Red Rocks, Hvar Bays & Pakleni – Private Boat Tour from Hvar
A full-day private boat tour from Hvar along the southern coast and through the Pakleni Islands archipelago. Your local skipper takes you to the iconic Red Rocks cliffs, the legendary underwater wine cellar at Sveta Nedjelja where bottles of Plavac Mali age among the rocks, Velo Zaraće swimming coves, the shallow Mala Milna bay and the famous Palmižana on the Pakleni Islands. Snorkelling mask and snorkel, bottled water and an ice-box are included.
Tour overview
A full-day private boat tour from Hvar along the southern coast and through the Pakleni Islands archipelago. Your local skipper takes you to the iconic Red Rocks cliffs, the legendary underwater wine cellar at Sveta Nedjelja where bottles of Plavac Mali age among the rocks, Velo Zaraće swimming coves, the shallow Mala Milna bay and the famous Palmižana on the Pakleni Islands. Snorkelling mask and snorkel, bottled water and an ice-box are included.
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. Short 20-minute cruise along the south coast of Hvar to our first stop at Red Rocks.
- 11 hour
Red Rocks, Hvar
Iconic fiery-red cliffs on the southern coast of Hvar dropping straight into deep turquoise water. Anchor under the rock face, snorkel along the wall, and jump from the ledges, the signature spot of this tour.
- 21 hour
Sveta Nedjelja (Bilo Idro)
A short hop east of Red Rocks brings us to Bilo Idro, the hidden bay at Sveta Nedjelja and home to one of Croatia's most unusual wineries. Bottles of local Plavac Mali are aged in submerged cages among the rocks, a true underwater wine cellar. Stepping into the cellar is free. Tasting and buying native Hvar wines (Plavac Mali, Pošip) and grappa is paid directly to the winery on the spot, cash or card.
- 345 min
Velo Zaraće
Two hidden pebble coves, Velo Zaraće and Malo Zaraće, tucked under the same towering cliff. We anchor off Velo Zaraće and swim across to Malo Zaraće. Crystal-clear shallow water and stone houses above, one of the most authentic swimming spots on Hvar.
- 490 min
Mala Milna
Shallow sandy-bottomed bay on the south side of Hvar, sheltered from the wind, perfect for a relaxed swim. Right above the beach is Notos Beach Club, where you can grab an optional lunch on your own (food and drinks paid on the spot).
- 590 min
Palmižana
Main bay of the Pakleni archipelago. Pine-shaded beach, botanical garden and legendary konobas (Meneghello, Toto's, Zori). Anchorage on the south side, sheltered and clear.
- 645 min
Mlini Beach
Final swim at Mlini Beach inside the Ždrilca strait between two Pakleni islands. Calm sheltered water, fine pebbles, pine shade. The perfect last stop 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
- Lunch at restaurant
- Wine tasting (optional)
- 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 wine tasting
Good to know
- Tour may be rescheduled or cancelled if sea conditions are unsafe
- Stepping into the Sveta Nedjelja wine cellar is free; tasting and buying wine is paid on the spot to the winery
- Route may be adjusted by the skipper based on wind and sea conditions
- Children of all ages welcome; life jackets available in all sizes
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