Top 5 Private Snorkeling Charters in Croatia

1.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)Our pick

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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2.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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3.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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4.Private Sailing Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $471 per boat (seats 6)

Set out from Hvar’s Riva with skipper Jura or Jurica for a private sailing trip around the Pakleni Islands. Your group of up to six can swim at Mlini, Jerolim, Palmizana, Perna, or other coves, use the included masks, play music, and stop for lunch on longer outings.

“We had a lovely relaxing half day on the boat. Exploring different swimming and snorkeling coves. Very relaxed, avoided the big crowds. Highly recommend.”

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5.Korčula Snorkeling&Swimming, Shipwreck & More, Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 4h 30m · from $88Best value

Spend 270 minutes with an English-speaking skipper such as Sasha, Vito, or Goran, visiting the Boka shipwreck, Trubica Beach, Stupe, Majsan, and nearby islands. Choose a relaxed or active day with snorkeling, swimming, cliff jumping, cold drinks, snacks, and a route shaped by sea conditions.

“Goran was amazing guide and took us to places with alot of interesting stuff to see”

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