The 13 Island Hopping Snorkeling Trips in Croatia That Earn Their Price

1.Island Hopping Tour Swim and Snorkel with Aperol

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 555 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Our pick

From Fosa harbour, you’ll cruise with a local skipper to three Dalmatian stops for swimming, snorkeling, walks, and island views. The small boat carries up to 13 people, includes gear and two Aperol Spritz, and may feature guides such as Ivan, Greg, Josef, Mario, or Roco. Expect music, splashes, and a relaxed half-day at sea.

“We loved this activity! The boat captain was nice and we had the chance to swim, jump in from the boat, and do some snorkeling (even though there wasn't much to see). We met some really nice people on the boat as well, which made the experience even better. We absolutely recommend this.”

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2.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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3.3 Islands Luxury Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Set out from Zadar’s Foša harbor on a small boat capped at 12 people. You’ll swim and snorkel near Ošljak, walk its quiet lanes, then stop near Ugljan for more free time. Skippers such as Edi, Mario, and Mate provide drinks, fruit, local tips, and help throughout the half-day outing.

“Mario, our skipper, was great. He was friendly, ensured we were having a good time in spite of weather, and cleaned the boat well before we embarked. The 3 locations we visited were beautiful. The water was clear, which was perfect for snorkeling. We were worried about having to take a bus from the cruise terminal to the drop off, however we found the spot easily as the address given in the listing was exact. We would definitely recommend Molo Tours.”

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4.3 Islands SpeedBoat Tour with Snorkeling and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews

Spend four hours on a small speedboat from Zadar, stopping at a quiet swimming bay, Ošljak, and Preko. You get snorkeling gear, water, beer, iced tea, and an English-speaking skipper. Guides may include Jure, Josip, Željko, Gelico, or Matte. Expect a lively ride, island walks, and possible sea spray.

“Best trip ever :) Josip was very kind and he helped us through the whole trip. He speaks English well. He also offered us drinks and asked us how much we wanted to stay at a location etc. We could swim at all locations. First island was very small but i can say that it was the best swim of my life. There was no one other than us. Secondly, we stopped 50 meters away from the coast, the water was 3m deep, so we could dive directly. There was also snorkel equipment in the boat. Third location (preko) was bigger and had ice cream shops/restaurants, thats where we spent…”

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5.3 Islands Snorkeling Cruise with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 222 reviews · from $31Best value

Join a small group of up to 11 people aboard a traditional Gozzo boat from Foša Harbor. Your English-speaking skipper, often Mate, Martin, Antonio, or another local guide, takes you past Zadar and around Ošljak, Ugljan, and Školjić for swimming, snorkeling, island views, fruit, water, and prosecco.

“Marte and Zara were brilliant. A relaxing trip with great swimming spots. We all had a blast. Highly recommend!”

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6.Blue Cave & Island-Hopping Tour with Snorkeling from Split

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 210 reviews · from $133

Spend 10.5 hours exploring central Dalmatia by boat, from Split to Komiža, the Blue Cave, Stiniva Bay, Budikovac, Hvar, and Carpe Diem Beach. English-speaking guides such as Leonarda and Rex lead a small-group day with snorkeling gear and bottled water. Bring cash for the Blue Cave ticket, plus sun protection and a change of clothes.

“Awesome adventure. Loved the islands and the blue cave. Did not get much time at blue lagoon since the owner did not want guests. Rex and the driver we great. Good info and lots of fun.”

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7.Rovinj: Golden Cape Desert Islands Kayak & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Set out from Cuvi Beach near Rovinj with guide Dado, also known as Davor, in a stable double kayak. Paddle among up to eight islands, stop at quiet coves, snorkel, swim, explore Sveti Ivan, and try optional rock jumps. The pace is relaxed, but you should be comfortable swimming in open water and getting wet.

“We had a lovely time on the kayak and snorkeling tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and created a relaxed environment. Not a lot to see snorkeling but it's still nice to swim off of the small island that we visited. Would recommend the tour.”

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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.Rovinj: Luxury Island Hopping with Swimming & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Join skipper Martin, Valentino, or Valentina for a two-hour speedboat trip around Rovinj’s Red Island archipelago. Swim and snorkel at Sveti Ivan, stop at shaded Figarola, and try an optional cliff jump near Katarina. Drinks, gear, fuel, and several Rovinj pickup points are included.

“loved the three activities - snorkeling, cliff jumping and walking between islands. Matin was an easy going and thoughtful host. Lovely to chat with.”

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12.Šibenik: Archipelago Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Spend two hours on the water from Šibenik, cruising past coves and beaches, stopping to swim and snorkel, and viewing St. Nicholas Fortress from the sea. Your Croatian-English crew includes guides such as Goran, praised for useful local details and friendly help. A glass of sparkling wine is included, while food and other drinks are not.

“Absolutely lovely trip! If i ever visit croatia again i will 100% take this trip again. Guide was pleasant and informative and captain was so helpful and friendly.”

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13.Elaphiti Islands Caves Snorkeling & Swimming Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $91

You’ll leave Dubrovnik’s Old City Port by speedboat with an English-speaking host, then visit Šunj Beach on Lopud and the caves of Kolocep, including the Blue Cave. Snorkeling gear, drinks, soft beverages, and a restroom are included. The first cave suits less confident swimmers, while swimming through more caves takes stronger skills.

“A very nice swimming experience. Good, new & comfortable boat, nice staff. We enjoyed it, thank you!”

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