Dubrovnik · Private Boat Experience

Private Boat Tours from Dubrovnik to the Blue Cave & Elaphiti Islands

Skip the crowded group boats. Spend the day swimming in caves, visiting hidden bays and exploring the Elaphiti Islands with your own local skipper.

⛵ Private boat 👥 Up to 8 guests From €300 per boat
⚡ Fast reply·✅ Free cancellation·🧭 Local skipper
★★★★★ 5.0 on TripAdvisor · 38 reviews
⭐ 5.0 TripAdvisor 💬 38+ guest reviews 🧭 Local skipper ✅ Free cancellation 💯 No hidden costs ⛵ Private boat only 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly
Choose Your Day at Sea

Three Private Tours · One Boat, Just for You

Every tour is 100% private — the boat is reserved only for your group. Prices are per boat (up to 8 guests), not per person.

Snorkeling in the Blue Cave on a private half-day boat tour from Dubrovnik

Half-Day Private Boat Tour

⏱ 4 hours · morning or afternoon
Best for: a quick private escape — swimming, caves & Koločep
€300per boat · up to 8 · from
  • Blue Cave on Koločep (swim in)
  • Three Green Caves
  • Šunj sandy beach, Lopud
  • Swimming & snorkeling stops
Includes skipper, fuel, pickup, towels, masks & drinks
Private full-day Elaphiti Islands boat tour from Dubrovnik

Full-Day Private Boat Tour

⏱ Full day · ~8 hours
Best for: a relaxed full day — Elaphiti Islands, beaches, swimming & lunch stop
€500per boat · up to 8 · from
  • Koločep, Lopud & Šipan
  • Blue Cave & hidden beaches
  • Multiple swim & snorkel spots
  • Relaxed island lunch stop
Includes skipper, fuel, pickup, towels, masks & drinks

Half-Day & Full-Day prices vary slightly by season. Message us for an exact quote for your dates.

Why Book a Private Tour?

No Crowds. No Fixed Schedule. Just Your People & the Adriatic.

🚢 Crowded group boats

  • Packed with strangers
  • Fixed route & fixed schedule
  • Rushed stops at the busiest times
  • Little time to actually swim
  • No flexibility for families or kids

⛵ Your private Solitudo tour

  • The boat is reserved only for your group
  • Flexible route based on the sea & your wishes
  • Visit caves & bays away from the crowds
  • Swim and stop wherever you want
  • Perfect for families, couples & friends
  • Local skipper who knows the best timing

Crowded group boats follow a fixed route and a fixed schedule. A private tour gives you a more relaxed, personal way to experience Dubrovnik from the sea. With Solitudo Boat Tours, the boat is reserved only for your group — so you can swim longer, avoid the busiest times, visit caves and bays, and enjoy the day at your own pace, guided by a local skipper who knows the area.

Ivan, your local skipper from a fishing village near Ston
IvanYour skipper & owner
Meet Your Skipper

The Man Behind the Boat

Friends joke that Ivan was born on a boat — and after a day at sea with him, you'll understand why.

Ivan grew up in a small fishing village near Ston, the last generation of one of the oldest boat-making families on the Adriatic. Building boats by hand is in his blood — a craft and a tradition he now hopes to one day pass on to his two young sons, aged four and one.

He has spent most of his life at sea — fishing, navigating and finding stillness on the water across some of the roughest oceans in the world, on boats of every size. That experience shows in the calm, confident way he reads the Adriatic. And in winter, when the tourists are gone, you'll still find him out fishing.

Solitudo is a family business through and through — Ivan couldn't do what he does without the support of his wife, who is part of every tour you book.

⚓ Born on a boat 🛠️ Last of a boat-building family 🌊 Sailed the world's roughest seas 🎣 Still fishing every winter 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family owned & run
Where We Go

Your Private Route Through the Elaphiti Islands

From Dubrovnik to the Blue Cave, Lopud's sandy beach and the quiet bays in between — here's the journey. Every route is flexible and shaped around you and the sea on the day.

Your flexible private route
Your Private Boat

Comfortable, Safe & Reserved Just for You

A comfortable private speedboat for up to 8 guests, with a big sun shade, an onboard freshwater shower and everything you need for a relaxed day swimming and exploring.

This is not a shared group tour. The boat is reserved only for your group, with Ivan as your local skipper.
  • Private boat for up to 8 guests
  • Comfortable cushioned seating
  • Bimini XXL sun shade
  • Onboard freshwater shower
  • Masks & snorkels included
  • Beach towels provided
  • Safety equipment onboard
  • Water, soft drinks, beer & wine
  • Family & child friendly
  • Local skipper Ivan
Everything Taken Care Of

What's Included

One simple price for the whole boat — no hidden extras. Just show up and enjoy the day.

Included in every tour

  • Private speedboat (22.5 ft)
  • Friendly local skipper
  • Fuel & docking fees
  • Hotel / apartment pickup & drop-off
  • Beach towels
  • Masks & snorkels
  • Water & soft drinks
  • Beer & wine
  • Family & child friendly
  • Onboard freshwater shower

🚤 The Boat

Length22.5 ft (7 m)
EngineMercury 225 HP
Cruising speed24 mph
Sun shadeBimini XXL
OnboardFreshwater shower
CapacityUp to 8 guests
Simple & Reassuring

How Booking Works

No accounts, no long forms. Just a quick WhatsApp message and you're set.

