Luxury Blue and Green Cave private tour

The best part of this Hvar boat tour is the freedom to shape the day. You are not tied to a fixed route, so your captain can adjust the plan around weather, sea conditions, cave access, and your group’s mood. One hour might be spent swimming at Green Cave, while another could be used for a long stop at Stiniva Cove or a drink at a beach bar.

I like the private boat and crew, especially for a group that wants its own pace rather than a crowded excursion. I also like the practical extras: snorkeling gear, soft drinks, life jackets, music, and a toilet are included. The main consideration is price. At $1,446.70 per group of up to 12, this is costly for two or three people, but much more reasonable when shared by a full group.

Key points

• Private speedboat from Hvar: Your group has the boat, captain, and crew to itself.
• Flexible route: The captain can suggest stops and adapt the day instead of following a rigid schedule.
• Green Cave and Stiniva Cove: Swim, snorkel, explore by small boat, or relax at a beach bar.
• Cave Bisevo and Blue Cave access: Cave visits are weather and access dependent, with separate fees.
• A sociable crew: Toni, Tony, and Marco are praised for safe driving, local suggestions, and joining in with cliff jumping and cave swims.
• Six hours on the water: The tour offers a full half-day for sea swimming and island exploration.

Why a private boat makes sense around Hvar

Hvar is at its best from the water. The coast is cut into coves, cliffs, and small sea caves, and some of the most appealing places are difficult or impossible to reach by land. A private speedboat lets you connect several of these spots in one day without dealing with a large group or a preset schedule.

That flexibility matters here. The tour is advertised at about six hours, but the useful feature is not simply the length. It is the chance to tell the captain what your group wants. You can focus on swimming, spend more time snorkeling, stop for a drink, or follow local suggestions when the original plan needs to change.

The crew members named in the tour information are Toni, Tony, and Marco. Their role appears to go beyond steering the boat. They offer ideas, explain the places you visit, help with safety, and can arrange a lunch stop at a winery or restaurant on the water if that fits the day. That sort of help is valuable when you have not planned every hour in advance.

This is still a speedboat outing, not a quiet sailing trip. You should expect movement between stops and a day built around the sea. If you want a calm cruise with little swimming, this may not be the right match. If you want to cover several coastal sites and get into the water often, the format works well.

Green Cave: your first major stop

Green Cave is the tour’s main opening attraction. You can swim or snorkel near the cave, and you may also enter it with a guide in a small boat. That gives you more than one way to experience the site, which is helpful for a mixed group.

Strong swimmers may prefer getting into the water and looking back toward the cave opening. Anyone who would rather stay dry can use the small boat option. The supplied snorkeling equipment means you do not need to arrange your own mask and gear before departure.

Plan on roughly an hour here. That sounds generous, but it can pass quickly once you have time for a swim, a look inside the cave, and a few pauses on the water. Your captain may also adjust the amount of time depending on conditions and the wishes of your group.

There is an admission charge for Green Cave, listed as 70 kuna, and it is not included in the tour price. Bring this extra cost into your budget. The fee is small compared with the total private charter, but it is still better to know about it before you leave Hvar.

Stiniva Cove: swimming and a simple beach stop

Stiniva Cove gives the day a change of pace. Instead of spending all your time around caves, you get a beach stop where you can swim, snorkel, and buy a refreshment at the beach bar. The planned time is about one hour.

The cove was named Europe’s best beach in 2016, which helps explain its popularity. You should expect this to be one of the tour’s most sought-after stops, not a deserted stretch of coast. The private boat gives your group control over how long you stay, but it cannot guarantee that the cove itself will be quiet.

I like the balance here. Cave visits are visually striking, but a beach stop lets you settle in, dry off, and enjoy the water without constantly moving to the next sight. If your group includes people who want a less active hour, Stiniva Cove is a useful pause.

Snorkeling gear is included, and the beach bar provides a straightforward place for a drink. Other food and drink arrangements are not listed as standard inclusions, so confirm any planned meal with the crew. The crew has made lunch reservations at a winery or restaurant on the water for some groups, but this should be treated as an optional arrangement rather than a guaranteed part of every tour.

Cave Bisevo and the Blue Cave question

Cave Bisevo is listed as a 30-minute stop and is presented as a major natural sight. The Blue Cave is also part of the tour’s name, but access is not guaranteed. One important practical detail is that the Blue Cave fee, listed as 100 kuna, is separate from the tour price.

The cave visit depends on conditions and access rules. A past tour had to skip the Blue Cave because it was closed, and the captain changed the day to include Green Cave and several beaches instead. That is exactly why the flexible route matters. You are paying for a private day on the water, not a promise that every cave will be open.

If the Blue Cave is open, the extra fee and the time needed to reach it should be part of your planning. If it is closed, your captain can suggest other stops, but the exact replacement route is not fixed. Ask about current cave access when you meet the crew, especially if seeing the Blue Cave is the main reason you booked.

Cave Bisevo is not described with a detailed activity list, so you should not expect a long guided visit based on the published information. Think of it as a short natural sight in a day that also includes swimming and beach time.

What the crew adds to the day

A private captain can make a boat trip feel either easy or awkward. Here, the strongest details concern the crew’s personal approach. Toni, Tony, and Marco are praised for offering local stop ideas, keeping people hydrated, and taking safety seriously.

