Blue & Green Caves, Vis & Pakleni – Private Boat Tour from Hvar
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.
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.
Daily itinerary
Times are approximate. Your skipper adapts the route to your pace and the weather.
- 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.
- 145 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.
- 21 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.
- 330 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.
- 490 min
Budikovac Island
Relax at the turquoise blue lagoon of Budikovac, a shallow sandy-bottom bay perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
- 590 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.
- 645 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.
- 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.
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
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
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