The 15 Sailing Trips in Hvar That Earn Their Price

1.Boat Tour to Pakleni Islands on a Comfort Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 424 reviews · 4 hours · from $94Our pick

Comfort sailboat from Hvar to Pakleni Islands with snorkeling, SUP, and two swim stops, plus ice-cold drink storage. 4 hours.

“Our guide was wonderful, funny and generous with help and knowledge. Swimming and paddle boarding was entertaining. Lovely areas for us to all swim in. A must try Thank you”

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2.Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90.74

Half-day sailing from Hvar on a small comfort yacht, with two Pakleni Islands swim and snorkel stops and BYO lunch and drinks.

“The pickup by the green lantern was smooth and efficient. The instructions were easy to follow. Although there was no wind, the 2 lads made it interesting and were able to adapt and overcome. The little stories of the local places of interest were entertaining. Safety of our group was important to them. Nice choice of music!”

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3.Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · 2 hours · from $76Best value

Two hours of small-group sailing from Hvar, chasing sunset near the Pakleni Islands with your own drinks onboard.

“This trip is simply adorable. Petar was a truly competent skipper and made us all feel at ease in his home - a 36m sailing yacht. The music was fabulous, the sea calm, the sunset stunning, the company excellent, the conversation compelling, the time sailing entrancing and an absolutely perfect way to end the day. Thank you I will be doing another tour before I leave Hvar in August - with some more great songs on the Spotify playlist.”

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4.Private Sailing Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $471

Private sailing from Hvar with Pakleni Islands coves, snorkeling and swimming stops, plus comfort perks like an icebox and Bluetooth music.

“we had a great day with Jura we had never been sailing before and it was a really nice relaxing experience and we could go at our own pace. He was really knowledgeable about the islands and gave us a go pro to take some photos from the water too. Great day out!”

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5.Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on a modern 36ft (11m) sail yacht | Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77.89Top rated

Small-group sunset sailing from Hvar on a modern 36ft yacht, passing Pakleni Islands with BYO drinks and a skipper.

“We spent a lovely evening on the sail boat with friends. Our skipper arrived on time and was courteous & friendly. We brought a bottle of wine and a few snacks. It was the perfect way to explore around the islands and see the lights of Hvar from the water. I highly recommend this sailing excursion.”

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6.Pakleni Islands & Red Rocks Comfort Sailboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $176

Sail from Hvar to the Pakleni Islands and Red Rocks for swims, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and a local lunch stop on a small yacht.

“This was the most wonderful day of our whole trip. Peter, the captain, was so knowledgeable and such a fun guide for the day. It was a great balance of boat time and time to stop off at GORGEOUS places to swim and chill. The lunch place was incredible as well. HIGHLY recommend- I didn’t want the day to end and neither did my other 2 friends!”

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7.Full Day Sail on a yacht – friendly skipper- small group – lunch optional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $180.04

Hvar full-day yacht sail with a friendly small-group vibe, snorkeling gear, SUP time, and optional lunch at seaside bays.

“We had a great time on the boat! We boated to two amazing restaurants (only accessible via boat) which were easily the best meals we had in Croatia. Boat was stocked with beverages upon our request. Waters and views were breathtaking! Unfortunately due to weather, we weren't able to sail. Beds were clean and nice. This is great for any kind of group- families, couples, friends.”

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8.Sunset Sailing Tour on the Pakleni islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 17 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $100

Sunset sailing from Hvar to the Pakleni islands with snorkeling, SUP, wine, and swim time in clear Adriatic water.

“Dominic was very engaging and amazing. We had the absolute pleasure of sailing with Dominic, and it was the highlight of our trip. He was knowledgeable, incredibly patient, and full of fascinating stories about the islands, the sea, and local life. Dominic made us feel safe and comfortable at all times, adapting the time perfectly to our pace. His easygoing nature and genuine passion for sailing turned the trip into more than just a boat ride — it felt like we were out on the water with an old friend. If you’re lucky enough to have Dominic as your skipper, you’re in for an unforgettable experienc”

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9.Pakleni Islands Sailing Tour with Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107

Sail Hvar’s Pakleni Islands on a classic wooden boat with homemade brunch onboard, snorkeling stops, and a skipper-led, crowd-smart pace.

“John was amazing - it’s such a lovely family run business. His mum even made me gluten free focaccia!!! We didn’t book private but it was just the two of us all day and we have a wonderful time.”

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10.Sunset Sailing Tour on the Pakleni Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $96.33

A small-group sunset sailing tour to Croatia’s Pakleni Islands with snorkeling gear, paddleboards, snacks, and white wine included.

“Great tour. Beautiful sunset and it was lovely to be on a sailing boat. We would definitely recommend it!”

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11.Pakleni Islands Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Half-day sailing to the Pakleni Islands from Hvar, with a roomy 42ft boat, swim bays, snorkeling and SUP, wine, and optional lunch.

“Gita molto bella eravamo in 6, velette di mare pranzo a parte in posto molto tipico pesce buonissimo, skipper molto gentile e disponibile, super consigliato per chi vuole un tour non privato perché troppo caro ma con gruppo ristretto, acqua e vino buono.”

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12.Private – Full day sailing from Hvar to Pakleni islands (up to 8 travellers)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,171.10

Private full-day sail from Hvar to Pakleni islands with snorkel gear, SUP, Wi-Fi, and several swim stops plus a lunch break.

“Amazing day sailing with friends. Alexander went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. We were able to see all the sights and got the real sailing experience. 10/10 highly recommend.”

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13.Private – Half Day Sailing from Hvar on a modern sail yacht (up to 8 travellers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $595.71

Private half-day sailing from Hvar on a modern yacht with up to 8 friends, two swim stops at Pakleni Islands, SUP and snorkeling gear.

“Victor was a great captain. The excursion was fun. The islands were beautiful and the water was lovely.”

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14.Sailing and Snorkeling Tour in the Islands of Pakleni

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $134.85

Sail and snorkel the Pakleni Islands from Hvar in a small English-speaking group, with gear, wine, snacks, and SUP included.

“Tony was such a great guide. He made us feel safe with the waves and wind, was a very good host and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the islands. It was a very fun day!”

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15.Sail and escape to Pakleni islands | Half day sailing on a modern 36ft yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $106.51

Half-day yacht sail from Hvar to the Pakleni Islands for snorkel, SUP, and multiple swim stops, with gear and bottled water included.

“Swimming was fun … I expected more from the skipper - no explanations of where we were going what activities would be available ( he never set up paddle board) .. no history of area or islands. He just sat there on his phone and even one of the passengers ended up steering the sailboat.”

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