The 14 Blue Cave Boat Trips in Dubrovnik That Earn Their Price

1.Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

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

Spend four hours on a shared boat with up to 12 people, swimming into Dubrovnik’s Blue Cave and Koločep’s three sea caves, then relaxing at Sunj Beach on Lopud. Guides such as Anthony, James, Dominic, and Roko are praised for safe, friendly boat handling. Drinks and snorkel gear are included.

“Initially this was listed as a catamaran small group tour. Even the photo was of a catamaran. That’s what I paid for. It definitely was not a a catamaran but only a small speed boat. There were many small boats in the area so it was crowded. Our guide, Anthony was great. It doesn’t change the fact that we didn’t get what we paid for.”

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

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

Cruise from Dubrovnik with a skipper such as Ivan, Luca, Marco, or Leo, swim into the Blue and Green Caves, pass beneath Lovrijenac Fortress, and spend time at shallow-water Šunj Beach. Snorkel gear, noodles, water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and grappa are included.

“We had an amazing time on this tour! Marco has such a good personality and he's very funny. He's really the perfect person for this!! He's knowledgeable about the waters and kept us safe. He was a very kind and helpful with any questions or concerns that we had. The tour was fun, but I recommend Marco as your guide. He made it perfect.”

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3.Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks

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

You’ll speed from Dubrovnik to Koločep’s Blue Cave and Three Green Caves, with time to swim, snorkel, and enjoy included drinks. The trip ends at sandy Šunj Beach on Lopud. Guides such as Mark, Erik, Dominic, Anthony, and Roko lead shared groups, with optional city-area pickup.

“Anthony was fantastic and remembered everyone’s names and made friends r a delightful afternoon”

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4.Blue Cave Tour with Panoramic Old Town View

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 884 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Set out from Dubrovnik’s Old Town Harbor on a modern speedboat for three swimming stops around Koločep. Swim through the Blue Cave and three Green Caves, relax at Šunj Beach, and enjoy drinks with a two-person crew. Guides such as Vinny, Mario, Alex, and Karolina have earned strong praise for their care and energy.

“A fantastic boat tour and swimming activities around the cave's and a visit to Sunj beach. We booked the 4 hour morning tour which was amazing and the perfect amount of time to enjoy the activities. It didn't feel rushed and there was plenty of time at each stop to enjoy the surroundings. The tour guide's were great, really hospitable and made sure everybody had plenty of drinks during the whole trip. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys the water and want's to see the sights without needing an entire day to do so.”

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5.Luxury Blue Cave and Elaphiti Islands Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 796 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about four hours aboard a comfortable catamaran from Dubrovnik, swimming into Koločep’s glowing Blue Cave, visiting nearby caves, and reaching sandy Šunj Beach on Lopud. Snorkel gear, drinks, water, restrooms, and waterproof bags are included. Basic swimming ability is required.

“We had a great time! We went into two of the caves. The water was cold but you got used to it after a few minutes.”

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6.From Dubrovnik/Cavtat: Blue Cave, Sunj Beach Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 502 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $71

This 4 to 5-hour small-group speedboat trip takes you from Dubrovnik or nearby resorts to Koločep’s Blue Cave, Three Green Caves, and Šunj Beach. Guides such as Ivan, Rino, and Mario keep the drinks flowing while you swim, snorkel, and cruise past Dubrovnik’s walls.

“Amazing experience! Loved every second of it. The views were great. Decent amount of time in each area. The beach is beautiful with soft sand and stunning water. Caves are breathtaking. Would recommend to everyone!”

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7.Blue Cave Premium Half-Day Tour with Panoramic Old Town View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend four hours boating from Dubrovnik to Koločep’s Blue Cave and nearby sea caves, with snorkeling gear, drinks, and two local crew members. Swim close to the cave entrance, squeeze into smaller caverns, then relax at sandy Šunj Beach. Groups are capped at 16, and crews may include Vinnie, Mario, Catalina, or Victor.

“A lot of fun and a lot of knowledge of the area's. Please be ready to meet new friends it's hard not to!!”

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours cruising from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep, with a weather-permitting swim at the Blue Cave. You get lunch, beer, wine, soft drinks, water, snorkeling gear, and pickup. Crew members including Boris and Marijana help keep the day friendly and informal.

