The 15 Best Dubrovnik Yacht Cruises

1.Full-Day Private Yacht Tour to the Elafiti Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $2,038, up to 12 Our pick

Book a private yacht for up to 12 people and spend about eight hours visiting Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan. Swim at Koločep Blue Cave, walk among Lopud’s churches and monastery, and stop for food around Šipan. Hotel and accommodation pickup, drinks, snacks, towels, WiFi, and snorkeling gear are included.

“The crew were amazing. The trip was perfect. Beautiful boat and stunning. Would 100% recommend this. Water activities, great lunch stop and beers aboard! Thanks for a perfect day!”

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2.Croatia Luxury Villa and Yacht Combo Package on Korcula Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $5,805 a seat

Base yourself in a luxury villa in Lumbarda on Korčula while a private motor yacht carries you to Mljet, Lastovo, Dubrovnik, Vis, Hvar, and Brač. Expect small-group service for up to 12 people, guided walks, swimming stops, seven breakfasts and lunches, airport transfers, and local hosting from the Korčula Adventures team, including Zoran and Blaza.

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3.Half-Day Private Yacht Tour to the Elafiti Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,658, up to 12

Travel by private yacht from Dubrovnik with pickup at your hotel or accommodation. Swim and snorkel at Koločep’s Blue Cave, walk Lopud’s sandy shore and chapels, then choose between lunch plans or a swim stop near Šipan. A crew such as Teo and Mirko, or Jake and Alan, handles the boat and refreshments for groups of up to 12.

“Theo and Mirko made our day very special. The boat beautiful, spacious and new. Both captain and mate were professional, kind, and knowledgeable which made for a memorable day! Highly recommend”

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4.Exclusive Luxury Yacht Tour of the Elaphiti Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $2,832, up to 12

Spend about eight hours aboard a private yacht from Dubrovnik’s Gruž Port, with stops at Lopud, Koločep, Šipan, Šunj Beach, and a cliff-jumping spot near Koločep. Captain Pero, Mirko, Jakov, Antonio, or another local crew member can shape the day around swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and quiet coves. Drinks are included, but lunch is not.

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5.Full Day Group Sail Boat Tour to Elaphiti & Blue Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $170 a seat

Spend about eight hours sailing from Dubrovnik among the Elaphiti Islands with a small group of up to eight people. Captain Dragan or skipper Zeba may tailor the day around swimming, snorkeling, sailing, and island time. The trip includes drinks, SUP use, equipment, and an optional Blue Cave visit, but lunch is bought separately on Lopud.

“This was an amazing tour! The company is relatively new, professional, and very accommodating. The skipper was so kind and knowledgeable, telling me what different lines were for and letting me steer the boat! I had a wonderful day with lots of snorkeling stops, swimming, relaxing, and exploring an island for lunch. The whole day is very customizable based on your interests and how active you want to be. This is the only company out of two others I tried booking through that didn’t cancel on me the day before. I would recommend this trip to anyone in the area!”

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6.Dubrovnik to Elaphiti: Yacht Escape in Style

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $798 a seat

Set out from Dubrovnik on a private 33-foot speedboat with skipper Ivan or another Rewind guide. You can tailor the day around snorkeling, caves, beaches, island history, or lunch at BOWA Restaurant. Hotel pickup, gear, towels, snacks, fuel, and unlimited drinks are included. The outing lasts about four to eight hours.

“Absolutely AWESOME! Look no further if you want a custom tour to see the best of the Elafiti Islands. Ivan was our guide and truly customized the experience to meet all of our family needs. He had fantastic recommendations for the kids to enjoy beaches, nature, marine life and the boat ride and excellent food and beverage recommendations for my husband and I with lots of information about Croatian culture and history. He even took the kids back for a second visit to their favorite spot before returning to Dubrovnik. It was such an incredible experience, we booked a second trip to Mljet with Rewind and Ivan as our guide.…”

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7.Full Day Private Sail Boat tour to Elaphiti&Blue Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $745, up to 8

Set out from Lapadska obala with skipper Dragan for a private eight-hour sail through the Elaphiti Islands. Swim at Koločep, relax on sandy Sunj Beach, explore Lopud, and finish on Šipan. Sailing lessons, snorkel gear, SUP, coffee, tea, fuel, and onboard facilities are included. Lunch and drinks are extra.

