9 Speedboat Tours in Makarska to Build a Day Around

1.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $94Our pick

From Makarska, a small speedboat group visits a blue cave at Pokrivenik, Mala Stiniva, Jelsa, Zečevo, and Žirje Beach. You get snorkel gear, water, a local skipper, and plenty of swim time. Guides including Greg, Marko, Filip, and Dinko are praised for friendly service, though Jelsa may feel short if you want a longer town visit.

“Got to see dolphins on the way to the cave! Filip as a guide was cool. Boat had max. 12 people on it, good vibes overall. Great spots to swim in, only reachable with a guide (and boat). Definitely recommend!”

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2.Golden Horn Beach & Secluded Bays Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · from $91

Join a small speedboat group from Makarska for a 50-minute ride to Brač. Spend two hours at Zlatni Rat, with time for swimming, snorkeling, or walking to Bol. Then stop at two quiet bays for more clear-water swimming. Captain Marco is one of the crew associated with this outing.

“It was beautiful! Marco is really good with boats, he is talkative, tells you lot of informations. We went to beautiful places to snorkel, there was nobody but us with the boat. The water is crystal clear. We had the best time, absolutely worth every cents. Oh and in Bol City we had the best icecream ever!”

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3.Speedboat to 3 islands: Hvar, Brač, Zečevo with watersports

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · from $67

Ride a speedboat from MPL Nautika to Brač, Zečevo, and Hvar with guides such as Pero, Marino, Marinko, or Natalia. Walk Bol, swim and snorkel at Zlatni Rat, kayak Zečevo, try tube or banana rides, then finish in Jelsa. The small-group format mixes island towns, quiet coves, and active water time.

“The tour was great. Pero was super kind and nice. It’s a good combination of activities and visiting cute little cities. We went to the city of Bol, then to the beach Zlatni rat (which was amazing for snorkeling. Then we went to the beach on island Zecevo. It was very cute, rock beach. Again, amazing for snorkeling. Then we did water sports and finished the day in city of Jelsa - Hvar. We absolutely loved it and would recommend it to everyone. Thanks Pero once again!”

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4.3 Island Speedboat Tour with Little Blue Cave & Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Set out from Makarska with an English-speaking skipper such as Petar, Ante, or Carlo for a five-hour speedboat outing across three islands. Swim at Pokrivenik, enter the Little Blue Cave when sea conditions allow, stroll Jelsa, and stop at Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon and quiet Žirje Beach. The small group holds no more than 13 people.

“Magisk dag till havs! Helt perfekt planerad. Så kul och få se så mycket på 5 timmar. Vi såg delfiner, en bläckfisk och massa småfiskar. Barnen och jag är jättenöjda! Rekommenderas!”

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5.Half-day Speedboat Tour: Explore Hidden Gems of Hvar Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $85

Set out from Makarska with a skipper such as Marco or Mario for five hours around Hvar’s quieter bays. Swim and snorkel at Pokrivenik and Mala Stiniva, spend 45 minutes in Jelsa, then stop at Zečevo islet for more sea time and a drink. Groups are capped at 18, with gear and bottled water included.

“Such a wonderful way to start our trip and great family activity. Marco was an amazing guide! It was a great experience.”

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6.Hvar and Brač Island : Day Tour with speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine hours on a private speedboat from Makarska, visiting Brač, Hvar, and Zečevo Island. Choose the Golden route for Bol and Zlatni Rat or the Blue route for Pokrivenik and a small blue cave. Your skipper can adjust the day, with snorkeling gear, sun cover, and a water shower onboard. Lunch and skipper fuel fees cost extra.

“Everything was awesome, from start tp finish! Borna was a great skipper, knowledgable but not 'in your face'! Took us to best hidden bays, definitely recommend! The boat was just of the right size for us! Our whole group was very satisfied and had the best day!!”

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7.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Set out from Makarska on a small speedboat for five hours of swimming, snorkeling, cliff jumping, and island scenery. You’ll visit Hvar’s luminous cave, Mala Stiniva, Jelsa, Zečevo, and a quiet Brač bay. An English and Croatian-speaking skipper, safety gear, bottled water, and snorkeling equipment are included.

“The best excursion we have ever been on. It was so fun and our guide was amazing. He helped answer all of our questions and told us about all the local sports to visit in Makarska. The sea was crystal clear and we even saw dolphins.”

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8.Blue Cave, Hvar, Vis and Pakleni Islands Group Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180

Leave Makarska at 8:00 am for a 10-hour speedboat day with a professional crew, bottled water, snorkeling gear, and onboard restroom. You’ll visit Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Hvar, and the Pakleni Islands. Carlo and Mario have been praised for keeping the day friendly, organized, and on time.

“What an excellent day with this group. We enjoyed a wonderful day. Blue cave by small boat tour then 4 more stops, 2 for site seeing and 2 to swim. Such a perfect day! The captain and the mate were very kind and accommodating. The boat is truly comfortable.”

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9.Speedboat Sunset Tour to hidden bay on island Brač

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $44Best value

Join skipper Tina or another English- or Croatian-speaking skipper for a 90-minute sunset speedboat ride from Makarska. After a 20-minute cruise, you get 40 minutes at Puntica Bay on Brač for swimming and snorkeling, followed by sunset views of the Makarska Riviera. Groups are limited to 12, and private trips are available.

“It was AMAZING!! Skipper Tina timed everything to perfection. An absolute highlight of my trip!! I definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Markaska”

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