Cave Snorkeling and Swimming in Croatia: 10 Worth Booking

1.Kotor: Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $56Our pick

You’ll ride with an English-speaking skipper such as Marko, Andre, Peter, or Marco from Kotor to Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula, the former submarine tunnels, and the Blue Cave. Expect fast boat travel, swimming, snorkeling, music, water, and three hours on the bay.

“Everything was exactly as advertised. Boat left on time. Enough info to make it interesting. Excellent swimming away from the cave. Recommend”

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2.Pula: Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 929 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Paddle from Ambrela Beach with English-speaking guides such as Carlo, Branko, Ivan, or David. After a short lesson, kayak along Pula’s coast to a pigeon cave, then stop at Fraškerić and Frašker islands for swimming, snorkeling, sun, and possible cliff jumping.

“Great holiday adventure!! Had an amazing time! I recommend it to everybody😉”

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3.Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 392 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend 8 to 9 hours cruising from Dubrovnik with Boris, Marijana, or another Katarina Cruise crew member. Swim at the Blue Cave when weather allows, enjoy lunch on Šipan, and explore Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep with drinks and snorkeling gear included.

“Great way to island hop around Dubrovnik. Lunch and transfers provided. There is plenty of time on the islands. Snorkel equipment includes mask and snorkel, no fins.”

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4.Pula: Cave Kayak, Snorkeling, Cliff Jumping All-in-one Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 332 reviews · from $62

Paddle Cape Kamenjak for about 50 minutes, then swim and snorkel inside Kolombarica Sea Cave. Guides such as Lovro add local insight, GoPro photos are included, and cliff jumping up to 15 meters is optional. You must be able to swim.

“Great trip with excellent guides who were fantastic from start to finish. Love the photos were included and a super chilled trip. Highly recommend.”

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5.Blue cave group tour with swimming and snorkelling from Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

From Hvar, join a small speedboat group of up to 14 people for an 8-hour island-hopping day. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, Green Cave, Budikovac, and Palmizana, with swimming stops, snorkeling gear, bottled water, and guides such as Jay, Harris, Joseph, Sara, or Simon depending on the boat.

“Fantastic tour with stops along the way to Blue Cave to snorkel and swim! J(Jay) our guide was AMAZING- stop for lunch in Vis at a quaint fishing village after visiting the Blue Cave was a nice touch. Definitely a MUST recommend tour!!”

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6.Private boat tour- explore the islands, find hidden caves and try snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

You get a private boat, hotel pickup, drinks, snorkeling gear, and a flexible route through Koločep, Šipan, Lopud, and Šunj Beach. Captains such as Bruno, Ivan, and Lovro adjust stops for weather and your group, with cave swims and a restaurant lunch break.

“We were timely picked up near the Hilton Imperial in Dubrovnik by Anna Maria, who drove up to the boat marina on the other side of the bridge. There we were met by Ivan, our captain, who did a terrific job asking us our wishes for the tour and fulfilling them. We first went to Kolocep Island for several swims into caves and coves. Having grown upon this island, Ivan knew the best places away from the crowds. Then he took us over to Lopud and a wonderful sand beach. Throughout the the trip, Ivan made sure we were comfortable with soft drinks, beer or wine and allowed us to…”

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7.Pula Kayak, Cliffs & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $53

From Valovine Beach, paddle a double kayak along Pula’s cliffs and former military coast. Stop for snorkeling, cliff jumping, a cave visit, fruit, and underwater photos. Guides such as Jennifer, Dino, Majda, and Luka lead small groups in clear English and German.

“Wunderschönes Event - alles super geklappt! Mit Kinder sehr zu empfehlen, weil sehr gutes Deutsch gesprochen wird.”

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8.Dubrovnik: Blue Cave Catamaran Tour with Drinks and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 139 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Join Regina Maris Dubrovnik for a four-hour catamaran trip from Dubrovnik to Koločep and Lopud. Swim at the Blue and Green Caves, use provided snorkel gear, and swim ashore at Šunj Beach. Crew members Ziggy and Captain Divo have received special praise for their friendly service.

“Great drinks options - good amount of time at each stop. Lovely crew and great music. Highly recommend this trip.”

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9.Full Day Kayaking and Snorkeling to Green Cave with GoPro photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $89

Join guides such as Miro, Ivo, or Filip for a full day from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Šipan, and Ruda. Paddle open water, swim into Green Cave, try cliff-jumping, explore another cave, and stop for local food. Kayaking is active, so bring water shoes, cash, and patience for the long return.

“Very ethuastic instructor from the beginning to the end very friendly. This was the first time we went kayaking and we are very pleased with the help and the instructs we got. The food after the bike ride was delicious and the beach spot was amazing the with spectacular view. All in all this was chalanging with a lot of fun and cool stories by instructor Y.”

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10.Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 65 reviews · 9 hours · from $53Best value

Spend nine hours cruising from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan. You’ll snorkel at the Blue Cave, enjoy homemade fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch at a family house, and have unlimited drinks. The tour suits sun lovers who prefer a relaxed boat day to a history-focused island tour.

“Overall a good trip Communication for trip details was a little confusing and conflicting There was no commentary or any information given about the stops we visited Free unlimited drinks all day which was a bonus”

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