena. Boats hold up to 12 people, with snorkeling gear and an English-speaking skipper-guide included.

“Took the Tue 7 Oct tour. At pickup point names are Calle dot take the speedboat and no safety instructions were given. Travellers list and signatures were collected after our second island stop!! They let you know they have wind/ rain jackets (optional) but they don’t tell you that you will get drenched and keep your important/ valuable stuff covered. They don’t ask if you have back problems. My back and inner thighs suffered from the rough waves and very bumpy ride. The weather condition was rough and poor and it was known to the tour operators that we are can’t make it to the blue cave or the planned…”

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Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour - The Blue Cave on Biševo
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Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour

3.Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,320 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $109

Set out from Split or Trogir with an English-speaking skipper and guide for a fast-paced day around five Dalmatian islands. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, the Blue Lagoon and Hvar. Crews such as Tea, Lovre, Lea and Matea are praised for friendly help, good local tips and skilled boat handling. Expect long, bumpy rides and extra cash for the cave ticket.

“Great, the caption of our boat was super fun, he played wonderful music and made very interesting maneuvers on his boat to make us entertained throughout, thank you”

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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 and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour - Borkko Beach Bar on Čiovo Island
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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

6.Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,406 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 12 people for a five-hour speedboat outing from Split. Swim and snorkel at Borkko Beach Bar and Blue Lagoon, then stroll through Trogir. Guides such as Linda, Simon, Paško, Luka, and Ivan are known for friendly hosting, music, safety, and useful local tips.

“Had a really good blue lagoon tour with our guides Luka and Gabriel! The islands were beautiful and the trip all ran smoothly! One to remember definitely! Thanks again :)”

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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana - Limestone caves and Stiniva Cove on Vis
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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

7.Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,195 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend 10 to 11 hours racing from Split to the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, the Pakleni Islands, Hvar, and Milna. You’ll ride with an English-speaking skipper, stop to swim and snorkel, and have free time in island towns. Guides may include crew members such as Emil, Clara, Bruno, or Karlo, though names vary by departure.

“Amazing day out, one of the best tours in Europe! You’ll have a blast!! Highly recommend good crew who took us around they knew all the ins and outs!”

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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small-Group Speedboat Tour - Trogir: one hour among medieval streets
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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small-Group Speedboat Tour

8.Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small-Group Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,932 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Leave Split by speedboat for Trogir, the Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica on Šolta. You get about an hour at each stop, snorkeling gear, Wi-Fi, and a crew of up to 12 per boat. Expect a thrilling, sometimes bumpy ride, rocky swimming areas, lively waterfront stops, and flexible routing when wind affects the sea.

“Boat ride was exhilarating but Blue Lagoon swimming was disappointing . We never saw the ship wreck that was in the description.”

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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)

9.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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From Split: Blue Cave & 5 Islands with Vis & Hvar Boat Tour - Leaving Split for Biševo’s Blue Cave
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From Split: Blue Cave & 5 Islands with Vis & Hvar Boat Tour

10.From Split: Blue Cave & 5 Islands with Vis & Hvar Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,947 reviews · from $94

Spend 10.5 hours racing from Split to Biševo, Vis, Budikovac, Hvar, and the Pakleni Islands in a small speedboat. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, and Hvar City, with time for swimming and snorkeling. Guides such as Simon, Luka, Viktor, and Tomo are known for good local stories, playlists, and smart route changes when weather shifts.

“Absolutely fantastic experience! Great locations and our skipper Tomo was incredible”

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Split/Podstrana: Blue Cave, Hvar & 6 Islands Speedboat Trip - The Blue Cave on Biševo: beautiful, brief, and weather dependent
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Split/Podstrana: Blue Cave, Hvar & 6 Islands Speedboat Trip

11.Split/Podstrana: Blue Cave, Hvar & 6 Islands Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,627 reviews · from $135

Spend 10 to 11 hours racing from Split or Podstrana to the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva, Budikovac, Hvar, and Milna. Guides such as Luka, Gea, Bruno, Nando, and Carlo have led recent trips, but crews vary. Expect a fast, open boat, swimming stops, snorkeling gear, and a full day at sea.

“I’m usually the type to get nauseous by even thinking of stepping on a boat but I throughly enjoyed my day on the speed boat. We got to visit and see so many islands. Our tour guide, Carlo was also able to give us some history on each other the island we went to. Our skipper was great and thus far it has been our best day in Croatia! I would 1000% recommend doing this activity.”

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Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir - Hvar Town and the Fortica view
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Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir

12.Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,452 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Leave Split at 8:00 a.m. for a full day on the Adriatic, stopping to swim near the Pakleni Islands, explore Hvar Town, and relax in Milna on Brač. Breakfast, lunch, water, juice, soda, wine, paddleboards, inflatables, and snorkel gear are included. Guides such as Nana, Ivo, Sandra, and the Gray Line crew lead the changing daily departures.

“Our excursion was wonderful. Nana and the crew were great. Highly recommend. It was a day a fun in the sun.”

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From Zadar: Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour with Drinks - Blue Bay Otrić sets the tone
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From Zadar: Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour with Drinks

13.From Zadar: Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,247 reviews · from $38

Join a small English-language speedboat tour from Zadar for swimming at Blue Bay Otrić, a flexible island stop, and free time in Preko. Your skipper may be Tom, Mateo, Simon, Antonio, or another local captain. Expect music, snorkeling gear, water, iced tea, three beers, sea spray, and a boat limited to 12 people.

“Really all the service at the highest level. Mega recommend. All as described.”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Leaving Dubrovnik behind
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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

14.Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,222 reviews · from $51

Spend eight hours at sea visiting Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud aboard the Emili. You get island free time, an onboard lunch, and unlimited water, soft drinks, Croatian white wine, and brandy. Guides such as Emily and Natasha may share local tips, while the crew keeps drinks moving and the day relaxed.

“The whole trip was so great! The islands were nice, with the last one being the best because of the lovely sandy beach. In truth, the trip was made special because of the crew. They honestly went above and beyond to ensure that everyone was well taken care of. They were all so kind, and unfortunately I did not get all their names but Emily and Brožo (I think that’s how it’s spelled), who was the captain, were the absolute best. I can’t recommend this experience enough. This was definitely one of the highlights of my trip!Read more”

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Elaphiti Islands On The Luxury Pirate Ship Karaka Dubrovnik - Suđurađ on Šipan: a quiet stop with a historic villa
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Elaphiti Islands On The Luxury Pirate Ship Karaka Dubrovnik

15.Elaphiti Islands On The Luxury Pirate Ship Karaka Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,082 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $67

Spend 6 to 9 hours aboard the Karaka, a replica 16th-century Dubrovnik merchant ship, visiting Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud. You can swim, snorkel, walk, or pay extra for local honey, olive oil, and wine tastings. Guides such as Daniela, Andreja, and Indira add useful history and friendly direction throughout the day.

“The whole experience was relaxing and fun. The ship is amazing and staff great. The add in experiences on the first 2 islands were very reasonabley priced and very informative, great to support local business, Wine tasting and a visit to a local Olive farm”

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