Exclusive private full day boat tour from Dubrovnik & Free drinks

Kolocep’s Blue Cave gives this private day on the water an instant highlight. You can swim inside, take photos with the tour’s GoPro camera, then let the captain shape the rest of the day around swimming, coves, villages, and lunch.

I like the small-group format and the freedom to spend more time where your group is happiest. I also like the mix of quiet island life on Sipan and sandy beaches, old churches, and seafood on Lopud. The catch is the price: $647.06 for up to five people is sensible for a full private boat, but costly for one or two.

• Blue Cave on Kolocep: Swim inside one of the Dubrovnik area’s best-known sea caves and use the onboard GoPro for photos.
• Three Elaphiti Islands: Visit Kolocep, Sipan, and Lopud in one well-filled day.
• Private captain and boat: Your group alone takes part, with the captain helping organize the pace.
• Sudurad village: Walk through a small fishing harbor with old houses, olive oil, and a calm island feel.
• Free drinks and music: Leave time for swimming and relaxing aboard the boat rather than rushing from port to port.
• Flexible value for groups: The flat price covers up to five people, making the cost easier to justify when shared.

A Full Day Beyond Dubrovnik’s City Walls

Dubrovnik’s old town gets most of the attention, but the islands offshore offer a different kind of day. Here, the main attractions are salt water, small harbors, cave swimming, and time without a city timetable pressing you along.

The tour lasts about eight hours and is private for your group of up to five. That matters because a boat day works best when you can adjust the mood. You may want a long swim, a slower village walk, or more time sitting with a cold drink. The captain can help organize the day instead of forcing everyone into a fixed group schedule.

You meet at one of two Dubrovnik points: Lapadska obala 4 or Obala Stjepana Radića 16. Check your confirmation carefully so you go to the correct place. The captain is described as having many years of experience, and Mari and Noa are the names associated with the crew. Their role is not just to steer the boat, but to help you make sensible use of the day.

Kolocep and the Blue Cave

Kolocep is the first and closest island on this route, so it makes a practical opening stop. The planned time here is about two hours, enough for the Blue Cave, a swim, photos, and a scenic ride afterward.

The cave is the main event. You enter by swimming, so you should be comfortable in the water before booking. Inside, the light and enclosed rock walls give you a sharp change from the open sea. The tour includes use of a GoPro camera, which can help you record the swim without relying only on your phone.

That camera is a particularly useful touch. Wet hands, salt water, and expensive phones are a poor combination. You will want to clarify with the crew how the camera files are shared or transferred, since that detail is not provided, but the chance to capture the cave swim is a real advantage.

After the cave, the schedule allows time for a panoramic boat ride and a cold drink. I like this part because it keeps the stop from becoming a quick photo mission. You get to see Kolocep from the water, with room to settle into the rhythm of the day.

The main limitation is that the Blue Cave is not a dry sightseeing stop. You need to swim into it, and sea conditions can affect how comfortable that feels. Since the tour depends on good weather, the operator may change the date or offer a full refund if conditions are poor.

Sipan’s Quiet Hour in Sudurad

The boat then reaches Sipan, with about one hour in Sudurad. This is the day’s most grounded stop. Instead of focusing only on beaches, you walk through a small historic village and get a look at island life.

Sudurad has a fishing harbor, old houses, and peaceful surroundings. The setting invites a short, unhurried walk rather than a packed sightseeing checklist. You may notice the slower pace immediately after the energy of the cave and open water.

Olive oil is part of the local character here, and the stop gives you a sense of how the islands function beyond their swimming spots. The hour is not long, but that is part of the appeal. You can stretch your legs, take photographs, and enjoy the harbor without giving up most of the afternoon.

I would treat this as a taste of Sipan, not a full island visit. One hour limits how far you can walk and how much you can see. If your priority is old villages and local atmosphere, you may wish the stop were longer. If you mainly want a boat day with several contrasting stops, the short visit keeps the schedule moving.

Lopud’s Beaches, Churches, and Lunch

Lopud gets the largest share of the day, with about five hours listed for the island and the surrounding water. Before reaching the island, the captain recommends snorkeling in one of the quieter coves. This is a good use of the boat’s flexibility, especially if your group would rather swim than hurry straight to lunch.

The island itself offers several ways to spend the remaining time. You can look for a seafood lunch, walk through a botanical garden, visit old churches and monasteries, browse souvenir shops, or head for sandy beaches. That range makes Lopud the most adaptable stop on the route.

The seafood restaurant recommendation is useful, but the specific restaurant is not named. Ask the captain for the current suggestion and confirm prices before ordering. The tour price includes the boat experience and drinks, not a stated lunch, so plan to pay for your meal separately.

Lopud works well for mixed groups. One person can explore, another can sit on the beach, and someone else can return to the boat for a swim. Still, five hours is a long stop if everyone wants only a quick beach visit. The day is built for people who like unhurried time, not for those trying to collect as many sights as possible.

