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15 Blue Cave and Grotto Tours in Croatia That Repay the Climb Down

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Numbers below ground are capped almost everywhere, and the good slots go months out. Here are 15 blue cave and grotto tours in Croatia to lock in early, what is included and how they differ.

Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik - Meeting in Lapad and getting on the water
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Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

1.Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

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

Spend about four hours on a boat from Dubrovnik, visiting the Blue Cave, Koločep’s three sea caves, and sandy Sunj Beach on Lopud. You swim into the caves rather than taking the boat inside. Groups are capped at 12, with snorkeling gear and one drink at each stop. Captains such as Anthony, James, Dominic, Roko, and Tino are known for friendly, attentive service.

“The driver picks up close to the port, The blue water is beautiful. But the boat doesn’t go into the caves. You swim into the caves that are pretty dark. I was disappointed with that. Our boat captain was super nice. Dominic is his name. I think overall it was nice but I really wanted to see bigger caves where you could actually see good. The beach at the end of tour was ok. Pretty small w places to eat & drink. The snorkeling equipment was shared and not sanitized. We didn’t use that.”

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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour - Komiža gives you a slower hour
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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

2.Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,150 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend 10 to 12 hours racing from Split or Trogir across the Adriatic on an open-air speedboat limited to 12 people. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, Hvar, and Mamma Mia beach scenery. Snorkeling gear, an English-speaking skipper-guide, and Blue Cave skip-the-line service are included, but the cave ticket, food, and drinks cost extra.

“This was a surprisingly and adventurous experience! It was not what my sister and I had envisioned. Yet it turned out to be one of most enjoyable excursions. We are with 10 other guests in a speedboat dingy in the middle of the Adriatic Sea with cruise ships. The sea was extremely choppy to start the day and our captain Stepin who was an accomplished driver navigated the 5-6 feet squalls like we were on a surf board. He was incredible! Expect to be tossed around but it was fun. His choice of music onboard was a plus. We were not able to access the Blue caves due to the…”

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Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour - The speedboat ride sets the tone
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Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour

3.Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,320 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $109

Set out from Split or Trogir with an English-speaking guide and skipper for a full day around five Dalmatian islands. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, the Blue Lagoon and Hvar. Expect fast, bumpy boat rides, swimming stops, free time ashore and an extra cave or revised route if weather closes the Blue Cave.

“It was awesome experience. I would recommend if information about blue caves is available while booking the experience as we got to know in morning that blue cave is closed”

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Blue Cave and Hvar Tour - 5 Islands Tour from Split and Trogir - Stiniva Cove is a photo stop with a swimming chance
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Blue Cave and Hvar Tour – 5 Islands Tour from Split and Trogir

4.Blue Cave and Hvar Tour – 5 Islands Tour from Split and Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,815 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend 10 to 11 hours crossing the Adriatic by speedboat from Split or Trogir. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiza, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, and Hvar, with time for swimming, snorkeling, food, and Fortica views. Guides such as Karmen, Ante, Maria, and Laura have led recent departures, though the crew varies.

“The main draw of the tour was the Blue Cave, but when we returned to Split, we were left with so many other great memories! From swimming in the crystal clear beach waters of the Blue Lagoon, to the relaxing town of Komiza where we enjoyed breakfast, to zipping across the seas in a speedboat, to scaling the heights of Hvar's fortress, we had a very memorable, adventurous day. Maria and Maslo, our guide and boat driver, were wonderful and explained everything well. If you're looking for an island hopping day tour with the perfect blend of sightseeing and swimming, look no further!”

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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana - Starting at Trumbićeva obala 2 in Split
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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

5.Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,195 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend 10 to 11 hours racing from Split across the Adriatic, with stops at the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Pakleni Islands, Hvar, and Milna. Your English-speaking skipper handles the route, boat, and snorkeling gear. Crews may include Emil, Clara, Bruno, Bože, or Karlo, and the boat carries up to 12 people.

“Speed boat, once I got used to it, was exhilarating. Blue Cave, all that I imagined and more. Other stops lovely. Mia and Toni were supberb hosts and crew.”

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Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir - Stiniva Cove and the limits of a short swim
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Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir

6.Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,861 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend 10 to 12 hours racing across the Adriatic from Trogir by open-air speedboat. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Srebrena Beach, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. Your English-speaking skipper provides safety gear and snorkeling equipment, while you bring cash for the seasonal Blue Cave admission fee.

“The Blue Cave and Komiza are both amazing locations! Ending the your with a nice lunch in Hvar is perfect. Very nice and friendly staff!”

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From Split: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Vis & Hvar 5-Island Tour - Leaving Split from Prokurative
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From Split: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Vis & Hvar 5-Island Tour

7.Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Vis & Hvar 5-Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,585 reviews · 10h 30m · from $93

Spend about 10.5 hours racing from Split to the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budihovac Blue Lagoon, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. A skipper such as Simon, Luka, Tom, or Victor leads a small group of up to 12 in a speedboat, with time for swimming, snorkeling, food, and island walks. The ride is exciting, but rough seas can change the plan.

