The 15 Cave Snorkeling and Swimming in Croatia Worth Going Under For

1.Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base

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

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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2.Pula: Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 929 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Paddle from Ambrela Beach into a coastal cave, then continue to Fratarski, Frašker, and Fraškerić islands. Your English-speaking guide handles the safety briefing, equipment, route, and photos. Expect swimming, snorkeling, island time, and possibly optional cliff jumping. Guides such as Carlo, Branko, Ivan, and David are praised for patient support.

“Great aktivity and nice views. Interesting landscape views. The equipment was good. The speed was suitable for everyone. Nice spots for cliff jumping and snorkeling. We where 3 poeple in one kayak. The cave was not that big, but the canyon was a nice view.”

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3.Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 392 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend 8 to 9 hours cruising from Dubrovnik with Katarina Cruise, stopping at the Blue Cave when weather allows and visiting Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep. Expect lunch, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, water, hotel pickup, and snorkeling gear. Crew members such as Boris and Marijana are often praised for their friendly help, though boat comfort can vary.

“Excellent trip. From start to finish we were very well looked after. The boat trip was extremely comfortable, the stops were interesting and the lunch was excellent. I heartily recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see the sea and island life.”

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4.Full-Day Boat Trip, Cave Swim, lunch & Drinks – Medulin/Ceja

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

Join the crew aboard Sandra, Medulin’s red-and-yellow boat, for a five-hour cruise with cave swimming at Cape Kamenjak, views of Porer Lighthouse, grilled fish, tuna, meat, or vegetarian lunch, and two hours on Ceja Island. Croatian, English, and German are spoken, and crew members Ilia and Najwa are known for creating a friendly mood.

“Sehr angenehme Tour. Essen war super. Wein, Bier und alkoholfreie Getränke sind im Preis inklusive. Empfehlenswert 👍🏽”

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5.Pula: Cave Kayak, Snorkeling, Cliff Jumping All-in-one Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 332 reviews · from $62

Paddle Cape Kamenjak with a small group of up to 12, then snorkel in sunlit Kolombarica Sea Cave. Guides such as Lovro lead the outing in English, German, Croatian, or Italian, with safety gear, fruit, water, and free GoPro photos included. Cliff jumping reaches 15 meters, but swimming and relaxing are fine alternatives.

“Great trip with excellent guides who were fantastic from start to finish. Love the photos were included and a super chilled trip. Highly recommend.”

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6.Blue cave group tour with swimming and snorkelling from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Leave Hvar at 10:15 a.m. for a full day on the Adriatic. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, Green Cave, and several swimming spots, with snorkel masks and bottled water provided. Guides such as Jay, Harris, Simon, and Joseph may lead the boat. Lunch and cave tickets cost extra.

“10/10 highly recommend. Crew was friendly and the islands were stunning, blue cave tours were a sight to see. Lunch is not provided but the speed was very nice with a padded seating area in the back.”

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7.Blue Cave & Island-Hopping Tour with Snorkeling from Split

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 210 reviews · from $133

Set out from Split on a guided English-language speedboat tour with stops at Komiža, the Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac Blue Lagoon, Hvar, and Carpe Diem Beach. You get snorkeling gear and bottled water, but bring cash for the Blue Cave ticket, plus food, drinks, a towel, and spare clothes.

“The day was perfect 👍 and guides were brilliant heaps to do”

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8.Private boat tour- explore the islands, find hidden caves and try snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend a private day on the Adriatic with a captain such as Bruno, Ivan, or Lovro. Swim through Koločep’s blue cave, stop for lunch on Šipan, walk Lopud, and relax at sandy Šunj Beach. Hotel pickup, drinks, a restroom, and snorkeling gear are offered, though fuel and lunch cost extra.

“We had an amazing time. Our captain Bruno was the best. We felt like our wants were met on the boat. He heard and understood what we wanted to do and took us the best spots to have fun. We went in thinking the tour would be on a schedule, but were extremely happy that we were able to incorporate our schedule into this tour. This is one of the best boat tours we’ve ever done! We fully recommend it for anybody looking for a relaxing, good time!”