They have also joined groups for cliff jumping and underwater cave exploration. That does not mean you must do either activity. It does suggest the crew is comfortable helping an active group make the most of its time while keeping an eye on safety.

The best arrangement may be to arrive with a short wish list rather than a strict schedule. Tell the captain if your group cares most about caves, snorkeling, beach bars, a winery lunch, or quiet swimming. Then let the crew suggest the order and any changes.

This approach is especially useful if weather affects one part of the route. A cave may be closed, a stop may be too crowded, or sea conditions may make one location less suitable. A captain who can offer alternatives is more valuable than a guide who simply repeats a fixed plan.

What is included, and what you still pay for

The tour includes snorkeling equipment, soft drinks, travel insurance, life jackets, music, and a toilet on the boat. Those details make a difference on a six-hour outing. You can spend more time enjoying the water instead of arranging basic gear or worrying about where the next drink will come from.

Life jackets are provided, but the supplied information does not say that every participant must wear one at all times. Follow the crew’s instructions, particularly while the boat is moving or when sea conditions change.

The two listed cave fees are extra:

• Green Cave: 70 kuna
• Blue Cave: 100 kuna

The tour costs $1,446.70 per group of up to 12 people. For a full group, that works out to about $120.56 per person before the separate cave fees. For six people, it is about $241.12 each, and for two people it becomes a very expensive private outing.

That calculation is the key to judging value. A full family group, wedding party, or group of friends gets privacy, a dedicated boat, crew attention, and a flexible route at a more workable per-person cost. A couple may find a shared excursion better value unless privacy and control are especially important.

Timing, meeting point, and practical planning

The tour lasts about six hours and begins at CROFFERS Tourist Agency, Blue Cave Excursions, Private Speed Boat Tours, Sea Transfers, at Jurja Matijevića 17 in Hvar. It ends back at the same meeting point.

The location is near public transportation, which makes it easier to reach without arranging a separate transfer. You receive confirmation when booking, and the activity is offered in English.

The tour requires good weather. If poor conditions force cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. For your own planning, keep some flexibility in your Hvar schedule rather than placing this outing on the day before a fixed flight or ferry connection.

A mobile ticket is accepted. The trip is private, so only your group participates. Up to 12 people can share the boat, but the supplied information does not give the boat’s exact seating layout or storage space. If your group is large, ask the provider about luggage and seating before departure.

The tour is described as suitable for most people, but it is built around swimming, snorkeling, boat movement, and access to caves. If someone in your group has concerns about those activities, check with Hvar Boating before booking.

Who will enjoy this Hvar boat tour most

I would recommend this experience for groups that value control over the day. Families, couples traveling with friends, and groups of up to 12 can all benefit from having their own captain rather than sharing every stop with strangers.

It is also a good choice for people who want more than a scenic ride. The day includes swimming, snorkeling, caves, a beach bar, and the possibility of a meal stop on the water. The crew’s willingness to adjust plans is useful if your group has mixed interests.

You may want to choose another option if your budget is tight, your group is very small, or the Blue Cave is your only priority. The high private-tour price needs to be weighed against the chance that weather or closures will alter the route.

It is also worth setting realistic expectations about comfort. A speedboat can reach coastal places efficiently, but this is not a luxury yacht charter with a detailed list of onboard services. The word luxury here mainly points to privacy, personal service, and access to a private boat.

Is the $1,446.70 private charter worth it?

For 10 to 12 people, the price can make sense. You get a private captain and crew, a six-hour outing, snorkeling equipment, soft drinks, and the ability to adjust the route. The per-person cost becomes easier to accept when compared with arranging several separate activities and transfers.

For two people, the value is harder to defend unless you strongly prefer privacy or want a completely personal route. A shared boat would likely cost less, though it would also remove much of the flexibility that makes this experience appealing.

The strongest reason to book is not one individual cave. It is the combination of access, freedom, and crew support. The best days may include Green Cave, Stiniva Cove, and Blue Cave, but the format still works if one stop is closed because the captain can shift the plan toward beaches, snorkeling, a beach bar, or a meal on the water.

Should you book this private Hvar boat tour?

Book it if your group can share the cost and wants a flexible day of swimming, snorkeling, caves, and coastal stops. Ask Hvar Boating about current Blue Cave access, the separate cave fees, and any lunch plans before you go.

Skip it if you are traveling alone or as a couple on a strict budget, or if you need a guaranteed Blue Cave visit. For a larger group that wants its own boat and a captain who can adjust the day, this is a strong way to see the water around Hvar.

FAQ

How long does the private Hvar boat tour last?

The tour lasts approximately six hours.

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts at CROFFERS Tourist Agency at Jurja Matijevića 17 in Hvar, Croatia, and ends back at the same meeting point.

How many people can join the private tour?

The private tour accommodates up to 12 people in one group.

Is the route fixed?

No. The route can be adjusted, allowing the captain to suggest alternatives or respond to your group’s requests and conditions.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are included.

Are drinks included?

Soft drinks are included. The tour also includes music and a toilet on the boat.

Are the Green Cave and Blue Cave admission fees included?

No. Green Cave has a listed fee of 70 kuna, and Blue Cave has a listed fee of 100 kuna.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. Free cancellation is also available when you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time.