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The 15 Best Blue Cave Tours in Croatia

53 tours  ·  from $56

The cave glows for a few hours in the morning and boats go in one at a time, so the departure slot matters more than the boat. These 15 compare the runs from Split, Trogir, Hvar and Dubrovnik on price, group size and what happens when the swell closes it.

Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik - Sunj Beach on Lopud: the relaxed hour and a half
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Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

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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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour - Stiniva Cove and the Mamma Mia Beach
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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 speeding from Split or Trogir across five Adriatic islands. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac and Hvar, with snorkeling gear included. Crews may include guides such as Stipe, Korina, Ela, Matea, Nino, Gina or Jakob.

“This tour was extremely disappointing. More than half of the promised stops listed in the itinerary were skipped, and the operators chose to drive the boat through dangerously rough waves on the return. When I requested a full refund for the services not provided, it was denied. Overall, this was an unsafe and untrustworthy experience, and I would not recommend this company to other travelers.”

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Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour - Biševo and the Blue Cave’s brief blue glow
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Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour

3.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, full-day island tour. Expect the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac’s Blue Lagoon, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. Guides such as Tea, Lovre, Lea, and Matea have earned praise for safe driving and helpful local tips.

“Guides had so much knowledge and had incredible music taste”

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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana - Komiža gives the day a welcome pause
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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

4.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, Vis, Stiniva Cove, the Pakleni Islands, Hvar, and Milna. A crew of up to 12 takes you by open speedboat, with snorkeling gear included. Expect superb views, long stretches in the sun, and a very bumpy ride in rough seas.

“The 5 island tour brings you to 5 islands where you can visit the island s but there is only 2 islands where you can swim for 30 minutes. For an 12 hour trip that is way to short. More time for snorkling will improve the trip.”

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Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir - Komiža gives the morning a slower rhythm
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Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir

5.Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,861 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend 10 to 12 hours on an open-air speedboat from Trogir, visiting the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. Your English-speaking skipper handles the route, while you swim, snorkel, take photos, and choose how to use your free time in Hvar.

“Wow! What an amazing day. I was a solo person on a full speedboat trip with Lucy as our guide and 'Z' as our skipper. The places we visited were stunning, especially Vis and Hvar. Personally a bit disappointed with the Blue Lagoon but that's due to me not wanting to snorkel and the beach bar not being open - I think because it's not high season yet. And that was a minor issue which definitely did not detract from the whole trip. The most exciting part for me was the speedboat ride itself. 'Z' was an accomplished skipper who knew how to give his passengers a fun time. A…”

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Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour - Three Green Caves and the narrow canyon
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Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour

6.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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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks - Koločep’s Blue Cave: beautiful, but not guaranteed
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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks

7.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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From Split: Blue Cave & 5 Islands with Vis & Hvar Boat Tour - Leaving Split from Prokurative
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From Split: Blue Cave & 5 Islands with Vis & Hvar Boat Tour

8.Blue Cave & 5 Islands with Vis & Hvar Boat Tour

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

Spend 10.5 hours racing from Split to the Blue Cave, Vis, Komiža, Stiniva, Budikovac, Pakleni, and Hvar. A skipper such as Simon, Luka, Tomo, or Viktor handles the boat, timing, and local guidance. Expect swimming, snorkeling, music, scenic rides, and a full day on the water.

“The skipper did a really nice tour on all the islands and due too his flexibility we arrived to the blue cave when it just opened. We could visit the blue cave without waiting. Really what a beautiful and fun tour. Being on the fast boat was a fun experience with amazing views. We even spotted dolphins.”

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

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

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

Spend 10 to 11 hours on a small speedboat from Split or Podstrana, visiting the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva, Budikovac, Hvar, and Milna. Guides such as Nando, Gea, Luka, and Bruno are praised for friendly service. Expect fast rides, open-sea spray, and plenty of swimming.

“Being able to visit the islands on this trip was amazing! The tour states 11 hours but we were back in about 10 hours. Only downside is the time flies by so fast 😄”

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Kotor: Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base - Leaving Kotor and racing along the bay
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Kotor: Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base

10.Kotor: Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $56Best value

This three-hour English-language speedboat trip from Kotor visits Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula Island, former submarine tunnels, and a Blue Cave swimming area. Captains such as Marko, Peter, Andre, and Marco provide local history, snorkeling masks, water, Wi-Fi, music, and a comfortable shaded boat.

“Absolutely brilliant trip, booked the evening before and picked up from our hotel jetty (due to bus delays) the following morning. Brilliant trip all round, highly recommend.”

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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat - The Blue Cave on Biševo: beautiful, but never guaranteed
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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

11.Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 976 reviews · 10 hours · from $147

Join an English-speaking skipper and guide for a 10-hour speedboat trip from Split to Biševo, Vis, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. Expect fast sea crossings, swimming stops, free time in Komiža and Hvar, and a separate Blue Cave ticket costing 18 to 24 EUR.

“This speed boat trip was the highlight of my entire holiday. Saw loads in just one day! The boat ride itself is an experience. Skipper and crew Ivana were nice and easy going, coming up with a fun musical playlist on our journey. Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking about whether to spend 100 EUR (it's definitely not cheap but worth every penny). Boat was also fancier than in the picture (luckily it wasn't a 10 seater). If there is room for improvement, I would come up with a rough timetable for the day, just to approx. know when you will be able to get lunch for example, as there…”

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Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar - Budikovac Island starts the swimming
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Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar

12.Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Set out from Hvar at 10:15 a.m. on a small-group speedboat tour to Budikovac, Ravnik’s Green Cave, Bisevo’s Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, and a seaside lunch stop. Skippers such as Antonia, Ivan, Antonio, and Dario may lead the day, with swimming, snorkeling, and fast Adriatic crossings along the way.

“The blue cave was absolutely amazing, the beaches we swam at where so blue and crystal clear ! Our boat skippers were informative and lovely. The boat was comfortable and shady. The snorkelling gear could do with an upgrade.”

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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave Tour with Panoramic Old Town View - Leaving from Dubrovnik’s Old Town Harbor
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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave Tour with Panoramic Old Town View

13.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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From Split: Blue Cave, Hvar, Mamma Mia, 5 Islands boat Tour - Leaving Split before the coast wakes up
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From Split: Blue Cave, Hvar, Mamma Mia, 5 Islands boat Tour

14.Blue Cave, Hvar, Mamma Mia, 5 Islands boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 849 reviews · from $96

Take a shaded speedboat from Split to the Blue Cave, Komiza, Stiniva, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. With a maximum of 12 people, comfortable seats, snorkel gear, and guides such as Mateo, Mario, and Luka, this is a fast, full day on the Dalmatian Sea.

“It was excellent day Our guide Mario was so kind and polite:)) He helped us everytime to spot good restaurants and go to nice spots to take pictures:) Also, most unforgettable thing is return journey from Hvar island by his speed boat !!! Hahaha That’s was stunning:))”

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Luxury Blue Cave and Elaphiti Islands Small Group Tour - Šunj Beach offers something Dubrovnik’s coast often lacks
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Luxury Blue Cave and Elaphiti Islands Small Group Tour

15.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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