Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands group Tour from Hvar

Stiniva cove - most beautiful european beach 2016

Palmižana sandy beach on the Pakleni islands

Green cave inside - green reflecting light

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

We’ll meet by the sea in Hvar and hop on a sleek speedboat with a small group and your local skipper. First stop: the Green Cave, where you can swim beneath a beam of sunlight shining through the ceiling — a peaceful, surreal experience.

Next is Stiniva Cove, a hidden beach surrounded by cliffs. Whether you snorkel or float in the calm water, it’s a place to slow down and soak it all in.

Then comes the magical Blue Cave on Biševo. Entering by small boat, you'll see the cave glowing in vivid blue — one of Croatia’s most breathtaking sights.

After that, we’ll visit a natural spot — a hidden bay or beach — chosen with your skipper based on the weather, season, and group’s vibe. It might be Komiža, Vis, Seal Monk’s Cave, Stončica, or a Pakleni Islands — always the best place for that day.

We’ll wrap up at Palmižana, where you can swim, unwind, or enjoy lunch by the sea. On the ride back to Hvar, the sun begins to set — the perfect end to a day full of beauty, fun, and memories.

What's included

passengers insurance
Bottled water
snorkels
Skipper
Fuel surcharge
Icebox

Blue Cave (cash/card): €18 (Apr–Jun 20, Sep–Oct) / €24 (Jun 21–Sep 10) for adults. Green Cave (cash only): €8-12 for adults. Kids 6–12yr: 50% off, under 6yr: free. Tickets bought on-site.
We usually stop for lunch at Palmižana, a sandy beach on the Pakleni Islands with seaside restaurants. Occasionally, lunch may also be in Komiža or Vis, depending on the route.

What to expect

HvarBoats

10:30 in bay Križna Luka - office or in front of our HvarBoats tourist agency in the main port. While we are heading out to our first stop
Green Cave
1h · Admission ticket not included

You will enjoy fresh air and smell of the sea. After about 35 minutes pleasant ride we are at our 1st stop Green cave.
Our skipper will park the boat in front of the cave. After you buy green cave tickets ( 8 Eur low season -12 EUR high season ) you can choose to go inside with a small port authority boat or visit the green cave by swimming
Stiniva Cove
1h

the most beautiful European beach in 2016. Our skipper will anchor the boat in front of the entrance and you’ll have about an
hour of free time for swimming, diving and sunbathing. You can enter Stiniva by swimming ( 20 m ) or with a small rubber boat.
At the beach there is a bar where you can have drink and relax
Cave Bisevo
2h · Admission ticket not included

When we arrive at the Blue cave skipper will anchor the speed boat on the dock,
help you to step out and show you where to buy tickets. After buying tickets ( 12 EUR low season - 18 EUR high season )
you can visit bar and wait while drinking refreshments your turn to enter the cave. Small motor boat 12 passengers capacity
will drive you to the entrance of the Blue cave which is 2 min away from the dock. Entrance is quite small so you’ll have to bow your head
while entering. In the cave you will spend about 15 minutes and you are allowed to take pictures and videos to capture this natural
phenomenon, blue reflecting sea and silver shine on the other objects. After visiting the cave you will return to the port where our skipper is waiting for you.
Vis
1h

After that, we visit a hidden bay or quiet beach, chosen by your skipper on Vis island based on the day’s conditions and your group’s vibe. These secret spots are the heart of the tour — peaceful, authentic, and often a guest favorite.
2h

Palmižana sandy beach is situated on the biggest Pakleni island Sveti Klement. On the island with no cars, hidden in one of the safest Adriatic bays, Palmižana is ideal retreat for all those who want to escape from the bustle of city life. Here you can swim and enjoy in harmony with nature. You can enjoy Dalmatian cuisine with its unique flavors in one of the many restaurants like Bacchus, Totos, Zori and Laganini cocktail bar which are all on the sea level or take a walk along numerous paths surrounding by scents of the Mediterranean. Rosemary, sage, basil, lavender, cactus and various exotic plants make Palmižana a little eco paradise.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our HvarBoats office is located on the main pier in Hvar town, right next to the Post office.
MEETING POINT & CHECK-IN
Location: Riva 13, 21450, Hvar
Tour Start Time: 10:30 AM
Check-in time: 10:00 AM at our office.

End point

Our HvarBoats office is located on the main pier in Hvar town, right next to the Post office.
MEETING POINT & CHECK-IN
Location: Riva 13, 21450, Hvar
Tour Start Time: 10:30 AM
Check-in time: 10:00 AM at our office.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Tour is a subject to a weather conditions. In case of bad weather conditions and closed Blue Cave we keep the right to cancel the tour or to change the route. Our guests will be given the option of an alternative date (depending on availability) or full refund. If Blue Cave is closed and weather conditions are good we will perform the tour as usual including one more of the optional places to compensate Blue cave. In case that Blue cave is closed you will be noticed before the tour starts and able to decide whether to go on the tour or to get full refund.
The order of the locations is flexible, as we continually prioritize avoiding crowds to enhance our guests' enjoyment at each destination.This flexibility is also influenced by the season, as we consider both high season and low season factors such as weather conditions and guest preferences.
We use high performance speed boats (7-11 meters) for the group tour. The exact boat we will use is determined by the total number of passengers, weather conditions and availability. All of our boats are modern, comfortable, and well maintained!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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