Private speedboat tour to Blue cave, Vis and Hvar

The best part of this day is the sheer variety. In roughly 10 hours, you move from the glowing Blue Cave to a fishing village, a narrow beach, two swimming spots, the Pakleni Islands, and old Hvar. The private boat lets your group enjoy the day without sharing the ride with strangers.

I like the generous onboard setup, especially the towels, snorkeling gear, SUP board, water, fruit, and wine. I also like the human touch: skippers Marsel and Vinko are specifically praised for their driving, language skills, and willingness to suggest beaches, bars, and restaurants.

The main drawback is the schedule. This is a long day with several boat rides and fixed stops, and the two cave admission fees and lunch cost extra. The sea can also affect the route, since the trip requires good weather.

Key points to know before you book

• Blue Cave comes first, with a planned 45-minute visit timed for its famous silver and aquamarine light.
• You get a private boat for up to 11 people, making the high group price easier to justify for families or friends.
• Swimming time is built in at Stiniva, Green Cave, and Budikovac, with snorkeling equipment and a SUP board supplied.
• Komiža gives the day an authentic island stop, with an hour to walk through its old fishing-village setting.
• Hvar is the final town visit, with time for a one-hour walk and coffee near its historic harbor.
• Marsel and Vinko are named skippers, with Marsel praised for smooth driving and speaking four languages.

A full day across the central Dalmatian islands

This is not a quick coastal outing. It is a serious island-hopping day that starts in Split and reaches Vis, Ravnik, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar before returning to the meeting point at Trumbićeva obala 2.

The boat is private for your group, with a maximum of 11 people. That matters here. You will spend a lot of time moving between islands, so having only your own family or friends aboard makes the ride more relaxed and gives you more personal space.

The price is $1,387.73 per group. That sounds steep if you are booking for one or two people. For a full group of 11, it works out to about $126 per person before the extra cave tickets and lunch. For a family or group of friends wanting a full day at sea, the price can make sense, particularly because the boat, skipper, drinks, fruit, towels, and water equipment are included.

The tour begins and ends in Split, though pickup from Trogir or another agreed location is also possible. You receive confirmation at booking, and the activity is available as a mobile ticket.

Blue Cave: the day begins with glowing water

The first stop is Blue Cave, one of the most famous sights around Vis. The timing is important. Sunlight enters through the sea and reflects across the cave, turning the water bright aquamarine and making objects in it look silver.

You enter with an official local guide, who explains how the cave was discovered and why the light effect occurs. The planned visit lasts about 45 minutes, but the ticket is not included in the tour price.

That extra ticket cost is worth considering before you book. Blue Cave is a popular stop, and its special light depends on the position of the sun and the conditions at sea. You are not simply visiting a dark cavern. You are going for a short natural show that works best at the right time of day.

The cave visit also sets the rhythm for the rest of the outing. You will need to be ready early, follow the local guide’s instructions, and accept that this is a shared attraction even though the wider speedboat tour is private.

Komiža gives you an hour on Vis

After Blue Cave, the boat heads to Komiža, a fishing village on Vis. This is one of the most appealing stops for anyone who wants more than beaches and photo stops.

You have about an hour to walk through town and enjoy its slower Mediterranean feel. The village is described as authentic and picture-perfect, but the practical value is that you get time on land after the first boat and cave visit.

An hour is enough for a short walk and a drink, but not enough for a long museum visit or a thorough exploration of Vis. Keep your expectations in check. This is a pleasant taste of Komiža, not a full island tour.

The contrast with Hvar later in the day is part of the fun. Komiža offers a quieter fishing-village atmosphere, while Hvar brings a more polished harbor and a stronger historic-town feel.

Stiniva Bay is made for a swim

Stiniva is a narrow bay that ends at a white-pebble beach. The boat stops for about 45 minutes, giving you time to swim, snorkel, and sit in the sun.

The shape of the bay is the attraction. The entrance is tight, so the water feels enclosed as you look toward the beach. It was named Europe’s best beach in 2016, though that distinction also means it is a well-known stop rather than a secret corner.

Bring a practical attitude. The beach is pebbly, and the stop is focused on swimming rather than a long stay on shore. The tour supplies towels and snorkeling equipment, which saves you from packing extra gear. You can also use the water tube if you prefer to float rather than swim far.

Stiniva is one of the places where the private format helps. Your skipper can manage the timing for your own group instead of working around a large coach-style schedule. Still, the bay itself is a popular attraction, so do not expect complete solitude.

Green Cave adds another light show

The next cave is on Ravnik Island. Green Cave is larger than Blue Cave, and the speedboat can enter because the water inside is between 3 and 5 meters deep.

When the sun is high, light comes through a large opening in the roof. The result is a mix of green and silver on the cave walls and water. The stop lasts around 45 minutes, and you can swim inside the grotto.

Green Cave tickets are not included. That makes two separate cave admission costs to add to your budget. Ask about the exact current price when booking, since the supplied tour details do not list it.

This stop is more active than Blue Cave. At Blue Cave, you focus on the light and the guide’s explanation. At Green Cave, the pleasure comes from being on the water inside the cavern. If swimming is important to you, this is one of the strongest parts of the day.

Budikovac is the main swimming break

Budikovac Island brings a calm blue lagoon, a beach, and another chance to slow down. You have about an hour here for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, or a walk around the island.

The boat carries snorkeling equipment and a SUP board, so this is the natural place to use both. The supplied details also mention a possible light lunch at a local farm, but lunch is not included in the tour price. Treat that as an optional extra rather than part of the package.

