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About This Experience
Dubrovnik Elaphiti Islands Shore Excursion
Designed for cruise guests who want a private Dubrovnik sea day built around the Elaphiti Islands, this shore excursion starts with direct pickup at the Gruž cruise port and keeps the route focused on Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan rather than forcing a Blue Cave promise onto every departure. The day stays private, flexible, and shaped around your ship schedule from the first dock handoff to the final return.
After embarkation, your skipper leads the route toward the closest Elaphiti waters so you can settle into the islands quickly. Koločep sets the tone with clear-water coves and scenic cruising, Lopud adds the option of beach time or an easy harbor walk, and a Šipan-side pause gives the outing its slower island rhythm. Instead of trying to collect every possible stop, the day is paced around what feels rewarding for your group and realistic for your port window.
Why This Works for Cruise Guests
This page is built specifically for cruise-passenger demand, not for generic Dubrovnik private-boat browsing. Port pickup, return-to-ship timing, and route flexibility are part of the core promise. If your docking time is shorter than expected, the skipper can tighten the island sequence. If the sea is calm and your group wants more swim time or a longer island pause, the middle of the route can open up rather than staying locked to a shared-boat timetable.
Elaphiti First, Blue Cave Optional
The priority here is island discovery. If sea conditions are ideal near Koločep, the skipper can treat a cave stop as a secondary extra rather than the whole reason the excursion exists. If that cave window is not comfortable, the time stays invested in stronger Elaphiti cruising, swim stops, island wandering, or a slower harbor segment instead of wasting the day on a forced detour.
Relaxed Swim and Lunch Pacing
This itinerary is meant to feel like a quality island day, not a checklist sprint. The Lopud and Šipan portions leave room for swimming, beach time, a waterfront drink, or a relaxed island lunch stop when timing and supplier setup support it. Because the route is private, you can lean into one stronger island segment instead of rushing through multiple brief photo stops.
Return to Ship With Confidence
Cruise timing is treated as part of the product, not as an afterthought. The final leg is planned with a practical return buffer, and the skipper can shorten the lunch stop, reduce swim time, or simplify the island order if tender timing, sea conditions, or port instructions shift on the day.
Details
- Physical Requirements
- Suitable for most guests comfortable stepping on and off a speedboat. Swimming is optional, but pontoons, ladders, and sea movement can require basic balance and mobility.
- Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation is supported on the source direction, but the exact cancellation cutoff is reconfirmed with your final booking setup.
- Available Days
- Daily, subject to ship schedule, skipper availability, island-stop logistics, and sea conditions.
- Available Start Times
- Adjusted to your ship's docking or tender timing, port formalities, and daily sea-state conditions.
- Destination / City
- Dubrovnik
- Area / Neighborhood
- Port of Dubrovnik, Koločep, Lopud, Šipan, and the Dubrovnik coastline.
- Duration
- Usually around 5 to 7 hours, aligned to your docking window and sea conditions.
- Meeting Point at Port
- Dubrovnik cruise port in Gruž or a nearby dock handoff confirmed before your ship arrives.
- Guide(s)
- Private skipper
- Highlights
- - Cruise-port pickup and direct embarkation in Dubrovnik - Island-first Elaphiti routing across Koločep, Lopud, and/or Šipan - Flexible swim-stop, harbor-walk, beach-time, or lunch pacing - Optional cave check near Koločep only when conditions are ideal - Practical return-to-ship timing
- Minimum Group Size
- 1
- Maximum Group Size
- 8
- Ship Return Guarantee
- ✓ Yes
- Transport Included
- ✓ Yes
- Air Conditioning
- ✗ No
- Port Pickup
- ✓ Yes
- Port Drop-off
- ✓ Yes
- Guided Tour
- ✓ Yes
- Licensed Local Guide
- ✗ No
- Wheelchair Accessible
- ✗ No
- Kid Friendly
- ✓ Yes
- Advance Booking Required
- ✓ Yes
- Tour Name
- Dubrovnik Elaphiti Islands Shore Excursion
- Difficulty Level
- Easy to moderate
- Languages Available
- English
- Tour Type
- Private shore excursion by speedboat
- Cruise Port
- Dubrovnik cruise port (Gruž)
- Return to Ship Notes
- Private skipper routing includes a practical return buffer and can shorten swim, lunch, or harbor time if sea conditions, tender timing, or ship schedules shift.
- Itinerary
- Port pickup and embarkation → Koločep-side island cruising → relaxed Lopud stop with swim or lunch flexibility → Šipan harbor pause and Dubrovnik return cruise.
- Vehicle Type
- Private speedboat with skipper; exact boat class is matched to your group size and operational availability.
