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Best Blue Cave & Grotto Trips — Our Top 15

95 tours  ·  from $20 a head

The colour is sunlight coming in under the rock and bouncing off a pale floor, so the hour of the day decides the photograph. These 15 are compared on departure time, how long they hold inside and what the swell can do to them.

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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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves - Entering the Blue Caves by boat
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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves

5.Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, & the Blue Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,800 reviews · 7 - 11 hours · from $58

Sail from Corfu to the Blue Caves, swim for about an hour in the clear waters off Antipaxos, then spend two hours in Gaios. The modern boat has a bar, Wi-Fi, clean toilets, and multilingual audio guides. English-speaking hosts such as Theo keep the ride lively, especially on the return trip.

“This was a really fun activity! The staff was excellent, very funny, accommodating and did a great job educating on the different sites we saw. They were also clear on their instructions for departure when we stopped for swimming and into town. There was food provided on board that was reasonably priced, if you are getting a drink I enjoyed the Corfu spritz. I would recommend getting on the boat early to secure a good spot because even in the off season the boat was very full. The stop in Gaios was a good amount of time, if you are eating I suggest doing that first as the restaurants get…”

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Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach with Blue Caves Land & Sea Tour - Bochali gives you the right opening view
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Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach with Blue Caves Land & Sea Tour

6.Shipwreck Beach with Blue Caves Land & Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,774 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $58

Travel across Zakynthos by air-conditioned minibus and glass-bottom boat, with stops at Bochali, Xigia, Shipwreck Beach, the Blue Caves, White Beach, and mountain villages. Guides such as Dina, Zack, and Fotis are known for lively island stories and helpful photos. Plan for 7 to 9 hours, plus a separate boat fee.

“our guide Ilias is really friendly and helpful！He took good photos, showed up in our hotels on time, and always recommended the best photo shooting points. Love the small boat for private tours, so much fun in the blue cave！！Love the lunch as well😊”

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From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise - Lakka: two hours in a small Paxos harbor
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From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise

7.From Corfu Island: Antipaxos & Paxos Blue Caves Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,690 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $53

Spend a full day sailing from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos with Ionian Cruises. Enter the Blue Caves, explore Lakka for about two hours, and swim from the boat near Mesovrika or Voutoumi. Guides such as Maria, Elena, and Kamilla lead multilingual commentary, while the return trip may include music and Greek dancing.

“This boat tour was PER-FECT ! I wouldn’t change a thing. We departed from Benitses Port, it was approximately 1h30 to Paxos. When we arrived to Lakkas, we had time (2h) to enjoy the beach before all the other boats arrived, and time to explore the city a little bit. Then we went on the boat again to the blue caves (we saw 2!), and then went to Antipaxos for a beautiful swim in the clear waters. During all the time on the boat, we had the chance of having a guide that talked greek/ english/german/ italian! It was super nice. Truly an amazing tour that anyone visiting Corfu should…”

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Kotor: Swim in the Blue Cave + Lady of the Rocks Tour - Leaving Kotor and crossing toward Perast
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Kotor: Swim in the Blue Cave + Lady of the Rocks Tour

8.Swim in the Blue Cave + Lady of the Rocks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,462 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Take a three-hour speedboat ride from Kotor with an English-speaking skipper, stopping at Our Lady of the Rocks, old submarine tunnels, Mamula Island, and the Blue Cave. Swim when sea conditions allow, enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and water, and expect a brisk route with strong views, music, and limited time at each stop.

“On Sunday in September we booked (2 adults 2 infants) last minute in the morning for 12:00 midday, paid by card. Departing from Kotor, easy to find boat stand. Parking nearby at Benovo paid parking is convenient (we pad 9.5€ including seeing a bit of the city). Luxury speedboat, amazing trip! We loved it and fully recommend. We had the possibility to take 1 year old baby and 2.5 years old baby with us. Foldable stroller could go with us (could have not been used), we could sit in the back with amazing views. We decided for a 3hr trip instead of a full day. Because of kids and do…”

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Zakinthos: Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves Land and Sea Tour - Xigia Sulfur Beach is a quick natural spa stop
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Zakinthos: Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves Land and Sea Tour

9.Zakinthos: Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves Land and Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,359 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $58

Spend 7 to 9 hours seeing northern Zakynthos by air-conditioned minibus and boat. Swim at Xigia, White Beach, and the Blue Caves, photograph Navagio Shipwreck Beach from above and sea level, then visit Exo Chora’s 2,000-year-old olive tree. Guides such as Spiros, George, Petros, and Markos are known for friendly service and helpful photography.

“The trip was amazing. Theo - our guide was super cool.”

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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

10.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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Sorrento: Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto - Choosing the right Blue Grotto timing
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Sorrento: Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto

11.Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,170 reviews · from $143

Cruise from Sorrento to Capri aboard a small boat for up to 12 people, with swimming, snorkeling, drinks, and four hours to explore. Choose an early departure for the optional Blue Grotto, then circle Capri past the Faraglioni, Green Grotto, White Grotto, and Punta Carena. Guides such as Fabrizio, Emmanuel, Antonio, and Raphael are praised for friendly, informative hosting.

“beyond my expectations are guide and boat captain were amazing as well as everyone on the trip so enjoyable”

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Kotor: Blue Cave, Submarine Base and Lady of the Rocks Tour - Perast and the first look at Our Lady of the Rocks
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Kotor: Blue Cave, Submarine Base and Lady of the Rocks Tour

12.Blue Cave, Submarine Base and Lady of the Rocks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,869 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Spend three hours on a modern speedboat from Kotor, visiting Our Lady of the Rocks, a Yugoslav submarine tunnel, Mamula Island, and the Blue Cave swimming area. Guides such as Nikola, Nikolai, Enes, and Vasco add local stories and music. Bring swimwear and a towel, and expect open-water motion.

“This boat excursion was absolutely beautiful and very well organized. The boat itself was great, comfortable and well maintained, and the whole experience felt smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Our skipper, Nikola, was very kind, friendly and talkative, which made the trip even more pleasant. He shared interesting information and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the tour. If you’re going during the winter months, make sure to dress warmly, as it can get quite cold on the water. The Bay of Kotor is truly stunning, and I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting the area.”

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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

13.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 Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves - Getting from Corfu to the Ionian Sea
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From Corfu: Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves

14.Day Cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Blue Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,851 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $53

Spend 7 to 12 hours sailing from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos, with a stop at the Blue Caves, swimming at Mesovrika or Voutoumi Beach, and two hours in Gaios. Multilingual guides, optional hotel pickup, music, and Greek dancing add a lively touch. Guide Maria is especially noted for clear explanations and warm service.

“Maria, our guide was great. She gave lots of interesting information and was passionate and enthusiastic.”

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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

15.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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