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Elafiti Islands Unveiled

Explore Hidden Gems by Private Boat

Escape Dubrovnik's crowds and embark on a personalized exploration of the Elafiti Islands. Rent a private boat with a local skipper and discover secluded coves, charming villages, and the mesmerizing Blue Cave.

Dubrovnik

5.0 (22 reviews)
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Memories...

Private Elafiti Islands Boat Rental & GoPro Memories

Capture the magic of the Croatian coast on a private boat tour to the Elafiti Islands. Explore, swim, snorkel, and rewind those unforgettable moments with a complimentary GoPro SD card.

Fairline phantom - canopy tent - on a flybridge - bimini (sunshade protection tent)

Sun-Kissed Adriatic Escape

Private Boat Rental to the Elafiti Islands

Rewind and reconnect with the beauty of the Adriatic Sea on a private half-day boat rental. Explore the idyllic Elafiti Islands, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and create unforgettable memories with a personalized Croatian adventure.

Filippetti Yachts Shipyard is a bespoke boutique that produces a few luxury boats with innovative designs and high quality.

Tailor-Made Island Hopping

Customizable Private Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

Design your perfect Adriatic escape with a private boat rental to the Elafiti Islands. Explore hidden bays, sunbathe on pristine beaches, or explore charming villages – the choice is yours!

Adria Adventure Awaits

Adria Adventure Awaits

Private Boat Tour & Snorkeling Experience

Dive into the turquoise waters of the Adriatic and explore the underwater wonders of the Elafiti Islands. Rent a boat, grab your GoPro, and rewind those breathtaking moments later with a complimentary SD card.

About This Activity

Pack a Full Day Into Four Hours

Not every traveller has a full day to spare. That's exactly why we designed this half-day private boat tour — to deliver the very best of Dubrovnik's coastal highlights in a concentrated, perfectly paced experience.

What You'll See and Do

In four to five hours, this Dubrovnik island hopping experience takes your private skipper through the Elaphiti Islands (Elafiti), stopping at:

  • The Blue Cave — electric turquoise light, completely unlike any photo you've seen
  • Šunj Beach on Lopud — one of Dalmatia's finest sandy beaches, reachable only on foot or by boat
  • Hidden swimming coves — your skipper knows the spots the large group boats never reach
  • Koločep or Lopud village — a brief wander through a genuinely car-free Croatian island

The exact route is discussed the morning of your tour. Prefer more swimming and less sightseeing? Your skipper adapts. Want to linger at the Blue Cave? They'll make time. This is your half-day, not a fixed bus route.

The Boat & Skipper

You'll be onboard a private luxury speedboat — not sharing with strangers. The boat is clean, comfortable, and equipped with quality snorkelling gear, a paddleboard, and a chilled drinks cooler. Your skipper is a local professional with years on these waters, focused entirely on your group.

Why Guests Choose This Over Larger Boat Tours

Large group tours are efficient. They are not special. A private skipper who knows which cove has the best snorkelling this week, who adjusts the route when the Blue Cave is calm, who slows down when the views are worth it — that's something a shared catamaran of 30 strangers cannot offer.

Guests consistently call this the highlight of their Dubrovnik visit. Not the Old City walls. Not the cable car. The half-day private boat.

What Guests Say

"We only had half a day free between our cruise ports. This tour was the best decision of our entire trip. Our skipper was brilliant — professional, funny, and knew exactly where to go. The Blue Cave was jaw-dropping."

"Four hours felt like a full day. I can't recommend this enough — skip the big shared boats and book private. The difference is night and day."

Practical Details

Duration: 4–5 hours
Departure: Dubrovnik Old Port
Group: Private (up to 12 guests)
Includes: Skipper, snorkelling gear, paddleboard, soft drinks
Note: Ideal for cruise passengers and time-limited guests

Reviews5.0 ★ · 22 reviews

katja b★★★★★

Great day on Speedboat

My friend and I went on 8-hour private day trip. Our Skipper Frano fulfilled all our wishes. Guys dont miss BOWA restaurant for lunch. Highly recommended! :)

August 2025

Guest★★★★★

Phenomenal Private Boat Tour from Dubrovnik: Jure is the Best Skipper!

