15 Private Island Boat Tours in Croatia to Build a Day Around

1.Dubrovnik Private Speedboat Tour to Elaphite Islands with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Set out from Dubrovnik with a private skipper such as Marin, Ante, or Simon, then swim at Koločep’s caves, relax on car-free Lopud, and visit Šipan on the full-day trip. Drinks, towels, life jackets, and snorkeling gear are included, while lunch and fuel cost extra.

“Marin, our Skipper, was delightful, very knowledgeable, understood (and spoke) English very well and accommodated our desire to see a few more caves and spend less time swimming at every cave or beach which allowed us time to have a light lunch with beer and wine in a beautiful little village over looking the sea and then drop us in OLD TOWN Dubrovnik instead of back at Cruise Port. It made for a PERFECT 4 hour tour and then we spent 2.5 hours strolling OLD Dubrovnik and caught taxi back to Cruise Port (7-8 minute drive) for only 12.00 Euro.”

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2.Private Boat Tours to Elaphite Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Dubrovnik with a private skipper such as Toni, Mario, Maro, Filip, or Roman, then tailor your time among Koločep, Lopud, Šipan, blue caves, beaches, and quiet coves. Hotel pickup, drinks, snacks, and snorkel gear are included, while fuel costs extra.

“Great skipper and wonderful view of several of the Elphite Islands, and a great lunch stop on one of the islands.”

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3.Private Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Take a private open-air speedboat from Split to Biševo, the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, and Hvar. Your English-speaking skipper can adjust the day, with snorkeling gear included. Guides such as Branko and Steve have earned praise for friendly service and calm handling in rough water.

“We loved the tour guide, Steve, he was easy to talk to and very friendly. The blue cave was amazing and we loved swimming in the 3 locations. The water was beautiful and we really enjoyed eating and shopping in the different islands.”

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4.Private Boat Tour to Elafiti Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Dubrovnik with a private skipper and tailor your day around swimming, snorkeling, caves, beaches, village walks, or lunch. Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan are possible stops on the eight-hour route. Snorkel gear, drinks, and life jackets are included, but fuel costs extra.

“I had an excellent day with Josip as my captain! It was my last day of my vacation and I wanted a relaxing peaceful day on the water... which it was. Such a great way to end a wonderful 12 days in Croatia. Josip was extremely accommodating, kind and attentive! Highly recommend 💙”

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5.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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6.Private Boat Tour to Croatian Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 313 reviews

Take a private four-hour boat trip from Zadar with an English-speaking skipper such as Ivan, Bruno, Tom, or Matte. Enjoy city views from the water, swim and snorkel near Ošljak and Preko, and choose how long to stay at each stop.

“Tom was great and super nice. He took his time and explained what we were seeing! Also had a cooler with drinks if we needed it!”

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7.Half-Day Private Elafiti Island Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Take a four-hour private speedboat trip from Dubrovnik with Dario, Miho, or Ivan as your skipper. Visit Koločep’s fishing port, enter sea caves, swim into the Blue Cave, see Three Sisters Cave, and relax at sandy Šunj Beach. Drinks, snorkeling gear, dry bags, and an underwater GoPro are included.

“This tour was one of our favourite things that we did on our whole trip. We are so glad that we booked a private tour because it made such a difference. We saw some amazing caves and beautiful islands. We were a little bit worried going at the start of October that it would be cold but it was perfect. No crowds and great water temperature. Dario was an excellent host, super friendly and helpful. Really recommend the tour!”

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8.Half-Day Elafiti Islands Private Speed Boat Tour by Quicksilver 675

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Take a four-hour private ride from Gruz Port on a Quicksilver 675, stopping at Kolocep’s Blue Cave and Lopud’s Sunj Beach. Your skipper, such as Ivan or Joseph, can adjust the pace, route, swimming time, and shore visits. Snorkel gear, drinks, and life jackets are included.

“Really enjoyable trip with my husband. Our guide, Joseph, was super friendly and customized the trip to whatever we wanted. Would highly recommend!”

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9.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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10.Private Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands tour from Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Spend 10 to 12 hours on a private open-air speedboat from Trogir with an English-speaking guide such as Branko. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiza, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, and Hvar, with snorkeling gear, skip-the-line service, and free time for lunch.

“Our family of 7 Booker a private tour. The many laughs, joy and continued fun was priceless. Branko, enabled the adventure to feel safe and thrilling. He was attentive to the needs of our group, introduced each stop, explained what to expect at the blue cave (which was stunning), and helped us create incredible memories.”

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11.Private Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Leave Split by private boat with a skipper such as Emil, Bozo, Karli, or Mario, then visit Trogir, Blue Lagoon, and Solta. You get time for coffee, swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing, and lunch, with room for up to seven people and either a morning or afternoon departure.

“Bozo and Karli were magnificent crew members, made the trip extremely enjoyable for my friends and I! Beautiful sunset”

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12.Private Tour from Split: Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands + Wine Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

This 4.5-hour private speedboat trip from Split combines Trogir’s old town, Blue Lagoon or Green Lagoon, Čiovo, swimming, snorkeling, bottled wine, and local guidance from skippers such as Karlo, Josip, and Lucian. You can adjust the pace and stops for your group.

“Best day of our holiday Karlo was amazing so friendly and fun. The boat was great and places we visited were lovely. Definitely worth making the time for this trip. Thanks k you Karlo. 👏”

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13.Private Blue Cave and Hvar – 5 Islands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Start early from Trogir for a private speedboat day with guides such as Stefan, Mario, Toni, or Karlo. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiza, Budihovac, Hvar, and Stiniva Cove, with time for swimming and snorkeling. The route can change with weather and sea conditions.

“Ivan was awesome! We went to the Blue Cave first thing and bought tickets and got in right away, it was gorgeous and a cool experience. We loved every location we went to and felt like we had the appropriate amount of time at each place. Ivan made our trip very enjoyable and we would highly recommend doing this tour. Keep in mind, the ride across the sea is extremely rough. This tour was sponsored by Dramamine :)”

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14.Private Half Day Speedboat tour to Zadar’s Nearby Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139Best value

You’ll spend four hours on a private speedboat with a local skipper, visiting Ošljak, Ugljan, and Galevac near Zadar. The route can shift with your interests and weather. Skippers such as Roko, Marija, Blaž, Toni, and Lovre are known for friendly local guidance and secluded swimming stops.

“We booked this adventure very last minute, and despite that, Julie was very helpful in confirming our reservation and providing us with our skipper’s information. Noticed the previous comment about confusing meet up spot. They must’ve listened to that feedback, because the communication we received was spot on and very helpful. We were given our skipper’s WhatsApp number and a clear picture and description of where to meet. During the tour our skipper, Lovre, was amazing and knowledgable. He showed us off-the beaten path spots during our tour, and even stopped to allow us to eat lunch at a place he recommended. He was great to converse with, and excellent…”

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15.Three Islands Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours

Join Captain Goran for a four-hour private boat trip from Zadar’s Port Foša to Galevac, Preko, Ošljak, and sandy Kostanj Beach. Swim, snorkel, taste homemade anchovies and olive oil, and shape the pace around your group of up to five.

“We had an amazing private boat tour! The views were stunning, the boat was super comfortable, and everything was perfectly organized. Captain Goran is warm, incredibly respectful, and made the experience even more special. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable day on the water!”

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