The 10 Makarska Island Hopping Tours That Earn Their Price

1.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $94Our pick

From Makarska, you’ll race by speedboat to Hvar’s blue cave and Mala Stiniva, stroll through Jelsa, snorkel at Zečevo, and swim off Brač. Guides such as Greg, Marko, Filip, and Dinko have led recent trips. Expect a small group, plenty of sea time, and no onboard toilet or meal.

“We really enjoyed our 3-island speedboat tour. The duration of the travel / stops was ideal, the boat was shiny and new. Greg was a great skipper and even recovered our sunken snorkel and mask! Would recommend :)”

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2.3-Island Speedboat Golden Horn & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 133 reviews · 5 hours · from $106

Join a skipper such as Luka, Karlo, or Peter Senior for a five-hour speedboat trip from Makarska. Swim at Golden Horn and Zečevo, visit canal-lined Vrboska, and stop for photos at Nugal Beach. The boat carries up to 12 people and includes water, shade, fuel, and snorkeling gear.

“This was such a great trip and an amazing way to see some of the islands! We were a family of 4 with 2 teenagers and we all really enjoyed the whole trip. A great mix of swimming and sightseeing and just simply enjoying the boat ride and the scenery.”

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3.3 Islands Speedboat Tour: Golden Horn, Blue Lagoon & Jelsa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 117 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

From Makarska, a small speedboat group of up to 10 or 12 people visits Zlatni Rat, Zirje Beach, Zečevo Island, and Jelsa. You get snorkeling gear, three swim stops, free time in Bol, and a fast ride along Brač’s rocky coast. Guide Marco has led some departures.

“Unfortunately we didn’t get to do our trip as the weather was dangerous with high winds. The guide was very apologetic and helpful and refunded us fully. I wanted to leave a review because sometimes things don’t go according to plan but we were very happy with the service and communication. Safety was important to promare and we felt they were responsible for making sure we weren’t at risk which is the most important thing.”

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4.3-island Speedboat Cave & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 5 hours · from $106

Join a small-group speedboat from Makarska with up to 12 people. Swim into Hvar’s Little Blue Cave, stop in Pokrivenik and Jelsa, snorkel at Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon, and finish at a Brač bay. Skippers such as Ante and Karlo provide English or Croatian guidance.

“The islands were absolutely stunning, and the whole trip was so well organised. The crew were amazing — super friendly and especially great with my younger brother. They even let him (safely!) help steer the boat, which made his whole trip. Worth every penny — highly recommend!”

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5.Speedboat to 3 islands: Hvar, Brač, Zečevo with watersports

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · from $67

Join MPL Nautika for a half-day speedboat trip to Bol, Zlatni Rat, Zečevo, and Jelsa. Guides such as Pero, Marino, Marinko, and Natalia combine local stories with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, tube rides, and banana boat fun in a small-group setting.

“Really friendly and helpful Skipper and Guide. Stopping points were picturesque and quiet. We loved the snorkeling and donut rides.”

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6.Hvar and Brač Island : Day Tour with speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine hours on a private speedboat from Makarska, visiting Brač and Hvar. Choose the Golden or Blue route, swim in quiet bays, enter a small blue cave, jump from cliffs, and stop for lunch in Vrboska. Skippers including Emil, Borna, Matija, and Maria are praised for friendly, flexible service.

“A truly wonderful experience! Our guide was very good and flexible with our wishes.”

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7.Speedboat Sunset Tour to hidden bay on island Brač

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $44Best value

Join skipper Tina or another English or Croatian-speaking guide for a 90-minute small-group speedboat ride from Makarska to Puntica Bay on Brač. Swim from the boat, snorkel near the beach swings, then watch sunset over Makarska. Bring swimwear, a towel, food, and drinks.

“It was AMAZING!! Skipper Tina timed everything to perfection. An absolute highlight of my trip!! I definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Markaska”

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8.Half-Day Boat Tour to Hvar Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $106

From Makarska, you’ll ride a fast speedboat to Hvar’s Pokrivenik Beach, Little Blue Cave, Mala Stiniva, Jelsa, and Zečevo Island. Swimming, snorkeling gear, water, and sun cover are provided. Skippers speak English and Croatian, with group and private options available.

“Brilliant boat tour! Loved the blue cave, great skipper!”

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9.4 Island Luxory Speedboat Tour with Town Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $176Top rated

Join two local English-speaking crew members on a Colnago 38 OPEN speedboat from Makarska. With up to 12 people, you’ll stop at Nugal Beach, swim by Golden Horn, enjoy more than three hours in Hvar Town, and snorkel in two Pakleni island bays.

“A great day, beautiful boat and good staff. Nice small group and the crew joined in too. Thank you it was well worth it .”

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10.Full day private speed boat tour 3 islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

From Makarska, skipper Christian or another local captain takes your private group of up to eight to Hvar, Zečevo, and Brač. Swim and snorkel in quiet bays, visit Jelsa, see Zlatni Rat, and stop for a wood-fired lunch. The day runs from 9:00 to about 18:00.

“We had a really lovely day, our skipper Christian was very accommodating to our wishes. There were several stops, each one was a lovely experience. The price/performance ratio was absolutely OK for a private tour, I can only recommend it to everyone, we would do it again any time.”

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