This was a phenomenal day! Jure was the best skipper and took us to some great places for swimming and snorkeling. He really listened to what we wanted to get out of our day on the water and curated the most wonderful experience.

August 2024

Guest★★★★★

Unforgettable Dubrovnik Honeymoon: A Private Boat Tour Review

We went here for our honeymoon and it was sooo beautiful!!! Mr. Maro was our skipper and he was the best! It's worth the investment if you want to see the caves in Croatia and get a good tan!

August 2024

Guest★★★★★

Boat tour with family of 4

Highly recommend! Frankie was kind and patient. He showed us around and we were able to take some great pictures. My 13 and 12 year old enjoyed themselves so much. Would definitely do it again! 10/10.

July 2024

Anna_P★★★★★

Relaxing, beautiful and fun experience!

We really enjoyed stopping at the different islands with some free time and also stopping for a lovely swim in the caves. This, combined with a knowledgeable and friendly captain, made for a perfect day. We chose to do this on our first day in Dubrovnik and it was a wonderful way to get an overview of the city and surrounding islands and enjoy a relaxing day before starting our more rigorous hikes and museum visits for the rest of our stay. Frankie was an excellent captain, I highly recommend him!

September 2023

Guest★★★★★

The perfect morning with a brilliant host.

My husband found this trip by chance as it was not on the Viator app that I could see, but my husband and son went together and they absolutely loved it. It was a speedboat with the fabulously friendly and helpful Franco at the helm. They were picked up from their hotel and driven right down to where the boat was. It was just the two of them on the day they went and Franco basically told them he was at their service and they could do whatever they wanted and go wherever they wanted in the half day available. Towels and snorkelling equipment were all provided, as well as drinks and snacks. They went to the Blue Cave first and having done that headed straight off because it is very busy. They went next to the Green Cave and spent a long time exploring various caves and tunnels. If we ever return to Dubrovnik, we will be going again as a whole family and probably make an entire day of it. Thank you for giving them such a fantastic time.

July 2023

Itinerary

Elafiti Islands & Blue Cave Half-Day Private Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

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  1. Step 1

    Morning tour from 10:00 - 02:00 PM / meet with your drive on hotel

    ⏱ 1 hour

    Meet with your driver at the hotel who will transfer you to the port where your boat is waiting for you. As you step onto the boat, be prepared to embark on an extraordinary adventure, immersing yourself in the hidden beauties of the Dubrovnik Elaphiti archipelago.

  2. Step 2

    - Tour of caves (Blue and Green) - snorkeling & swimming activities

    ⏱ 1 hour

Frequently Asked Questions

What places will we visit ?

This private boat trip takes place in the area of the Elafite Islands, you can visit three islands, Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan, inhabited by beautiful small towns. The islands are full of beautiful architecture, created 500 or more years ago in the best possible positions in harmony with nature. Small towns were mostly created as fishing and maritime towns, while today they are attractive tourist destinations with excellent tourist offers, as well as an offer of local products, restaurants, and souvenir shops.

Could you provide more details about Elaphite islands and their significance or features?

Fast forward to the present day, and it is remarkable to see how the allure of the Elaphiti Islands has endured through the centuries. Even now, hundreds of years later, a journey to these picturesque islands remains one of the most delightful ways to find solace and respite from the crowds of tourists that populate the city. 

Just as the noble families of yore sought the calming embrace of the islands, modern visitors continue to discover that these enchanting locales provide the perfect backdrop for relaxation and a refreshing city break. The timeless charm of the Elaphiti Islands invites all who visit to experience the same tranquility and beauty that once captivated the hearts of Dubrovnik's elite. In a time long past, during the illustrious era of the Dubrovnik Republic, it was a common practice for the noble families residing in the bustling Old Town to seek refuge from the vibrant summer crowds. 

