Blue Cave and 5 Islands Speedboat Tour from Split
A full-day journey through Croatia's most celebrated sea caves, hidden coves, and island shores.
The Blue Cave and 5 Islands speedboat tour brings together the most iconic natural landmarks of the central Dalmatian coast into a single, carefully paced day on the water. Departing from Split, this route covers six distinct destinations across open sea and sheltered bays. The pace is easy and the scenery is consistently remarkable.
The journey opens at Bisevo Island's Blue Cave, a sea cavern where sunlight refracts through an underwater opening to cast the interior in an electric cobalt glow. The effect is fully natural and changes with the angle and intensity of the sun, making each visit subtly different. No artificial lighting is used inside the cave.
From the cave, the tour continues to Stiniva cove on Vis Island, a narrow pebble inlet framed by towering limestone cliffs that earned it the title of best European beach in 2016. The following stop at Budikovac Island's Blue Lagoon offers shallow, clear water well suited for snorkeling and a relaxed swim. Hvar town provides a midday break for lunch before the group heads to the Pakleni Islands for a final afternoon swim.
Tour Highlights
Enter the Blue Cave on Bisevo Island and witness the natural phenomenon of light turning the cavern walls a vivid blue.
Travel aboard a comfortable, safety-equipped speedboat built for open Adriatic waters.
Visit Stiniva cove, voted the best beach in Europe in 2016 by a pan-European travel survey.
Snorkel in the crystal-clear shallows of the Blue Lagoon at Budikovac Island, one of the Adriatic's most photogenic anchorages.
Explore the Pakleni Islands, a scattered archipelago of pine-covered islets just off the coast of Hvar.
Spend a free lunch break in Hvar town, one of the Adriatic's most celebrated historic port towns.
Cover six distinct coastal destinations in a single day, including sea caves, lagoons, beaches, and an island town.
Day Itinerary
The tour begins in Split harbour, where guests board the speedboat for the crossing toward Bisevo Island. The open-sea leg offers views of the outer Dalmatian islands.
The group enters the Blue Cave by small rowing boat, as required by site regulations. The cavern's signature blue light is produced by sunlight filtering through an underwater arch.
A narrow passage through limestone cliffs opens into Stiniva, a secluded pebble cove with calm, clear water. Time is allocated for swimming and exploring the shoreline.
The Blue Lagoon offers shallow turquoise water ideal for snorkeling and relaxed swimming. The island's low profile and sandy seabed make it one of the tour's most popular stops.
The boat docks in Hvar for a free lunch break, giving guests time to explore the old town, waterfront, and local restaurants independently.
The final swim stop takes place among the Pakleni Islands before the boat makes the return crossing to Split harbour.
What Is Included
Included
- Speedboat transport throughout the tour
- Licensed guide on board
- Blue Cave entrance fee
- Snorkeling equipment
- Safety equipment
Not Included
- Lunch in Hvar town
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Any items of a personal nature
Important Information
Reserve Your Place
Spaces on this tour are limited by vessel capacity. Securing your booking in advance is recommended, particularly during the summer season when demand is highest.
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