About This Experience
Real team bonding happens at sea, not in a meeting room.
The Best Team Building Doesn't Happen in a Meeting Room
Real bonds are forged in the open sea. Our Dubrovnik team building boat tour takes your group out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary — a private day on the Adriatic surrounded by the Elafiti Islands, with your own professional crew dedicated entirely to your team.
A Day Your Team Will Never Forget
Imagine your colleagues swimming in crystal-clear Adriatic coves, exploring island villages on Koločep or Lopud, sharing a seafood lunch at a local konoba, and cheering each other on with paddleboards and snorkelling gear. No PowerPoint required.
The day is built entirely around your group. Want more swim stops? Done. Prefer a long, relaxed lunch and a slower pace? Your skipper will adapt. Have team dietary needs or specific preferences? Tell us in advance and we'll take care of it.
The Boat & Crew
Our fleet of private luxury speedboats are fully equipped for groups: quality snorkelling gear, paddleboards, a refreshment cooler, and enough space for your team to spread out and relax. The boats are clean, well-maintained, and private — no shared departures, no strangers onboard.
Your skipper is a local professional with deep knowledge of these waters. They know where to find secluded swimming coves that day-trip crowds never reach, which island villages are worth a stop, and how to keep the energy high all day. Your crew is friendly, attentive, and completely dedicated to your team's experience.
Key Activities
- Island hopping — Elafiti Islands: Koločep, Lopud, Šipan, all car-free and authentically Croatian
- Blue Cave swimming — electric turquoise water that no photo does justice
- Snorkelling — quality gear onboard, your skipper knows the best spots
- Paddleboarding — a friendly team challenge on flat Adriatic water
- Lunch on the island — konoba dining in Šipanska Luka or Lopud
What Guests Say
"Best team day we've ever organised. Our skipper was incredible — flexible, fun, and genuinely invested in making the day special. The Blue Cave was a show-stopper. Everyone said it was the highlight of the entire company trip."
"We've done team building in 12 countries. This tops them all. Private boat, brilliant crew, stunning locations. Our team still talks about it months later."
Practical Details
Duration: 4–8 hours (custom)
Departure: Dubrovnik Old Port
Group: Private (up to 12 guests per boat, larger groups on multiple boats)
Includes: Skipper, crew, snorkelling gear, paddleboard, drinks
Note: Suitable for groups of all fitness levels
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Itinerary
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- Step 1
Sample Itinerary: Elaphiti Island Team Adventure Challenge
⏱ 1 hour(Please note: This is a sample itinerary and can be customized to your team's specific needs and preferences. Activity order and specific challenges can be adjusted.)
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Discovery & Navigation Challenge
- Step 2
Hotel pickup
⏱ 1 hourPickup your group from hotel
- Step 3
Elafiti islands boat tour with team building activities
⏱ 1 hourMeet your team and adventure guides at the designated departure point (e.g., Dubrovnik Old Town port, Cavtat). Receive a welcome briefing outlining the day's adventure, safety procedures, and an introduction to the Elaphiti Islands. Enjoy a thrilling boat ride, taking in panoramic views of the Dubrovnik coastline and the Adriatic Sea as you head towards Koločep Island.
Team Challenge 1: "Hidden Cove Navigation":
- Teams are provided with nautical charts, compasses, and clues to navigate to specific points of interest within the cove and surrounding coastline. This challenge emphasizes navigation skills, teamwork, and communication. Clues might lead to historical markers, unique rock formations, or hidden beaches within the cove.
- Debrief and discuss navigation strategies and teamwork effectiveness after the challenge.
"Island Treasure Hunt" Challenge:
- Teams are given a series of riddles and clues related to islands history, landmarks, and culture. The clues lead them to different locations around, requiring them to solve problems and work together to find the "treasure" (which could be a symbolic reward or a fun team prize). This challenge promotes problem-solving, historical awareness, and collaborative investigation.
- Debrief and discuss problem-solving approaches and team contributions.
"Rope Knot Team" Challenge:
- Nautical Skill Focus: Learn and master essential nautical knots like the Bowline and Square Knot.
- Hands-on Learning: Engage in practical, hands-on knot-tying practice using ropes and instructional guides.
- Diagram-Based Instructions: Interpret and follow diagrams and written instructions to correctly tie knots.
- Team Collaboration: Work together as a team to understand, practice, and successfully tie the knots.
- On-Deck Setting: Enjoy the challenge in the fresh air and beautiful surroundings of your boat.
- Team Goal Achievement: Work together to achieve the common goal of mastering the nautical knots, fostering team spirit and a sense of accomplishment.
- Step 4
Lunch
⏱ 1 hourFor lunch, teams will savor a delightful dining experience showcasing the best of Adriatic flavors. Imagine indulging in freshly grilled Adriatic fish, caught locally and prepared with simple yet delicious Mediterranean herbs and olive oil.
