Exclusive private full day boat tour from Dubrovnik & Free drinks

Kolocep’s Blue Cave gives this private boat day its best opening act. You can swim inside, use the supplied GoPro camera for underwater photos, then cruise onward with a cold drink while the captain helps shape the day around your group.

I like the freedom of a private boat, and I like that the route mixes three very different islands rather than repeating the same beach stop. The main caution is simple: five hours are assigned to Lopud and free time on the boat, so this is best for people who enjoy an unhurried day, not for anyone seeking a tightly packed sightseeing schedule.

Key points at a glance

• Blue Cave on Kolocep: Swim inside one of the island’s best-known sights and take photos with a GoPro camera.
• Private group of up to five: You share the boat only with your own party, with a captain who can help organize the day.
• Three islands in one outing: Kolocep offers swimming, Sipan offers a quiet village walk, and Lopud combines beaches, churches, gardens, shops, and lunch.
• Long Lopud and boat time: Five hours are set aside for the final island and relaxed time on the water.
• Free drinks included: You can enjoy cold drinks during the boat portions of the day.
• Weather matters: The tour requires good conditions, with a different date or full refund offered if bad weather cancels it.

A private boat day from two Dubrovnik meeting points

You begin at one of two departure points: Lapadska obala 4 or Obala Stjepana Radića 16. Check your confirmation carefully so you go to the right waterfront location. The tour lasts about eight hours, which makes it a full day rather than a quick coastal outing.

The private format changes the feel of the trip. You are not working around a large mixed group, fixed seating, or a stranger’s preferred swimming time. With a maximum of five people, you can use the day for a family outing, a small group celebration, or a quiet escape from Dubrovnik’s busy old center.

The captain has many years of experience and helps organize the route. That matters because boat days work best when the plan can respond to your group. You might want more swimming, a longer village walk, or extra time at lunch. The published route gives you a framework, but the captain helps turn it into your day.

Mari and Noa are the crew names connected with the warmest praise for the experience. If they are handling your trip, you can expect a personal style rather than a scripted, large-group presentation. Still, the exact crew assignment is not guaranteed in the information provided, so treat those names as a useful possibility, not a promise.

Kolocep and the Blue Cave: the strongest first stop

Kolocep is the closest of the three islands to Dubrovnik, so it makes a sensible first stop. You spend about two hours here, with the Blue Cave as the main attraction.

The cave is not simply a viewpoint from a boat. The plan is to swim inside, making this the most active part of the opening stop. A GoPro camera is available for photos, a helpful touch if you want proof of the swim without risking your own phone near the water.

Afterward, you can take a panoramic ride and enjoy a cold drink. That contrast works well: first the wet, close-up experience inside the cave, then a slower look at the coast from the boat.

The main thing to know is that this stop depends on your comfort in the water. If you do not want to swim, the cave visit may feel less rewarding because the special part involves entering it. The tour does not describe a separate land-based cave walk, so ask the captain what alternatives are possible if conditions or personal preference rule out swimming.

Kolocep also sets the pace for the rest of the day. You are not rushed from one photo stop to another. Two hours gives you time for the cave, pictures, swimming, and the short cruise afterward. Bring swimwear, sun protection, and a towel, since the first stop is built around being in the water.

Sipan’s Sudurad offers a slower hour

The boat then reaches Sipan, one of the Elaphiti Islands, and the small village of Sudurad. You have about one hour here. Compared with the Blue Cave, this is a quiet land stop with a local, everyday feel.

Sudurad has a small fishing harbor, old houses, olive oil, and peaceful surroundings. The appeal is not a long list of major sights. It is the chance to walk through a small island settlement and see how different life feels away from Dubrovnik’s busy waterfront.

I like this stop because it breaks up the swimming. A full day on a boat can blur into a string of coves and cold drinks. Sudurad gives you firm ground, a short walk, and a look at island life that feels more useful than another quick photo pause.

One hour is enough for a gentle walk, but not enough for an extended exploration. Keep your expectations in check. You are seeing a small village, not touring all of Sipan. If you want a long café stop or a detailed historical visit, the schedule may feel brief.

The mention of excellent olive oil also gives you a reason to pay attention to local products. The tour does not state that a tasting or purchase is included, so do not assume either. Think of the olive oil as part of the character of the place, not a formal activity.

Lopud gives you five hours to choose your own pace

Lopud receives the biggest block of time, about five hours. That tells you where the tour places its emphasis. You are not meant to hurry through Lopud. Instead, you can combine a cove swim, lunch, a walk, and extra time on the boat.

Before reaching the island, the captain recommends snorkeling in one of the beautiful coves. The point is to find a quieter place with fewer crowds. Since the exact cove depends on the day’s conditions and the captain’s judgment, the stop has some flexibility.

Snorkeling is a good fit here because it keeps the day active without making it all about sightseeing. You can swim, look below the surface, then continue to Lopud when you are ready. Bring or confirm the equipment you need, since the provided details do not state what snorkeling gear is supplied.

On Lopud itself, the options are broad:

• A seafood lunch at one of the recommended restaurants
• A walk through a botanical garden
• Old churches and monasteries
• Souvenir shops
• Sandy beaches
• More time swimming or relaxing on the boat

The sandy beaches are an especially useful detail. Many coastal boat days focus on rocky swimming spots, so Lopud gives you a different kind of shore experience. If someone in your group prefers a beach to a cave or cove, this is the stop most likely to please them.