“We had the best day with Luca as our skipper. He took us to several islands and allowed us to walk around 3 of them for coffees, snacks, lunch, treats, shopping and exploring. It was such a fun and relaxing day and we got to see so much!! We went in the green cave - beautiful! Also saw the limestone rock caves. Bought a limestone bowl made locally on one of the islands. Luca shared history and answered all of our questions. On the way back he stopped for 10 minutes in the middle of the sea close to Split to allow us to watch the sunset. Stunning! The boat…”

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Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour - A water-level view of Dubrovnik’s Old Town
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Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour

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

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

Cruise from Dubrovnik with a skipper such as Ivan, Leo, Luca, or Marco, then swim into the Blue Cave and explore green caves and a rocky passage. Snorkel gear, pool noodles, water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and grappa are included. The final stop is Šunj Beach on Lopud Island.

“We had a pretty small group (6 people), which was perfect! It was nice that the boat was half covered, in case you wanted to be out of the sun. The skipper (Leo) was friendly, dependable, knowledgeable, and attentive. All of the locations were great—a bit crowded, but what else can you expect from major attractions. A nice variety of drinks provided. The snorkeling equipment was sufficient, and the pool noodles were a nice touch.”

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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks - Swimming through the Three Green Caves
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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks

9.Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks

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

Join an English-speaking skipper such as Mark, Erik, Anthony, or Dominic for a four-hour shared speedboat trip from Dubrovnik. You’ll swim and snorkel at Koločep’s Blue Cave and Three Green Caves, then relax at sandy Šunj Beach. Drinks, snorkeling gear, crew, and optional city-area pickup are included.

“I came with my friend by public bus to the meeting point. The boat arrived in time and our adventure started. It was end of October and the water was nice, but you will need a sweater for after swimming. THe water was wonderful (so clear), the guide prepared for us interesting spots to swim to (inside the Blue cave) and other stop which was even more interesting (for me and my friend). I never experienced anything like this in my life (I snokled mostly in Spain and Greece). Good with a small group and with refreshing drinks. I was the one who wanted a non-alcohol beer :-). Then we…”

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Split/Podstrana: Blue Cave, Hvar & 6 Islands Speedboat Trip - Komiža, the island stop with real character
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Split/Podstrana: Blue Cave, Hvar & 6 Islands Speedboat Trip

10.Split/Podstrana: Blue Cave, Hvar & 6 Islands Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,042 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $129

Spend 10 to 11 hours racing between Dalmatian islands with a small group of up to 12 people. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, Hvar, and Milna. Guides such as Emil, Alex, Luka, and Nikolina combine safe boat handling with local tips, though rough seas can change the route.

“It was a fun trip and a great way to visit different islands in a short time. The speedboat ride was fun too. The seats could get a little uncomfortable after a while but a different experience all the same. I only wish there was a bit more time at the swimming spots.”

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From Split: Blue Cave, Hvar, Mamma Mia, 5 Islands boat Tour - The early ride to Biševo and the Blue Cave
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From Split: Blue Cave, Hvar, Mamma Mia, 5 Islands boat Tour

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

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

Spend about 10.5 hours on a covered speedboat with up to 12 people, visiting the Blue Cave, Komiza, Vis, Stiniva, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. Guides such as Dino, Matteo, Mario, and Mateo add local stories, music, and flexible stops. The Blue Cave ticket costs extra and must be paid in cash.

“We had a wonderful time island hopping around Split. Our skipper, Mario, was friendly and knowledgeable, making the trip even more enjoyable. We highly recommend this boat tour to anyone looking to discover the nearby islands with limited time.”

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Kotor: Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base - Leaving Kotor and crossing the bay
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Kotor: Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base

12.Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base

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

Set out from Kotor with an English-speaking skipper such as Marko, Andre, or Peter. You’ll speed past Perast, Tivat, and Herceg Novi, stop at Mamula and the old submarine tunnels, swim near the Blue Cave, and visit Our Lady of the Rocks. Boats are shaded and comfortable, with Wi-Fi, music, water, masks, and safety gear.

“was very good. We had fun and the swimming in more quite place very good.”

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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat - The Blue Cave on Biševo
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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

13.Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 976 reviews · 10 hours · from $147

Set out from Split with an English-speaking skipper and guide for a fast-paced day around Biševo, Vis, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. You will enter the Blue Cave if sea conditions allow, swim in clear coves, explore Komiža, and get two hours in Hvar. Guides including Angela, Patrik, Gabriela, and Luka have helped make the day flexible and personal.

“Great experience. worth every penny. guide were very helpful and made the experience e enjoyable.”

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Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar - Budikovac Island starts the swimming day
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Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar

14.Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Set out from Hvar at 10:15 a.m. with a skipper and small group of up to 12. Swim at Budikovac and Stiniva, visit the Blue and Green Caves when conditions allow, and stop for a seaside lunch. Crew members such as Antonia, Ivan, Antonio, and Dario are known for friendly, flexible hosting.

“This was my favorite day in Croatia. I felt so free riding through the sea and jumping into the water.”

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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave Tour with Panoramic Old Town View - Swimming through the Three Green Caves
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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave Tour with Panoramic Old Town View

15.Blue Cave Tour with Panoramic Old Town View

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 884 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Cruise from Dubrovnik to Koločep on a modern speedboat with two crew members, stopping at the Three Green Caves, Šunj Beach, and the Blue Cave. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy included alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Guides such as Vinny, Mario, Alex, and Karolina are often praised for attentive help in the water.

“We couldn't have asked for more from Marinero Excursions. Karoline and Alex provided us with a great tour with drinks on board, stops to enjoy the caves, and the sand beach, where we enjoyed a drink and a bite to eat before visiting the Blue Cave. It was simply stunning. Thank you, Karoline and Alex, for the delightful tour and the killer playlist that set the tone for our sunny day. Cheers!🍻”

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