“We had an incredible time on this trip! The smaller boat made for a more intimate experience, with only about 12 people on the tour. We were able to jump in and swim, and never felt rushed at the Blue Cave. Each island stop was perfectly timed, giving us just the right amount of time to enjoy what each had to offer. During our second island stop, we had lunch at the captain’s home, prepared by his wife and it was hands down the best meal we had during our entire trip. My wife and I haven’t stopped talking about it! The entire crew was kind, welcoming, and truly made…”

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9.Blue Cave | 5-Hour Morning Sea Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

Leave Dubrovnik’s Big Pier at 9 a.m. for a five-hour speedboat trip to the Blue Cave, Three Green Caves, Šunj Beach, and Lokrum. Guides such as Petra, Mario, Oliver, and Ema lead swims, explain the coast, and help you choose between cave exploring, cliff jumping, relaxing, or staying aboard.

“So fun! The crew were so friendly and sweet and really made the experience that much more memorable :)”

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10.Blue Cave and caves Discovery Dubrovnik – Group Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend about four hours on the water from Dubrovnik, visiting the Blue Cave, Kolocep’s Green Cave, Three Canyon Caves, and a small bay. You can swim and snorkel, but boat anchoring may leave you with a long swim in open water, so strong swimming skills matter.

“Just to let you know they split you up into two small boats which are fairly crowded. “Free drinks” are just bottles of already opened colas and a bottle of beer. Like any ocean trip, the water was unpredictable so several people were throwing up, so make sure to bring meds if you get sea sick. The boat moves fairly slowly so the waves rock it significantly. The beach stop was lovely and the captains recognized that the small boats were an issue. We were transferred onto a larger boat with another tour group to head home and it elevated everyone’s experience.”

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11.Blue Cave | 5-Hour Afternoon Sea Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

Set out from Dubrovnik at 2:30 pm for a five-hour speedboat trip to the Blue Cave, three Green Caves, Lopud’s sandy Šunj Beach, and a final cliff-jumping stop near Lokrum. Guides such as Eva, Petra, Romana, and captain Mario lead the swims, with snorkel gear, snacks, and drinks included.

“This trip was one of the highlights of our family holiday so I would definitely recommend without hesitation. We were considering this or a slower trip out to a few of the islands with food and are so pleased decided on this option. The boat ride was great fun and got you to the destinations quickly and the experience once you arrived was amazing. You do need to go under the water to access one of the caves so those that need a floatation device won't be able to do that part but there are two other caves in the same location that you can explore so it's not an…”

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12.Blue Cave and Elafit Small Group Boat Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 239 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Spend four hours cruising from Dubrovnik to the Blue, Green, Dark, and Canion Caves, then relax at Koločep Island. Your English-speaking host provides masks, drinks, music, and help in the water. Guides such as Laura and Karolina have joined past trips, but the crew may vary.

“Beautiful places and lovely boat, well stocked with drinks!”

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13.Full-Day Blue Cave & Elaphiti Islands Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 233 reviews · from $64

Join a small boat crew from Dubrovnik for an 8-hour trip to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud. Swim at the Blue Cave, explore car-free villages, enjoy cold cuts and cheese, and keep drinks flowing. Guides such as Manuela and Valerio add local stories, while the 12-person limit keeps the day relaxed.

“We had a great day. A very well organised trip with a friendly, helpful , informative crew. I really liked Kolocep and would have liked a bit more time there. The blue cave is stunning but so busy. It seems all the boats left at 9 to arrive there all together. Maybe go there later in the day??? Thank you very much for the drinks and snacks of bread, cheese, ham and mortedella too.”

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14.Elaphiti Islands & Blue Cave Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 215 reviews · 4 hours · from $91

Join an English-speaking skipper from Dubrovnik’s Old City port for a four-hour speedboat trip among Koločep and Lopud. Swim or snorkel at the Blue and Green Caves, then relax at sandy Sunj Beach. Boats may carry as few as 10 people, with snorkeling gear and soft drinks included.

“Had an awesome day! Comfortable boat, not crowded, guides took us through the caves, was a perfect day. Highly recommend.”

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