Updated October 2026 · prices as of 5 October 2026
Private boat tour · Half-day · 4 hours
Blue Cave & Snorkelling — Private Boat Tour
Koločep Blue Cave + Green Cave on one half-day
Blue Cave & Snorkelling at a glance
Blue Cave & Snorkelling is a private 4-hour boat tour from Marina Frapa Dubrovnik for up to 12 guests, departing at 10:00 or 14:00. It costs €280 per group with the licensed skipper, fuel and safety equipment included. Koločep Blue Cave + Green Cave on one half-day.
Which Blue Cave? This tour visits the Koločep Blue Cave in the Elaphiti Islands, about 25 minutes from Marina Frapa — not the Biševo Blue Cave near Vis, which is more than 200 km away and cannot be reached on a day trip from Dubrovnik.
Itinerary
- 01 Marina Frapa Dubrovnik — boarding and safety briefing
- 02 Cruise to Koločep
- 03 Koločep Blue Cave — swim in and snorkel
- 04 Green Cave
- 05 Swim and snorkel stop in a Koločep bay
- 06 Return to Marina Frapa Dubrovnik
Stop times are approximate and add up to the half-day · 4 hours slot; the skipper adjusts them to the sea and the group on the day.
Departures, duration and price
| Departs | Returns | Duration | Price per group | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 14:00 | Half-day · 4 hours | €280 | up to 12 |
| 14:00 | 18:00 | Half-day · 4 hours | €280 | up to 12 |
Prices in EUR, VAT included, as of 5 October 2026. €280 is the price for the whole boat, not per person. Book this tour at /booking/ or on WhatsApp.
About this tour
This is the Koločep Blue Cave — the sea cave on the cliffs of the nearest Elaphiti island, about 25 minutes from Marina Frapa Dubrovnik. It is not the Biševo Blue Cave in central Dalmatia, which is more than 200 km away and cannot be visited on a day trip from Dubrovnik. Keep that in mind when you compare tours: a Blue Cave trip that genuinely leaves from Dubrovnik is a half-day, not a dawn-to-dusk marathon.
The tour runs four hours, departing Marina Frapa at 10:00 or 14:00 and returning at 14:00 or 18:00. After a short safety briefing at the pier the skipper runs past the Lapad coast and across the channel to Koločep. The cave is entered by swimming from the boat through a low opening, so this trip suits confident swimmers; once inside, light entering below the waterline turns the water an intense blue.
The effect is strongest when the sun is high, between roughly 11:00 and 13:00, which is why we recommend the morning departure if the cave is your priority. From the Blue Cave the skipper continues to the Green Cave and then anchors in a sheltered bay on Koločep for an hour of swimming and snorkelling over clear rock and seagrass bottom before the run back to the marina. The boat is yours alone: a private group of up to 12 guests, and the skipper adjusts the pace to who is on board — families with young children, couples, or a group of friends who want more cave time and less beach.
The price of €280 is per group, not per person, and includes the licensed skipper, fuel, safety equipment, a cooler with ice and snorkelling masks. Bring swimwear, towels, sunscreen and something to drink. Meet at Marina Frapa Dubrovnik, Lapadska obala 21a, about 15 minutes by taxi from the Old Town.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure; if DHMZ issues a marine wind warning for the day we cancel and refund in full.
What's included
- Licensed skipper
- Fuel
- Safety equipment
- Cooler with ice
- Snorkelling masks
Not included
- Food and drink ashore
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Meeting point, weather and cancellation
The tour departs from and returns to Marina Frapa Dubrovnik, Lapadska obala 21a, 20000 Dubrovnik — about 15 minutes by taxi (roughly 4 km) from the Old Town. Parking is available at Marina Frapa. Please be at the pier a little before your departure time.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure with a full refund. If DHMZ (the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service) issues a marine wind warning for the day, we cancel and refund 100% — even inside 24 hours. Cancellations inside 24 hours for other reasons are non-refundable, but we will rebook you into the next available slot free of charge whenever we can.
We follow the official marine forecast from DHMZ — Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service, and the skipper has the final say on the route and timing on the day.
Pay securely online by card through Stripe Checkout, or by card or cash at the marina by prior arrangement.
Questions about this tour
What is included in the tour price?
Every tour price includes a licensed skipper, fuel and safety equipment, so there is nothing to settle when you return. Private tours are priced per group of up to 12 guests; shared tours are priced per person, with a child rate. Food and drink ashore and the Mljet National Park entry ticket are not included.
Which Blue Cave do your tours visit?
The Koločep Blue Cave in the Elaphiti Islands, about 25 minutes from Marina Frapa Dubrovnik — not the Biševo Blue Cave in central Dalmatia, which is more than 200 km away and cannot be reached on a day trip from Dubrovnik. Book a slot that puts you in the cave between 11:00 and 13:00 for the brightest light.
Where does the tour start and end?
All tours depart from and return to Marina Frapa Dubrovnik at Lapadska obala 21a, about 15 minutes by taxi (roughly 4 km) from the Old Town. Departure times are fixed per tour and shown on this page, so please be at the pier a little before your slot. Parking is available at the marina.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If DHMZ (the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service) issues a marine wind warning for the day, we cancel the tour and refund 100%, even inside 24 hours. Where possible we offer the next available departure instead, free of charge. Tours never run in conditions our skippers consider unsafe.
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