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Set off from Dubrovnik’s Old Town on a private speedboat to the Elaphite Islands—swim blue caves, lounge on Sunj’s sand and taste fresh seafood at island konobas. This customizable 4–8 hour cruise blends swimming, short hikes and coastal history.
Set off from Dubrovnik’s Old Town on a private speedboat to the Elaphite Islands—swim blue caves, lounge on Sunj’s sand and taste fresh seafood at island konobas. This customizable 4–8 hour cruise blends swimming, short hikes and coastal history.
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Operated by Dubrovnik Boating · Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva
Morning light hits Dubrovnik’s Old Town walls as your speedboat slips away from Scalini Palace, the city shrinking behind orange roofs and stone ramparts. The sea opens; the Adriatic dares you with a brisk spray and a route that can be custom-cut to fit four or eight hours. You’ll thread between Lokrum’s peacocks and rabbits, skirt Fort Lovrijenac, then push on toward the Elaphite archipelago—Koločep, Lopud and Šipan—each island a different attitude: sheltered bays, low stone villages, sandy Sunj and cliffs that hold blue caves.
easy.
4–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; walking on islands is short and low-elevation
The meeting point is Scalini Palace, Boškovićeva Street 3 in Dubrovnik’s Old Town; tours return there unless otherwise arranged.
Yes — snorkeling gear is included; you can also bring your own mask and fins for a better fit.
Lunch at a local konoba is optional; boats often stop at island restaurants but food is typically not included in base price.
Yes — the tour is designed for all fitness levels, but it’s not recommended for people with significant heart or spinal conditions or for pregnant travelers.
The Elaphite Islands were part of Dubrovnik’s maritime sphere during the Republic of Ragusa; small harbors and island farms supported naval trade and local wine production.
Avoid anchoring on seagrass beds, dispose of waste on the mainland, and choose reef-safe products—local ecosystems like Posidonia meadows are fragile and slow to recover.
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