4 Cave Snorkeling and Swimming in Dubrovnik to Get Booked Early

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

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

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

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

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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3.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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4.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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