The 15 Best Hvar Tours & Island Trips

1.Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar

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

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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2.Vis Island and Blue Cave Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 773 reviews · 7h 30m · from $139

Spend about 7.5 hours cruising from Hvar to Vis and Bisevo with a crew of up to 12. Visit the Blue Cave, Green Cave, Stiniva, and clear-water swim spots. Guides such as Antonia, Ivan, Dario, and Lea are praised for friendly service, while water, beer, snorkeling gear, and shade make the long boat day easier.

“We had an amazing day during this excursion. The guides were awesome, spots were AMAZING, overall great vibes. Highly recommend!”

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3.Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands group Tour from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 490 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about eight hours on a speedboat from Hvar, visiting the Green Cave, Stiniva Cove, Blue Cave, Vis, and Palmižana. Your skipper sets the route around weather and crowds. Expect swimming, snorkeling, open-sea views, extra cave fees, and a group of up to 12 people.

“People working on board the boat could not have been better. Boat was one of the best on the water. Would do it again.”

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4.Blue and Green Cave Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 479 reviews · 7h 30m · from $111

From Hvar, ride a comfortable speedboat to the Green Cave, Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac’s Blue Lagoon, and Palmižana. English-speaking skippers such as Leon, Boris, and Lucia have led past trips. Expect swimming, sun, cave fees, and optional lunch at your own cost.

“Overall the tour was great! The skippers were friendly and ready to answer any of our questions. They even recommended us a nice restaurant to have lunch in Komiza (one of our stops). I would recommend this tour.”

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5.Boat Tour at Delfina Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $98

Set out from Hvar at 11:30 a.m. for a five-hour cruise along Hvar’s south coast and the Pakleni Islands. Swim at Red Rocks and two island bays, enjoy fresh bread, meat, and cheese sandwiches, and buy cold drinks on board. The family-run Delfina boat includes WiFi, shade, and a restroom.

“Personale gentilissimo, esperienza unica! Non perdete questo giro in barca, paesaggi mozzafiato e acqua cristallina! Consigliatissimo”

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6.Blue cave group tour with swimming and snorkelling from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend about eight hours on a fast boat from Hvar with up to 14 people. Swim at Budikovac Blue Lagoon and Stiniva, visit the Blue and Green caves, and stop for lunch or a drink at Palmizana or another island harbor. Guides such as Jay, Harris, Simon, Joseph and Sara lead different departures.

“Great boat with a large sunbed and plenty of shaded seats as well. The captain and first mate were great and brought us to some amazing swimming caves. And the blue cave is extraordinary- a must see! I would highly recommend this tour!”

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7.BLUE CAVE & 5 islands tour from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 224 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

From Hvar, speed across the Adriatic to Biševo’s glowing Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Green Cave, and Palmizana. Expect a sociable boat ride for up to 12 people, swimming time, snorkel gear, a welcome drink, and optional cave tickets that cost extra.

“I was a bit skeptical given some of the bad reviews, but it was definitely a worthwhile tour. The Blue Cave is just amazing and that alone was a reason to do this. We skipped the Green Cave as I could not imagine anything better than the Blue Cave. Our guide Frane was friendly and informative. The downside is that there is not enough explanation on the site about what's available. For example, at the Blue Cave there are bathrooms, and you can also buy snacks and beer! Lunch is pretty late, so it should be clearly stated as to what time that occurs. Since I had read several reviews…”

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8.Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Best value

Join a small-group half-day sail from Hvar with a skipper such as Vítor, Alexander, or Peter. Cruise around the Pakleni Islands, stop in two clear-water bays for swimming and snorkeling, and bring your own food and drinks for the yacht’s fridge. The route changes with the weather.

“Amazing day! Viktor and Sara were awesome, extremely friendly and helpful! The swimming spots were beautiful and the entire trip was spotless! Small group, great conversation and the best experience we’ve had in Croatia so far! I will always recommend this tour!”

