Makarska 3-Island Speedboat Tour: Blue Cave on Hvar & Blue Lagoon
Description
Why guests choose this tour: • Narwhal Orca 1000 speedboat with premium shock-absorbing seats with backrest • Sun shade for every seat • Bag storage under each seat • English-speaking guide and snorkeling set included • Swim inside the Little Blue Cave on Hvar • Besides free time in Jelsa town, enjoy 4 swimming stops accessible only by boat, in hidden bays and natural spots that feel more exclusive and far from the usual crowds. Along the way, discover some of the most special stops around Hvar, Zečevo, and Brač — including swimming and snorkeling inside the Little Blue Cave, cliff jumping and relaxing in the hidden bay of Mala Stiniva, free time in charming Jelsa town, turquoise swimming in the Blue Lagoon near Zečevo, and a final peaceful swim in a hidden bay on Brač.
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The Little Blue Cave is one of Hvar’s hidden natural gems. Travelers can swim inside with snorkeling equipment and enjoy the beautiful blue light reflections that make this cave so special. With no entrance fee and usually no crowds, this stop feels much more relaxed, personal, and authentic than larger cave attractions.
Discover Mala Stiniva, a hidden bay near Jelsa with naturally shaped stone cliffs, striking turquoise-green sea, and an old ruined stone house that gives this cove a unique and unforgettable character. It is a perfect stop for swimming, relaxing, and for adventurous guests who want to enjoy one of the area’s most popular cliff jumping spot.
After the swimming stops, enjoy free time in Jelsa, the largest town on the north side of Hvar Island. With its beautifully arranged waterfront, charming stone streets, and polished Mediterranean atmosphere, Jelsa often feels like a town created for a film set. This is the perfect stop for a short walk, a coffee, or simply soaking up the local Dalmatian vibe.
Second island Zečevo is a small uninhabited island with no permanent residents, known for its beautiful Blue Lagoon and peaceful, untouched feel. Thanks to its natural position, the lagoon is well protected from the winds, which makes it an ideal stop for swimming and relaxing in calm turquoise water. The only place on the island is the seasonal waterfront Bungalow Bar, and the island is accessible only by boat, which makes the whole experience feel even more special.
Our final swimming stop is Žirje, a hidden bay on Brač known for its peaceful atmosphere, turquoise water, and beautiful natural surroundings. Because this part of Brač remains very quiet and untouched, there are often very few boats in the bay, which makes the stop feel private, relaxed, and far from the usual busy routes.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or for anyone who may have difficulty getting in and out of a speedboat.
- Please note: For safety reasons, this tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old.
- People over 75 years
Reviews(90)
The whole tour was amazing, all locations were wonderful to see and staff was friendly and polite. I advise bringing your flippers to even better experience all the swimming locations.
We had the most fantastic afternoon. We had the best skipper and we were also with a great group of people. Highly recommend.
Tina is a best skipper! Definitely worth visiting!
Had a lovely morning with Tina in her speedboat, on board with Palladium Makarska. We visited 3 islands, swam with fish, had a coffee and ice cream is Jelsa and swam in the Blue Cave. Tina was amazing, very knowledgeable and a great captain. Thank you for a wonderful time. 🚤 😃
Super trip in great weather. Great bath stops at four fantastic locations, as well as in the charming town of Jelsa. If you’re going to pick up something, then the first two bath stops could be a little longer and rather a little shorter stay in Jelsa. But it's piggy. Boatmaster Antonio was both nice and professional. He also gave us extra fun by a little hard drive in the waves so we got quite a lot of sea spray over us. Fun!
We had a wonderful afternoon on the trip. The length of stops was perfect at each place. Our guide Nikolai was wonderful, especially with our two boys (ages 7 & 5), letting them sit and pretend to drive the boat at one of the stops. It was a gorgeous way to spend the afternoon, and to see some of the other islands.
Thank you so much! 😊 We’re delighted you had such a wonderful afternoon and enjoyed the timing of each stop. Nikolai will love hearing your kind words, especially about the boys getting their little “captain moment”! We hope to welcome your family aboard again!
Very enjoyable! Had a great day, would recommend! ☀️🌊
Thank you!! :))
This was the highlight of our Makarska vacation. The tour was superb from start to finish. All the stops gave value for the money, and there was plenty of time to explore. A HUGE shout out to our skipper Ante, that made the trip super funny and enjoyable. He gave clear instructions and handled all the passangers with a professional and joyful tone. Cheers!
Thank you so much for this amazing review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear the tour was the highlight of your Makarska vacation. A huge thank you for your kind words about Ante — we’ll make sure he sees them. We’re so glad you enjoyed every stop and the whole experience from start to finish!
Tour guide was fabulous Service was10/10. Weather cancelled our tour but they were so accommodating and informative . We rescheduled easily. Kids loved it. 9.11 and 14 years We ended up in The sunset tour. Just perfect.
Thank you so much! 😊 We’re really happy we could make the rescheduling easy after the weather changed. It’s wonderful to hear the kids loved the experience and that the sunset tour turned out to be the perfect alternative. Thank you for the 10/10!
Stopped in nice places. Minus too many people at the blue cave and plus for the stop in Jelsa.
Tack så mycket, Carola! 😊 Vi är glada att ni tyckte om stoppen och särskilt Jelsa. Vi förstår också kommentaren om att Blue Cave kan vara väldigt populär och ibland ganska full. Tack för att ni delade er upplevelse med oss!
