Croatia · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

The 15 Lunch Experiences in Croatia That Earn Their Price

34 tours  ·  from $43 a head

Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Koločep is where you save time for the water
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Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

1.Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,823 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Spend about eight hours island-hopping from Dubrovnik aboard a shared boat. Visit Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep, with time for Šunj Beach, village walks, swimming, and snorkeling. Lunch, water, soft drinks, white wine, and brandy are included. Pickup is available in Dubrovnik if selected, and guides such as Emily and Darko help keep the day moving.

“Fantastic day Island hopping up the coast today. The crew were super helpful all day - they catered for everyone’s needs. The drinks were flowing all day , whatever you wanted. No request was too much effort. The trip is fantastic for families and friends. 3 islands - none of which are that much of an effort to wander around. Plenty of spots to take a swim as you wish. Lunch was tasty and filling. If you are in the area then check this out. Well worth your time.”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch - Koločep: pine woods, clear water, and the shortest pause
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Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

2.Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,938 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours aboard Regina Maris with host Elisa and crew, visiting three Elaphiti Islands near Dubrovnik. Swim at Koločep, eat a Dalmatian lunch on board, browse Šipan, and finish at Lopud or Šunj Beach. Fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch, soft drinks, local wine, WiFi, shaded seating, and Dubrovnik pickup are included.

“Our experience was fantastic! We were picked up right outside the Old Town and taken to the marina. The staff on the boat was so helpful and friendly. We had all the time we needed at each island (less time at smaller islands). We highly recommend this tour.”

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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split - Krknjaši Bay is the scenic centerpiece
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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split

3.Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,756 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours cruising from Split to Čiovo, Krknjaši Bay’s Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica on Šolta. Swim, snorkel, eat a burger lunch onboard, and enjoy wine after the meal. Host Nana is often praised for keeping the day friendly and organized, though boats, weather, and crowding can affect the experience.

“Cruise was smooth and good. People who have fear of sea sickness and non swimmers can travel. The Nana the Host was very good. She is giving the information about the activity and travel time to time. They served snack after few minutes of the boat undocked. They served unlimited water and juice. The juice is not from fruit but mixed from the juice powder. It could have been real fruit juice. They have got the chance to dock the boat near the shipwreck in Necujam, a small place in Solta island. Everyone enjoyed, even non swimmers with noodle and donut shaped tube as well as with paddles After shipwreck…”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch - Boarding the RITA in Dubrovnik
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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch

4.Elaphite Island Cruise w/ Drinks & Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,517 reviews · 8 hours · from $50Best value

Spend eight hours aboard the RITA, a clean boat with an open top and air-conditioned salon, visiting Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep. You get drinks, five crew members, and an optional fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch. Choose hotel pickup in Dubrovnik, then swim, walk, shop, or relax at your own pace.

“Great way to experience more of Croatia. The crew on board were really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.”

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Blue Lagoon, Borkko Beach & Šolta from Split with LUNCH & DRINKS - Arrive early for the upper deck
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Blue Lagoon, Borkko Beach & Šolta from Split with LUNCH & DRINKS

5.Blue Lagoon, Borkko Beach & Šolta from Split with LUNCH & DRINKS

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,504 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Set out from Split at 9:30 a.m. aboard Max Nautica’s spacious multi-level boat for swimming at Borkko Beach, lunch and snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon, and time in Šolta’s Maslinica. Fish, meat, or vegetarian lunch, snorkel gear, water, and white wine are included. Arrive early for the best deck seats.

“It was a great experience you are out for the day sunscreen hats n swimwear and sssential items Food was delicious mixed group of families couples n kids in n out of the water”

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Dubrovnik: 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN) - Boarding the TRITON at Dubrovnik’s Green Market
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Dubrovnik: 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN)

6.3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch & drinks(FR, ES, EN)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,074 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Spend about nine hours aboard the TRITON visiting Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep from Dubrovnik. Expect lunch with fish, meat, or vegetarian choices, soft drinks, water, WiFi, music, and a lively party deck. Lopud gets the longest stop, while Šipan and Koločep offer swimming, villages, and clear Adriatic water.

“Day, pleasant by boat, 2h30 on the first island an hour on the other two, the team very kind and a good atmosphere for those who like to party on the boat.Auto-translated”

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Split: Blue Lagoon, Shipwreck, & Šolta with Lunch & Drinks - Nečujam Bay and the shipwreck
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Split: Blue Lagoon, Shipwreck, & Šolta with Lunch & Drinks

7.Blue Lagoon, Shipwreck, & Šolta with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,915 reviews · from $68

Spend 8.5 hours on the Adriatic with Gray Line Croatia, stopping at Nečujam’s shipwreck, Maslinica village, and Krknjaši Blue Lagoon. Swim, snorkel, use paddle boards and inflatables, and enjoy a burger lunch with wine, juice, and water. Guides such as Marko, Nana, and Anja keep the day moving and explain each stop.

“Tour was great fun. The tour guide Anya was so friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. TheHighly reccomend this tour!!”

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Medulin -Kamenjak 5h boat trip with lunch & drinks on Sandra Boat - Swimming inside Golumbera Cave
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Medulin -Kamenjak 5h boat trip with lunch & drinks on Sandra Boat

8.Kamenjak 5h boat trip with lunch & drinks on Sandra Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,621 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $54

Set out from Medulin with crew members such as Ilia, Vitalii, Artur, and Mido for a five-hour cruise along Kamenjak. Swim into Golumbera Cave when sea conditions allow, see the Porer lighthouse, enjoy grilled fish, meat, or vegetables with drinks on board, then spend about two hours at Ceja Island.

