11 Luxury Island Cruises in Croatia Worth Boarding

1.Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,452 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Our pick

Set out from central Zadar with a skipper such as Luka, Joseph, or David for a four-hour small-group speedboat tour. Visit Ošljak, Preko, and a surprise swimming stop, with snorkeling gear, free time, music, and local stories along the way.

“Josep was great, and although each stop was relatively short, he was accomodating if we needed additional time. The food in Kali was great, but be sure to not order too much or you'll be in a rush once it arrives. Overall, a good time, and certainly worth the cost.”

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2.Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands – Premium Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,018 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Spend five hours racing from Split to Trogir, the Blue Lagoon, and Labadusa Beach on a small luxury speedboat. Expect English-speaking skippers such as Ivan, Lana, Flavio, or Pjero, with snorkeling gear, water, wind jackets, and time for swimming, history, music, and a beach bar stop.

“Just a great way to see the Islands we saw . Speedboat. Excellent way to Wizz around”

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3.3 Islands Luxury Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,238 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $35

Set out from Zadar with a local skipper such as Edi or Ari for a 3 to 4-hour island tour. Swim near Ošljak and Galovac, stop on Ugljan for free time and food, and enjoy one Aperol Spritz or Prosecco aboard a boat limited to 12 people.

“Very beautiful boat trip to enjoy sunset. It’s definitely worth tanking in Zadar😊And our guide Ari is so nice to introduce the Zadar’s history and let us enjoy the fantastic sunset. And also the great “ sunset Champaign “ 🥳🥳🥳”

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4.Elaphiti Islands On The Luxury Pirate Ship Karaka Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,082 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $67

Spend 6 to 9 hours sailing from Dubrovnik’s Gruž port aboard the Karaka, a replica 16th-century merchant ship. Stop at Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud for pine-forest walks, olive oil and honey tastings, local wine, swimming, and snorkeling. Guides may include Andreja, Daniela, Indira, or Darko.

“All three of the islands had their unique appeal. We were a family of 10 and all of us thoroughly enjoyed the day. The kids especially loved the opportunity of snorkelling, although we had to ask for the equipment. It was mentioned in the advertisement but not in the announcements. Highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Elaphiti Island Luxury Pirate Ship Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 678 reviews · 8 hours · from $65

Spend eight hours aboard Karaka Dubrovnik’s merchant-ship replica, visiting Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud. Guide Indira often leads the English tour, with optional island walks, olive oil and honey tastings, wine, swimming, and lunch. The ship has toilets, air-conditioned salons, Wi-Fi, water, and one drink.

“Fun and very informative! Gabriel was an amazing guide! She made the trip so many and special! Ty Gabriel!”

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6.Aperol Spritz & Island Vibes on Luxury Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 611 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $35

Join a small-group speedboat tour from Zadar with up to 12 people. Swim and snorkel at clear-water stops, visit Ošljak or another island village, and enjoy one Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, or water. Captains such as Nino, Ari, Ivan, Edi, and Leo also share local stories.

“Ari is the best, the trip was amazing! High recommend it!”

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7.Blue Cave & Hvar, 5 Islands Speedboat with Luxury Seats in Shade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend about 10.5 hours on a shaded speedboat from Split with skipper-guides such as Mateo, Dino, or Cha Cha. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Vis bunkers, Stiniva, Budikovac, Pakleni Islands, and Hvar, with time for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and sightseeing.

“This was a fantastic day trip. At first I thought 5 islands would be too hectic, but we spent just the right amount of time at each stop. Matteo was a great host and skilled boat driver. He took us to caves, small islands, sunny swimming spots, and wonderful little island towns. He kept us entertained in between all the stops with his personal playlist. The boat was top notch and in great shape. Having a boat with a canopy was a big plus while speeding across the Adriatic Sea. This trip was definitely a 5-star experience.”

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8.3 Islands Luxury Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Set out from Zadar’s Foša harbor on a modern boat capped at 12 people. Swim and snorkel near Ošljak, walk its tiny fishing village, then visit Ugljan’s Preko area. Skippers such as Edi, Mario, and Mate provide gear, water, local tips, and one included drink.

“So glad we picked this tour, the boat is spotlessly clean & comfy. Our host was so nice telling us the history of the islands we visited. We were lucky that other passengers were all up for a party so we had a great afternoon sipping on Prosecco eating fruit. Highly recommend!!”

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9.Elaphite Islands Luxury Private Boat Tour with Cap Camarat 7.5

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Captain Šime takes your private group of up to seven from Dubrovnik to Kolocep, Lopud, and, on longer trips, Sipan. Set your own pace at caves, beaches, and swimming stops while enjoying drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, GoPro use, and round-trip hotel transfers.

“Amazing AMAZING day with Simon on the water! Pick up was seamless, the boat was perfect for our family of 4, and Simon was the best captain we could have asked for. He tailored the day perfectly to exactly what we wanted, and was a pro at getting to popular spots like the Blue Cave before the crowds. Truly one of the best excursions I’ve ever done, anywhere! Thank you Simon!!”

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10.Premium Three Island Cruise with lunch and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about eight hours cruising from Dubrovnik to the Elaphiti Islands aboard a passenger boat with air-conditioned seating, an open deck, lunch, water, soft drinks, and a five-person crew. Explore Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep, with time for beaches, cafés, walks, and swimming.

“Great day, excellent value. The crew were friendly, the food was good, I had chicken, my wife had the veggie option, both were good.”

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11.Elafiti Islands Private Luxury 4-Hour Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Take a four-hour private speedboat from Dubrovnik to Kolocep and Lopud. Swim into the Blue Cave, visit other caves when sea conditions allow, and relax on Sunj Beach. A skipper, drinks, life jackets, and snorkel gear are included. Early departures help you avoid the biggest crowds.

“We ABSOLUTELY LOVED this tour of the islands during our honeymoon! Antuni was our guide and he was incredibly friendly, from offering us drinks on the boat to telling us the history and fun facts about the islands. He was really flexible when we said we felt too cold to swim and gave us more time to explore on the islands. Sometimes you feel anxious when you go on a private tour with just two people that it could be awkward, but he made us feel very comfortable, safe and educated about the islands! The boat was also really comfortable, too. We also appreciated the tour operator, Pavo, being flexible…”

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