The 15 Best Island Hopping Tours in Croatia

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

★★★★★★★★★★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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Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir

2.Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,452 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Leave Split at 8 a.m. for a full day among Croatia’s islands. Swim and use the paddleboards near the Pakleni Islands, explore Hvar, then relax in Milna on Brač. Breakfast, lunch, wine, soft drinks, and a friendly English-speaking crew are included, but the boat can carry up to 130 people.

“Our excursion was wonderful. Nana and the crew were great. Highly recommend. It was a day a fun in the sun.”

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Split: Hvar, Pakleni, Brač & Šolta All-inclusive Tour

3.Hvar, Pakleni, Brač & Šolta All-inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,426 reviews · 10 hours · from $116

Spend 10 hours aboard the Summer Blues mega catamaran, with hosts such as Mia and Manuela, a guided walk through Hvar, three Adriatic swim stops, lunch, snacks, unlimited soft drinks, beer, wine and music.

“The day trip was awesome! The crew was lovely and we loved all the places we stopped!”

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Split: Hvar, Brač, and Pakleni Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

4.Hvar, Brač, and Pakleni Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,227 reviews · 10 hours · from $76

Spend 10 hours at sea between Split, the Pakleni Islands, Hvar, and Brač. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and explore Hvar Town, with breakfast doughnuts, a burger lunch, wine, and soft drinks included. Guides such as Ivo, Sandra, Marko, and Nana keep the busy day on track.

“Captain, guide, crew and boat were great! Extremely informative, fun, good energy and gave us a great experience! Definitely will do again and would recommend! Evol was a great tour guide and really knows what he’s doing and talking about!”

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Elaphiti Islands On The Luxury Pirate Ship Karaka Dubrovnik

5.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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Luxury Blue Cave and Elaphiti Islands Small Group Tour

6.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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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Hvar & Pakleni Islands with Food and free Drinks

7.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Hvar & Pakleni Islands with Food and free Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 670 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend 10 hours on Summer Blues’ catamaran from Split, swimming near Brač, Pakleni Islands, and Šolta, then exploring Hvar with a local guide. Breakfast, chicken salad, fruit, cakes, coffee, and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and water are included. The day ends with music and dancing on deck.

“Very good day from start to finish, started quite chilled and ended with such fun. Drinks are flowing and lunch was adequate, chicken salad , cakes later. To finish the day with dancing and music. Crew were all excellent would definitely book again.”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Hopping Cruise on Karaka Ship

8.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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Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands group Tour from Hvar

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

10.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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From Hvar: Boat Tour to Pakleni Islands on a Comfort Yacht

11.Boat Tour to Pakleni Islands on a Comfort Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 424 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Set sail from Hvar with a professional skipper such as Vitor, Viktor, or Alexander aboard a 36-foot yacht. With up to eight people, you’ll reach two Pakleni Island bays for swimming, snorkeling, and SUP time. Bring your own drinks, store them in the yacht’s fridge, and choose a morning or afternoon departure.

“Our skip, Viktor, and the person he was training, Enis, were excellent and so knowledgeable. They even made sure we hit the sun set at the perfect time. The snorkeling was so fun and he threw bread in to attract the fish! A great day and would highly recommend.”

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Zadar: Island Hopping Speedboat Adventure with Aperol Spritz

12.Island Hopping Speedboat Adventure with Aperol Spritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 380 reviews · from $33

Set out from Zadar’s Old Town bridge with a local skipper, perhaps Greg, Josef, or Mario, for three swim and island stops. You get snorkeling gear, unlimited water, music, a small group of up to 12, and two Aperol Spritz per person.

“We had a wonderful time. The guide was nice. 100% recommended.”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Tour by Regina Maris with Lunch

13.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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From Dubrovnik: Mljet National Park & Elaphiti Islands Trip

14.Mljet National Park & Elaphiti Islands Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 302 reviews · from $153

Join Sea Breeze at 7:30 AM for a small-group speedboat day with guides such as Marko, Suzy or Snezana. Visit Mljet National Park, Odysseus Cave, Moon Beach, Šipan, Koločep and the Blue Cave, with time for biking, swimming and snorkeling.

“Tommy, Carl - it was a perfect trip! Thank you a lot guys!”

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Split: Hvar, Brač, and Pakleni Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

15.Hvar, Brač, and Pakleni Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 297 reviews · 10 hours · from $83

Join an English-speaking crew for a full day from Split to the Pakleni Islands, Hvar, and Milna on Brač. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and enjoy burgers, fries, breakfast, soft drinks, and wine at lunch. Guides such as Ante, Sandra, Ivo, and Antony may be part of the friendly crew.

“The day was organised very well and the whole day was very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a chance at a boat tour in the Split area! The whole crew were very friendly and helpful. Atone and Kataryna were especially some of the crew that made the experience great too! Overall great day with amazing views!”

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