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The 15 best Hvar tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.
Small-group speedboat day from Hvar to Budikovac, Green Cave, Stiniva and the Blue Cave route, with swims and snorkeling.
“Not as expected. Consider other options. Did not experience what was advertised. Pictures are misleading.”
Speedboat day from Hvar to the Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands: caves, swim stops, snorkels, and Palmižana sand with food nearby.
“So great!! The guide was really nice and polite, all the places we visited were simply perfect, so much beauty. You are able to see so many outstanding places during this tour, perfect nature and really nice villages with Great tradicional Food. I would not recommend it to elderly or children though, the boats are…”
Swim Hvar’s Red Rocks and Pakleni bays on a 5-hour Delfina boat tour with onboard WiFi, brunch, and drinks for sale.
“This was a lovely lovely trip. The crew was wonderful. The boat was clean and room for everyone not crowded. Stopping three times and swimming in the water was so refreshing. And they brought out yummy fresh bread, cheese and meat sandwiches. I totally recommend much nicer than very large boats.”
Small-group Blue Cave cruise from Hvar with swimming, snorkelling, Stiniva Cove, Green Cave, and Pakleni bay time. Bring cash for caves.
“Very cool and nice. Should know it’s full day — like 8 hours. Also you don’t swim in either the blue cave and per recommendation we skipped green cave. Did get plenty of swimming opportunities on multiple stops. Boar was clean, fast and convenient”
Small-group speedboat from Hvar to Biševo’s Blue Cave plus Stiniva, Budikovac, Paklinski Otoci and Palmizana for swimming and cave magic.
“no need to read the other reviews. JUST BOOK IT! We were worried that with 12 people the boat would feel constricting. NOPE- We felt like we were on it alone!! It was perfect! The itenary, stops, time, music selection- everything was amazing. Thank you!!”
Half-day sailing from Hvar with a small group on a yacht, plus two swim and snorkel stops around the Pakleni Islands.
“This was a fantastic experience. The crew were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us loads of realty interesting information about sailing and Croatia, and gave us some really fun sailing. It helped that it was a breezy day so we got some exciting sailing done, whilst feeling safe in their hands at all times.…”
Private Hvar boat day to Red Rocks, Lucisca, Dubovica, and the Pakleni Islands with snorkeling gear and drinks for up to 9.
“Harris the skipper was great. He was engaging and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and had fun. Very fun guy. The reason I’m giving the three stars is to hopefully draw a little attention to this review. We had a little issue at the beginning of the tour. There…”
Private boat from Hvar to Vis and the Pakleni islands for Stiniva Cove, Budikovac lagoon, caves, and a scenic garden lunch stop.
“It was a fantastic experience!!! The skipper were very professional!!! We had a fabulous boat day!!!”
Rent an e-bike in Hvar for a self-guided ride with lavender villages, Stari Grad, beaches, and big views from Fortica.
“Really fun day. Was a great way to see the scenery of the island and it’s very easy to navigate and find your way. The guys were really helpful and I’d definitely recommend hiring e-bikes on Hvar.”
Guided bike tour on Hvar’s north side: Stari Grad, Vrboska, Jelsa, vineyards and a family wine cellar. Small groups, light bites.
“Amazing experience in Hvar with JJ! We highly recommend a biking tour with this group. Well organized tour with a safe route around the island on the quieter side of town with beautiful scenery along the coast and through historic towns and countryside. Finished up with wine and cheese in a romantic atmosphere. Perfect day!”
Private Hvar boat day to Red Rocks, Green Lagoon swims, and Pakleni Islands coves with snorkeling gear and port transfers.
“Luca was amazing!!! Highly recommend. We went to beautiful spots. You won’t regret it. Very professional and had a great day.”
Private RIB day trip from Hvar to Vis: Green and Blue Caves, Stiniva Cove and Pakleni Islands, with snorkeling gear.
“Josko was a fantastic skipper and guide! We opted in for the private tour because we wanted to maximize our time and have the flexibility to pivot as needed. Josko was great - he was flexible with our pick up and drop off times, and was able to pick us up in front of our…”
Paddle Hvar’s coast to the Pakleni Islands on your schedule, with sit-on-top kayaks, snorkeling gear, and safety support included.
“We hired 4 x double kayaks for our family - ranging in age from 8-70! The advice about when and where to go was brilliant, we had a lovely few hours paddling along the coast and visiting a secluded bay with a lovely bar. The staff are all lovely - would highly recommend.”
Private boat from Hvar: Red Rocks cave swim, quiet coves, Pakleni Islands at Mlini Bay. Custom stops and snorkeling gear included.
“My wife and I had an amazing time visiting different beaches and swimming in clear blue sea water. The restaurant had delicious food. Flash, our captain, had lots of information to share.”
Small-group Hvar wine tasting with pickup and a scenic countryside drive to a locals-loved winery for wine and olive oil samples.
“Amazing experience. Urska was very knowledgeable and gave us so much information about the history and landscape of Hvar. We had a great wine tasting and would definitely recommend it.”
