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Spend a full day sailing from Dubrovnik to the Elaphiti Islands—Koločep, Šipan and Lopud—swimming in hidden coves and enjoying a fish picnic aboard. This nine-hour tour mixes short onshore walks with long swims at Sunj sandy beach.
Spend a full day sailing from Dubrovnik to the Elaphiti Islands—Koločep, Šipan and Lopud—swimming in hidden coves and enjoying a fish picnic aboard. This nine-hour tour mixes short onshore walks with long swims at Sunj sandy beach.
A harbor yawns awake as the boat eases away from Dubrovnik’s stone quay, the city’s walls shrinking behind you while the Adriatic unfurls a bright, bracing horizon.
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Operated by Adria Mice · Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County
A harbor yawns awake as the boat eases away from Dubrovnik’s stone quay, the city’s walls shrinking behind you while the Adriatic unfurls a bright, bracing horizon.
The boat cuts toward the Elaphiti archipelago—Koločep, Šipan and Lopud—islands shaped by karst geology and long exposure to salt and wind. Koločep’s dense pines and low cliffs give way to hidden coves where the water tests your resolve to dive. Šipan brings a softer human rhythm: olive terraces, centuries-old stone houses and the small fishing village of Suđurac where life moves to the slow pulse of the sea. Lopud’s Sunj beach offers a rare stretch of sand in this rocky coast, a place to swim long and dry off with views back to Dubrovnik.
Historically the Elaphiti served Dubrovnik’s merchants and nobility as summer retreats and small-scale agricultural plots; the islands still show fortified churches, terraced olives and narrow lanes that point to a maritime past.
Practicalities are straightforward: the tour runs roughly nine hours, with 45–60 minutes on Koločep, 45–60 minutes in Suđurac (Šipan) and 2.5–3 hours at Sunj on Lopud. Lunch—fish, chicken or vegetarian—is served on board with local wine and water included. Expect swimming, easy shore walks, sun and boat motion; bring swimwear, sun protection and a small backpack for valuables.
Timing matters: morning departures make the most of calm seas and quieter coves. Keep an eye on seagrass beds when anchoring and leave no trace—these islands stay beautiful only with respectful visitors.
easy.
9 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to board a boat, walk short uneven village paths and swim for moderate periods.
The tour is approximately nine hours, stopping on Koločep (45–60 min), Šipan/Suđurac (45–60 min) and Lopud’s Sunj beach (about 2.5–3 hours).
Yes—lunch is served on board with a choice of fish, chicken or vegetarian menus, plus bottled water and red or white wine.
Infants are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap; the tour notes stroller accessibility for short, level transfers but village paths can be uneven.
Red and white wine are included with lunch; legal drinking age is 18 in Croatia, so staff will check ages as required.
The Elaphiti Islands were historically tied to Dubrovnik’s maritime republic and used as summer retreats and small agricultural plots; many villages retain medieval churches and stone architecture.
The archipelago relies on responsible tourism—avoid anchoring on seagrass, dispose of waste properly and choose reef-safe products to protect marine habitats.
Adria Mice operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A harbor yawns awake as the boat eases away from Dubrovnik’s stone quay, the city’s walls shrinking behind you while the Adriatic unfurls a bright, bracing horizon.
A harbor yawns awake as the boat eases away from Dubrovnik’s stone quay, the city’s walls shrinking behind you while the Adriatic unfurls a bright, bracing horizon.
The boat cuts toward the Elaphiti archipelago—Koločep, Šipan and Lopud—islands shaped by karst geology and long exposure to salt and wind. Koločep’s dense pines and low cliffs give way to hidden coves where the water tests your resolve to dive. Šipan brings a softer human rhythm: olive terraces, centuries-old stone houses and the small fishing village of Suđurac where life moves to the slow pulse of the sea. Lopud’s Sunj beach offers a rare stretch of sand in this rocky coast, a place to swim long and dry off with views back to Dubrovnik.
Historically the Elaphiti served Dubrovnik’s merchants and nobility as summer retreats and small-scale agricultural plots; the islands still show fortified churches, terraced olives and narrow lanes that point to a maritime past.
Practicalities are straightforward: the tour runs roughly nine hours, with 45–60 minutes on Koločep, 45–60 minutes in Suđurac (Šipan) and 2.5–3 hours at Sunj on Lopud. Lunch—fish, chicken or vegetarian—is served on board with local wine and water included. Expect swimming, easy shore walks, sun and boat motion; bring swimwear, sun protection and a small backpack for valuables.
Timing matters: morning departures make the most of calm seas and quieter coves. Keep an eye on seagrass beds when anchoring and leave no trace—these islands stay beautiful only with respectful visitors.