This stop is useful because the itinerary has been busy. By this point, you have visited a cave, walked around Komiža, and swum at Stiniva. Budikovac gives you a simpler hour with fewer sights to chase.

You should plan for lunch costs here or elsewhere. The tour includes fruit, bottled water, soft drinks, towels, and a bottle of wine, but not a meal. If your group has dietary needs, ask in advance what lunch options are available at the local farm.

The Pakleni Islands are a scenic passage to Hvar

The boat cruises past the Pakleni Islands on the way to Hvar. These forested islands stretch out in front of Hvar Town, creating a memorable approach to the harbor.

The tour does not list a separate landing or stop here. Think of this as a scenic stretch from the boat rather than another hour on shore. The guide may share the local legend about Poseidon and a nymph, whose secret love is said to have created the island group.

This part of the route helps break up the day. You can stay seated, take in the islands from the water, and prepare for the final town visit. It also shows why a speedboat is useful: you cover a good amount of sea without turning every stop into a long transfer.

Hvar closes the day with history and coffee

Hvar is the final scheduled stop, with about an hour to explore. Its harbor is one of the most beautiful in the area, and the town retains seven-century-old walls.

The visit is designed as an easy walk. You can look around the harbor and old streets, then stop for coffee at one of the town’s many cafés. One hour will not cover every corner of Hvar, but it is enough to get your bearings and enjoy the setting before returning to the boat.

This is a compact introduction rather than a full Hvar visit. If you want museums, longer shopping time, or a full meal in town, you will need a separate visit. For this tour, the short stop works as a change of pace after the swimming and cave visits.

The order also gives the day a pleasing finish. You begin with a natural wonder and end in a historic harbor, with several swim stops in between.

What is supplied on the boat

The included equipment makes a real difference on a water-heavy day. You receive:

• Snorkeling equipment
• A water tube
• A SUP board
• Bottled water
• Towels
• Soft drinks
• Fruit
• One bottle of wine

The wording says snorkeling equipment is provided, and the tour details also list a SUP board and water tube. That means you can travel lighter, though you should still bring personal essentials suited to a day in the sun and on the sea.

Lunch is not included. Neither are tickets for Blue Cave and Green Cave. Those exclusions are normal for a private boat trip, but they should be part of your budget from the beginning.

The boat itself is described in the available feedback as comfortable and clean. Marsel is praised for smooth driving in rougher water, while another booking specifically praises Vinko for being accommodating. Skipper assignments can change, so treat these names as useful possibilities rather than a guarantee.

How the private format affects value

A private tour is the right choice if your group wants control over the day and values personal space. You do not share the activity with unrelated people, and the maximum group size is 11.

For two people, the total price is hard to call a bargain. For a larger family or group of friends, the calculation changes. At full capacity, the cost per person becomes much more reasonable for a 10-hour private boat outing with equipment and refreshments included.

The private setup is especially useful for families who want a quieter ride, friends who want to swim without rushing, or groups that prefer choosing how to spend their free time. It is less suitable if your main goal is the lowest possible price or a slow, highly detailed visit to each island.

The reviews give particular praise to the skippers. Marsel is described as experienced, funny, open-minded, and able to speak four languages. One group also appreciated his suggestions for beaches, bars, and restaurants on Vis and Hvar. Those details matter because a good skipper can help a packed day feel less mechanical.

Timing, comfort, and the weather question

Ten hours on a speedboat is a long outing. The route includes several transfers, and the exact amount of time spent at each stop is limited. You get a broad taste of the area, not a leisurely stay at every location.

That pace will suit you if you want to see as much as possible in one day. It may not suit you if you prefer long meals, extended beach time, or slow town walks. Komiža, Budikovac, and Hvar each receive about an hour, while the caves and Stiniva receive about 45 minutes.

Good weather is required. If poor weather cancels the experience, you are offered another date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time, but changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted.

Who should book this speedboat tour?

I would choose this tour for a group that wants a full day of major sights without arranging several separate trips. It is a strong fit for families, couples traveling with friends, and groups of up to 11 who can share the cost.

It also suits people who want swimming to be central to the day. Stiniva, Green Cave, and Budikovac all provide time in the water, and the boat carries towels, snorkeling equipment, a water tube, and a SUP board.

You should think twice if you dislike speedboat travel, want a low-cost outing, or need a flexible schedule. The day is packed, lunch and cave tickets cost extra, and the route depends on sea conditions.

Should you book it?

Book this private speedboat tour if you want one ambitious day that combines Blue Cave, Vis, swimming bays, Green Cave, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. The strongest reasons are the private group format, the useful water equipment, and the praised skippers, especially Marsel and Vinko.

Before paying, confirm the final cave ticket costs, lunch arrangements, pickup point, and the skipper assigned to your date. If your group is large enough to share the $1,387.73 price, the tour offers a practical way to cover a lot of the central Dalmatian coast in one day.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The listed meeting point is Trumbićeva obala 2, 21000 Split, Croatia. Pickup from Trogir or another prearranged location may also be possible.

Where does the tour finish?

The activity ends back at the meeting point in Split.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 10 hours.

How many people can join the private tour?

The private boat can accommodate a group of up to 11 people.

Are Blue Cave and Green Cave tickets included?

No. Admission tickets for both Blue Cave and Green Cave are not included in the tour price.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included. A light lunch may be available at a local farm on Budikovac Island, but it is an extra cost.

What equipment and refreshments are included?

The tour includes snorkeling equipment, a water tube, a SUP board, bottled water, towels, soft drinks, fruit, and one bottle of wine.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.