Exclusive private full day boat tour from Dubrovnik & Free drinks

This private boat day puts the Elaphiti Islands within easy reach of Dubrovnik, with time for a Blue Cave swim, a quiet harbor walk and a long final stop on Lopud. The appeal is not just the scenery: your group has the boat to itself, and the captain can help organize the day around your interests.

I like two things in particular: the itinerary balances time on the water with time ashore, and the captain carries a GoPro camera for photos at Kolocep’s Blue Cave. Drinks are included, too, which is a welcome detail on a full day in the sun.

The main consideration is the price: $647.06 for a group of up to five is good value when shared, but a bigger expense for one or two. The day also depends on good weather, and the five hours allocated to Lopud leave less time for the other islands.

• Kolocep’s Blue Cave: The first island stop includes swimming, a chance to take GoPro photos and a panoramic boat ride with a cold drink.
• Sudurad on Sipan: Spend an hour in a small fishing harbor surrounded by old houses and a slower island pace.
• A snorkeling cove: Before Lopud, the captain recommends a cove where you can snorkel away from the busiest spots.
• A long Lopud visit: Use the final island stop for lunch, a botanical garden, old churches and monasteries, shops or sandy beaches.
• A private day for up to five: Your group shares the boat, with the captain helping organize the route and the day.
• Mari and Noa: They are named as a highlight of the experience, a useful sign that the people running the trip help make the day memorable.

A private boat day from Dubrovnik

The tour lasts about eight hours and begins at one of two meeting points: Lapadska obala 4 or Obala Stjepana Radića 16. Check which one applies to your booking before setting out, since the departure point matters when planning your morning in Dubrovnik.

Once aboard, you meet the captain, who can help organize the day. That flexibility is valuable on an island outing: you are not simply being moved from stop to stop on a fixed group schedule. You can talk through how you want to spend the hours, though the precise route and timing may depend on conditions.

The boat is reserved for your group, up to five people. That makes this a very different proposition from buying separate seats on a larger excursion. You can share the day with family or friends, have more room to settle in together, and make the cost easier to justify. If you are traveling as a couple, the same private format comes at a much higher per-person price.

Drinks are included, but the exact selection and quantity are not specified. Think of that as a useful part of the day rather than a promise of a particular bar menu. The tour is offered in English, and a mobile ticket is accepted.

Kolocep and the Blue Cave

Kolocep is the first and nearest island to Dubrovnik on this route. The planned stop is about two hours, giving you time for the island’s best-known feature, the Blue Cave, as well as a swim and a panoramic ride along the coast.

The cave is the main draw here. Its appeal is visual, and the boat carries a GoPro camera so you have an opportunity to take photos. That is a helpful touch if you want images from the water without bringing your own camera, but do not treat it as a guarantee of a particular photo or swimming condition.

After the swim, the plan is to enjoy a coastal ride with a cold drink. This is the kind of unhurried interval that makes a private boat day worthwhile: you can enjoy the sea rather than spend every minute counting down to the next stop. Kolocep’s two-hour allocation is generous enough to make the cave more than a quick photo stop, while still leaving time for two other islands.

A practical point: the Blue Cave and swimming are activities shaped by weather and sea conditions. The tour itself requires good weather, and poor conditions can lead to a different date or a refund. If the cave is a must for you, keep in mind that the day is not guaranteed to unfold exactly as planned.

Sipan’s harbor and village life

The next stop is Sudurad, a small village on Sipan, where you have about an hour to walk around. Its fishing harbor, old houses and peaceful setting offer a different kind of island experience from a swim stop. Here, the point is to slow down and see a working village rather than rush from one beach to another.

Sipan is also associated with olive oil, one of the local details that gives the visit a sense of place. The hour is enough for a stroll and a look around, but it is not a long visit. If you like to stop often for photographs or linger over a meal, you may find this part of the day brisk.

I like the contrast in the route. Kolocep is about the water and the cave; Sudurad gives you a chance to walk among old houses and watch the harbor. That shift helps the tour feel less like a string of swimming stops and more like a compact introduction to different sides of the islands.