1

Message us on WhatsApp

Tell us your date, group size and preferred tour.

2

Choose your tour

Pick a half-day, 6-hour or full-day private boat tour.

3

Confirm your slot

We confirm availability, price, meeting point and tour details.

4

Enjoy your private boat day

Meet your local skipper and explore the best swimming spots around Dubrovnik.

★★★★★ 5.0 on TripAdvisor · 38 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Day

Verified reviews from real guests on TripAdvisor — Solitudo Boat Tours is rated 5.0.

★★★★★

"Ivan hosts a brilliant boat trip — we did the morning tour, visiting various beaches and caves. Ivan was extremely attentive and patient taking us through the caves, which were all amazing! Highly recommend if you're looking for a great way to explore the islands of Dubrovnik."

Amazing family boat trip!TripAdvisor · Verified review
★★★★★

"We had a fantastic boat tour with Ivan. His local knowledge, thoughtful planning and great customer service made the day 100% memorable. The islands are beautiful and not to be missed when visiting Dubrovnik."

Fantastic day at seaTripAdvisor · Verified review
★★★★★

"My family and I are so glad we went on this boat tour and couldn't have asked for a better experience. We had such a laugh and thoroughly enjoyed it, all thanks to lovely Ivan! Would definitely recommend."

Couldn't ask for betterTripAdvisor · Verified review
★★★★★

"What a day! We had the most wonderful morning out on Ivan's boat. There are so many boat tours to choose from that it can be overwhelming, not to mention expensive — but going with Ivan was the best choice we made!"

The best choice we madeTripAdvisor · Verified review
★★★★★

"What impressed me most was that Ivan took amazing pictures of us. The boat was also perfect for swimming and snorkeling — easy to get in and out of the water, with all the equipment provided."

Great photos & snorkelingTripAdvisor · Verified review
★★★★★

"We called him 'Ivan the Legend' because he truly knows the best spots around the islands and caves. We've snorkeled around the world many times but this was a top experience. Ivan represented his country and these islands so well!"

Top tour!TripAdvisor · Verified review
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A Glimpse of the Day

Caves, Islands & Crystal Water

Real photos from Solitudo Boat Tours.

Family aboard the private boat inside a sea cave near Dubrovnik
Inside the caves
Snorkeler in the glowing Blue Cave near Dubrovnik
Blue Cave
Family on a private boat among the Elaphiti Islands near Dubrovnik
Elaphiti Islands
Group snorkeling together inside a sea cave on a Dubrovnik boat tour
Swim & snorkel
Happy guests after swimming on a private Dubrovnik boat tour
Happy guests
Private boat moored at a stone quay at sunset near Dubrovnik
Golden hour
Dramatic limestone sea cliffs seen from the boat near Dubrovnik
Hidden coastline
Aerial view of Šunj sandy beach on Lopud with turquoise shallow water
Šunj sandy beach
Private boat on the crystal-clear turquoise Adriatic near Dubrovnik
Crystal clear Adriatic
Private boat cruising past dramatic limestone cliffs and caves in clear Adriatic water
Crystal clear Adriatic
Private boat over vivid turquoise water below the cliffs near the three caves
Crystal clear Adriatic
See It in Motion

Watch a Day with Solitudo

Real clips from our tours — the Blue Cave, the Elaphiti Islands and the crystal-clear Adriatic.

More videos on YouTube →
⛵ Only one private boat per time slot ☀️ Summer dates fill quickly 📅 Message early to secure your date ⚡ Same-day availability may be possible

Reserve Your Private Boat

Tell us your dates and group — we'll reply fast on WhatsApp with availability and a quote.

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📍Bokeljska 15, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
5.0 on TripAdvisor · 38 reviews
Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the boat private?

Yes — the boat is reserved only for your group. It's never a shared group tour. Just you, your people and your local skipper Ivan.

How many people can join?

Up to 8 guests on the private boat.

What is included in the price?

Private boat with a local skipper, fuel and docking fees, free hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off, beach towels, masks and snorkels, water and soft drinks, beer and wine, and an onboard freshwater shower.

Is fuel included?

Yes — fuel and docking fees are fully included in the price, with no hidden extras.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Your safety and comfort come first. If the sea is too rough to run your tour safely, we contact you in advance and reschedule to another day or arrange a refund. Free cancellation is also available up to 24 hours before your tour.

Where do we meet?

We offer free hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in the Dubrovnik area. Just tell us where you're staying and we arrange the meeting point.

Can we customise the route?

Yes. Every tour is 100% private, so you can shape the route depending on the sea conditions, your preferences and the length of your tour. Ivan suggests the best spots and timing.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes — the tours are family and child friendly. Families travel with us regularly, with safety equipment onboard, and guests highlight how patient and attentive the skipper is with kids around the caves and swimming spots.

How do we book?

Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and preferred tour — half-day, 6-hour or full-day — and we'll reply fast with availability and a quote.

Ready to Escape the Crowds?

Book your private boat from Dubrovnik and spend the day swimming, exploring caves, visiting islands and relaxing with your own local skipper.

Fast reply · Private boat · Free cancellation · Up to 8 guests

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