Visit the legendary Blue Cave on Biševo, swim in the magical Green Cave, and explore Stiniva beach — one of the most beautiful coves in the Adriatic.
Start time
~10:00 AM · flexible
Adjust start time to suit your group
Duration
8 hours
Group size
Up to 10 guests
All boats include skipper and fuel. Prices shown are starting prices — the exact amount depends on season and is calculated in the booking form.
Pelagosa 33
11 persons · 480 HP
Ryck 280
9 persons · 300 HP
Marlin 790 Pro
10 persons · 250 HP
Marlin 23
9 persons · 200 HP
This is the full-day Blue Cave tour from Hvar: eight hours on a private speedboat to Biševo and Vis and back, with the Green Cave, Stiniva beach and the Pakleni Islands on the way. It is our longest route, about 25 nautical miles each way across open water, and the one people plan their Hvar holiday around.
The day is built around light and queues. The Blue Cave glows when the sun reaches the underwater opening on its south side, roughly from late morning to early afternoon, and that is also when the tour boats from Split arrive. Starting from Hvar puts you far closer than they are, so your skipper can run the stops in the order that suits the day: usually the Green Cave on Ravnik first, where you can swim inside under a shaft of emerald light, then Stiniva, the cliff-ringed cove voted the best beach in Europe, and the Blue Cave itself once the glow is at its strongest. At Biševo you buy your ticket on the dock and transfer to one of the official small boats that take visitors inside.
The afternoon is yours to shape. There is time for one optional stop around Vis: the Monk Seal Cave for a swim into a vast sea cavern, the Budikovac Blue Lagoon for shallow turquoise water, the sandy bays of Stončica or Smokova, the Cold War submarine tunnel near Vis town, or a walk and a coffee in Komiža or Vis town. The run home ends in the Pakleni Islands, with a late lunch at Palmižana and a last swim at Mlini before you are dropped back on the Hvar waterfront around six.
Because of the distance we run this tour only on our most powerful boats, RIBs and day cruisers built for a fast, stable ride across open sea, with a skipper who does this route every week of the season. The boat is yours alone, up to ten guests, so the pace, the music and the length of each swim are your call.
This tour involves several hours on open sea in a fast RIB speedboat. While our skippers are experienced and the boats are built for comfort, the sea between Hvar and Biševo can be choppy at times.
Not recommended for:
If you're unsure, our Red Rocks & Pakleni Islands tour stays in calmer waters closer to Hvar and is suitable for all ages.
10:00
We pick you up at Šetalište Put Križa 3 (near the fisherman statue) or at your Hvar waterfront location. After a quick safety briefing, we head south towards the island of Vis.
~10:45
Our first stop is a stunning sea cave you can enter by swimming or on a small motorboat. The sunlight filtering through the water creates an incredible emerald glow inside.
~11:30
Voted Europe’s most beautiful beach in 2016 by European Best Destinations. A dramatic narrow cove flanked by towering cliffs — perfect for swimming and photos.
~12:30
The main highlight of the tour. You buy tickets at the dock, receive a queue number, and a small Port Authority boat takes you inside the cave. When the sun enters, it creates a breathtaking blue glow on the water.
~14:00
Choose your adventure: visit the Monk Seals Cave, swim in the Green Lagoon on Budikovac, explore sandy beaches like Stončica or Smokova, see the military submarine tunnel from former Yugoslavia, or stroll through the towns of Vis or Komiža.
~15:30
A perfect lunch stop with several waterfront restaurants, a popular beach bar, great swimming, and a botanical garden to explore.
~17:00
Our final swim stop before heading home. Recognised by The Guardian among the 40 most beautiful beaches in Europe for 2022.
~18:00
We drop you back at your pickup point in Hvar town, full of sun and memories.
These are the main stops — but your skipper also knows hidden coves and local favourites off the beaten path. The route is fully flexible, so feel free to linger, skip, or ask to be surprised.
Blue Cave
Blue Cave on Biševo island is one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Croatia, famous for its magical blue glow.
