Private Boat Tours Hvar
Blue Cave on Biševo island glowing with blue light during boat tour from Hvar

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Blue & Green Caves, Vis & Pakleni – Private Boat Tour from Hvar

from€530Private charter

Full day (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)Max 7 guestsSpeeder 680 OpenDeparture: Hvar port
  • Licensed local operator
  • Flexible cancellation up to 24h
  • Skipper & fuel included
  • Life jackets in all sizes

Tour overview

Tour overview

A full-day private boat tour from Hvar to the world-famous Blue Cave on Biševo island and five stunning islands around Vis.

Your local skipper takes you to swim in crystal-clear lagoons, snorkel inside the Green Cave, walk the UNESCO-protected Stiniva beach and float in the turquoise waters of Budikovac. Snorkeling gear, bottled water and an ice-box are included, just bring your sunscreen and sense of adventure.

Plan with a local guidePakleni Islands Guide from HvarBlue Cave and Green Cave Guide from Hvar

Who this day is for

Best if you are…

Chasing the famous caves

Blue and green sea caves and open-water islands in one day.

Happy to swim & snorkel

Several stops in clear water. Snorkelling gear is included.

Up for a little adventure

Includes open-sea crossings. Not ideal for severe motion sickness.

Chasing the best photos

Postcard coves, caves and viewpoints along the route.

Daily itinerary

See exactly where your day goes.

Times are approximate. Your skipper adapts the route to your pace and the weather.

  1. Start

    Hvar waterfront boat harbour

    Meet your skipper at the Hvar waterfront boat harbour (near Janka Zazjala 18). Safety briefing, bottled water and ice-box loaded. Open-sea crossing of about 1 hour to Biševo.

  2. 1
    45 min

    Blue Cave, Biševo

    Enter the world-famous Blue Cave on Biševo island by small tender boat. Sunlight refracts through the underwater entrance at midday, flooding the chamber with an otherworldly cobalt glow. Admission paid separately at the pier. In peak season the queue can be 1 to 2 hours, so we plan our arrival accordingly.

  3. 2
    1 hour

    Stiniva Cove

    Anchor outside the narrow cliff entrance to Stiniva, one of Croatia's most awarded beaches. Two towering rock walls open into a hidden pebble bay with emerald water. Swim, snorkel and soak in the dramatic scenery.

  4. 3
    30 min

    Green Cave, Ravnik

    Swim inside the Green Cave on tiny Ravnik island. Sunlight enters through an opening in the ceiling and turns the water into a glowing emerald pool. Snorkeling gear provided.

  5. 4
    90 min

    Budikovac Island

    Relax at the turquoise blue lagoon of Budikovac, a shallow sandy-bottom bay perfect for swimming and snorkelling.

  6. 5
    90 min

    Palmižana

    Main bay of the Pakleni archipelago. Pine-shaded beach, botanical garden and legendary konobas (Meneghello, Toto's, Zori) for an optional lunch. Anchorage on the south side, sheltered and clear.

  7. 6
    45 min

    Ždrilca

    Last swim in the narrow Ždrilca strait between two Pakleni islands. Calm, sheltered water, small beaches on both sides, a favourite spot before heading back to Hvar.

  8. End

    Hvar waterfront boat harbour

    Relaxing cruise back to the Hvar waterfront boat harbour, about 15 minutes from Palmižana. A golden-hour arrival to end the day.

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On the day

What's included

What's included

  • Private boat with skipper
  • Fuel
  • Snorkelling mask and snorkel
  • Bottled water & ice-box
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Outdoor shower onboard

Not included

  • Cave entrance tickets
  • Gratuities

Come prepared

What to bring

  • Sunscreen (reef-safe preferred)
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Sunglasses and sun hat
  • Camera or waterproof phone case
  • Light jacket for the return trip
  • Cash for lunch and cave entrance

Good to know

  • Tour may be rescheduled or cancelled if sea conditions are unsafe
  • Blue Cave entrance tickets are purchased at the pier on Biševo (€18–24 per person)
  • Not recommended for guests with severe motion sickness, open-sea crossing to Vis
  • Children of all ages welcome; life jackets available in all sizes

Weather & sea

When the sea has other plans

The Adriatic sets the pace. If wind or swell makes a stretch unsafe or uncomfortable, your skipper reshapes the day on the spot — sheltered coves in place of open crossings, or a new order of stops. If conditions rule out sailing altogether, you rebook for another day or cancel for a full refund, in line with the flexible cancellation above.

After you book

What happens next.

  1. Instant confirmation

    By email, with your booking and reference secured right away.

  2. Your skipper reaches out

    Before the tour, your skipper confirms the exact meeting point and answers any questions.

  3. Flexible if plans change

    Reschedule more than 48 hours before departure, or cancel at least 24 hours before (the booking fee is non-refundable). If a tour genuinely can’t run, your skipper arranges a new date or a refund.

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