The old churches and monasteries add a cultural layer to the outing. They also give you something to see if the heat makes constant swimming less appealing. The botanical garden and souvenir shops provide further variety, though the supplied details do not specify opening hours or admission arrangements.

The Best Part May Be Time on the Boat

The schedule leaves the remaining time for swimming, free drinks, and music aboard the boat. This is not filler. On a private charter, the hours between island stops can be the part that makes the day feel personal rather than packaged.

You can use this time to cool off, listen to music, and look back at the coast from the water. A private boat also means your group does not have to match the energy of strangers. If everyone wants to linger after snorkeling, that can be more appealing than another formal stop.

Free drinks help with the practical side of a hot day at sea. The details do not say which drinks are included, so ask before departure if you have a particular preference. You should also bring anything you need for personal comfort, since the information provided does not list towels, food, or snorkeling equipment.

The music is another small but important detail. It gives the ride a relaxed holiday feel, though your group may want to discuss the volume and music choice with the crew. A private outing is at its best when the atmosphere suits the people aboard.

What $647.06 Buys Your Group

The price is $647.06 per group, with up to five people included. At the full group limit, that works out to about $129.41 per person for roughly eight hours. For five people who want a private boat, three island stops, a captain, free drinks, and flexibility, that is a fairer deal than the headline price first suggests.

For two people, the same total becomes about $323.53 each. For a solo booking, it is a luxury purchase. I would recommend this most strongly to families or a group of friends who can share the cost and value privacy over the lowest possible fare.

The price also buys time. You are not paying only for transport to Kolocep, Sipan, and Lopud. You are paying for the boat to remain available while you swim, eat, walk, and relax. That flexibility is the central value.

Lunch is not stated as included, and the tour details do not list every piece of equipment provided. Ask about snorkeling gear, towels, drinks, and the GoPro file transfer before setting out. Clear questions at the start can prevent small disappointments later.

Who Will Like This Boat Day

I would point this tour toward people who want a full day outdoors and do not need every minute planned. Swimmers, couples sharing with friends, families with older children, and small groups celebrating a special day should find the format appealing.

It also suits anyone who has already spent time in Dubrovnik and wants to see the coast from a different angle. The combination of a cave, village, beach, and open-water time gives you more variety than a simple harbor cruise.

The tour may be less suitable if you dislike swimming, get uncomfortable on boats, or want a major historical tour with long guided explanations. Sudurad and Lopud offer culture and old buildings, but the heart of the day is still the sea.

The Blue Cave requires swimming, and the whole outing depends on weather. Good conditions are not a minor detail here. Poor weather can lead to a different date or a full refund, but you should keep some flexibility in your Dubrovnik schedule.

Practical Details Before You Book

You receive confirmation at booking, and the activity is offered in English. It is near public transportation, and service animals are allowed. Most people can participate, but the Blue Cave portion means you should consider your comfort and ability in the water.

The two meeting points are Lapadska obala 4 and Obala Stjepana Radića 16. Because there are two possible departure locations, confirm which one applies to your booking rather than assuming it will be the closer point.

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund. The cut-off follows local time, and bad weather is handled with a new date or full refund.

Pack swimwear, sun protection, and anything you need for a full day outside. The supplied details confirm free drinks, music, swimming, and the GoPro, but they do not specify towels, meals, or snorkeling equipment. Ask the provider, Bluescape Dubrovnik, before departure if those items matter to you.

Should You Book This Private Dubrovnik Tour?

Book it if you can fill the boat, enjoy swimming, and want a relaxed day split between Kolocep, Sipan, and Lopud. The private format, flexible captain, Blue Cave visit, and generous time on the water give the day a clear sense of value for a small group.

Think twice if you are traveling alone, watching every kuna, or hoping for a detailed historical tour. The strongest parts are the sea, the islands, and the freedom to set the pace. For the right group, this is an easygoing way to turn Dubrovnik into a base for a memorable day offshore.

FAQ

How long is the private boat tour?

The tour lasts approximately eight hours.

How many people can join the private tour?

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

Where does the tour depart from?

The available meeting points are Lapadska obala 4 and Obala Stjepana Radića 16 in Dubrovnik.

Which islands does the tour visit?

The route includes Kolocep Island, Sipan Island, and Lopud Island.

Is the Blue Cave included?

Yes. The Blue Cave visit on Kolocep is included in the tour.

Do I need to swim to enter the Blue Cave?

Yes. The Blue Cave portion involves swimming.

Are drinks included?

Free drinks are included, though the available details do not specify the exact drink selection.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not stated as included. A seafood restaurant is recommended on Lopud.

Is this a shared boat tour?

No. It is a private activity, and only your group participates.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You will be offered a different date or a full refund if poor weather causes cancellation.