Croatia · TOURS IN HVAR
Hvar is an expensive island with cheap water around it. These 15 get you off the harbour front: the Pakleni coves by taxi boat, the Blue Cave run from the south side, and the lavender fields inland, with prices and sailing times.
Set out from Hvar at 10:15 a.m. on a speedboat tour of Vis, Bisevo, and the Pakleni Islands. Swim at Budikovac and Stiniva, visit the Blue and Green caves for extra fees, and stop for lunch by the sea. Crews may include Antonia, Ivan, Antonio, or Dario.
“Fantastic experience, the crew was exceptional. All the stops we did were amazing. Highly recommended.”
From Hvar, join Kabina Boats for a seven-and-a-half-hour speedboat trip to Vis, Bisevo, Stiniva, the Green Cave, and Blue Cave. English-speaking guides such as Dario, Antonio, Ivan, and Lea lead small groups of up to 12. Expect swimming, snorkeling, a lunch stop, free water and beer, and a fast, comfortable ride.
“We had an amazing day during this excursion. The guides were awesome, spots were AMAZING, overall great vibes. Highly recommend!”
Spend about eight hours on a fast boat from Hvar with a skipper such as Ivan, Jay, Leo, or Harris. Visit the Green Cave, Stiniva Cove, Blue Cave, Vis, and Palmižana, with time for swimming, snorkeling, and lunch. The route changes with weather, crowds, and sea conditions.
“So great!! The guide was really nice and polite, all the places we visited were simply perfect, so much beauty. You are able to see so many outstanding places during this tour, perfect nature and really nice villages with Great tradicional Food. I would not recommend it to elderly or children though, the boats are really fast and sometimes the sea can be hard, which make the boat shakes and hit a lot.”
Leave Hvar by speedboat for the Green Cave, Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac’s Blue Lagoon, and Palmižana. You’ll swim, snorkel, and ride with a Croatian or English-speaking skipper. Guides such as Leon have earned praise for friendly help, but weather can close the caves. Lunch and cave entry cost extra.
“Thoroughly enjoyed our day. Our skipper Leon was delightful, knowledgeable, very polite & helpful on & off the boat. We were very lucky to go into the Blue cave plus be the only boat for a moment! Pictures don’t do it justice.”
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”
Set out from Hvar at 10:15 a.m. for an eight-hour speedboat day with up to 14 people. Swim at Budikovac, visit Stiniva and the Green Cave, see the Blue Cave on Bisevo, and stop at Palmizana for lunch or a drink. Skippers such as Jay, Harris, Joseph, Sara and Simon lead different boats, so the exact feel can vary.
“10/10 experience! Toma was an amazing skipper! We visited the blue caves, and other private beaches. We listened to a great playlist while on the boat. Overall it was great and we would 100% recommend!”
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”
From Hvar’s Riva, sail with a skipper and up to seven other people toward the Pakleni Islands. You’ll stop in two bays for swimming and snorkeling, with the route adjusted for weather. Bring lunch, snacks, and drinks for the fridge. Guides such as Viktor, Vitor, Alexander, and Peter have earned praise for their friendly approach.
“Alexander was the best! We had so much fun on the boat and were so glad we chose this tour. Highly recommend”
Spend 7.5 to 8 hours on a private boat from Hvar, stopping at the Red Rocks, Lucisca Beach, Dubovica Beach, and the Pakleni Islands. You get bottled water, snorkeling gear, and a skipper who can shape the day around your group. Skippers such as Simon, Harris, and Nino have earned especially warm praise for their care and flexibility.
“I would highly recommend this tour! My family had an amazing time spending the day out on the water. Symun, (not sure if I spelled his name correctly but I know for sure that it had a “u”before the “n”, skipper was so great! He was very professional and knowledgeable about the boat and the history of Croatia. He totally catered to all of our needs and wants and focused the day around what we wanted to do. He recommended a delicious restaurant for lunch as well! Spend the money for this tour and request Symun, with a “u” , and you won’t be disappointed!”
Launch from Bonj Beach near Hvar, then paddle toward the Pakleni Islands in a modern single or tandem sit-on-top kayak. Staff members such as Marcus, Reno, Lun, and Marco provide route advice, safety instructions, maps, dry bags, and tracking equipment. Plan on 40 to 60 minutes each way to the best island stops, plus time for swimming, snorkelling, lunch, and beach breaks.
“Very easy to organise and the staff made it very easy to get underway. A really enjoyable trip helped by the great advice given by the organisers. I would highly recommend this trip.”
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”
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”
Pick up a quality pedal-assist e-bike in Hvar Town, then follow a phone-based route through Velo Grablje, Malo Grablje, Milna, Pokonji Dol, and Fortica. Choose a 24-kilometer loop or the longer 45-kilometer ride to Stari Grad. Staff explain the bikes, route, and safety before you set off.
“Don’t be intimidated by the hilly terrain… get an e-bike and put it in turbo! Staff were really nice and helpful. Bikes are a bit heavy but great quality.”
Ride roughly 27 kilometers from ancient Stari Grad across the UNESCO-listed Stari Grad Plain, Vrboska, Jelsa, vineyards, and olive groves. English-speaking guides such as Grgo, Jelena, Milko, and Vinko lead the route, which ends with local wine, cheese, meats, and family-made specialties.
“It was wonderful to move around this windswept island with a true native. We went in April so the weather was quite perfect. We met several members of Grgo's family and drank some of the wine his family makes (excellent) in their ancestral cellar. His mother made some mildly sweet snacks to go with the wine. If you want to know how island people in Croatia really live, I highly recommend this tour. Grgo talks a lot (as he warned us :-)) but it's all informative. We brought some of the wine back with us to the US. Thanks Grgo for a lovely day in the outdoors.”
From Hvar Town, drive across the island with a local guide such as Dinko or Urska, stopping for views, villages, lavender, and old agricultural sites before a wine and olive oil tasting at one winery near Jelsa, Vrboska, or Vrbanj. Expect a small group, several wines, local stories, and an atmospheric cellar.
“This was a lovely tour. Our guide, Dinko was very knowledgeable and told us a great amount about Hvar’s history, which was fascinating! Dinko also drove us to a couple of stops/sites before the winery, which was also great. The village the winery was located was beautiful - like a Little Venice! And the wines and food we tried were fantastic. The location was in a cellar and felt very rustic. We definitely recommend booking this. Thank you Dinko!”
Pick a harbour, a walled town or a waterfall.
