The 15 Best Dubrovnik Snorkeling Tours

1.Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,869 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Paddle a sit-on-top double kayak from Pile Bay beneath Dubrovnik’s walls, stop for 20 to 30 minutes of swimming and snorkelling at Betina Cave, then head toward Lokrum. Guides such as Tommy, Ivan, Barba, and Roko add local stories, while a safety boat follows the group. Morning, afternoon, and sunset departures are available.

“I enjoyed an excellent paddling session from Dubrovnik along the coast to the sea caves and then across to the island. It was well led by Barba our guide. He gave a commentary about the history of the area as well as informing us all about the wildlife. We enjoyed our stop at the sea cave for a swim and snorkelling session. We were given all the safety gear we needed and throughout we were well supported. It was well worth the cost.”

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2.Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Meet Dubrovnik Walks by the orange umbrella near Pile, then paddle along Dubrovnik’s walls toward Lokrum and Betina Cave. Your guide provides kayaks, masks, water, insurance, and waterproof storage. No experience is required, but you should be ready to paddle for about two hours and share a double kayak.

“We enjoyed the kayaking but you will get a work out. The trip over to Betina cave takes at least 30 to 45 minutes. Once we arrived, it was very busy with a lot of groups of people that kayaked over there. We did get into the water and enjoyed swimming and snorkeling. We were there about 25 to 30 minutes and then headed back. The guides made sure everyone got there and back with no issues. On the way back they let us get into the water again from our kayaks for a few minutes. Overall a good experience but didn't get much information about the area from the…”

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3.Morning and Day Tours – Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 891 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Paddle from Dubrovnik’s Pile port past Lovrjenac Fort, the city walls, and Lokrum Island, then swim and snorkel at Betina Beach. Guides such as Ivan, John, Maro, and Nina provide instruction, local stories, and support. The two-hour tour includes kayaks, gear, water, snacks, and dry bags.

“We had such a great time on this tour. Our guide Ivan was amazing! The views of the city were beautiful and the swimming area was lovely. The waterproof bags were great for holding all of our belongings and Ivan gave us plenty of breaks where he shared facts about the city and allowed time to take photos. Highly recommend!”

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4.Sunset Kayaking & Snorkeling with water &wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 599 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet guides under the orange umbrella at Pile Bay, then paddle along Dubrovnik’s walls and around Lokrum Island. Stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling before returning for sunset, a snack, water, and wine. Guides such as Dom, Mike, Roman, and Marin lead groups in English, though the pace feels more like a workout than a gentle sightseeing cruise.

“We were not off to a great start on this tour when we fell in very close to the beginning, but we were able to turn it around! Be prepared that this is not an easy tour - our guide Mike told us at the end that we had burned about 600 calories in the 3 hours. The cave was cool, but very rocky and very slippery. There were opportunities to snorkel or cliff jump. We saw a beautiful sunset and enjoyed a glass of wine once we got back! I was shocked that my arms weren’t sore the following day!”

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5.2- or 3-Hour Morning Sea Kayaking & Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 470 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Start at Pile Bay and kayak beneath Dubrovnik’s walls, past Banje Beach and Lazareti, then stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling. Choose two hours for a relaxed coastal route or three hours for a longer paddle toward or around Lokrum. Guides including Tom, Miki, and Nikola teach beginners patiently.

“Excellent all the way around! They provided dry bags and sealed buckets for any items you wanted to bring. We had a blast and it was well worth the money.”

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6.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 to Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep, with lunch, unlimited drinks, and a weather-dependent Blue Cave swim. Expect a relaxed island day led by Katarina Cruise staff such as Boris and Thomas, though boats, group sizes, comfort, and service can vary.

“I cannot recommend this tour enough! we had such a lovely time exploring the blue cave and all 3 islands! The sights were magnificent and the islands were adorable. The Beach Sunj on the island Lopud was wonderful and worth the uphill walk (though they have an option to pay 3EU pp to take a golf cart up). We got so much sun and swimming in that day. Additionally, the lunch we had was wonderful. it felt like a home cooked meal. i loved the multiple coarses and the homemade wine! and especially the restaurant owner who played a bit of accordion for us! it was so lovely. important note:…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $303 per boat (seats 6)

Spend about eight hours with your private group of up to six exploring Koločep, Šipan, Lopud, and Šunj Beach. Captain Bruno, Ivan, Lovro, or another local skipper may take you to blue caves, quiet swimming spots, and a good lunch stop. Pickup, drinks, snorkeling gear, and a restroom are included, though fuel and lunch cost extra.

