11 Island Hopping Tours in Dubrovnik Worth Booking

1.Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

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

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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2.Elaphiti Islands On The Luxury Pirate Ship Karaka Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,082 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $67

Sail from Dubrovnik’s Gruž Port aboard the replica 16th-century Karaka to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud. Expect swimming, snorkeling, island walks, optional honey, olive-oil, and wine tastings, plus friendly guides such as Daniela, Andreja, and Indira. Pickup, drinks, WiFi, toilets, and air-conditioning are available.

“I enjoyed the walk to the organic farm and tasting the olive oil and honey on Kolocek. The time on Lopud was a little long, but there were nice beaches, a pretty botanical garden, and shopping and restaurants there.”

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3.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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4.Elaphite Island Hopping Cruise on Karaka Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 621 reviews · from $68

Sail from Dubrovnik on the Karaka ship to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud. An English-speaking guide such as Indira or Božana explains island life, while you can hike, snorkel, taste local food and wine, or relax at Šunj Beach. Hotel pickup, WiFi, toilets, water, and one drink may be included.

“excellent everything! they even picked us up in a taxi. tons of water time!”

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5.Explore Elaphiti Islands in this unique tour at your own pace for 4 or 8 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews

You’ll ride a private boat from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep, choosing how long to swim, snorkel, explore, or relax. Hotel transfers, drinks, a sunshade, fridge, sundeck, and snorkeling gear are included. Pick four hours for a quick escape or eight for a fuller island day.

“The boat and driver were great but unfortunately due to choppy and windy conditions could only see 2 of the 3 islands and did not make the fisherman’s village.”

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6.Elaphiti Islands Tour by Regina Maris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 319 reviews · from $74

Spend eight hours aboard Regina Maris, cruising from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud. Swim, stroll village lanes, visit 15th-century sights, and enjoy fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch with white wine. The friendly crew, spacious boat, WiFi, and onboard restrooms make this a comfortable island day.

“This was a really beautiful and relaxing day and we (me age 52 and my boys aged 15/17) really enjoyed it. You have to meet the boat at Gruz port which is 5 mins by the 1A, 1B, 3 or 8 bus.bus from the old town. Go to Pile Gate, find the kiosk in advance to get tickets. The islands are very pretty and well signposted and are easy to wander through when you land. We did a quick walk/explore on Kolocep, another walk on Sipan although the focus on Sipan is to taste and buy olive oil and wine, and then we got the golf buggy over to Sunj…”

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7.Hop-On-Hop-Off Elaphiti Islands Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 250 reviews · from $31Best value

Take the wooden Europa Line boat from Dubrovnik’s Port of Gruž to Lopud and Koločep, also called Kalamota. Spend the day choosing between sandy beaches, village walks, churches, nature, and restaurants, then return on a clear schedule. A €25 three-course lunch on Lopud is optional.

“We spent most of the time in Lopud, which was beautiful. There was enough to do - churches to visit, an art gallery, shops, a park and restaurants. There was enough space on the sandy beaches for everyone to sit and enjoy the beautiful water. The guys on the boat were helpful and attentive in terms of ensuring we got on and off the boat. We ate a late lunch on the second island, because they told us it was cheaper, though the choices were limited because the island was smaller. All in all, it was about the right timing to feel you’d had a full day.Read more”

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8.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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9.Elaphiti Islands: Full-Day 3-Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 224 reviews · from $74

Sail from Dubrovnik to three Elaphiti Islands in eight hours. Walk car-free Koločep, see Šipan’s stone villas and orchards, then spend two hours on Lopud’s sandy beach. Your skipper, boat cruise, and meat, fish, or vegetarian lunch are included, but no dedicated guide is provided.

“Excellent tour. Sites were stunning. Guide was very knowledgeable and great at his job. Made is all feel at ease and made the day one I’ll not forget in a hurry.”

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10.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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11.Island Hopping & City Walls Cruise with Food and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend seven hours cruising from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud, with time for swimming, walks, and Šunj Beach. Lunch includes fish, chicken, or a vegetarian dish, with wine and water on board. Ana and Anabella are noted hosts, and the boat returns around sunset.

“Fab day out. Boat went off on time, staff all very friendly and helpful. Stopped at first island and then had lunch which was delicious. As much bread as we wanted and they offered seconds of main courses. Arrived back into Dubrovnik on time at 5.45 pm. Very good day”

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