Lunch is not listed as included in the tour price. You should plan to pay for your own meal. The restaurant recommendation is useful, but it does not guarantee a reservation, a set menu, or a particular table. If lunch matters to your group, ask the captain about timing and restaurant availability early in the day.

The churches, monasteries, garden, and shops also mean you can make Lopud more than a beach stop. You do not need to spend all five hours in one place. The long visit lets each person choose: one person can swim, another can walk, and someone else can settle in for lunch.

The final hours are deliberately unhurried

The tour leaves the rest of the day for time on the boat with swimming, drinks, and music. This is a major part of the experience, not filler between attractions.

Some people will love that freedom. You can stop thinking about a schedule and simply enjoy the water. For a small private group, music and drinks can make the return ride feel like part of the outing rather than transport between stops.

Others may find the open time too loose. If you want a guide explaining every island or a new activity every half hour, this tour may seem light on structure. The value lies in control and comfort, not in a constant stream of organized events.

The free drinks are a practical benefit, especially on a hot day. The details do not specify which drinks are included or how many, so you should not treat this as an unlimited bar. The safest expectation is a selection of complimentary cold drinks during the outing.

What the $647 group price really buys

The price is $647.06 per group of up to five, not per person. At the full group size, that works out to about $129.41 each. For two people, the per-person cost is much higher, at about $323.53 each.

That pricing rewards a full group. Five friends or a family of five can share a private eight-hour boat, a captain, route planning, and drinks without paying five separate tour rates. For a couple, the same privacy may still be worth it, but the cost becomes a serious part of the decision.

You are paying for more than a ride to three islands. The package includes a full day, private use of the activity, captain-led planning, swimming stops, the Blue Cave visit, access to the GoPro camera, free drinks, and time to shape the pace. Lunch and personal purchases are separate, based on the supplied details.

I see the best value for groups that would otherwise book several seats on a larger boat and still want privacy. It also suits people who care about flexibility. If you are happy to share a fixed route with many others, a cheaper group excursion may be a better financial choice.

The price is harder to justify if you dislike swimming, do not care about private space, or plan to spend most of the day on land. The route’s strengths are on the water, and you should choose it with that in mind.

Who will enjoy this day most

I would recommend this outing to a small group that wants a relaxed island day with several kinds of scenery. It works particularly well for:

• Families or friends who want a private boat
• Couples willing to pay more for privacy
• Swimmers who want the Blue Cave and cove stops
• People who prefer a flexible pace to a large organized group
• Anyone who wants time for both a village walk and a beach
• Groups that enjoy combining lunch, music, and unplanned boat time

The tour may be less suitable if you need a detailed historical program, cannot swim, or want every minute planned. Sudurad offers a pleasant walk and Lopud has churches and monasteries, but the experience is primarily a boat and swimming day, not a formal cultural tour.

Most travelers can participate, and service animals are allowed. The meeting points are near public transportation, which helps with getting to the waterfront. Still, the information does not spell out boarding arrangements, so ask in advance if anyone in your party needs specific assistance.

Practical planning before you leave Dubrovnik

Confirm which meeting point applies to your booking. Arriving at the wrong waterfront location could create needless stress at the start of a long day.

Pack for both water and land: swimwear, sun protection, comfortable walking clothes, and anything you need after swimming. You may want a small bag for the Sudurad walk and Lopud visit, but keep it manageable on a boat.

The route needs good weather. If poor conditions cancel the trip, you can receive a full refund or choose a different date. You can also cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that 24-hour window are not accepted, and the cut-off uses local time.

That weather rule is worth taking seriously. A boat day is especially dependent on wind and sea conditions, and a bad-weather replacement date may not fit a short Dubrovnik stay. If this is the centerpiece of your visit, avoid placing it on your final available day when possible.

Should you book this private Dubrovnik boat tour?

Book it if your group can fill most of the five seats and you want a relaxed day built around swimming, island villages, sandy beaches, and time on a private boat. The combination of Kolocep’s Blue Cave, Sudurad’s harbor, and Lopud’s long free period gives the day useful variety.

Think twice if your group wants a low-cost sightseeing ride or a tightly guided historical tour. You will get the best value when you appreciate the freedom to choose your pace, use the boat as a base, and spend several hours simply enjoying the water.

FAQ

How long does the boat tour last?

The tour lasts approximately eight hours and is designed as a full-day experience.

How many people can join the private tour?

The price covers one private group of up to five people. Only your group participates.

Where does the tour depart from?

You meet the captain at one of two locations: Lapadska obala 4 or Obala Stjepana Radića 16.

Which islands does the tour visit?

The route includes Kolocep Island, Sipan Island, and Lopud Island.

Is swimming included?

Swimming is part of the planned day, including a swim at Kolocep’s Blue Cave and time for swimming from the boat. Snorkeling is also recommended in a cove near Lopud.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not stated as included. A seafood restaurant is recommended on Lopud, but you should expect to pay for your own meal.

Are drinks included?

Free drinks are included during the tour. The supplied details do not specify the exact drink selection or quantity.

Is a camera available for the Blue Cave?

A GoPro camera is available for taking photos during the Blue Cave visit.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor conditions, you can receive a full refund or select a different date.