Beyond the star of the sea, expect a vibrant spread of seasonal salads bursting with sun-ripened vegetables, crusty local bread perfect for dipping in olive oil, and perhaps even options like grilled meats or vegetarian pasta dishes to cater to everyone's taste.
May enjoy al fresco on deck, with stunning island views as your backdrop, accompanied by refreshing drinks and local Dalmatian wine, creating a truly memorable and team-bonding meal.
- Step 5
Free time
⏱ 1 hourFree time options range from blissful relaxation on the famed sandy beaches, where you can soak up the sun and swim in the inviting Adriatic Sea, to more active pursuits like exploring the island's charming village and scenic walking paths. You might opt to discover hidden coves, uncover historical sites, or simply enjoy the tranquility of the island's natural beauty. Whether you prefer quiet contemplation, leisurely exploration, or a refreshing swim, this free time allows everyone to personalize their Lopud experience and enjoy the island at their own pace.
- Step 6
Return back to your hotel
⏱ 1 hourTeam Debrief & Wrap-up (Optional - can be done on the boat or back on land): A brief facilitated debrief session to discuss key learnings from the challenges, team dynamics observed throughout the day, and how the experience can be applied back in the workplace.
As the sun begins to dip towards the horizon, casting a golden glow over the Adriatic, we'll begin our scenic return journey. Relax and reminisce about the day's adventures as we cruise back towards Dubrovnik. Upon arrival at Gruž port, comfortable bus transfers will be waiting to take you back to your hotel, leaving you refreshed, invigorated, and with strengthened team bonds, ready to bring the spirit of the Elaphiti adventure back to your everyday challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What places will we visit?
The places you visit depend on the specific private boat tour, yacht route, weather conditions and the time available on the water. Each product page lists its own suggested itinerary and main highlights.
For Dubrovnik private boat and yacht experiences, routes may include islands, secluded bays, swimming stops, coastal towns, caves, Boka Bay, Montenegro coastline or other points of interest depending on the selected tour. Final routing is agreed before departure and may be adjusted by the captain for safety and sea conditions.
Can the private boat route be customized?
Yes. Most private boat tours and yacht experiences can be customized within the confirmed duration of the tour. You can usually adjust the balance between sightseeing, panorama cruising, swimming, lunch, time ashore and direct transfer time.
The final route always depends on yacht availability, weather, sea conditions, port rules and, for cross-border routes such as Dubrovnik to Montenegro, border formalities.
What private boat tour versions and combinations are available?
Private boat tours from Dubrovnik can be arranged in different versions depending on the selected product, yacht or speedboat class, destination, duration and preferred pace. Some routes are focused on swimming and hidden bays, others on coastal sightseeing, island hopping, lunch stops, transfers or cross-border yacht routes such as Dubrovnik to Montenegro.
Combinations are possible when they fit safely within the confirmed tour duration. The final plan is agreed before departure and may be adjusted according to weather, sea conditions, port rules and captain recommendation.
What is the price on this boat trip and do you need to prebook
Prices you can view under the options tab. You can choose to reserve now and pay later for this tour.
What is a difference between your boat classes (medium, high, executive, luxury)
At first, the difference is in the size of the boat, which represents how many people feel comfortable on such a boat to enjoy the sea. Then, if you are not already familiar, the ships have different equipment and designs.
Most medium-class boats are with outboard motors up to 6.5 meters long. Then come high-class boats with inboard engines, which is not necessarily the case. The biggest difference between medium and high-class boats is in the equipment and design. The high-class speedboat is mostly sporty and recommended for up to 4 people, while the medium class is recommended for 2 people.
Executive boats are 8-9 meters in size, newer years with outboard or inboard engines, but all have toilets. In the Executive class of boats, we are talking about luxury speedboats of recent years with a lot of equipment and an attractive appearance.
Motor yachts are 9 - 11 meters long, with a saloon, flybridge, kitchen, and stern for swimming. Executive motor yachts are 11 - 14 meters long, but more recently built.
Luxury yachts are a story by themselves, this is really about great luxury for people who demand such a service.
If you are not sure what kind of boat you want, consider that the captain of the boat is responsible for providing you with the best possible service. All our captains are professionals and will do everything for you to have a great time.
Is boat shaded
Yes, shade is a must when enjoying Dubrovnik waters!
In case of bad weather would you offer me a full refund.
- All our boat tours and private excursions are 100% refundable if canceled by us due to unfavorable or unsafe weather conditions.
- WE WILL CONTACT YOU as soon as the captain knows – you can also contact us to find out if you have any doubts about the weather.
- We make every effort to contact you a reasonable amount of time before the tour (we will call, email, and text you) but sometimes we do not cancel until the last minute due to unpredictable weather nowadays. If we do not contact you, please head to the tour as normal.
- Our Master Captains are professionals and safety is our number 1 concern.
- You can reschedule your trip for a later date with no expiration or receive a full refund. Your cancellation email will have instructions on how to re-book your trip or request a refund.
