The 15 Best Boat Trips in Hvar

1.Boat Tour at Delfina Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

From Hvar’s Riva, Delfina Excursions takes you along the island’s south coast to Red Rocks, then across to two bays in the Pakleni Islands. Expect about five hours aboard a comfortable boat, three swimming stops, simple sandwiches and fruit, a restroom, WiFi, and drinks for purchase. The family-run crew may include Klara and her father.

“Personale gentilissimo, esperienza unica! Non perdete questo giro in barca, paesaggi mozzafiato e acqua cristallina! Consigliatissimo”

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2.Blue Cave and 5 Islands Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 159 reviews · 7h 30m · from $120

Spend 7.5 hours cruising from Hvar to Budikovac, the Green Cave, Stiniva, the Blue Cave and Palmižana. Swim in clear water, use the onboard snorkel gear, and finish at a beach club or restaurant. Skippers such as Luka, Tonchi and Dominique are praised for friendly, flexible guidance, though cave visits depend on weather and queues.

“A fabulous time, brilliant guides who were very informative and very friendly would absolutely recommend Marco and Luka”

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3.Private Boat Tour from Hvar – Blue and Green cave, Vis, and the Pakleni islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Hvar with a private skipper, including Vlad when available, for a flexible boat day around Vis and the Pakleni islands. Swim at Budikovac, see Stiniva Cove, visit the Blue and Green Caves, and stop for lunch at Palmizana. Snorkeling gear and water are included, while cave tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Amazing experience! We had Vlad as our skipper , he was incredibly accommodating and took us to so many beautiful spots around the island. He even got us a reservation to a lovely lunch spot with a view and great local sea food. You could also connect your phone to the Bluetooth speaker on the boat which was an added bonus. This tour was certainly one of the highlights on our trip to Croatia. Highly recommend”

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4.Private Sailing Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 - 8 hours

Sail from Hvar with skipper Jura on a private boat for up to six people. Visit clear-water coves around the Pakleni Islands, swim and snorkel, play your music, and relax under the canopy or on deck cushions. Choose a 2 to 8 hour outing, with stops shaped by wind, time, and your wish for lunch ashore.

“Had a brilliant boat trip with Jura for my birthday with my family. Highly recommend!”

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5.Blue and Green Cave private speed boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Set out from Hvar at 9:30 a.m. on a private speedboat for Green Cave, Stiniva Cove, the Blue Cave on Bisevo, and Palmizana. Your skipper, possibly Daniel, Antonio, or Philip, shapes the day around sea conditions and your group. Snorkel gear, soft drinks, life jackets, music, and travel insurance are included. Lunch at Laganini is extra.

“the caves were amazing and our boat driver Daniel was perfect. He hooked us up several times. Even when my brother got stung by a jellyfish, Daniel took care of it”

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6.Private boat tour of Red rocks & Pakleni islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.)

Take a private speedboat from Hvar Town with a skipper such as Franco or Marko, stopping at Dubovica, Zaraće, Red Rocks, Pakleni beaches, and Palmižana. Swim, snorkel, explore sea caves, taste Hvar wine, and shape the day around your group. The boat holds up to seven, with snorkeling gear, water, fuel, and life jackets included.

“Amazing tour with Franco - talk about a guy who is good at his job. Amazing attitude. He took us on the most fun tour, best swimming spots, and phenomenal lunch and wine tasting. We are so lucky. Always ask for Franco - we miss him.”

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7.Blue and Green Caves Boat Tour with Stiniva Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Join an English-speaking skipper from Hvar for a 7-hour speedboat trip to the Blue Cave, Green Cave, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac Blue Lagoon, and Palmizana Bay. Swim, snorkel with provided goggles, and hear local facts along the way. Blue and Green Cave entry fees cost extra.

“This was a great trip and our guide Thomas was amazing as he gave us loads of time to swim and enjoy the views. The value however, is a little pricy as you have to pay for the blue caves in addition - which are extremely expensive for what they are. Overall a good experience.”