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9.Blue Cave Catamaran Tour with Drinks and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 139 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Set sail with Regina Maris Dubrovnik for four hours of swimming, snorkeling, cave visits, and Adriatic views. The English or Spanish-speaking crew provides equipment, drinks, waterproof bags, and a restroom. Stops may include Koločep’s Green and Blue Caves and sandy Šunj Beach, with Captain Divo and host Ziggy praised for their friendly service.

“Very enjoyable activity, one of the highlights from the holiday for my boyfriend and myself. Swimming in the caves was a magical experience, especially going through the green cave. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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10.Pula: Kayak Adventure with Cave & Island Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Paddle from Beach Bar Kanalić with an English-speaking guide such as Maks or Dino, visit Grotta di quarzo and Verudela Canyon, then stop at Fraškerić island for swimming and snorkeling. The 2 to 3-hour trip suits confident swimmers who can paddle independently and includes kayaks, life jackets, dry bags, and snorkeling gear.

“Really enjoyed the tour! Very friendly and helpful gide :)”

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11.Full Day Kayaking and Snorkeling to Green Cave with GoPro photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $89

Spend about nine hours kayaking from Lopud to Šipan and Ruda, with stops at the Green Cave, a rock arch, and the village of Šuđurađ. Your English-speaking guide handles safety and navigation, supplies kayaks and snorkel gear, and takes GoPro photos and videos. Expect open-water paddling, swimming, cliff jumping, and lunch on Šipan.

“Our group had a blast on this tour, the kayaks were sturdy and the guides Ivo and Milo were great to chat to. A big highlight was the snorkelling in the cave, that was unique and the guys were very helpful to those left confident in their swimming ability. The views were great from the water and you get the feeling of adventure :D”

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12.Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 65 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Spend nine hours cruising from Dubrovnik around Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan. You’ll snorkel at Blue Cave, get three hours on Lopud, eat a choice of fish, chicken, or vegetarian food at a family home, and enjoy unlimited soft drinks, beer, wine, and water. Pickup is optional, and the English-speaking captain keeps the day informal.

“Everything was excellent !! We got lost and they called us and waited 8 min... I think is the first time that a tour waited for me. This is a very familiar business, so this means you're really enjoying the Croatian vibe and no rush. The lunch was amazing, OMG the best fish ever, It's homemade which is even better, as this is not a restaurant but a family house, imagine how beautiful it was. They even asked us if we wanted to eat more and we repeated 😂 for sure, it was delicious. In the boat we danced and drank a lot, very nice always giving us drinks (…”

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13.From Fažana: snorkeling at sea cave and Brijuni Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 3 hours

Take a private three-hour speedboat trip from Fažana to Seagull Rocks, Figo cove, Muzil, and Kozada in Brijuni National Park. Swim near the government-closed sea cave, use the provided masks and underwater lamp, and enjoy a flexible outing with an English-speaking skipper. The boat holds up to six people.

“During the trip you see the best spots and say how long you want to stay”

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14.Pula:Sunset Tour By Clear Kayak,Cave,Swim & Cliff Jumping

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Meet at Stoja Beach for a 150-minute sunset kayak trip in Pula. Your English or Italian-speaking guide leads you past the Blue Cave, a canyon, WWII forts, and the Valley of Tears. You paddle transparent kayaks, stop for photos, and may swim or jump from the cliffs when conditions allow. Guide Dennis is praised for clear instruction and helpful paddle coaching.

“I really liked the Kayaks with the LEDs it looked so cool. And our guide was so nice. Would recommend.”

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15.Dubrovnik (Marina Frapa): 7 Caves Tour (4h) + Drinks&Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Join skipper Nick from Marina Frapa for a four-hour speedboat trip around seven caves near Dubrovnik. You’ll see the Blue Cave, three Green Caves, the Bat Cave, and Bezdanj Caves, with time to swim and snorkel at Koločep. Drinks, masks, noodles, life jackets, and city-zone transfers are included. Private groups are available.

“100/10 amazing activity! Once in a lifetime can’t miss it! My guide was so incredible and knowledgeable about the caves. I was the only one booked in for my slot and he still took the time to show me everything and inform me about all the caves. I can’t recommend this enough!”

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