“We loved the trip. The crew was very nice, we spent enough time at every stop. Beautiful views and good lunch at a great price. We would take it again some other time.”

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Zadar: Kornati Boat Trip with Lunch and Swim Stops - Sailing through the Zadar Archipelago
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Zadar: Kornati Boat Trip with Lunch and Swim Stops

9.Kornati Boat Trip with Lunch and Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,498 reviews · 10 hours · from $64

Spend 10 hours on a small boat from Zadar, with breakfast, drinks, grilled fish and meat, two swim stops, and guides speaking English, Croatian, or Polish. You will visit Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati National Park, with time for Lake Mir, short walks, clear sea water, and a peaceful lunch stop. The boat is comfortable but slow.

“We had an amazing time! The cruise was fantastic, and guides Magda and Wiktoria were incredibly kind. The constant beverage refills and vegetarian food options were much appreciated. Everything was very clean, and the stop lengths were perfect. Overall, we're very satisfied!”

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Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir - Hvar town and the climb to Fortica
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Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir

10.Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,452 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Set out from Split at 8:00 a.m. for a full day on the Adriatic. You will swim near the Pakleni Islands, explore Hvar town and its Fortica fortress, then relax in Milna on Brač. Breakfast, lunch, soft drinks, wine, paddleboards, inflatables, and a friendly English-speaking crew are included. The boat can carry up to 130 people.

“The trip was good and we enjoyed the island visits. However, although Nana worked hard we felt she needed more help. Food was delivered as fast as one person can serve 130 people but inevitably the burger and chips were cold. They were tasty but it wd have been better if they were hot! Not really gourmet in our opinion.”

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Split: Hvar, Brač, and Pakleni Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Boarding in Split and settling in
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Split: Hvar, Brač, and Pakleni Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

11.Hvar, Brač, and Pakleni Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,227 reviews · 10 hours · from $76

Spend 10 hours cruising from Split to the Pakleni Islands, Hvar Town, and a Brač swimming stop. You get breakfast doughnuts, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, wine with lunch, snorkel goggles, paddleboards, and inflatables. Guides such as Ivo, Sandra, Marco, and Nana keep the day moving in English.

“We had a good experience with Marco and Nana as our guide. Burguers were good as well”

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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Koločep: your first chance to swim
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Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

12.Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,222 reviews · from $51

Spend eight hours aboard the Emili with guides such as Emily and Natasha, sailing from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud. You’ll get island walks, swim time, lunch, and unlimited water, soft drinks, Croatian white wine, and brandy. Hotel pickup is available, but confirm the pickup time in advance.

“Time balanced well between each island. Guide helpful. Food lovely, the fish was delicious. Unlimited drinks was great.”

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Zadar: Kornati and Telašćica Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch - The first stop: swim or climb for the Kornati view
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Zadar: Kornati and Telašćica Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

13.Kornati and Telašćica Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,193 reviews · from $51

Spend a full day on a large boat from Zadar, sailing past Kornati’s 109 rocky islands before swimming in the Adriatic and Mir Salt Lake in Telašćica. Breakfast, lunch, wine, and an aperitif are included. Guides such as Mihael, Katherine, Victoria, and Tony have been praised for friendly explanations, though bring snacks and a cushion for the long ride.

“Our family did this trip and it was a good experience. The guides were lovely and gave us lots of information and answered any questions we had. It was very busy at Telascica so it was hard to find a place to set our items down to enable us to go and swim which was our only ‘negative’. Kornati was amazing and I would strongly recommend the swimming there. There is plenty space to sunbathe too there. There were small shops with swimming items (shoes, floats, goggles etc) and small restaurant and bar which was reasonably priced. The lunch on the boat was lovely. There appeared to be a vegetarian…”

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Blue Lagoon & Underwater Museum from Split with Lunch & Drinks - Fumija: the first chance to swim
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Blue Lagoon & Underwater Museum from Split with Lunch & Drinks

14.Blue Lagoon & Underwater Museum from Split with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,122 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Board a pirate-style boat in Split for an 8.5-hour island-hopping day around Fumija, Krknjasi Bay, and the Blue Lagoon. Swim, snorkel around Croatia’s underwater museum, enjoy a grilled beef, tuna, or vegetarian burger, and have unlimited water, juice, and lunch-time wine. A DJ adds music on the return trip.

“great time the people who worked on the boat were super super great, the guy djing at the end was great very sweet - lot of freedom to do what you like and so much to see - very well priced as well”

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Dubrovnik Elafiti Islands Cruise with Lunch, Drinks and Pickup - Koločep: a gentle first taste of island life
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Dubrovnik Elafiti Islands Cruise with Lunch, Drinks and Pickup

15.Dubrovnik Elafiti Islands Cruise with Lunch, Drinks and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 999 reviews · 9 to 17 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend about eight hours aboard a family-run boat from Dubrovnik, stopping at Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan. You can swim, walk, visit Šunj Beach, and enjoy freshly prepared fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch with unlimited water, soft drinks, wine, and grappa. Hotel pickup is available, and the boat holds up to 60 people.

“Beautiful island and views. Amazing Custer service and friendly crew. Definetly recommend. Ensure you arrive at 9am”

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