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8.Blue Cave and Hvar Guided Tour by Luxury Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 10 hours · from $187

From Split, you’ll ride a luxury speedboat to the Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac Blue Lagoon, Milna, and Hvar City. An English-speaking captain and host handle the route, while you swim, snorkel, explore island streets, and rest on board. Lunch and Blue Cave entry cost extra.

“The price of the trip is higher than other in the market but the experience isn’t as good as we expected. The tour guide is not professional who didnt share enough information about the rundown/ planning of the trip. When we off the blue cave out of boat, the guide didn’t inform us the long waiting time (more than an hour) on the island so we didn’t bring our water, food. There was a time the guide said ‘I m not going to tell the history/ background anymore as I think you guys are not interested’. So, I think that’s a bit rude. During lunch time, the tour guide persuaded…”

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9.Red Rocks, Hvar Bays & Pakleni – Private Boat Tour from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Join skipper Prošper for an eight-hour private boat tour from Hvar, with Red Rocks, secluded coves, Sveta Nedjelja’s underwater wine cellar, Milna, and the Pakleni Islands. Your group of up to seven gets snorkeling gear, water, an icebox, pickup, and a flexible day on the Adriatic. Lunch is extra.

“We had the best day ever with Prošper. He had great communication, friendly and helpful. The boat was very nice and we really appreciated having a cooler, snorkeling, equipment, noodles, and towels. The places we visited were amazing! I wouldn't hesitate to book it again.”

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10.Blue Cave, Blue Lagoon, Pakleni Islands Group boat tour from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Set out from Hvar with an English-speaking skipper and a maximum of 12 people for a full day on the water. Swim at Stiniva Cove and Budikovac, visit the Blue and Green Caves when conditions allow, and finish at Palmižana. Fuel, water, snorkel goggles, life vests, and an ice box are included.

“We were 12 friends on a 12 man boat, so the boat trip was more or less like a private tour. Great guide which adapted to our request. Value for the money”

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11.Blue Cave, Green Cave & Stiniva Beach Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Hvar to the Blue Cave, Green Cave, Stiniva Cove, Blue Lagoon, and Pakleni Islands. The boat holds up to 12 people, with drinks, ice, snorkeling goggles, life jackets, and insurance included. Cave entry fees cost extra, and the route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“What a fantastic trip! We had a blast, and the people we met were super friendly and nice! We'd do it again anytime! 🫶🏻”

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12.Mesmerizing Hvar speed boat tour with optional wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Set out from Hvar Town at 10:30 a.m. in a private high-speed RIB with a captain such as Dujo. You’ll visit Green Lagoon, Dubovica Beach, the Red Rocks, and Sveta Nedjelja, with time for swimming, snorkeling, local specialties, and an optional wine tasting in a remarkable sea-level cellar.

“Great tour, lovely locations and friendly captain. No soft drinks provided other than water; masks provided but no snorkel due to covid rules ( would have been good to know in advance so we could have brought some ! )”

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13.Hvar Delight: Private Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

You’ll spend 5 to 6 hours with a private skipper exploring Hvar’s south coast and the Pakleni Islands. Expect Red Rocks snorkeling, swimming at Dubovica and Mlini beaches, lunch at Palmižana, and quiet bays such as Taršće. Klara handles communication, while skipper Tonci can help shape stops and arrange a lunch reservation.

“The trip was great all around. The skipper made sure we saw and did everything we wanted to do from snorkeling to finding good spots to stop and have lunch.”

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14.Private Speed Boat Tour of Hvar South Shore & Pakleni islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise Hvar’s south coast and the Pakleni islands in a private speedboat for up to 10 people, with captains such as Nicolai or Johnny Marino. Expect swimming at Red Rocks, time at Dubovica Beach, optional stops near Milna, and lunch or a walk at Palmizana.

“Great day out on the water with Nicholai. He was friendly, attentive and a great boat captain. Absolutely recommend booking with him.”

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15.Private Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Start in Hvar with a private speedboat, then visit Green Cave, Stiniva Cove, Blue Cave, Vis, Palmizana, and Mlini Beach. Your local skipper chooses the best route and helps you select an optional Vis stop. Bottled water, an icebox, snorkeling gear, and music are included. Cave entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“Great time. Driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. Thought the boat would be a bit bigger but it worked out fine.”

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