The 10 National Park Tours in Dubrovnik That Earn Their Price

1.Boat Tour to Mljet National Park & 3 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

Set out from Dubrovnik at 7:30 a.m. with an English-speaking Sea Breeze skipper such as Marko, Ante, George, Suzy, Toni, or Carlo. Ride a speedy RIB to Lopud, Odysseus Cave, Mljet National Park, Šipan, and Koločep, with swimming, snorkeling, and free time ashore.

“We probably didn’t have ideal conditions for this trip, but the conditions weren’t the worst either; a bit of wind is all. But that is no excuse for the poor maintenance of the boat. I was with my wife, 3 adult children, and my son’s spouse, so I felt responsible for their safety, having booked this experience. Shortly after departing, the Bimini top experienced a failure; the back zipper broke, And after a short run to the first island, the crew (Carlo and George) had to drop the Bimini top. Immediately thereafter, and because I was sitting in the seat next to where the Bimini Top was secured to the…”

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2.Full day Private Boat Tour to Elaphite Islands and South Mljet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight hours on a private Quicksilver 675 with a local skipper such as Tom, Ivan, or Branko. Swim at Saplunara and Limoni, visit Elaphite villages and coves, use snorkel gear, and enjoy complimentary water, soft drinks, and beer. The boat carries up to six for a more personal day.

“we had a great experience! great balance between sea water villages peace fun :))”

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3.Mljet National Park trip – Pure Nature & Island Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $156Best value

Travel by speedboat from Dubrovnik to Mljet National Park, cycle beside two saltwater lakes, and visit St Mary’s island. The day also includes Prapratno Beach and a coffee stop on Lopud. Guide Dorian is among the helpful guides, but e-bikes, park tickets, lunch, towels, and wind jackets cost extra.

“The island itself is beautiful and worth seeing. The tour itself is somewhat advertised falsely as an E-bike tour when the bikes themselves are not included in the tour price (35 EUR per person). The boat that takes you out to the island is a large banana boat with uncomfortable seats and the ride takes close to 2 hours one way. The tour also says it includes drinks but we weren’t offered a drink at any time. So the tour price basically paid for an uncomfortable boat ride.”

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4.Private boat tour to Elafiti islands and south part of Mljet 8h. ALL INCLUDED

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Set out from Dubrovnik at 10:00 with a local skipper such as Marin for an eight-hour private boat day. See the Old Town from the water, visit Kolocep, Lopud, Sipan, and south Mljet, then choose your own swimming, snorkeling, beach, port, and lunch stops.

“What a wonderful day! Our skipper, Marin, was so kind! Thus was our last day in Croatia and it was perfect! He took us to quiet places where we could enjoy being together before heading home!! Would highly recommend for a chill day on the water!”

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5.Unlocking Mljet Island’s Secrets: Private Boat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Dubrovnik with your private skipper for an eight-hour cruise to Mljet and the Elaphiti Islands. Swim, snorkel, hike, visit a blue cave, and stop for lunch in Polače or Lopud. Tony, Maro, Ivan, Branco, and Tino are among the skippers associated with this experience.

“We had Tony as our skipper and he was very friendly. He knew where to take us, all the cool spots. Took us to Lopud Island for lunch. It was a beautiful day. Highly recommend. Bring your alcohol and ice! Tony did provide water and soda.”

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6.Visit magical Mljet Island with private speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Dubrovnik to Mljet for about nine hours, with drinks, return transport, and time to explore on your own. Crew names associated with Sea Fun Dubrovnik include Joseph, Josko, and Antonio. Expect a quick sea crossing, forested scenery, saltwater lakes, and local restaurants.

“We had a lovely day with Joseph. Perfect boat for the purpose with all included i.e. drinks, masks, music and everything. We give this tour our best recommendation!!”

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7.Krka National Park – Private Excursion from Dubrovnik with Mercedes Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.)

Leave Dubrovnik at 7:00 am in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver-guide. Cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina, pause at Bacina Lakes, walk Krka’s waterfall trails, visit an ancient monastery, and optionally stop in Ston for seafood before returning.

“It is a 3 1/2 hour drive from Dubrovnik to Krka National Park, through Bosnia and Herzegovina. Once there, you ride a boat across the waterway into the park area, debark and then walk the trails to see myriades of waterfalls. We were there during a massive heat wave and, since it had not rained in a very long time, the decrease in the water levels was quite evident, but still spectacular. I recommend bringing a bathing suit because you can swim in many parts of the park where the waterfalls are. It was very crowded June, July and August are always that way, they told us, with thousands of…”

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8.Mljet Island tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Leave Dubrovnik at 7 am for Mljet National Park with an English-speaking guide, hotel or port pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a boat transfer. You get about three hours in the park, with time for the famous lakes, villages, and a swim, but the national park entrance fee is extra.

“Aunque la excursión fue fantástica no podemos ponerle la máxima puntuación por varios motivos. El primero es que está mal explicada, no es una excursión en barco sino en autobús y ferry y la segunda es que solicitamos el guía en español pero un par de días antes nos comunicaron que el guía no estaba disponible y que nos acompañaría uno de habla inglesa. La mitad del grupo no entendemos el inglés por lo que nos enteramos de algo a partir de la traducción de nuestra amiga. Ahora bien hay que señalar que el guía fue super amable y muy atento con nosotros.”

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9.Pvt Speedboat Cruise to Mljet&Sipanska Luka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours

Join skipper Tom for an eight-hour private speedboat trip from Dubrovnik to Sipan, Mljet, and Kolocep. Swim at quiet bays, visit Sipanska Luka and Saplunara, snorkel, and finish at the Blue Cave. The route can be adjusted, but expect a long, windy ride and an extra €220 fuel charge.

“Une expérience à vivre ! Un paradis sur terre ……Tom vous y aménera en toute quiétude!”

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10.Elaphite Islands & Mljet – Private Boat Excursion from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend eight flexible hours aboard a Beneteau Flyer 850 with a skipper, exploring Kolocep’s Blue Cave, Mljet’s Lemuni Lagoon, and Elaphite coves. Pickup, drinks, snorkeling gear, and a paddleboard are included. Fuel costs €300 in cash, and lunch is optional.

“We had an amazing day out on the water with Iso. We were picked up on time in a nice vehicle and taken to the boat where we departed on schedule. Iso helped curate an itinerary that he thought we would enjoy, was a pleasure to be with Read more”

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