“We had a great time spending the day on the boat and exploring the islands. It was too cold to swim, but Skipper did a great job arranging our time and booked a reservation for us at a great restaurant for lunch. We highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Blue Cave Catamaran Tour with Drinks and Snorkel

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

Spend four hours sailing from Dubrovnik to Koločep and Lopud with an English- or Spanish-speaking crew. Swim at the Blue and Green Caves, snorkel from the catamaran, and reach Šunj Beach by swimming from the boat. The spacious Regina Maris catamaran has shade, cushioned seating, toilets, waterproof bags, and up to three drinks per person.

“We finally had a swim in the Adriatic… it was cold but good. Our host Ziggy and captain Divo were excellent and we visited caves and had lunch on Kolocep Island . A very enjoyable and relaxing 4 hours.”

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9.Guided Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Paddle about 4 km from Pile Bay toward Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik’s Old Port, then stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling. English-speaking guides such as Mike, Dom, Bane, and Matthew lead the route. Kayaks, safety gear, dry storage, water, and insurance are included.

“Great experience! We had Stoen as our tour guide who was very helpful and made the whole trip perfect, we went to two different locations; in one we could swim and snorkel in and second was very nice scenery. Highly recommend this trip!”

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10.Sunset Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $47

Start near Pile Bay with a safety briefing, then kayak past Dubrovnik’s Old Port and city walls. Choose a 2-hour route beside Lokrum or a 3-hour circuit around the island. Stop at Betina Cave for a 20-minute swim and snorkel, then finish onshore with wine as the sun sets.

“So much fun!! Matt and Dom were the best guides, the views of the city were beautiful and the water was lovely to swim in. Had an amazing time”

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11.Private boat tour – caves, snorkeling, bays and beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $264 per boat (seats 8)

Leave from Gruž with a private skipper and head first to the Blue Cave, about 35 minutes away by boat. Afterward, shape the outing around caves, snorkeling, bays, beaches, or lunch on Lopud. Mario and Kristijan are praised for flexible timing, local swimming spots, drinks, and occasional drone photos. Fuel costs about €50 extra in cash.

“Loved celebrating our daughter’s 21st birthday on the water! Mario was so friendly and made sure we were well looked after providing refreshments and all the equipment we could need. The drone photos were an added bonus! Would 100% recommend”

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12.Private luxury speedboat tour-Islands, caves, beaches, snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $459 per boat (seats 6)

Take a private speedboat from Dubrovnik to Koločep’s Blue Cave, Šipan, Lopud, and sandy Šunj Beach. Swim, snorkel, play your music, and shape the day with skippers such as Toni or Roko. Lunch, towels, hotel transfers, fuel, and some park fees cost extra. The full Mljet option takes about eight hours.

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13.Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Spend nine hours cruising from Dubrovnik to the Elaphite Islands with an English-speaking captain and crew. Snorkel at Koločep’s Blue Cave, enjoy three hours on Lopud, eat a fresh fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch at a family home on Šipan, then relax on Koločep. Lunch, snorkeling gear, and unlimited drinks are included.

“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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14.Afternoon Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Paddle a 5km route from Pile Gate around Dubrovnik’s walls toward Lokrum and Betina Cave. Your English-speaking guide teaches basic technique, provides a double kayak, safety gear, waterproof storage, and snorkeling equipment. Expect photo stops, swimming, cave time, and a return along the city shoreline.

“Fun activity with helpful guide and a fantastic experience all around. Highly recommended, even for those with little to no experience! We really enjoyed the snorkeling part!”

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15.Dubrovnik (Marina Frapa): 7 Caves Tour (4h) + Drinks&Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

From Marina Frapa, skipper Nick takes you by speedboat to seven sea caves around Koločep, including the glowing Blue Cave, three Green Caves, Bat Cave, and Bezdanj Caves. You get drinks, snorkeling masks, floating noodles, and time to swim. The route also includes scenic lighthouse stops and free time on Koločep.

“Nick was an amazing guide and host. We went on a beautiful December day (no swimming) and Nick filled the time with information about the area, lots of caves, gorgeous spots, special coffee stop and a walk on the island. It was absolutely perfect!”

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