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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Croatia

176 tours  ·  from $17

Half this country only makes sense from the water. The 15 below range from a three-hour lagoon run to a full day under sail with lunch aboard, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you actually get.

Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming - Entering Krka by boat from Skradin
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Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

1.Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

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

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned bus, cruise from Skradin to Skradinski Buk, and explore the falls with an English-speaking guide such as Ante, Leo, or Gianna. Afterward, swim or wander in Primošten, with Trogir replacing it outside swimming season.

“The tour was incredible and well worth it. The waterfalls of Krka National Park are stunning, and the rest of the trail is very easy. A stop in Primošten is a must, as it's a lovely place. Last but not least, the guide Ante is super funny and makes everything run smoothly.”

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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

2.Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

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

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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Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Sipan: a small harbor and a slower pause
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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, Sipan, and Kolocep. You get free time for Šunj Beach, island walks, swimming, and snorkeling, plus a generous fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch and wine, brandy, soft drinks, and water. Pickup is available from Dubrovnik hotels when selected.

“The overall activity was perfectly organized and was one of the most pleasant outings we had during our stay, The lunch was very good, and execution of our pickup location was perfect.”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch - Šipan: lunch in Suđurađ and a taste of island life
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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

4.Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

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

Sail from Dubrovnik on the Regina Maris with host Elisa and her crew, stopping at Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud. You get lunch, local wine, soft drinks, WiFi, shaded seating, and time for swimming, village walks, Šunj Beach, and island cafés.

“One of the nicest boats out of all the tours! The food was solid, the crew was so happy and helpful — truly a perfect day :) My friend and I did it together and we were so pleased with the whole day! Definitely a must do!”

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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split - Čiovo: a gentle first swim
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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, Krknjasi Bay, and Maslinica on Šolta. You’ll have several chances to swim and snorkel, eat a beef, tuna, or vegetarian burger with fries, and enjoy wine onboard. Hosts such as Nana and Ivan help keep the day moving.

“Won't book through Viator again The company double charged my sister and I for 4 instead of 2 guests and refused to refund us our money when the tour guide clearly said it would not be an issue”

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Split: Blue Lagoon Boat Party with DJs, Shots & After Party - Jimmy Bar and the first steps onboard
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Split: Blue Lagoon Boat Party with DJs, Shots & After Party

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

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

Meet the Out to Sea Split crew at Jimmy Bar, board a two-deck party boat, and spend six hours cruising, dancing, swimming at the Blue Lagoon, and watching the sunset. You get a welcome shot, live DJs, Wi-Fi, photography, onboard hosts, and priority entry to a Split club.

“100% the best day out in split! The swim was delicious and drinks great value! Would come again and again and again!”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch - Lopud and the walk to Šunj Bay
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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch

7.Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch

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

Spend eight hours aboard the RITA with Marinero excursions, visiting Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep. Swim at Šunj Bay, stroll through pine forests, and choose fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch with drinks. Hotel pickup, multilingual guides, and an air-conditioned salon are available.

“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 - The boat cruise between river and town
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

8.Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

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

Spend about 10 hours exploring Krka National Park and Skradin from Split. An English-speaking guide such as Lovro, Gabriella, Richard, or Ivana leads the day, with an air-conditioned ride, waterfall boardwalks, a boat cruise, free time, and swimming. Park entry costs extra and is paid in cash.

“Great tour. The waterfalls were amazing good hiking Richard the tour guide was amazing both in terms of information and knowledge.”

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Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip - Perast and the short boat ride 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 into Montenegro by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping in Perast and Kotor, with Budva added on the small-group option. Expect grand Bay of Kotor views, free time rather than fully guided sightseeing, an optional €10 boat ride, and a long day shaped by border delays.

“Had a wonderful experience on this tour, amazing views and our tour guide (Adnan) was great with providing explanations and recommendations for all of us It would be helpful to have a mic for the guide - as we have had on other tours - to be able to clearly hear the guide while in the last row in the van, so he doesn’t have to repeat himself”

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Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise, and Swimming - Walking through the ethno-village
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Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise, and Swimming

10.Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise, and Swimming

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

Travel from Split by air-conditioned bus to Krka National Park, tour the ethno-village and Jaruga power plant, then see Skradinski Buk. A short panoramic boat ride leads to Skradin, where you have time for lunch, a fortress walk, and swimming. Guides may include Gabriella, Luka, Ivana, Ela, or Simon.

“Ivana was a great tour guide managing to rearrange the day so we could get the best weather for going around the waterfalls. She also gave really interesting facts about the area throughout the day. Even with the rain it was a great trip.”

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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

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 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

12.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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Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride from Split and Trogir - Entering Krka at Skradinski Buk
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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, walk the Skradinski Buk trails, take a sightseeing boat to Skradin, and enjoy free time for swimming or lunch. Guides such as Dario, Mate, and Ivanka are known for adding useful Croatian history and humor.

“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) - The coastal ride past Trsteno Arboretum
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Dubrovnik: 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN)

14.3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN)

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

Spend about nine and a half hours aboard the Triton, cruising from Dubrovnik to three Elaphiti islands. You’ll have fish, meat, or vegetarian lunch, soft drinks, WiFi, music, and time for swimming. The boat can hold up to 144 people, so expect a sociable party-boat feel rather than a quiet sail.

“It was a really great and funny experience. We made new friends and enjoy the whole trip. The staff was really kind, particularly Laura who was friendly and helpful.”

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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Island Cruise with Food and Drinks - Blue Lagoon: the main two-hour stop
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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Island Cruise with Food and Drinks

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

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

Spend about eight hours cruising from Split to Šolta, the Blue Lagoon, and Čiovo. Swim with snorkel gear, eat a burger lunch, enjoy breakfast donuts and unlimited water, lemonade, and wine, then stop at Borko beach bar. The English-speaking crew includes staff such as Mario, Ivana, and Bepo.

“10/10 boat trip experience!! The guide and all staff were extremely friendly and approachable. 100% recommend booking! :) The island trips were amazing and crystal clear waters.”

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