5 Luxury Island Cruises in Dubrovnik to Build a Day Around

1.Elaphiti Islands On The Luxury Pirate Ship Karaka Dubrovnik

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Premium Three Island Cruise with lunch and drinks

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

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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5.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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