“Dragan is the MAN! Absolutely amazing experience my self and my girlfriend along with a few of our friends had an absolute blast! Super kind and helpful skipper his English was amazing and everything about the experience was planned and executed to a tee!”

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8.Dubrovnik Private Boat Tour – Luxury Sailing Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,445, up to 11

Spend about eight hours aboard Cardea, a Jeanneau 53 sailing yacht, with Captain Mario from Dubrovnik’s ACI Marina. You’ll sail among three Elaphiti Islands, pass villages and beaches, and have time for swimming and relaxing. The tour is private for up to 11 people, with an itinerary that can be shaped around your group.

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9.Luxury sunset cruise in Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · whole boat $1,559, up to 12

Set out from Dubrovnik at 6:30 pm on a private yacht for up to 12 people. With pickup offered, onboard drinks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, and a free extra hour, you’ll pass the Old City walls, stop at Sjekirica Beach, explore Lopud, and return under the stars. Captains such as Pero, Mirko, Tony, and Mateo may lead the outing.

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10.Small group tour by premium yacht to Elaphite Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $178 a seat

Leave Dubrovnik by premium yacht for a six-hour trip through the Elaphite Islands. You’ll swim at Koločep’s Blue Cave, relax at sandy Sunj Beach, explore Lopud, and cruise past Šipan. The crew, including guides such as Filip, Tony, Branco, or Phillip, provides drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear, a SUP, and a sea scooter.

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11.Dubrovnik yacht cruise-Elafity islands & Blue cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $153 a seat Best value

Spend eight hours aboard the Bavaria 40 yacht ZaraBella with captain Dragon, sailing from Dubrovnik to Koločep and Lopud. Swim at the Blue Cave, relax at Sunj Beach, try the SUP, steer the yacht, and stop for lunch by the sea. The group is limited to seven, and the route can bend to suit your wishes.

“This was the best adventure we could’ve booked on our honeymoon! Our Captain, Dragon, was wonderful and knew so much about his sailboat and the best spots to go to! It was a wonderfully, relaxing day and I would tell anyone who enjoys the water to go!”

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12.Dubrovnik yacht cruise – Private tour to Elafity & Blue cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · whole boat $449, up to 7

Spend eight hours aboard ZaraBella, a Bavaria 40 yacht, with skipper Dragan of Diamond Sailing Service. Sail from Dubrovnik to Koločep’s Blue Cave, Šunj Beach, and Lopud Island. Swim, snorkel, use the free SUP, learn basic sailing, and stop for a seaside lunch. The private boat carries up to seven people.

“Great tour and a day full of fun. Enough time for swimming, snorkeling and lunch.”

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13.8 -day Private Villa and yacht cruise combo Croatia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $5,788 a seat

Spend seven nights in a private luxury villa or suite on Korcula, with daily motor-yacht trips to Mljet, Lastovo, Dubrovnik, Vis, Hvar, and Brac. You receive airport transfers, breakfast and lunch each day, two dinners, a car, speedboat, kayaks, SUP boards, bikes, and snorkeling gear. The tour is private for your group.

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14.Private Luxury Yacht Tour to the Elaphite Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · whole boat $1,649, up to 15

Set out from Dubrovnik on a private luxury yacht for four or eight hours. You choose the music and pace, then visit Koločep’s Blue Cave, swim and snorkel in clear Adriatic water, and relax at sandy Šunj Beach on Lopud. Drinks, fuel, snorkeling gear, and life jackets are included. English-speaking crew lead the trip.

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15.Romantic Sunset with a bottle of wine on a yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · whole boat $363, up to 6

Spend 2.5 hours aboard the 40-foot yacht ZaraBella with skipper Captain Dragan, sailing from Dubrovnik toward the Elaphiti Islands or the medieval city walls. You get a bottle of quality wine, bottled water, relaxing music, and a private setting for up to six people. The cruise returns to the Dubrovnik City Marina.

“Captain Dragan was so charming. We had an amazing evening on his Sunset Cruise.”

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