LOW FARES · DUBROVNIK

Blue Cave
from €49.

Find the low fare first. Then choose the boat.

Current public 2026 prices for a four-hour Blue Cave group tour start around €49–€60 per person. We use that as the benchmark before sending you to live availability.

FROM €494-hour group tour benchmarkPrice benchmark · live prices can change
Koločep Island near Dubrovnik, home of the Blue Cave
BLUE CAVE · KOLOČEPReal Koločep photo · Katie Hunt / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
from €49Current public low-fare benchmark
~4 hTypical shared tour
KoločepBlue Cave location
ŠunjCommon Lopud stop

LOW FARES FIRST

Start with the price. Keep the choice short.

Our current benchmark for a four-hour shared tour is roughly €49–€60 per person. These three options are where we would check the live fare next — not an endless catalogue.

COMPARE THE FARE

4 HOURS · MORNING OR AFTERNOON

7 Caves & Blue Cave Speedboat

For travelers who care more about swimming and caves than island sightseeing. Multiple cave stops around Koločep with time in the water.

  • More cave-focused itinerary
  • Snorkeling gear and drinks
  • Choice of departure windows
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PRIVATE FARE

2.5–4 HOURS · YOUR BOAT

Blue & Green Caves Private Boat

A private speedboat when timing and pace matter more than the lowest per-person price. Blue Cave, Green Caves and Šunj can all fit into a half day.

  • Private group
  • Flexible pace
  • Good for families or small groups
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LOW FARE CHECK

Know the benchmark before you book.

€49–€60Current public starting range for many 4-hour group tours
€350–€390+Current starting range for many private half-day boats

Use these as price benchmarks, not promises. The final fare can change with date, pickup, group size, availability and the booking partner. If a shared 4-hour tour is far above the current benchmark, check another date or option before paying.

HOW TO FIND THE LOW FARE

Price moves with the way you book.

01

Compare departure times

Morning and afternoon departures can price differently on the same route. If your day is flexible, open both before booking.

02

Check pickup separately

Pickup can add to the fare. A meeting-point option may be cheaper when you are already staying near Gruž or Lapad.

03

Price private per boat

For a family or small group, compare the whole-boat price against several individual tickets instead of assuming private is automatically too expensive.

DON'T MIX THEM UP

Dubrovnik Blue Cave ≠ Biševo Blue Cave.

The Blue Cave on these tours is on Koločep, one of the Elafiti islands near Dubrovnik. The famous Biševo Blue Cave is near Vis and belongs to a completely different day trip.

Dubrovnik → KoločepShort speedboat runKoločep → LopudCommon second half of the tourSee Koločep guide →

PRACTICAL

What to know before you go.

Meeting point

Do not assume every tour leaves from the same harbour. Gruž, Lapad and the Old Port all appear across current products. Use the exact point on your booking confirmation.

What to bring

Swimwear, towel, sun protection and something dry for the boat ride back. Snorkeling gear is included on many tours, but check your selected product.

Sea conditions

Cave access and stop order can change when the sea is rough. Treat the published itinerary as a plan, not a guarantee of every swimming stop.

Cruise passengers

A four-hour tour can fit a port day, but leave a generous buffer before all-aboard time. Pickup and return location matter as much as tour duration.

FAQ

Blue Cave Dubrovnik questions.

Where is the Blue Cave near Dubrovnik?

The Blue Cave visited on Dubrovnik half-day boat tours is on Koločep Island in the Elafiti archipelago. It is not the better-known Blue Cave on Biševo near Vis.

How long is a Blue Cave tour from Dubrovnik?

Most shared Blue Cave and Šunj Beach speedboat tours take about 4 hours. Private boats can be shorter or longer depending on the itinerary.

How much do Blue Cave tours from Dubrovnik cost in 2026?

At our latest price check, public four-hour group tours were starting around €49–€60 per person, while private half-day boats commonly started around €350–€390. Live prices vary by date, operator, pickup and availability.

How do I find the cheapest Blue Cave fare?

Compare morning and afternoon departures, check whether pickup is included or optional, and look at the whole-boat price if you are travelling as a group. The lowest advertised fare is not always available on every date.

Can you swim in the Blue Cave?

Many Dubrovnik Blue Cave tours include swimming and snorkeling at the cave and nearby stops. Access and the exact itinerary can change with sea conditions, so check the live tour details before booking.

What else is usually included on the tour?

Most half-day itineraries combine the Blue Cave on Koločep with nearby green caves and a stop at Šunj Beach on Lopud. Snorkeling gear and drinks are commonly included, but inclusions vary by operator.

Where do Blue Cave tours depart in Dubrovnik?

Departure points vary. Common meeting areas include Gruž and Lapad, while some tours use the Old Port or include pickup. Always use the meeting point shown on the booking confirmation.

LOW FARE, THEN THE DAY

Pay less for the boat. Keep more for Dubrovnik.

Blue Cave works well as a half-day sea escape. Start with the fare, then decide whether the rest of the day belongs to the Old Town, Lopud or another island.