Green Cave
Green Cave on island Ravnik reflects stunning emerald light through a hole in its ceiling — a must-see near Vis.
Stiniva beach
Stiniva is a spectacular collapsed cave bay on Vis — only 4–5 meters wide at its entrance, accessible by boat then a short swim.
Palmižana – Vinogradišće beach
Palmižana is probably the most known and popular place on the Pakleni islands, located on the largest island Sveti Klement.
Mlini beach
Mlini beach is one of our favorites on Pakleni islands — a beautiful beach with crystal clear sea in a stunning green color.
Optional stops — ask your skipper to add any of these to your route
Monk Seal Cave
A dramatic sea cave on Biševo island once home to Mediterranean monk seals — swim or snorkel through the massive cavern entrance.
Budikovac Blue Lagoon
A tiny uninhabited islet near Vis with a famous turquoise lagoon — one of Croatia's most Instagrammed swimming spots.
Stončica beach
One of the finest sandy beaches near the town of Vis — a safe nautical bay with shallow turquoise water, ideal for families and beach sports.
Smokova Beach
A hidden sandy beach on the southeast coast of Vis island, near Stončica. Turquoise water, soft sand, and the remains of a WWII aircraft wing underwater make it a unique snorkelling spot.
Military Submarine Tunnels
A Cold War-era military tunnel on Vis island, once used to hide Yugoslav navy submarines — now a fascinating historical attraction you can explore by boat.
9 ratings · 7 with a written review
Amazing tour to the Blue Cave, Vis and Pakleni islands. Very reliable boat and skipper which was very needed with the rough waves we have been through to go to the furthest islands. Our skipper Marin made it a super safe trip for us and drove the boat in a very professional way. 2 thumbs up to him! Thank you again!
Jul 2026
Great time. Driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. Thought the boat would be a bit bigger but it worked out fine.
Aug 2025
The Jonny Experience was amazing! He was so knowledgeable, patient, kind and took us to so so many hidden gems. Our day with him, was very special and the highlight of our time in Hvar! Thank you!
Jul 2023
Cracking time! Cracking tour of the islands, cliff jumping and so much more. Great music from the skipper Johnny — he was a top lad.
May 2023
Mate was punctual, informative and delightful. He ran a clean and efficient boat. We had a great time in Vis, Bicevo and Pakleni islands thanks to his guidance. Would highly recommend Mate and the team.
Aug 2022
Prvi put na otoku Hvaru, dečko i ja odlučili smo iznajmiti gliser te jednodnevnim izletom obići obližnje otoke. U mnoštvu ponuda, gledajući recenzije Boka Boats by HvarBoats bio je prvi izbor te je bio pun pogodak. Imali smo odlične domaćine Viktoriju i Jana. Bili su vrlo ljubazni, jednostavni oko dogovora te su nam dali puno savjeta za savršen izlet. Odabrali smo prelijep i udoban gliser Cap Camarat 100 HP. Obišli smo otok Vis i Biševo te na povratku Paklene otoke. Posjetili smo Zelenu špilju i predivnu plažu Stiniva na otoku Visu gdje smo se zadržali više sati. Zatim, krenuli smo prema otoku Biševu i Modroj špilji. Ostali smo iznenađeni i oduševljeni jer smo na tom putu susreli nekoliko jata dupina. Jedan od njih bio je poseban, igrao se tik uz gliser, pratio nas i promatrao. Sve skupa bilo je fantastično iskustvo. Svaka preporuka za domaćine, veliko hvala i nadamo se ponovnom susretu 😊🤗
Jul 2022
Nous avons loué le bateau M Sport Luka 90cv avec un skipper pour la journée. Nous étions 2 adultes et 2 enfants. Visite de la Green cave le matin et ensuite visites de belles criques sur la côte sud de l'île de Vis, magnifique ! Retour ensuite vers les îles Pakleni pause déj au bord d'une crique aux eaux turquoises et baignade dans différents endroits. Notre skipper a été de bon conseil, super sympa ! Bateau idéal pour ce type de sortie. Rapport qualité prix très bon. Je vous recommande vivement
Aug 2019
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