Snorkeling before Lopud

Before reaching Lopud, the captain recommends stopping in a beautiful cove for snorkeling, ideally away from the busiest areas. The description does not name the cove, so you should treat this as a suggested pause rather than a fixed location.

This stop is a good fit if your group wants another swim and a quieter stretch of water before the longest island visit. It also gives the day breathing room between the short village walk on Sipan and the more open-ended time on Lopud. If snorkeling is a priority, ask the captain about the conditions and what to expect once you meet.

The tour details do not specify whether snorkel gear is supplied, so do not assume it is. If you have equipment you prefer to use, check with the operator before departure. That small bit of planning can spare you from wishing you had brought something once you reach the cove.

Lopud’s beaches, churches and long lunch stop

Lopud receives about five hours, by far the longest stop of the day. That gives you room to choose your own pace instead of squeezing the island into a short shore break. You can seek out a seafood restaurant for lunch, walk through a botanical garden, visit old churches and monasteries, browse souvenir shops or spend time on a sandy beach.

The tour recommends a seafood restaurant but does not name one. If lunch is important to your group, ask the captain for a suggestion on the day rather than planning around a specific venue. The range of options is part of Lopud’s appeal: a group can split its time between a walk and the beach, or simply settle in for a longer meal.

Five hours ashore is a meaningful amount of time, but it also means Lopud dominates the itinerary. That will suit you if beaches, lunch and wandering are high on your list. If you would rather spend equal time on all three islands, this route may feel lopsided.

The remaining time is intended for enjoying the boat, swimming, drinks and music. That gives the captain room to shape the return portion of the day around the group and conditions. It also means you need not treat Lopud as a race through a checklist. You can choose a few things that matter and leave space to relax.

What the price buys

The listed price is $647.06 per group of up to five. At full capacity, that works out to about $129.41 per person. For two people, it is about $323.53 each; for three, about $215.69 each. The smaller your group, the more you are paying for privacy and a dedicated boat rather than just transport between islands.

That price is easier to assess when you compare the whole day, not just the time spent moving between stops. You get about eight hours, three island visits, a recommended snorkeling stop, drinks, and the use of a private boat for your group. The captain can help organize the day, and the GoPro camera is a useful extra at Kolocep.

The value is strongest for a group of four or five that wants a private outing and expects to spend much of the day swimming, walking and relaxing together. For a smaller group, compare the privacy and flexibility with the cost of a shared boat tour. If your main goal is simply to reach Lopud, this full-day option may offer more than you need.

People, weather and practical details

Mari and Noa are named as particularly good parts of the experience. That is worth noting because a captain’s role is central on a private day: they are not only steering the boat, but helping organize how you use the time. The available details do not identify their exact roles, so ask who will be with your group when confirming the trip.

The tour is private, and only your group participates. Service animals are allowed, and most people can take part. The experience requires good weather. If conditions force a cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours beforehand are not accepted for a refund or change. Since the departure point is one of two listed addresses, confirm the correct meeting place before the day of the tour.

Should you book this boat tour?

Book it if you want a full, private day at sea and your group values the freedom to mix swimming, village time, lunch and beach hours. The route offers a clear progression: Blue Cave and a swim on Kolocep, a short walk in Sudurad, a snorkeling cove, then a long and flexible stay on Lopud. The captain’s help, free drinks and GoPro camera add practical value.

Think twice if you are traveling alone or as a couple and price is your main concern, or if you want equal time on each island. The long Lopud stop is a feature for beach lovers, but it is also the day’s main time commitment. For a group of friends or family who want to share a boat, enjoy the sea and take the islands at an easy pace, this is a strong use of a day in Dubrovnik.

FAQ

How long is the boat tour?

The tour lasts about eight hours.

How many people can join the private tour?

The price covers a private group of up to five people.

Where does the tour start?

It starts from one of two meeting points: Lapadska obala 4 or Obala Stjepana Radića 16. Confirm which one applies to your booking.

Which islands are included?

The route includes Kolocep, Sipan and Lopud. It also includes a recommended snorkeling stop in a cove before Lopud.

Are drinks included?

Yes. Drinks are included, though the types and quantity are not specified.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The tour requires good weather. If poor weather causes a cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund.