Set off from Dubrovnik for a private full-day cruise through the Elaphiti Islands, combining grotto swims at Koločep, beach time on Lopud’s Šunj, and a leisurely cultural lunch on Šipan. This day trip blends snorkeling, easy walking, and local flavors with a professional skipper and small-group privacy.
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The boat slips free of the quay and the Adriatic opens like a cool blue invitation. Pine-scented cliffs of Koločep appear first: limestone faces cut with sea caves that flash with sapphire when sunlight finds them. Later, the shallow turquoise of Šunj beach on Lopud eases you into barefoot wading and lazy swims, and Šipan’s olive-scented harbors finish the day with slow, sunlit lanes and quiet stone houses.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short swims from the boat and easy shore walks.
Wildlife
History
The islands served as summer retreats for wealthy families of the Dubrovnik Republic; Šipan’s olive groves are historically cultivated and highly prized.
Conservation
Avoid anchoring on seagrass meadows (posidonia) and use reef‑safe sunscreen; local operators follow simple rules to protect coastal habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Private Full Day Elaphite Islands Boat Tour from Dubrovnik today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and local marine life—use reef‑safe sunscreen and reapply after swimming.
Wear water shoes
Rocky shorelines and boat ladders are easiest with grippy water shoes for entries and short island walks.
Time your swims
Morning conditions are usually calmer for cave swims; plan beach time for the warmer afternoon hours.
Reserve lunch early
If you prefer a sit‑down meal on Šipan, ask the skipper to book a table—island restaurants can fill up at midday.
Swimwear & quick‑dry towel
For swimming from the boat and sunbathing on Šunj beach.
summer
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and fragile marine habitats like posidonia meadows.
summer
Water shoes
Helps with rocky entries, boat ladders, and pebble beaches.
Light windbreaker
Sea breezes can be cool in the morning or on shaded stretches of coastline.
spring