Blue Cave & 5 Islands: Private
The famous route, on your own boat: no shared seats, no fixed pace
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours before: full refund, no questions.
Weather-safe reschedule
If the captain calls it, we reschedule or refund: never lose a day.
15% deposit only
Lock in your date with a small deposit. Balance paid on the day.
The full Blue Cave + 5 island day, but the boat is exclusively yours. Same itinerary, same legendary stops. Different freedom. You choose whether to linger an extra 30 minutes at Stiniva, whether to push on early to beat the Hvar lunch rush, whether to take the long way home through extra Pakleni bays. Same skippers, same fleet, same Blue Cave. Just no strangers on the deck.
Duration
10 hours
Departs
07:00
Max guests
12
Season
April – November
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Highlights
Route map
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Hour-by-hour
What the day actually looks like on the boat clock. Times shift ±15 minutes depending on wind, sea state and the skipper's read of the day, but this is the rhythm.
Meet at Split Riva
Crew greets you at the marked gate. Briefing and underway in 10 minutes.
Cast off, open Adriatic
Run south for the cave. Stop for dolphins if we see them. Your call.
Blue Cave, Biševo
Inside the cave at the perfect light window. No queue stress because we set the pace.
~45 min on Biševo
Stiniva Beach
More time in the cove than the group tour, perfect for families with kids.
~60 min in the cove
Budikovac Lagoon
Turquoise snorkel stop. Long lunch on the boat if you want it.
~60 min
Hvar town, lunch on your terms
Skipper drops you at the harbour. Pick a restaurant, take your time. The boat waits for you.
~2 h, long enough for a sit-down lunch and the walk up toward the fortress
Pakleni Islands, extra bays
Optional extra Pakleni stops the group tour skips.
~60 min
Cruise back to Split
Light run home along the inside channel.
Back on Split Riva
Same gate you started from. Hand-off and farewell.
Where we meet
Default pickup is Split Riva, but we can pick you up from any marina or hotel pier between Trogir and Omiš: just let us know on booking.
Address
Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
Split Riva, 21000 Split, Croatia
Be there by
15 minutes before departure
Briefing, safety walk-through, then we cast off.
Parking
Sustipan car park is a 7-min walk and the closest with day rates. Riva itself is no-stop only.
What's included
- ✓The whole boat, only your group
- ✓Skipper and sailor for the full day
- ✓Fuel, mooring fees, travel insurance
- ✓Snorkel gear, Bluetooth speaker, towels
- ✓Bottled water, wind jackets
- ✓Flexible itinerary, skipper adapts to your group
Not included
- ✕Blue Cave entrance fee (€18–€24 per person, cash)
- ✕Lunch and drinks at restaurants
- ✕Personal expenses
The boat you actually sail on
Big, comfortable and built for the crossing
Every route runs on a 36-foot day-cruiser, a Mercan Excursion or an Enzo, with twin 480hp diesels underneath. Wide hull, deep sides, a hardtop over the cockpit and a proper sundeck at the stern. This is not a rib.
The difference shows on the open water to Biševo. A small boat spends that ninety minutes throwing spray at everyone behind the skipper. You arrive dry, warm and still in the mood to swim, which is the entire point of leaving at seven in the morning.
We cap every departure at twelve guests on a boat with room for more, so there is space to move between the shade at the front and the sun at the back. The safety kit is identical on each boat and goes through the same check before every departure: life jackets in adult and child sizes, EPIRB, VHF radio, flares and extinguishers.
- Twin 480hp dieselHolds its line in a moderate bura
- Twelve guests maximumOn a boat with room for more
- Hardtop shade forwardOut of the sun for the whole crossing
- Full sundeck aftLie down between swim stops
- Panoramic seatingEveryone faces the water, nobody faces a wall
- Bluetooth sound systemYour playlist, not ours
- Full safety kitChecked before every single departure
- Bottled waterCold, on board, included
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Blue Cave & 5 Islands: Private and what time does it start?
10 hours, departing at 07:45 and back in Split around 17:30. You get the exact meeting point and your skipper's number in the confirmation email.
What is included in the price?
The whole boat, only your group, Skipper and sailor for the full day, Fuel, mooring fees, travel insurance, Snorkel gear, Bluetooth speaker, towels, Bottled water, wind jackets, Flexible itinerary, skipper adapts to your group. Not included: blue cave entrance fee (€18–€24 per person, cash), lunch and drinks at restaurants, personal expenses.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure with a full refund. If the skipper cancels for weather you move to another date or get your money back. You never lose the day to the sea.
How many guests are on board?
This is a private charter: the boat is yours for up to 12 guests and nobody else joins.
Can children come along?
Minimum age is 5. Not recommended for: pregnant guests, people with serious back or neck injuries, children under 5 years old.
When does the season run?
April – November. Sea temperature climbs through June and stays swimmable into October; the shoulder months are quieter on the water and cheaper ashore.
Read before you book
- Pakleni Islands Guide: Which Bay Is WhichThe Pakleni archipelago off Hvar: what the Blue Cave day sees on the cruise through, which bays a private charter can anchor in, and where the snorkelling is best.
- Vis Island Day Trip Guide: What You Can SeeVis was off-limits to foreigners until 1989 and still feels like it. What a day-tripper from Split can see in a few hours, and what needs an overnight.
- Best Blue Cave Tour from Split in 2026Group day at €110, private charter at €1,200, cheap high-capacity seats or a Hvar departure: which Blue Cave tour from Split actually fits you in 2026.
Not recommended for
- • Pregnant guests
- • People with serious back or neck injuries
- • Children under 5 years old
Book this tour
Private: the boat is yours
Group or private?
The same Blue Cave day, two ways to do it
Most guests are best served by the shared group tour. If you're a family or group of 8 or more, do the math on private: it's often cheaper per person.
Private charter
€1200
per boat (up to 12)
Recommended for: Families and groups of 7+
Book private charter →| Detail | Group | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €110 per person | €1,200 per boat (up to 12 guests) |
| Per-pax at 8 | €110 | €150 |
| Per-pax at 12 | €110 | €100 |
| Who shares the boat | Up to 12 strangers + you | Only your group, nobody else |
| Departure | Fixed 07:00 (16 Jun – 15 Sep) or 07:45 from Split Riva | You pick (we recommend 07:00 (16 Jun – 15 Sep) or 07:45) |
| Pace at each stop | Fixed by the schedule | Skipper adapts to your group |
| Route flexibility | Set itinerary | Tweak the route on the day |
| Same five islands | Yes | Yes |
| Same Blue Cave timing | Yes (peak light) | Yes (peak light) |
| Same skippers + fleet | Yes | Yes |
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