The 7 Best Island Hopping in Hvar

1.BLUE CAVE & 5 islands tour from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 224 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Set out from Hvar at 10:30 a.m. in a speedboat limited to 12 people. Your skipper takes you to Biševo’s Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, the Green Cave, Budikovac, and Palmizana. Bring snacks, water shoes, and money for the Blue Cave ticket, Green Cave ticket, and lunch. Captains such as Luca, Bojo, and Frane have helped make this a lively, well-run day on the water.

“Fantastic time. The guides were so friendly and very knowledgeable. It was truly a wonderful day on the water. The blue caves were 100% worth it”

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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.Island tour with Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

Travel from Hvar Town to Napoleon Fortress, old villages, lavender fields, and St. Roko’s Chapel before tasting local wines and flavored olive oils in Jelsa. Guides such as Petar and Luka share island history in an air-conditioned vehicle. The small group is limited to eight people, and hotel transfer is included.

“Wonderful tour of Hvar with a little history and stops at areas for photos. The wine tasting was enjoyable. Just the right amount of time.”

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4.Private Custom Island Hopping Speedboat Tour from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Take a private eight-hour speedboat trip from Hvar to the Blue Cave, Green Cave, Budikovac, Stiniva Cove, and Pakleni Islands. Your skipper controls the pace, with time for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and optional cave tickets. If Dario and Antonio are your crew, expect Croatian music, fresh fruit, and local conversation along the way.

“Fabulous!!!! The boat was clean and super comfortable, stocked with waters sudas and fresh fruit. Our captain and skipper, Dario and Antonio were wonderful —relaxed capable fun and helpful! They played us Croatian music and shared about their lives on Hvar. They took us to great swimming spots, the red cliffs and a quaint wine tasting place with great appetizers and an underwater wine cave, then a fabulous seaside lunch before a final swimming stop. We stayed all around Hvar and that was plenty for us. They even did a pick up and drop off in Stari Grad for an extra 100 euros, which we appreciated. Great day!!! Thank you!”

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5.Tuk Tuk island tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1h 30m

Join Petar, a native Hvar guide, for a private open-air tuk tuk ride from Hvar Town into the island’s countryside. Visit Velo Grablje, Malo Grablje, St. Roko chapel, lavender fields in June and July, and Fortica Fortress. Expect history, local stories, wide views, and an easy way to reach places beyond town.

“Wonderful tour with a knowledgeable, fun guide! The tuk tuk was so fun! Great to be in the open air seeing the beautiful island of Hvar!”

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6.Blue Cave & 5 Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 10 hours · from $100Best value

Spend 10 hours on a small-group boat from Split, visiting the Blue Cave, Stiniva Bay, Budikovac, Hvar, and the Paklinski Islands. An experienced skipper and crew provide water, snorkeling gear, shade, Wi-Fi, and local tips. Blue Cave tickets and meals cost extra, and the route may change with weather.

“unfortunately no snorkeling gear due to original boat having problems but still had an enjoyable day”

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7.Private Hvar Island Tour and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $192

Travel inland from Hvar with a private driver-guide such as Tea or Maria, following the old road through lavender country and historic villages. You will taste single and blended extra virgin olive oils, visit Malo Grablje, and pass through the UNESCO-protected Ager plain. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“We has an awesome experience with Teá today! My partner and I were the only people scheduled for our particular time slot so we had essentially a private tour. Teá was super knowledgeable, fun, and friendly, and did a great job of driving us around the island while keeping us informed the whole while. Highlights included a trip to Vrboska ("little Venice"), as well as the abandoned village of Malo Grablje. The olive oil press and tasting was really interesting and getting to taste many different types of olive oil was a real treat. Would definitely recommend for a fun half-day excursion in Hvar!”

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