Dubrovnik · DUBROVNIK SNORKELING TOURS
The water off Lokrum and the Elaphiti is clear to fifteen metres on a calm day. These 15 compare the kayak-and-snorkel combinations against the boat trips on price, gear, and how far out they actually take you.
Meet Dubrovnik Walks by the orange umbrella near the Pile bus stop. Guides such as Bane, Lobi, Fran, Roman, and Ben lead a two-hour paddle past Old Town and Lokrum, with a swim and snorkel stop at Betina Cave. You will share a two-person kayak and get wet.
“Calm paddling, don't need a lot of experience. Great guides who look out for client safety. Not physically demanding.”
Paddle from Pile Bay beneath Dubrovnik’s walls to Betina Cave for a 20-to-30-minute swim and snorkel stop, then continue toward Lokrum. English-speaking guides such as John, Ivan, Tommy, and Rocco lead small groups, with kayaks, safety gear, water, and a support boat available.
“Amazing!!! I went with my group of 14 and we had a blast. We kayaked to a small cave/beach for a short break and a swim, then kayaked back to the starting point The views were absolutely stunning, it was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. To top it off, our tour guide Roco was amazing, sweet and so knowledgeable. They provided everything we needed: water, floating cans for your phone, dry bags for all of our belongings and life jackets. FYI the beach is made of pebbles and its super hard on the feet! Bring flip flops!Read more”
Meet guides such as Ivan, John, Maro, or Nina at Dubrovnik West Harbour for a beginner-friendly paddle past Lovrjenac Fort, the city walls, and Lokrum Island. Swim and snorkel at Betina beach, with kayaks, lifejackets, dry bags, water, and instruction included.
“The kayaking is great and the instructions are fully explained. We had Rocko as our guide and he was helpful, caring and gave us some interesting facts about Dubrovnik. I would definitely recommend the experience. Ps. Wear sun cream or a T-shirt as your shoulders and face are in full sun for most of the trip!”
Meet at Pile and paddle with guides such as Mike, Dom, Roman, Marin, or Matt around Lokrum and Dubrovnik’s walls. Stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling, then watch sunset from the water. Kayak, gear, dry barrel, water, wine, and a snack are included.
“I loved learning from Mike about the history of Dubrovnik and exploring Betina Cave! Mike did a wonderful job taking care of the group and he was very engaging…would definitely recommend taking a tour with him!”
Join Adventure Dalmatia at Dubrovnik’s West Harbour for a guided sunset paddle beneath the city walls. You’ll kayak to Betina Beach for swimming and snorkelling, circle Lokrum’s caves and beaches, then return with guides such as Ivan, Rocco, or Josh sharing local stories. Equipment, water, and wine are included.
“The group was small and loved the experience. The tour guide was good in explanation, gave us time to enjoy, maintained the pace whole kayaking.”
Spend 8 to 9 hours cruising from Dubrovnik to the Blue Cave and three Elaphite Islands. Swim, walk to Lopud’s sandy Bay of Sunj, eat a generous island lunch, and enjoy unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Boats and group sizes can vary, so confirm the day’s setup.
“Friendly experienced crew, exceptional lunch we were blown away at how good it was, top touring areas visited.”
Spend about eight hours on a private boat from Dubrovnik with Captain Bruno, Ivan, Lovro, or another local skipper. Swim and snorkel in Koločep’s Blue Cave, stop for lunch on Šipan, walk around Lopud, and relax at sandy Šunj Beach. Hotel pickup, drinks, and snorkeling gear are offered.
“My niece and I were really looking forward to this boat trip as many of the reviews touted it as a fun day out. Maybe it could have been - but the old taxi driver taking us to the boat was more friendly and interactive than Ivan the skipper of the day. Although courteous and pefroming the role of taking us to all the spots - seemed lacking in interest and we didnt feel welcome. We felt more like cargo carted around and seemed more like a inconvenience on the day. Perhaps he had a hangover or a bad day - but it kind of spolit the trip for us.”
