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The 10 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.
“This was my favorite day in Croatia. I felt so free riding through the sea and jumping into the water.”
Speedboat day from Hvar to the Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands: caves, swim stops, snorkels, and Palmižana sand with food nearby.
“We had such a great time on this boat tour! The boat was a bit smaller than expected for the size of the group, but our guide Ivan made sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. He shared so much interesting information along the way and made the whole trip really fun. We visited…”
Swim Hvar’s Red Rocks and Pakleni bays on a 5-hour Delfina boat tour with onboard WiFi, brunch, and drinks for sale.
“This tour takes you to 3 great spots to swim and lets you have about 45 mins at each. The boat is stable and the hosts are easy going. Highly recommended this tour.”
Small-group Blue Cave cruise from Hvar with swimming, snorkelling, Stiniva Cove, Green Cave, and Pakleni bay time. Bring cash for caves.
“The weather did not allow us to see the caves but the company gave us a choice to see an alternative route or get a full refund. We chose to go and had a great time. Lovely boat and pleasant guide”
Small-group speedboat from Hvar to Biševo’s Blue Cave plus Stiniva, Budikovac, Paklinski Otoci and Palmizana for swimming and cave magic.
“Loved the boat speed, but that makes it feel bumpy. Great choices and times for stops. Blue cave was worth it!”
Half-day sailing from Hvar with a small group on a yacht, plus two swim and snorkel stops around the Pakleni Islands.
“This was the perfect relaxing day on the waters off Hvar. Our captains were kind, punctual, happy to explain things about sailing and the places we visited, even the music choices were super chill and relaxing. The water is crystal clear and calm, perfect for swimming.”
Private Hvar boat day to Red Rocks, Lucisca, Dubovica, and the Pakleni Islands with snorkeling gear and drinks for up to 9.
“We were very disappointed in our day. It started with lack of communication of the starting time. No confirmation no communication - Mario Rent wouldn’t answer our calls when we called. Boat was small, old and not very clean for the price we paid. Bluetooth didn’t work and boat reeked of gasoline. Guide wasn’t very…”
Private boat from Hvar to Vis and the Pakleni islands for Stiniva Cove, Budikovac lagoon, caves, and a scenic garden lunch stop.
“Amazing experience! We had Vlad as our skipper , he was incredibly accommodating and took us to so many beautiful spots around the island. He even got us a reservation to a lovely lunch spot with a view and great local sea food. You could also connect your phone to the Bluetooth speaker on the…”
Rent an e-bike in Hvar for a self-guided ride with lavender villages, Stari Grad, beaches, and big views from Fortica.
“You can rent E bikes directly from Antonio Rent. I don’t know why you need to pay extra for a self-guided tour, which is just a Google map, which didn’t work.”
Guided bike tour on Hvar’s north side: Stari Grad, Vrboska, Jelsa, vineyards and a family wine cellar. Small groups, light bites.
“Milko, our local cycling guide, was fantastic! He shared his deep knowledge and experience of Hvar with us, which we were seeking. The ride was scenic the entire time, with brief stops to try fresh grapes and figs. We had a lovely coffee break in Jelsa also. Particularly memorable was the wine tasting and charcuterie…”
