Private charter
4 hours
Duration
Up to 12
Guests
3 islands
Koločep · Lopud · Šipan
All-inclusive
Crew & drinks
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Half-day
Most popular

Elaphiti Islands boat tour from Dubrovnik, private half-day (4h).

Koločep, Lopud and Šipan by private boat, with a swim stop the ferries can't reach.
Our half-day Elaphiti Islands boat tour runs from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Lopud and Šipan in four hours, and twenty minutes out of the harbour, the coast goes quiet. Nobody on these islands owns a car, the ferry calls twice a day, and the best beaches face away from the mainland.
Insider: Morning slot gets the glassier water; the afternoon gets the light. Pick your priority.
At a glance
Duration
4–5 hours
Vessel
Speed boat or yacht
Guests
2 to 12
Swim stops
2 – 3
Kids
Welcome
Passport
Not needed
Hotel pick-up included

Your morning, by the hour.

A typical private route, swap or skip any stop. Everything on the right is in the price.
09:00

Pick-up from your accommodation

09:30

Set sail toward Koločep

10:00

Koločep · Blue Cave swim

11:00

Lopud · Šunj Bay

12:00

Šipan · quiet cove

13:00

Back to shore

All-inclusive, door to door
Private Mercedes, both ways
included
Licensed local skipper
included
Fuel for the whole route
included
Drinks on board
included
Towels, SUP & snorkelling
included
Insurance & final cleaning
included
Waiting for you at the dock
Nothing

Dubrovnik out to the Elaphiti islands.

A gentle north-west arc, three islands, two or three swim stops, and back before the afternoon heat. Every trip is private, so the line below is a starting point, not a rule.
The route
Route map
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Dubrovnik
Koločep
Lopud
Šipan
Indicative route. Every private trip is customised, so you can swap, skip or add a stop.
Included · Door-to-door

We get you there, and back.

A private, air-conditioned Mercedes handles both ends of your day, free of charge. No taxis, no parking, no stress.

01

Hotel pick-up
We collect you from your Dubrovnik-area accommodation at the agreed time.

02

To the boat
Straight to Cavtat, Lapad or ACI Marina Komolac, whichever is closest to you.

03

And back again
After the tour, the same driver returns you to your door.
Air-conditioned Mercedes
Both ways included
No extra cost

“Borna and the crew thought of every detail. The Elaphiti tour was the highlight of our whole Croatia trip.”

Emily & Mark · United Kingdom · TripAdvisor
Good to know

The practical details.

01

What to bring

Swimwear, sunscreen and a light layer for the ride home. Towels and snorkelling gear are already on board.
02

Lunch & stops

A konoba on Šipan or Lopud, your skipper knows which grill is worth the mooring. Swim stops adjust to your pace.
03

When to book

Two to four weeks ahead in peak summer. An ID card is enough, these are Croatian islands, no passport needed.

Have a question about the Elaphiti tour?

The most common questions guests ask before booking.
See all FAQs

For a first taste, yes, four hours covers a swim stop and unhurried time on an island or two. Want a long konoba lunch and a second swim as well? The full-day version gives you all three islands without watching the clock.

Šunj on Lopud, one of the only true sand beaches in southern Dalmatia, shallow and warm. Koločep and Šipan trade sand for quiet coves and clear water off the rocks.

When the sea allows it, yes, the skipper reads the swell on the day. Calm mornings are the safest bet; if it’s closed there’s always a better cove nearby.

Skipper, fuel, water, soft drinks, beer and white wine, towels, SUP, snorkelling equipment, insurance and final cleaning. Free hotel transfer is also included.

Boarding is at one of three points: Cavtat, Lapad or ACI Marina Komolac. We coordinate the boarding point closest to your accommodation and include the transfer.

Yes. The skipper anchors at the entrance and accompanies you in. Lifejackets are available. Tell us in advance if anyone is a nervous swimmer.

Yes. The Elaphiti route is family-friendly with short legs between stops and easy swim spots. We can stock the galley with kid-appropriate snacks if you let us know.

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