We would like to book your boat for a whole day. Do you do private event? Do you have a contact info ?
Yes we do a private events. You can contact us via email : cs@tendo.hr or via our contact page
Please send us all informations about your requirments
We are visiting Dubrovnik in April / October / November and we would like to know if you privide day tours during this month. Thank you!
In April / October / November boat tours really depends on the water conditions. In case the tour can't be done due to weather conditions we will always either issue a full refund or try to postpone the tour to the next day.
Is there bathroom / toilet on boat.
- Medium-class boats are not equipped with toilets.
- Some of the high-class category speed boats have toilets.
- All executive-class speedboats have toilets and some have bathrooms also.
- Motor yachts, Executive motor yachts, and Luxury yachts have bathrooms (more than one)
What is you cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled tour in order to receive a full refund.
- No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of your scheduled cruise, or no-shows.
How much does a private boat or yacht tour from Dubrovnik cost?
The price depends on the selected route, tour duration, boat or yacht class, group size, season, fuel requirements and any optional services such as lunch, transfers, guides or special arrangements.
Shorter Dubrovnik boat tours usually have a different price structure than full-day private yacht routes or cross-border experiences such as Dubrovnik to Montenegro. For tailor-made routes, we confirm the final price in the personalized offer before booking.
Do we only cruise by boat, or can we also stop ashore?
Both options are possible on most private boat and yacht tours. Some guests prefer a relaxed panorama cruise with swimming stops, while others want time ashore for sightseeing, lunch or a short walk in a coastal town.
Stops ashore depend on the selected destination, local docking options, weather, sea conditions and the total tour duration. The captain and operations team will help shape a realistic route for the time available.
How many guests are joining you on the boat?
All our boat tours are private, without joined travellers. We can accommodate the number of guests permitted by the specific boat's licence, so please tell us your group size and we will recommend the best option.
Do you prefer a sleek, fast speedboat for exploring caves, or a large motor yacht with a shaded cabin and lounge decks?
Please contact us with your preferences and group details. We can offer everything from sleek speedboats for cave hopping to large motor yachts with shaded cabins and spacious lounge decks, and we will help match you with the right boat.
Are you celebrating a special occasion, like a birthday, honeymoon, or anniversary?
If you are celebrating a special occasion, please let us know in advance. We can help arrange special touches on board such as balloons, candles, drinks, and other decorations to make the experience more personal.
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?
We offer private luxury tours and transfers across Croatia and Montenegro — all fully private, no group join-ins.
Private Boat Tours
Day trips by speedboat or yacht to the islands around Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split and more. Swim in hidden coves, visit sea caves, and enjoy the Adriatic at your own pace.
- Private cave tours & island excursions
- Speedboats (25–40 ft) and sailing yachts (40 ft+)
- Snorkelling stops, lunch recommendations, fully flexible itinerary
Private Excursions & Day Tours
Tailor-made day tours by land or sea — just your group, your guide, your schedule.
- Cultural tours: Dubrovnik, Split, Korčula, Kotor
- National parks: Krka, Mljet
- Game of Thrones filming location tours
- Wine & food tours in Dalmatia and Montenegro
Yacht & Speedboat Charter
Rent a private vessel with a professional skipper for a full day on the Adriatic. We offer everything from 25 ft speedboats to 50 ft sailing yachts — for 2 to 12 guests.
Private Transfers
By sea: Direct boat transfers between Croatian and Montenegrin ports — Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Korčula, Kotor, Budva. Skip the ferry, travel in style.
By car: Private vehicle transfers with a registered driver. Airport pickups, inter-city transfers, Croatia ↔ Montenegro ↔ Italy routes available.
Contact us to arrange a transfer
Groups & Corporate Events
We plan complete programmes for groups, incentive trips, and corporate events — from logistics to on-site guides.
How do I pay for a confirmed reservation?
We accept three payment methods: credit/debit card, PayPal, and bank transfer.
Credit / Debit Card (Online)
Pay securely online via our payment gateway. Once your booking is confirmed, our team will send you an email with a secure payment link. All transactions are protected with SSL encryption and 3D Secure (Verified by Visa / MasterCard Secure Code).
PayPal
We accept PayPal payments. Please let us know at the time of booking if you prefer this method and we will send you a PayPal payment request.
Bank Transfer
For international customers, payment by bank transfer is also available.
Bank: Raiffeisenbank Austria d.d. / www.rba.hr Bank address: Petrinjska 59, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia Beneficiary: Tendo d.o.o., Andrije Hebranga 106A, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia IBAN: HR2524840081107216972 SWIFT: RZBHHR2X
Notes
- Transaction fees are covered by the customer and are included in quoted prices.
- After payment, you may be asked to send a confirmation of payment by email.
- Payment confirmation or receipt of a signed credit card authorisation form constitutes confirmation of your reservation.
What is the current currency of payment in Croatia?
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.
Do you offer any discounts?
Yes! Contact us to find out more about discounts.
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