Full-Day Elafiti Islands Private Speed Boat Tour by Quicksilver 675

Speed boat and island swims, in one day. This full-day private Elafiti Islands tour is interesting because you hop between three islands at your own pace, guided by a skipper who can adjust stops to your group. I love the private speed boat timing, and I love the Blue Cave swimming stop with snorkeling gear and a GoPro option. The only real catch I’d flag is that there is no pick up or drop off, so you’ll need to reach the meeting point on your own at Lapadska obala 4.

This is built for small groups, up to 6 people, for about 8 hours. Expect onboard beer and soft drinks plus bottled water, and the tour is offered in English with a mobile ticket.

Key highlights

• Blue Cave swim on Koločep: anchor near the cave, swim in, and use the provided snorkeling masks and GoPro.
• Sunj beach time on Lopud: sandy beach lounging options, with drinks served back on the boat.
• Flexible, fully private route: your skipper tailors the exact stop timing and how long you stay ashore.
• Onboard comfort perks: life jackets for adults and children, bottled water, and included taxes and fees.
• Village add-ons on Lopud and Šipan: monastery areas and island production culture, depending on how you spend your time.
• Very popular booking window: on average it’s booked about 87 days in advance.

A private speed boat day over the Elafiti Islands

If you’re choosing between a big group cruise and something more personal, this is the kind of tour that makes the difference feel real. You leave Dubrovnik and spend the day in the Elafiti Islands, where the sea, coves, and shoreline scenery do a lot of the entertaining without needing tickets or long lines.

What makes this day work so well is the combination of speed and choice. You’re not stuck with a rigid schedule that assumes everyone wants the same thing. Since it’s private, your skipper can adjust how long you stay on each island, and you can mix beach time with shore time.

And yes, the snorkeling element is a big part of why people get excited. Koločep’s Blue Cave stop is set up for a swim right from where the boat anchors.

Quicksilver 675 and what up to 6 people really means

This is a private tour by speed boat, and that’s not just a label. A smaller group means you spend less time coordinating with other people and more time doing what you came for, whether that’s staying on the boat between stops or getting ashore quickly.

The tour price is $598.87 per group for up to 6 people, which is important context. In practice, this is one bill for the group, not per person, so your cost per person drops when you have a full group. Even if you don’t fill all 6 seats, you still get the private skipper and the day plan built around your preferences.

You also get real onboard basics included: bottled water, beer, and soft drinks, plus life jackets for adults and children. If you’re traveling with a mix of ages, that life-jacket inclusion matters for peace of mind.

One more practical detail: the tour is offered in English, and you’ll get a mobile ticket. That saves time when you’re lining up paperwork for your day on the water.

Koločep Island’s Blue Cave swim and cliffside cruising

Koločep is one of the closest Elafiti islands, roughly a 20-minute sailing distance from Dubrovnik. That short transfer is nice because it gives you more useful hours at the fun parts, instead of burning time just getting out of the harbor.

Your first stop is Kolocep with a suggested focus on its Blue Cave on the south side. The format here is simple. The boat anchors near the cave, and you can swim in. If you want to keep it easy, you can also do more of the boat-based viewing, but the stop is clearly set up for water time.

The tour includes snorkeling masks, and there’s a GoPro provided, so you can capture the moment without trying to source gear at the last minute. You’ll also notice this is one of the few places where the itinerary makes an explicit suggestion about how to use your time, rather than just saying you’ll have time at an island.

After the cave stop, you cruise along beautiful cliffs. That matters because Koločep isn’t only about one swimming moment. The cruise section helps you reset and enjoy the coastline from the water, where a lot of the visual “wow” happens fast.

Practical note: the stop timing is about 2 hours, but it’s private, so you and your skipper can decide how much time goes into the cave swim versus more viewing time.

Lopud Island: Sunj beach time plus monastery and park wandering

Lopud is where this day turns into a classic summer island stop. The headline is Sunj beach, known for its sandy stretch. If you’ve been city-walking in Dubrovnik, this is the moment you feel the difference: a place where sand and swimming can take over your brain for a while.

Your Lopud stop is about 3 hours. That’s enough time to pick your style. You can stay on the boat and enjoy the drinks, or go ashore and use the beach time for sunbathing and swimming. The included cold water, beer, and soft drinks make the “stay put” option actually comfortable.

After the sandy beach portion, you head to the village of Lopud. This is where the day adds a cultural layer without turning into a museum marathon. You can visit the Dominican and Franciscan monastery areas, plus Đorđić-Mayneri park and small churches.

Here’s the balanced way to think about it: the beach gets you the relaxed island feeling, while the village options give you something to do if you want to trade sun for shade and walkable scenery. Since the tour is private, you can choose the ratio.

Also, admission tickets for these island stops are listed as free, so you’re not dealing with surprise entry fees at each island.

Šipan’s bigger-island feel: olive, pine, and everyday island production

Šipan is the last island on your private route, and it’s described as the largest and most densely populated among the Elafiti Islands. Translation: it can feel less like an empty beach postcard and more like a functioning island community.

The scenery is all about the natural mix, turquoise-blue sea views along with green olive and pine trees. It’s also where you get a sense of how locals make a living. The information provided highlights home-made production like wine, olive oil, marmalade, and fruits and vegetables.

You’ll likely notice Šipan is the kind of stop where you can spend your time more quietly. Instead of one headline attraction, it’s the combination of nature views, tucked bays, and the island texture that matters.