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9.Private Tour of Red rocks, Pakleni Islands and Hvar’s Southern Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7.5 to 8 hours on a private Hvar boat for up to nine people, visiting Red Rocks, Lucisca Beach, Dubovica, and the Pakleni Islands. Your skipper, such as Simon, Harris, or Nino, can adjust the day around swimming, snorkeling, beach time, and lunch at your own expense.

“We had a wonderful tour Nino, our skipper, is very caring and supportive The spots he has taken us were very special Thanks for this special moments”

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10.Pakleni Islands Self-Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 170 reviews · 1 day

Start at Bonj Beach with Marcus, Marco, Reno, Lun, or another English-speaking staff member. After a safety briefing, map talk, and equipment fitting, paddle a single or tandem kayak toward Hvar’s bays and the Pakleni Islands, stopping to swim, snorkel, eat, and rest at your own pace.

“We had so much fun! We did the self tour and the map and instructions were very helpful. It was not easy however! Lots of swells and thank goodness for waterproof bags. Getting the snorkels was an added bonus and they even gave us some sunscreen as ours was running low.”

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11.Hvar Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 128 reviews · from $129

Leave Hvar Town with guides such as Dinko or Urška, cross the island by its old road, stop at viewpoints and lavender fields, then taste Hvar wines and olive oil at one winery in Jelsa, Vrboska, or nearby Vrbanj. Expect a small-group outing with local stories and scenic detours.

“it's absolutely perfect.Our guide is very nice,showing the essence culture of hvar along the tour,we went to the lavender terrace and vineyard, learned the traditional way of building houses in Croatia.The wine tasting is also nice,we've got 5 different wine,from white to rose and red,tasted really good.so was the Olive oil.But what makes the tour so perfect is our guide,a kind elegant lady,professional at the same time.we're so lucky to have her with us.if you come to hvar,this is what you must have to try.”

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12.Hvar Wine tasting small group experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Ride from Hvar Town to the Jelsa or Vrboska area with a local guide such as Dinko or Urska. Stop for island views, then taste four to seven wines and local olive oil at one family winery. Pickup and return transport are included, with morning and afternoon departures.

“Our guide picked us up at a meeting point that was just a few minutes walk from our AIRBNB. She was an excellent source of knowledge and told us all about the island. The drive to the vineyard was beautiful!! We made 2 stops along the way and were able to take some great photos. We tried 5 wines and they were paired with cheese and bread and olives. Very nice!!”

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13.Blue and Green Cave Speedboat Excursion from Hvar Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

From Hvar Town, a guide and skipper take you by speedboat to five Adriatic highlights, including the Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, Green Cave, Budikovac, and the Pakleni Islands. You get swimming time, snorkeling gear, bottled water, and a small group capped at 12 people. Captain Peter, skipper Ivo, and Lucia have led recent departures.

“Overall pretty good all things considered.. Blue Cave ended up being closed not their fault due to high seas and because of that the boat ride was incredibly bumpy most of the time, especially if you had to sit in the front. The main thing that needs to change is how many they're putting on this type of boat. I think they had 12 people crammed on here which was too many and not everyone had a comfortable seat a real problem with super choppy seas. They really should be capping this at no more than 8 to ensure everyone has a comfortable seat since at least half the day…”

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14.Blue and Green Cave private speed boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Charter a private speedboat from Hvar for about six hours with a skipper such as Daniel, Philip, or Antonio. Swim at the Green Cave and Stiniva Cove, visit the Blue Cave on Bisevo, then relax at Palmizana and Laganini Beach Club. Snorkel gear, soft drinks, life jackets, music, and insurance are included.

“We just got off the boat and Daniel was amazing! He made sure we were able to see every cave at the peak time. He was very friendly and made our first trip to Hvar one to remember! Thanks Daniel !!!”

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15.Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $173

Travel inland from Hvar with a local guide such as Tea or Marija, passing lavender fields, old villages, and the ancient Hora Plain before a private tasting at Duboković winery in Jelsa. Sample local wines and macerated olive oils, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Really nice afternoon with delicious wine and amazing views of Hvar. Tea is a fun tour guide and was super flexible with our schedule. Would definitely recommend.”

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