13 Sea Cave Boat Tours in Croatia Worth Booking

1.Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,360 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

You’ll spend about four hours boating from Dubrovnik to the Blue Cave, Koločep’s three sea caves, and Sunj Beach on Lopud. Swim into the caves rather than entering by boat, enjoy one drink at each stop, and travel with up to 12 people. Guides may include Anthony, James, Dominic, Dino, or Roko.

“We had an absolutely unforgettable experience on our Blue Cave tour in Dubrovnik! The stunning scenery, crystal-clear water, and breathtaking caves were magical, but what truly made the day special was our captain and guide, Eric. He was friendly, professional, and full of great local knowledge that brought each stop to life. Eric went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt safe, comfortable, and had plenty of time to enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and exploring. His easygoing personality and great sense of humor made the whole trip even more fun. This was hands down one of the highlights of our time in Croatia, and I can’t recommend this tour (and…”

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2.Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,572 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Cruise from Dubrovnik past Lovrijenac and the Old Town walls, then swim into the Blue Cave, Green Caves, Dark Cave, and Passage Cave. Snorkel gear, pool noodles, beer, wine, soft drinks, and water are included. Finish with free time at shallow, sandy Šunj Beach on Lopud.

“Wonderful 1/2 day adventure. Well scheduled and executed. Dora and Luca we terrific hosts and guides. We loved it all!”

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3.Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,206 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Take a four-hour shared speedboat tour from Dubrovnik to Koločep’s Blue Cave and Three Green Caves, then spend 90 minutes at sandy Šunj Beach. Your English or Croatian-speaking skipper provides snorkeling gear, drinks, safety help, and optional hotel pickup.

“Brilliant. There was no rush on the snorkeling times and the caves we would swim at were explained really well on how to make the most of them. Super clear water and even saw a few fish. The wine, beer and cola was really nice when having swum in the cold clear water. Mark was the capitan/guide and he was great! Super funny and chilled. Happy to answer any questions and even let me drive the boat for a bit too. Would go again if I could guarantee getting him.”

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4.Blue Cave & 5 Islands with Vis & Hvar Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,947 reviews · from $94

Join a small group of up to 12 on a speedy Adriatic boat trip from Split. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac’s Blue Lagoon, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. Guides such as Simon, Luka, Viktor, and Tomo are known for good timing, local stories, and lively music.

“Honestly the highlight of our trip! Such beautiful places and our amazing skipper Simon made the whole day a 10/10 fun experience! Would very highly recommend ☺️”

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5.Blue Cave, Hvar, Mamma Mia, 5 Islands boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,190 reviews · 10h 30m · from $93

Spend about 10.5 hours island hopping from Split with a maximum of 12 people. Ride a shaded speedboat to the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva, Budikovac, Pakleni Islands, and Hvar, with guides such as Dino, Mateo, Mario, and Matteo bringing local stories, music, and flexible swim stops.

“We spent 10 days in Split and this tour was by far our favorite! Long day but it doesn't feel as long especially if you're swimming throughout. Our skipper Mario was great and kept the music going and was very helpful during our trip. The ride was a bit rough at times and my back did hurt a little the next day, but that can't be helped. He took us to great little spot for the first swim that was a nice surprise and you're able to see a lot of beautiful places all in one.”

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6.Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Set out from Kotor with an English-speaking skipper such as Marko, Andre, Peter, or Marco. This three-hour speedboat trip combines Perast, Mamula Island, submarine tunnels, and a swim near the Blue Cave, with snorkeling gear and water included.

“The cruise was great. The guys made the experience even better with the music and the jokes. Everything was on point!”

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7.Blue & Green Caves Private Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 814 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Take a four-hour private speedboat from Dubrovnik to Koločep’s Blue and Green Caves, with guided swimming, snorkeling gear, drinks, and a GoPro. Captains such as Mario, Duje, and Robert are known for leading guests through tight cave passages before a stop at sandy Sunj Beach.

“One of the best optional day activities I have done. The swim stops were so much fun, drinks were flowing, the vibes were vibing and the views sensational. Such value for money. Recommended for everyone.”

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8.Lokrum Island and Betina Cave Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 797 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Join an English-speaking crew for a four-hour cruise from Dubrovnik or Cavtat. See the Old Town from the water, explore Lokrum’s monastery, gardens, peacocks, and Dead Sea, then swim at St. Jacob Beach and Betina Cave. Bring cash for Lokrum’s separate entry fee.

“snorkling was great fun and the lokrum island was beautiful with some nice cafes also”

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9.Full-Day Blue Cave & Elaphiti Islands Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 624 reviews · 8 hours · from $65

Join Du Island Hop Tour from Lapadska Obala with captains such as Nikola, Valerio, or Manuela. Expect a small-boat day to the Blue Cave, Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud, with beer, soft drinks, a cold meat-and-cheese platter, snorkeling gear, and time to swim or explore.

“A lot of variety and interest included in our 8 hour cruise, excellent value for money. Must do if in Dubrovnik.”

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10.Romantic Sunset Cruise & Cave Visit with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 611 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Best value

Meet at Dubrovnik’s Old Town port for a one-hour shared cruise with an English-speaking skipper such as Neno, Nemo, or Anton. Expect views of the city walls, Lokrum Island, coastal caves, and a sunset stop, with time for photos and local stories.

“The crew were great. All three of them were great. They showed us lots of interesting buildings and the lokrum island. And the view is sunset and the city truly worth it! Highly recommended.”

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11.Golden Beach and Blue Cave Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 592 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Join Vojga Excursions for a four-hour cruise from Krk with an English-speaking crew, welcome drink, snorkeling gear, and safe swim equipment. Visit Plavnik Cave, Golden Beach, Kormat Island, and a dolphin-rich fish farm area, with chances to spot Griffon vultures and wild dolphins.

“We had a great time! Golden Beach and the cave were absolutely stunning, and the staff was super friendly. The boat trip was really enjoyable. We didn’t spot any dolphins or vultures this time, but feeding the seagulls was such a fun experience!”

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12.From Dubrovnik/Cavtat: Blue Cave, Sunj Beach Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 502 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $71

Join guides such as Ivan, Rino, Mario, or Dora for a 4 to 5-hour small-group speedboat trip from Dubrovnik or nearby resorts. Swim through the Blue Cave, snorkel at Koločep’s Three Green Caves, and spend 90 minutes on sandy Šunj Beach, with drinks and gear included.

“Ivan the guide incredible job ! Boat had no more than 14 people just right amount , breathtaking scenery and really enjoyable day !”

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13.Day Boat Trip, Cave Swim, lunch & Drinks – Medulin/Ceja

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 365 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

Sail from Medulin aboard the red-and-yellow Sandra, visit Cape Kamenjak and Porer Lighthouse, swim through an underwater cave with crew support, then enjoy grilled lunch and two hours on Ceja Island. Ilia and Najwa help keep the Croatian, English, and German tour friendly and well organized.

“Excellent all the way! We've been last year as well, so this was our second time. They never disappoint!”

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