If you want to escape Dubrovnik’s crowds for a few hours, this private Elaphiti Islands boat tour is your ticket to quiet beaches, glowing caves, and real Croatian hospitality—plus some good wine along the way.
The sea was calm that morning as we left Dubrovnik’s harbor, the city walls shrinking behind us. Our skipper, Marko, handed out cold bottles of water—he knows the Adriatic sun can sneak up on you. First stop: Kolocep Island. The air smelled faintly of pine and salt as we drifted close to the cliffs. Marko pointed out a tiny fisherman’s hut tucked between olive trees—apparently, it’s been there longer than he has. We slipped into the Blue Cave just after 10am, when the light hits right and everything glows electric blue under the surface. I could hear nothing but our laughter echoing off limestone walls and the soft splash of water.
Back on board, we cruised past sleepy coves where locals waved from their small boats. Next up was Lopud Island. Sunj Beach is a bit of a local secret—soft sand (rare for Croatia), shallow water perfect for floating, and a couple of beach cafés serving cold Karlovačko beer and fresh calamari if you’re hungry. I grabbed a snorkel set from the boat and spotted tiny silver fish darting around my toes. There’s no rush here; time feels slower somehow.
Yes! The itinerary is flexible—you can let your skipper know your preferences before or during the trip.
Absolutely. There’s snorkel equipment on board for everyone who wants to use it.
You’ll have bottled water, soda, beer, and white wine from Peljesac peninsula available throughout the tour.
Your group decides how much time to spend at each island or beach—it’s your private tour.
You’ll get pick-up and drop-off in Dubrovnik, all fuel costs covered, use of snorkeling gear, bottled water, sodas, local beer and white wine onboard. Service animals are welcome too—and there’s easy access to public transport nearby if needed.
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