Snorkeling Trips in Elaphiti Islands: 7 Worth the Money

1.Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 392 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours cruising from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep, with lunch, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and snorkeling gear included. Swim at the Blue Cave when weather allows, visit Šunj Beach, and enjoy a relaxed island day with guides such as Boris, Marijana, or Thomas. Boats and group sizes can vary.

“Went with my wife and They were super nice. It was great to stop at a blue cave for 30 minutes and get wet before touring the islands. They gave plenty of time for each island. Boris, was very helpful and great giving us suggestions and the islands and what to do on them. The captain even let me steer the boat which was fun. Boris told me they always have 20-25 people max which makes it fun adn more personal ( We saw another boat that was double-decker style and looled like everyone was crammed lile sardines. Definitely chopse this one. The food was brilliant! We had mussels, salad,…”

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2.Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 65 reviews · 9 hours · from $53Best value

Cruise from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan on a family-run boat tour with Blue Cave snorkeling, a homemade fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch, and unlimited drinks. You get 30 minutes at the cave, three hours on Lopud, and time around Šipan’s harbor before returning to Dubrovnik.

“Overall a good trip Communication for trip details was a little confusing and conflicting There was no commentary or any information given about the stops we visited Free unlimited drinks all day which was a bonus”

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3.Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling to Green Cave on Sipan island from Lopud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $88Top rated

Join a small English-speaking group from Lopud for six hours of kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and optional cliff jumping around Šipan and Ruda. You will paddle through a stone arch, enter the little-known Green Cave, stop in Šuđurađ for local food, and use provided kayaks, masks, snorkels, and waterproof bags. Ivo may be your guide.

“This is a fantastic day out that would appeal to anyone who enjoys an active holiday. The kayaking was challenging but manageable including for our teenage children. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was excellent and Ivo the tour guide knowledgeable, friendly inclusive. Thoroughly recommended.”

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4.Elaphite Islands – Full-Day Kayaking and Snorkeling tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $98

Start in Dubrovnik’s Gruz port, ferry to Lopud, then paddle among Lopud, Sipan, and Ruda with an American Canoe Association-certified guide. You’ll stop to snorkel in Green Cave, swim in clear Adriatic water, explore a fishing village, and return by ferry. The group is limited to eight, and lunch is your responsibility.

“Tour guide was great, we learnt a lot about the history of the islands and Croatia. I really enjoyed the small group vibe.”

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5.Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Caves Snorkeling & Swimming Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $91

You’ll leave from Dubrovnik’s Old City port on a speedboat, stop at Šunj Beach on Lopud, and explore the caves of Kolocep, including the Blue Cave. English-speaking staff provide drinks, soft beverages, a restroom, and snorkeling gear. The first cave can be entered with a life jacket, but longer swims require stronger swimming skills.

“A very nice swimming experience. Good, new & comfortable boat, nice staff. We enjoyed it, thank you!”

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6.Guided Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour to Green Cave and Sipan Island from Lopud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $81

Start in Lopud with a safety briefing, then kayak toward Sipan for swimming, snorkeling, and a possible visit to the Green Cave. Continue to Sudurac village for free time before paddling past rocky shores and returning to Lopud. English guidance, equipment, and a dry bag are included.

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7.Private tour: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling to Green Cave on Sipan island from Lopud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Set out from Lopud with an English-speaking local guide such as Marko, Ivica, or Ivo. Paddle about 10 km across the calm island channels to Sipan and Ruda, swim through the Green Cave, pass under a stone arch, try optional cliff jumping, and stop for lunch in Sudurad. Private groups of up to eight use single or double kayaks.

“What a great day!! I can not recommend it highly enough!”

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