- What's Included
- - Private shore-excursion planning around your ship schedule - Dubrovnik cruise-port pickup and embarkation coordination - Private speedboat and skipper service - Island-first Elaphiti routing across Koločep, Lopud, and/or Šipan - Flexible swim, beach, or island-lunch pacing when timing allows - Return-to-ship buffer built into the day
- What's Not Included
- - Food and drinks unless explicitly confirmed with your final booking setup - Restaurant, beach-club, or island lunch spend during optional stops - Personal purchases and gratuities - Guaranteed Blue Cave access or every island stop on shorter ship windows
- What to Bring
- - Soft deck shoes or sandals suitable for boat boarding - Sun protection and water in warmer months - Swimsuit and towel if you plan to swim - Cash or card for an optional island lunch or waterfront stop - Cruise card and phone for day-of coordination
- Guide Speciality
- Dubrovnik Elaphiti routing, sheltered swim-stop selection, island lunch pacing, and cruise-friendly private skipper service.
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Itinerary
Dubrovnik Elaphiti Islands Shore Excursion Itinerary
Private Dubrovnik cruise-port boat route that keeps the Elaphiti Islands first, adds swim or lunch flexibility, and holds a reliable ship return buffer.
- Step 1
Port pickup and embarkation in Dubrovnik Gruž
⏱ 15-20 minMeet your skipper at Dubrovnik cruise port or a nearby dock handoff and move quickly from ship logistics onto the water. The first step is all about protecting your island time rather than waiting for a shared departure to fill up.
Dubrovnik Port Gruz
Highlight PortCruise-port pickup and embarkation briefing
Private-yacht embarkation point in Dubrovnik for a seamless Adriatic departure with Tendo-style service.
Exact dock handoff is reconfirmed with the ship schedule.
- Step 2
Koločep-side cruising with optional cave time
⏱ 45-60 minHead toward the closest Elaphiti waters first and use Koločep for scenic cruising, clear-water coves, and the possibility of a cave stop only if conditions are ideal. If the cave window is not comfortable, the same time stays invested in stronger island cruising or a sheltered swim segment instead of forcing the route.
Kolocep Island
Highlight IslandIsland-side cruising and optional cave window
Closest Elafiti island with caves, villages and clear-water swim stops.
Blue Cave remains secondary here and is only checked if the sea is calm enough.
- Step 3
Relaxed Lopud stop with swim or lunch flexibility
⏱ 90-150 minUse the middle of the excursion for the Elaphiti pace that suits your group: a harbor walk on Lopud, beach time near Šunj, a relaxed swim stop, or an island lunch pause when timing supports it. Because the outing is private, the day can hold longer on one stronger island segment instead of racing through every possible stop.
Lopud Island
Highlight IslandIsland stop for swim, beach time, harbor wandering, or lunch
Car-free Elafiti island with Sunj Beach and relaxed waterfront walks.
The skipper can hold longer here when the group prefers one stronger island stop over extra crossings.
- Step 4
Šipan harbor finish and Dubrovnik return cruise
⏱ 60-90 minFinish with a slower Šipan-side harbor or bay segment when timing allows, then return along the Dubrovnik coastline with the ship schedule front of mind. The final leg stays practical and can be shortened if tender timing, weather, or port instructions change.
Sipanska Luka, Sipan
Highlight Fishing villageHarbor pause before the return leg
Traditional Sipan harbour village for a short walk or lunch pause.
Used as a calmer final island segment when timing allows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do we meet for this shore excursion?
The standard arrangement is pickup at Dubrovnik cruise port in Gruž, with the exact dock handoff or nearby meeting point reconfirmed before your ship arrives. The goal is to move you from port logistics onto the water quickly and smoothly, not lose time waiting on a shared departure.
Which Elaphiti islands do we usually visit?
Most private versions use Koločep, Lopud, and a Šipan-side harbor or bay segment as the core routing logic. The exact mix depends on your ship window, sea conditions, and whether your group wants more swimming, more island walking, or a longer relaxed stop on one stronger island.
Is lunch included, and where does it usually happen?
Lunch is treated as flexible rather than forced. Depending on supplier setup and your available port window, the skipper can leave room for a relaxed island restaurant stop, a waterfront drink pause, or a lighter on-board rhythm, but meal spend is not automatically included unless your final booking setup states otherwise.
Will we have time to swim?
Usually yes, if conditions are comfortable and your group wants it. Because the excursion is private, swim time can be built into the Lopud or Koločep segment instead of being squeezed into a rushed shared-boat stop, but the exact duration still depends on sea state and cruise timing.
What happens if sea conditions are poor or the Blue Cave is not suitable?
The island day is not built around forcing a cave attempt. If the Koločep cave window is not comfortable, the skipper keeps the time inside a stronger Elaphiti route with calmer cruising, sheltered swim stops, harbor wandering, or a longer island pause so the excursion still feels premium and worthwhile.
How much return buffer do you keep before the ship sails?
Cruise-safe timing is part of the product promise. The skipper keeps a practical return buffer and can shorten lunch, swim, or secondary island time if tender schedules, port traffic, or weather shift on the day, so the route stays realistic for your ship window.
Why choose Tendo luxury travel
Tendo luxury travel is a regional expert and leading specialist for holiday planning and provision of complete tourist services in southern Dalmatia, the Dubrovnik area, and wider. Our business is based on quality presentation and complete tourist offers, professional and individual service oriented to client wishes and needs.