These families would often embark on tranquil retreats to the nearby Elaphiti Islands, where they could immerse themselves in the serene beauty of nature and enjoy a respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The islands offered an idyllic escape, allowing them to unwind and rejuvenate in peace. While the Elafiti archipelago is home to over twelve small islets scattered across the shimmering Adriatic Sea, the 3 islands tour specifically focuses on the three largest islands that are still inhabited and located near the historic city of Dubrovnik. 

These islands, each with their own unique charm and character, offer visitors a chance to explore vibrant local culture, stunning natural landscapes, and rich history. Rather than visiting all the tiny islets, this tour allows you to immerse yourself in the vibrant life and breathtaking scenery of the more substantial islands in the archipelago, making it an unforgettable experience for anyone looking to truly appreciate this enchanting region's beauty.

Private boat tours versions and combinations

Exciting boat tours of Dubrovnik come in a variety of versions, from which travelers can pick the one that best suits their preferences. If you are a fan of the television series Game of Thrones, you might want to take a combination cruise and walking tour to the filming locations in order to fully submerge yourself in the fictional world of the Game of Thrones. Meanwhile, full-day or half-day cruises onboard private boats to the green-covered Elafiti Islands, which include trips ashore to explore seaside scenery and picturesque villages, are available for those who are interested in catering to the needs of nature enthusiasts. This beautiful collection of islands can also be explored on a private boat excursion that lasts for four, six, or eight hours. 

Private boat tours to islands further away from Elafiti (Mljet, Korcula, Hvar, Vis) last a minimum of 8 hours, full-day option. 

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 It Cost to Take a Private Boat Trip in Dubrovnik?

Boat trips in Dubrovnik represent a variety of different suggestions, each of which is determined by the available destinations, routes, and types of boats that you choose to take them on. Standard 4 hours tour to Elaphiti islands and Blue Cave starts from 275 EUR plus fuel surcharge (70-100 EUR on top of the price) with medium class speedboats (2-3 adults) and motor yachts cost 1450 EUR plus fuel surcharge (200-250 EUR on top of the price).

Do we drive around the islands via boat or do we also get off the boat to see the islands?

There are 3 islands ( Kolocep, Lopud, Sipan) and you can visit caves ( Blue also), beaches, nice private areas for swimming and snorkeling, ports of every island and of course stop anywhere you want. There are great restaurants on the island for a nice lunch.

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.

How do a pay for confirmed reservation?

Payment with credit card / OFFLINE

If you choose this method of payment, our customer service will send you a calculation and credit card authorization form,  you will need to fill it in and return it to the agency by email. Be advised that only a signed form authorizes us to charge the booking balance of your reservation according to the chosen payment terms. For security reasons, you can call us to dictate your credit card number. Upon charging your credit card, the same amount is converted into your country's currency according to the exchange rate of credit card associations. There is a possibility of a slight difference from the original price stated on our website due to this conversion!

Payment with credit card / ONILE

In co-operation with our business bank Raiffeisenbank Austria, we have provided you with online credit card payment. If you choose this payment method, upon granted inquiry our customer service will send you an email, quote, and link for credit card authorization pages through our payment gateway secured with an SSL key : https://pos.adriaticglobal.net. Clicking on a link you will be redirected to adriaticGlobal.Net TA pages on which you must enter the required information and follow the application instructions to complete the payment. adriaticGlobal TA and Raiffeisenbank Austria guarantee the security of your online purchases by using 3D safety standards laid down by Visa International (Verified by Visa) and MasterCard Worldwide (MasterCard Secure Code).

Payment from abroad via bank transfer:

This method of payment refers exclusively to foreign customers/guests. If you choose to pay by bank transfer, please transfer the confirmed amount of service to the account of Tendo luxury travek agency.
Our bank beneficiary details are :

Full name of receiving bankRaiffeisenbank Austria d.d. / https://www.rba.hr
Full address of receiving bankPetrinjska 59, 10000 Zagreb, Croati
Full name of beneficiaryTendo d.o.o.
Full Address of beneficiaryAndrije Hebranga 106A, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Iban CodeHR2524840081107216972
Account No.1107216972
SWIFTRZBHHR2X

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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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