Private Elafiti Islands & Blue Cave Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

5.00

(10 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

The morning air at Lapadska Obala felt salty and fresh as we met our skipper by the dock—he greeted us with a quick grin and handed out towels before we hopped onto the speedboat. The engine hummed to life, and just like that, Dubrovnik’s old stone buildings faded behind us. There’s something about leaving the city by water that makes you feel like you’re sneaking off on a secret mission.

Kolocep was our first stop. The boat slowed down as we neared the cliffs—suddenly, the water turned this unreal shade of blue-green. Our guide steered us right into two small caves; you could smell seaweed and hear the echo of our voices bouncing off the rock walls. We grabbed snorkels (they had plenty onboard) and slipped into the cool water. The Blue Cave was next—honestly, it glowed from below when sunlight hit just right. A few of us floated quietly for a minute, just watching tiny fish dart around our feet.

Lopud Island came after that, but not where most tourists go first. Instead, we landed at Sunj Beach—a sandy stretch hidden behind pine trees where locals sunbathe and kids build sandcastles. It’s quiet except for cicadas buzzing in the background. After drying off in the sun (and grabbing a cold beer from the cooler), we crossed over to Lopud’s main port. There’s a little square lined with old stone houses and cafés; I grabbed an espresso at one place while our guide pointed out a 15th-century church tucked behind some fig trees. We wandered past souvenir stalls and watched fishermen mending nets before heading back to Dubrovnik.