Top 12 VIP Experiences in Dubrovnik

1.Elaphiti Islands On The Luxury Pirate Ship Karaka Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,082 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Spend 6 to 9 hours aboard the Karaka, a replica Dubrovnik merchant ship, visiting Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud. Expect clear swimming spots, optional honey and olive oil tasting, local wine, friendly guides such as Daniela and Andreja, and plenty of open-air sailing.

“Daniela our tour guide was outstanding. Excellent English and explained each Island really well. The optional walking tour, farm visit and wine taking were great.”

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2.Luxury Blue Cave and Elaphiti Islands Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 796 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about four hours aboard a comfortable catamaran from Dubrovnik, swimming into Koločep’s glowing Blue Cave and visiting other coves before reaching sandy Šunj Beach on Lopud. Snorkel gear, drinks, water, restrooms, and waterproof bags are included. Basic swimming ability is required.

“This boat was exactly what you wanna be on when cruising on the water. Beautiful seating. Everywhere we went, I looked at all the different boats that were out and I wouldn’t have wanted to be on any other boat then this. Great staff. Small number of people on the boat . Those turquoise l cushions out front were the best spot hands-down.”

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3.Elaphite Islands Luxury Private Boat Tour with Cap Camarat 7.5

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Captain Šime, also called Simon, takes your private group from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Lopud, and possibly Šipan aboard a Cap Camarat 7.5. Set the pace for caves, beaches, swimming, lunch, and quiet bays, with drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, and a GoPro included.

“It was a perfect trip to the Elaphite Islands. Simon was an excellent captain and tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the islands and his recommendations were perfect. I highly recommend this tour to the islands.”

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4.Bosnia Day Trip: Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls by Luxury Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $72

Leave Dubrovnik early for Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls. A Dubrovnik guide handles the road and border crossing, while a local guide leads your walk through Mostar’s Old Town. Expect a comfortable minibus, about three hours in Mostar, 45 minutes at the falls, and extra fees for the waterfall and tourist tax.

“A very well organised and run interesting trip. The lovely young tour guide was amazing providing all the requirements and gave us a great historical background to the region. She also was extremely funny and had everybody in great humour.”

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5.Elafiti Islands Private Luxury 4-Hour Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Cruise from Dubrovnik to Kolocep and Lopud on a private four-hour speedboat tour. Swim and snorkel in the Blue Cave, visit nearby Green Caves, relax at sandy Sunj Beach, and enjoy drinks onboard. Captains such as Antun, Ante, Pavo, and Maro are noted for friendly, flexible service.

“The tour was absolutely amazing. We picked an earlier time to avoid crowds and our skipper Ante was the most kind and calm when we arrived to the pier late and throughout the tour. We felt very well taken care off during our tour. Highly recommend”

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6.Luxury private transfer: Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46Best value

Book a private Mercedes E-Class or V-Class ride from Dubrovnik Airport to your accommodation. Your English-speaking driver, such as Ivan, Ante, or Ivona, meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, and provides bottled water. Service runs 24 hours a day for groups of up to seven.

“So easy. Stepped out of baggage claim, a solo female traveler in a foreign country and there was my driver waiting for me with a sign and off we went. A bit of a history lesson was had along the way - yay. It was raining and he made sure someone was there at the Pile Gate for me, in this case my husband. It was such an easy start to our trip that we decided to change our plans and use the same company for our Montenegro Tour, which was also easy peasy.”

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7.Luxury Private Boat Tour to Elaphiti Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Robert of Hidden Marine for a private 4 to 8 hour cruise from Dubrovnik. You can swim in quiet coves, snorkel, paddleboard, visit island villages, and stop for lunch ashore. The boat takes up to six people, with drinks, equipment, a GoPro, and pickup arrangements included.

“This tour was the highlight of our trip! Robert, the owner of the boat took us to wonderful places, where we swam in caves, snorkeled and enjoyed the beautiful views. We stopped at an amazing lunch spot and spent the day on the water, reveling in the beauty. Robert is wonderful - personable, polite, knowledgeable. We had an amazing day. Five stars and we highly recommend this tour!!”

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8.Private luxury speedboat tour-Islands, caves, beaches, snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.)

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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9.Croatia Luxury Villa and Yacht Combo Package on Korcula Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $5,805

You stay seven nights in a luxury villa near Lumbarda, with Captain Zoran and his team arranging daily yacht trips, meals, airport transfers, and guided walks. Expect Mljet’s salt lakes, Lastovo, Vis and the Blue Cave, Hvar Old Town, Dubrovnik, and Zlatni Rat, with weather-based changes possible.

“Firstly, if you are unsure or hesitate about booking this 7 night adventure. Don't be!! This will be the best part of your trip. If your looking for a boutique holiday experience then you are in the right place. The Korcula Adventures team is small, highlRead more”

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10.Luxury Private Sailing from Dubrovnik: Day & Multiday Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Dubrovnik with skipper Daniel or Nika on a private sailboat for up to eight. Shape your route around the Elaphite Islands, Mljet, Ston, or Korcula, with Croatian wine, cured meats, snorkeling gear, breakfast, and private transport included.

“What a perfect day!!! Daniel and Nika were amazing. We had fabulous local wine and snacks, beautiful sights and snorkeling and a great lunch where we were taken by rowboat. I can’t recommend this enough. The boat is beautiful and comfortable too”

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11.Luxury Private Boat Tour to Elaphiti Islands (4 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours

Captain Robert takes your private group from Dubrovnik to the Elaphiti Islands aboard a distinctive, spotless boat with old-school charm and modern comforts. Choose swimming, snorkeling, a blue cave, sandy coves, village stops, or cliff jumping. Pickup, drinks, fuel, and gear are included.

“Great captain that took us to blue cave & snorkeling & swimming at sand beach!”

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12.Luxury Day tour to Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dubrovnik to Split with private driver Hrvoje, stopping at Ston’s fortifications and Miloš Winery on Pelješac before three hours in Split. The 11-hour tour includes hotel, airport, harbor, or Pile Gate pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, and bottled water for up to eight people.

“We had an unforgettable experience with Hrvoje on our transfer from Dubrovnik to Split. What could have been a simple ride turned into one of the absolute highlights of our trip.”

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