We are an active member of UHPA ( ACTA /Association of Croatian Travel Agencies) which guarantee of the service quality and authenticity of products and services. We’re taking special care of our clients during their stay at their destination or use of our services and we are always at your disposal ready to help and share useful and helpful information.
Throughout the past, we had countless satisfied and returning clients which present our success and pride and we hope that you will become one of them in a near future. Our goal is satisfied clients and professional service which goes beyond your expectations!
You can count on our kind and knowledgeable staff to offer you the attention, care, and service necessary to have a trip that is both memorable and trouble-free.
Where can I learn more about your agency?
Our business is based on quality presentation and complete tourist offers, professional and individual service oriented to client wishes and needs. You can read reviews about our agency on our Reviews page or on official our TripAdvisor page.
What do you have in your offer?
Offer program
Includes the most tourist products and services in Croatia and we would like to point out the services :
Private boat tours
Tendo Luxury Travel is an industry leader when it comes to providing speedboat tours in the Dubrovnik region. Participate in our Private Cave Tours as well as our Private Boat Trips to the Islands in the Area. We will make arrangements for an enjoyable day spent at sea in the vicinity of Dubrovnik, and you will have the option of paying a private visit to one of the islands in the area. There are a variety of boat rental alternatives available, ranging from moderate to high to luxury. To create the ideal day at sea for you, one that you will never forget, we will not only show you the greatest areas to swim and snorkel but also recommend the best eateries on the islands.
If you decide to go with our company to find a boat rental service in Dubrovnik, you will only be one click away from a memorable experience on the water in this city.
Tailor-made private excursions
Private day tours/excursions in Dubrovnik are taken by one or more passengers (all in the same party) on the date of their choice, subject to schedules and availability. In other words, our private excursions in Dubrovnik are just you (and/or your group) and adriaticGlobal.Net guide or/and driver/skipper - there are no join-in travelers. Private excursions offer the following benefits : they are flexible with itinerary, so you can enjoy trip planning with your own tour guide, and enjoy boats & vehicles that cater to only you for sightseeing popular attractions in comfort way.
Yacht and boat charter
We all dream of the right day on a boat! Would you like to engage in the adventure of exploring the Adriatic sea and enjoying its true beauty by boat? The Adriatic Sea has over 1000 islands and that's why it is often called the nautical paradise, and most southern part of the Adriatic sea, is well known as the most exciting one.
The actual advantages of a brand new yacht charter would be the flexibility to visit in which you want, within the cruising a part of the yacht, moreover as accomplish what you want after you need. To realize a charter vacation on the Adriatic coast, you will need to rent a yacht to explore 1000 (one thousand) islands on the Croatian side of the Adriatic, starting from Dubrovnik, Hvar, Kornati, Split, Zadar, Brijuni, Pula, Rovinj.
Private transfers on land and sea
Transfers with the boat - Transportation from the airports to the islands (direct). Your captain will pick you up and transport you directly to your destination, making your transfers a unique experience. Depending on the length of your stay, we may also transport you back to the airport. Avoid standing in line for the ferry. You decide to book a private transfer, so the entire boat is reserved just for you. You might take a private car from the port where you arrive at your destination to your residence, and then have the same car take you back to the port when you leave. We cover all major destinations such as : Dubrovnik, Mljet, Korcula, Hvar, Brac, Vis, Kornati, and Split in the Croatian part of the Adriatic, and we can organize transfers from Croatia to Montenegro (Budva, Kotor, Porto Montenegro, Porto Novi) or Montenegro to Croatia.
Check our private boat transfer offer.
Transfer with the car - If you are traveling with family, in a group, or on business, for example, and you would prefer your own vehicle to go straight to where you need to go with a registered driver, then a private transfer may be the ideal choice for you. With a private service, you can make arrangements to meet your driver at a location that has been predetermined in advance, pre-book seats for youngsters, or pre-book space for more luggage. We cover all major destinations such as : Dubrovnik, Split, Zagreb, and Rovinj in the Croatian part of the Adriatic, and we can organize transfers from Croatia to Montenegro and Italy
Check our private ground services (car transfers) offer.
Corporate travel events
Tendo Luxury travel is a full-service agency offering complete tour planning for individuals and groups of all sizes. We will provide you with professional tailor-made tours and destination services. As your partner, it is our duty to make your group event fun and memorable, therefore we will help you to plan your next event from start to finish and achieve your objectives by designing imaginative special events, fun-filled tours, and unique theme parties that make a lasting impression.
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| Full name of receiving bank | Raiffeisenbank Austria d.d. / https://www.rba.hr |
| Full address of receiving bank | Petrinjska 59, 10000 Zagreb, Croati |
| Full name of beneficiary | Tendo d.o.o. |
| Full Address of beneficiary | Andrije Hebranga 106A, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia |
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The euro
As of 01 January 2023, the currency of Croatia is the euro.
What is your cancellation policy?
For all our services mostly you can cancel up to 48-24 hours before the tour check-in. Always In case of client illness, physical condition, accident, or injury prior to service star agency will in good manners offer a full refund.
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Yes! Contact us to find out more about discounts.
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