Can I swim in the Blue Cave?

No, swimming is not allowed inside the Blue Cave; you'll enter by boat with a licensed guide and view the cave from the water. However, you can swim and snorkel at all other stops, including the Sea Monk Cave and Stiniva Beach.

What's included in the EUR 1200 price?

The price covers the private power boat, captain and crew member, all snorkeling equipment, soft drinks, toilets onboard, and travel insurance. It does not include meals at Laganini Beach Bar (pay separately at the bar).

Is the boat suitable for non-swimmers?

Yes. The boat has a toilet, is partly covered, and features a sundeck. Non-swimmers can view the Blue Cave, relax on the sundeck, and enjoy the cruise; the crew can assist with safe entry/exit at each stop.

Can I customize the itinerary?

Fully. The recommended route includes Green Cave, Stiniva Beach, Blue Cave, Sea Monk Cave, and Laganini Beach Bar, but you can request alternative stops or adjust timing based on weather, your interests, and fitness level. Confirm preferences when booking.

What do I need to bring?

Bring high-SPF sunscreen, a rash guard or light wetsuit (sea caves are cool even in summer), a towel, and spending money for lunch and drinks at Laganini Beach Bar. Snorkeling gear is provided.

How many people can the boat take?

The boat accommodates multiple passengers; the EUR 1200 price is per group (not per person). Confirm exact capacity and final passenger count at booking to receive a tailored quote.

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Luxury Blue and Green Cave Private Tour

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Nova Sela, Croatia

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About this activity

Spend a full day aboard a luxurious private power boat exploring Croatia's most dramatic coastal caves and beaches, with a professional captain and crew handling all logistics while you swim, snorkel, and relax. This fully customizable itinerary combines natural wonders—including the UNESCO-protected Blue Cave—with award-winning beaches and beach bar culture.

This is fully customizable tour.You have Power boat at your disposal from 9 until 18:30pm

You will ride on beautiful newly restored Tornado 39 with 2x375HP. Boat is partly covered and it has: sundeck, toilette, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, travel insurance, captain and a crew member.

Our recommended route is:
- Mesmerizing Green as a first stop where you can swim and snorkel
-Beautiful Stiniva Beach which was pronounced as the best beach in Europe for 2016. where you can also swim and snorkel
-Magnificent Blue cave in which you enter with a guide(swimming is not allowed) you have to see it to believe.
-Unique Sea monk cave, really large cave where Sea Monk lived and raised it's youngs, you will swim and snorkel inside.
- At the end of a tour we like to stop on Pakleni islands at one of the best beach bars in Dalmatia Laganini Beach Bar where you can swim, snorkel, have lunch and refreshment for couple of hours.

Highlights

✓Explore the vivid Blue Cave with a licensed guide (viewing only, non-swimmers welcome)
✓Swim and snorkel in the massive Sea Monk Cave, a former seal habitat
✓Visit Stiniva Beach, voted best beach in Europe (2016)
✓Cruise in a newly restored 39ft Tornado with dual 375HP engines and sundeck
✓End the day at Laganini Beach Bar on the Pakleni Islands for lunch and refreshment
✓All snorkeling gear, soft drinks, and travel insurance included

Insider tips

★The Blue Cave entrance is narrow and tidal—your experienced captain will time entry for optimal light and safety; go in morning light for the most vivid electric-blue water reflection
★Bring a wetsuit or rash guard even in summer; sea caves stay cool and snorkeling sessions are back-to-back
★Request stops at specific sites when booking; the route is fully customizable based on weather, your fitness level, and interests
★Laganini Beach Bar is popular mid-day; book a table ahead if you want guaranteed waterfront seating for lunch

Good to know

•Tour runs 9:00 AM–6:30 PM (9 hours aboard, ~6 hours active); plan for a full day commitment
•Boat is partially covered with a sundeck; bring SPF 50+ sunscreen and reapply frequently
•Swimming is not permitted inside the Blue Cave itself, but viewing is accessible to non-swimmers with mobility assistance into the boat
•Toilet onboard; snorkeling gear, soft drinks, and travel insurance all provided
•Minimum 2 passengers; price listed is per group (up to capacity), not per person—confirm final headcount at booking

Who it's for

Luxury travellers seeking privacy and white-glove service on waterSnorkelers and swimmers wanting to explore sea caves and hidden covesCouples and small groups looking for a customizable, all-inclusive full-day experienceNon-swimmers interested in scenic boat tours and cave viewing

Best time to visit

Visit May–September for calm seas and warm water (18–24°C). Early morning departures (9 AM start) offer the clearest water visibility and the most dramatic light inside the Blue Cave; avoid peak summer crowds by going in shoulder season (May–June or September).

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Reviews

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Grace K.

Jun 2026

Priya our guide was class, fine even with my dodgy knee, and a good hour underground, no joke

Ines B.

Aug 2025

loved it — guide Marco top notch, blew our Rome one out of the water

Sam L.

Jun 2025

So nice this one, the huge chamber full of stalactites was amazing and Kenji the guide explain everything good. Better than Rome for sure, we go again!

Nick H.

Jun 2025

Kenji our guide was class, used it for our summer trip, def recommend

Laura A.

Feb 2025

loved it — guide Omar top notch, great if youre not super fit, and went deep into the system

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