Paddle from Pile Bay along Dubrovnik’s walls with local guides such as Tom, Drajen, Mickey, or Rajan. You’ll kayak toward Lokrum, stop at Betina Cave for snorkeling, hear local stories, and may cliff jump. Choose the 3-hour morning route or shorter 2-hour summer afternoon trip.
“Me and my GF did this on a mild and overcast day in May and in rather choppy sea conditions and we still had a great time ! 3 hours is a good amount for this activity, there are 2 hour versions but i think 3 hours is better. Our instructor was very knowledgeable about the local area and history and would stop the group every now and then to tell us something about an area of interest. The cave is stunning and made more special by the fact you can only really reach it by kayak which makes it quite a unique dubrovnik landmark that not many will experience…”
Sail from Dubrovnik on a spacious Regina Maris catamaran with crew, drinks, shade, toilets, and waterproof bags. Visit Koločep’s Blue and Green Caves, stop at another swimming spot, then head toward Šunj Beach. Bring a towel, sunscreen, snacks, and confidence in the water.
“Awesome activity, exactly as described and on time! Gave great tips on how to explore the caves and chose and excellent beach for us to relax at :)”
Start at Pile Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Carla, or Mickey, then paddle past Dubrovnik’s walls, Lokrum, Villa Sheherezade, and Lazareti. Stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling. Choose a relaxed 2-hour outing or a fuller 3-hour route.
“Amazing activity! we've had strong upcoming winds with a lot of waves, so for the way back we needed all our remaining muscle power, perfect training :) the double Kajak is more difficult to handle than a single one, but it was fine. would totally recommend this activity.”
You’ll paddle about 4 km from Pile Bay toward Lokrum and Dubrovnik’s Old Port, then swim and snorkel at Betina Cave. Guides such as Mike, Dom, Matthew, Bane, and Tomo have led recent tours. Expect a 2-hour outing for beginners with moderate fitness and swimming ability.
“Matthew was an amazing guide. He led us along the coastline of dubrovnik, telling us the history and showing us a marvellous of a little cove. Beautiful few hours on the water, thanks Matthew!”
Paddle from Pile Bay past Dubrovnik’s Old Port and city walls, with a 2-hour Lokrum route or a 3-hour circuit. Your English-speaking guide leads a 20-minute Betina Cave snorkeling stop, shares local history, and finishes with wine at sunset. Guides include Mike, Dom, Tom, and Stojan.
“Great fun. Mikey was a great guide very friendly and fun.”
Paddle from Lopud to Šipan and Ruda with a local English-speaking guide such as Miro, Ivo, or Filip. Expect a full day on open water, Green Cave snorkeling, a rock arch, cliff jumping, a seafood lunch stop, and GoPro photos. Previous kayaking helps, but beginners are welcome.
“Very ethuastic instructor from the beginning to the end very friendly. This was the first time we went kayaking and we are very pleased with the help and the instructs we got. The food after the bike ride was delicious and the beach spot was amazing the with spectacular view. All in all this was chalanging with a lot of fun and cool stories by instructor Y.”
From Gruž, your skipper takes you to the Blue Cave and then shapes the outing around your group. Mario and Kristijan are known for friendly service, local swim spots, drinks, snorkeling gear, and occasional drone photos. Plan for a small boat, a €50 cash fuel charge, and roughly 35 minutes to the first stop.
“Loved celebrating our daughter’s 21st birthday on the water! Mario was so friendly and made sure we were well looked after providing refreshments and all the equipment we could need. The drone photos were an added bonus! Would 100% recommend”
Set out from Dubrovnik on a private speedboat for up to six people. Swim in Koločep’s Blue Cave, stop for lunch on Šipan, walk Lopud, relax at Šunj Beach, or choose an extended trip to Mljet. Skippers Toni and Roko tailor the day, with drinks and snorkeling gear included.
“From start to end everything was just perfect Tony was the best and made it a bespoke trip I would definitely recommend very good value for money too”
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