Your stop here is also about 3 hours, and because it’s private, you can decide how much time goes to shore exploring versus additional time in quieter bays along the way. The itinerary notes that all three islands offer hidden bays, secluded beaches, and Adriatic-coastline views, and your skipper is the one who controls the exact balance.

That flexibility is especially helpful on Šipan, because weather and sea conditions can change how easy it is to get in and out at different spots.

Onboard inclusions: snacks-by-way-of-drinks, snorkel kit, and real safety gear

The good news for planning is that several key comfort items are already included. You don’t have to treat this like a survival mission.

Here’s what’s covered:

• Snorkel equipment, including snorkeling masks
• Life jackets for adults and children
• Bottled water
• Beer and soft drinks
• Skipper
• All taxes, fees, and handling charges
• Mobile ticket

A few practical details worth keeping in mind. The minimum drinking age is 18, so if you have anyone under 18 in your group, plan around that. Also, there is no meal included, so don’t plan on lunch showing up onboard. If you want food, you’ll need to plan for it during your time onshore (or bring your own plan if that fits your preferences).

If you’re thinking about safety and comfort, the life jackets inclusion is meaningful. And because the tour lists moderate physical fitness as the level needed, keep in mind there can be some walking and boarding steps, especially if you’re choosing to go ashore at multiple stops.

Pacing and timing: fitting Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan into one day

An 8-hour day sounds simple, but it helps to understand how it’s structured so you don’t end up disappointed if you’re expecting all-day beach time on every island.

This itinerary is paced like this:

• Koločep: about 2 hours
• Lopud: about 3 hours
• Šipan: about 3 hours

That adds up cleanly to the full day, with sailing time in between.

The private part matters because you can fine-tune what those hours feel like. If you’re mainly chasing the Blue Cave swim on Koločep, you might shorten village time and use the cave moment fully. If beach time is your priority, you might spend more of the Lopud window on Sunj.

My practical advice is to think in “blocks.” Plan for one block that is water-focused (Koločep), one block that is beach-focused (Lopud), and one block that is island-slow (Šipan). This helps you enjoy the transitions instead of rushing them.

Also, the tour requires good weather. If conditions aren’t right, it can be rescheduled or refunded, so build in some flexibility on your Dubrovnik schedule.

Price check: $598.87 per group plus fuel and the no-meal reality

Let’s talk numbers in a way that helps you decide. The base price is $598.87 per group for up to 6 people, for roughly 8 hours. That includes a lot of what typically adds up on boat days: a skipper, safety gear, drinks, snorkeling equipment, and all taxes and fees.

But there are two cost items you should factor in:

• A €100 fuel surcharge per booking
• No meal included

So what’s the value? It’s strongest if:

• You have enough people to spread the cost
• You care about private pacing and not waiting around for other groups
• You want included snorkeling time and gear without hunting for equipment
• You prefer beach plus village options in the same day

If you’re traveling as a couple and don’t fill the group, it may still feel worth it if you really want the private control, the included drinks, and the Blue Cave swim focus. But if you’re a solo traveler or budget-first traveler, you may want to compare this with group cruises that cost less per person, since private boat days naturally charge more for exclusivity.

One more reality check: booking pace. On average, this tour is booked about 87 days in advance. That suggests demand is high in the season, so if your dates are fixed, don’t wait until the last minute.

Who should book this private Elafiti tour from Dubrovnik

This is a strong match if you want a day that feels like “choose your own adventure” without having to drive, navigate, or manage gear logistics.

You’ll likely enjoy it if you:

• Like water time, especially snorkeling and swimming from anchored spots
• Want beach time with Sunj as a dedicated stop
• Want a mix of nature and small-island village options
• Value small-group privacy, with your skipper tailoring time per stop

It may be less ideal if you:

• Want a fully catered meal day (food is not included)
• Need hotel pick up, since there is no pick up or drop off
• Have very limited mobility or are uncomfortable with moderate physical requirements for boarding and shore stops

If you’re a family, the life jacket inclusion for adults and children is helpful, and the tour notes children must be accompanied by an adult.

The trip’s overall vibe, backed by a perfect score

This tour has an outstanding track record, with a 5 out of 5 rating and 171 reviews. The summary also says it’s recommended by 100% of people, which is rare for an experience that includes weather-dependent water time and active island hopping.

The common theme from that kind of feedback is straightforward: people come for the beauty and the ease of the day, then leave feeling like it was worth the time on the water. And honestly, with snorkeling gear included, included drinks, and private pacing, it’s hard to see how the day would feel anything less than special if conditions cooperate.

Should you book this tour from Dubrovnik?

Book it if you want one day that balances swimming, beach time, and island wandering, all with private speed-boat flexibility. The included snorkeling gear and the Blue Cave swim setup on Koločep make this different from the basic “boat ride to an island” type of tour.

Don’t book it if you’re expecting a meal included, or if you really don’t want the responsibility of reaching Lapadska obala 4 yourself, since there’s no pick up or drop off.

If you can plan around weather and you like the idea of splitting your day into water, beach, and slower island moments, this is an easy yes.

FAQ

How many people are on the private boat tour?

It’s a private tour for your group only, with a maximum of 6 people.

Which Elafiti islands does the tour visit?

The tour visits Kolocep, Lopud, and Sipan.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkel equipment is included, and snorkeling masks are provided. GoPro camera is also provided.

Are meals included on board?

No. Meal is not included.

Is there pick up or drop off from hotels?

No. There is no pick up or drop off.

Where do we meet in Dubrovnik?

The meeting point is Lapadska obala 4, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia.

What happens if the tour is canceled due to poor weather?

If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.