Blue Cave and Hvar Boat Tour: Small-Group from Split or Brac

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Itinerary

1. One of the most unique natural phenomena in the world, the Blue Cave will be a highlight of your holiday. With its silvery-blue color, created by light refraction of sunlight entering through a crack in the stone, it leaves nobody indifferent. It wasn’t until recently that the cave was open for public and it has been a must-see location ever since its opening. Travelers will have some free time on island Biševo and then they will go inside the cave with the small boats (not included in the price)

   1 h

2. Komiža lies on the sunny side of the Island Vis and is well sheltered from cold northerly winds, in the bottom of the largest bay on the island and compacted within narrow alleys and slender houses. It is a famous place for its fishermen on the Adriatic and perhaps even on the Pacific. Komiža faces south-west, towards the open sea and its horizon is limited by two islands – Biševo and Svetac.Travelers have free time to explore, swim, have a breakfast, coffee etc.

   1 h

3. Just around the corner of Vis, island Budikovac is situated. The Budikovac beach is better known as the Blue Lagoon, thanks to the crystal clear sea. The sea bottom is covered partly with sea grass and partly with sand and shells, which makes it perfect for sunlight to reflect the many shades of blue. Also, it is not very deep, which makes it perfect for swimming and snorkelling. We provide you the equipment for that, so your only care is to grab a mask and dive into the shades from navy to turquoise blue, accompanied by small fishes. In the high season if Blue lagoon is too crowded we will provide swimming in secluded bay on island Vis.

   45 min

4. Stiniva is small and tight bay on the island of Vis. It’s one of the most attractive places in Croatia because of its unusual beach. The bay is approximately 600m long, and the width of the bay is 100m. Stiniva bay is famous because it’s surrounded by high cliffs. If its not too crowded travelers will have free time for swimming, if its too crowded, we will stop for swimming at the more peaceful bay.

   15 min

5. Pakleni islands are located off the southwest coast of the island of Hvar, Croatia, opposite the entrance to the Hvar (city) harbour. Usual local name is Škoji, which means Islands.

   Passes by

6. Our last, but not the least jewel in this trip is island of Hvar, on which we are visiting town of Hvar. The sunniest town in entire Croatia, with about 2700 sun hours a year, is also the biggest town on the island and a popular destination for various types of tourists. It connects the best of the past and present. There you can spend time walking around the old town area, having some ice cream, just to soak the rich historical heritage that finds its roots in ancient Greece and Rome. On the other side, it is also popular as a party destination with quality photogenic bars and cocktails on every corner all day round. And if those intense sun hours make you want to take a dip again, the beaches are also near the old town area! That’s why people can never get bored or get enough of Hvar.

   2.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 560 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 3Disappointing

  Very disappointed that we did not get to see the blue cave as we went in the afternoon and not the morning as per the itenary so the tides/choppy sea prevented that. Most of the day apart from around 3-4 hrs was on the boat which was very uncomfortable as it was a fast speedboat and rough. Also missed out on visiting Stiniva Bay for some reason. I wouldnt take this tour again.

  Vicki_BOctober 2026via Viator

• 5An amazing day at sea!

  We had an absolutley amazing wonderful time on our boat tour in Croatia. Our guides Jelena and captain Kazimir was very friendly and took us to some fantastic hidden bays and lovely islands like Hvar. We just wished for more time at each stop ;) Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Croatia!

  mariakA2448RLSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great full day out!

  Brilliant full day tour from Split with a great, informative tour guide, stunning locations & comfortable boat ride between all the stops! Couldn’t recommend highly enough & well worth the cost for a full day out.

  jwhinckleySeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing blue cave tour

  Jelena and Kazimir were amazing tour guides. Great day! Blue cave was incredible

  clayw305September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Expand your Croatia World

  Great varied day, something for everyone and able to keep us happy (55 & 57) and the ones in their 20’s. Added an extra hour for enforced changes due to high winds. Great guys who made things relaxed but organised. Swimming in a Cold War destroyer tunnel a highlight.

  Sightseer28390231173September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Refreshing, beautiful day

  We did the Blue Cave/Five Islands tour with Captain Kazimir and Guide Jelena. The Blue Cave was closed the day we went due to sea conditions, but everyone on the boat had a better time without going to the Blue Cave, as we got a little longer time at swim points, more island viewing, we got to actually swim in a different cave, and we didn’t have to wait in a long boat queue for the Blue Cave. Captain Kazimir kept the boat ride safe and as smooth as a smaller boat can be on open water, and while he didn’t talk at many stops, when he did choose to talk, he was very informative, knowledgeable, and passionate about the sites and history he was describing. Hot tip: watch the HBO Documentary “Houston, We Have a Problem!” for some interesting and entertaining history about Tito, Yugoslavia, and the 1960s US space program. It could give you a little more context for some of the sights you’ll see on Vis Island:) Jelena did most of the guide work and made sure we all stayed hydrated. She was friendly and engaged, and clearly loves her beautiful country and is happy to share the love. I chose this company because I didn’t want to be packed into a boat with 50 other people, and this company’s boats hold 12. On our day, we only had six travelers, so we had tons of space to move around. It may be a little tight if all 12 are on board and seated (benches around the outside of the boat), but the benches are shaded, and there is space to lie down on a padded deck area on the back of the boat. They provide ample drinking water, pool noodles (foam floats), and masks. The water is beautifully clear, so if you want to snorkel, bring your own. Also, there is a stop for lunch, but it’s not until the last stop, so eat a hearty breakfast or bring some snacks. You’ll be hungry after all the swimming! The lunch stop for us was on Vis Island at Dal Mare, a seafood restaurant. I ordered the grilled shrimp and received what I would call langoustines—not what I was expecting or wanting, so just a heads up! Others at the table got the calamari, the risotto, and the steak salad, and all were reported as excellent. Overall: highly recommended trip, especially if you’ve been overheating in Split and want a refreshing, windy escape!

  Curious64938992492September 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Split

• Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 469 day trips we list in Split.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 30 of 469.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Split

Split is a busy Dalmatian port built within and around a Roman emperor's palace, with ferries to some of Croatia's loveliest islands.

Diocletian's Palace, built around the turn of the fourth century as the emperor's retirement home, is the old town itself: its walls, cellars and courtyards hold homes, shops and cafés. The Peristyle, the colonnaded heart, leads to the Cathedral of St Domnius, once the emperor's mausoleum, and its bell tower gives views over the rooftops.

Top-ranked sights in Split: Budikovac Island (Veliki Budikovac), Blue Lagoon Croatia (Krknjasi Bay), Peristyle Square (Peristil).

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