DUBROVNIK PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
A Private Day on the Adriatic: Lokrum to the Elafiti—Blue Cave, Šunj Beach and Hidden Coves
An 8-hour private boat outing from Dubrovnik that links Lokrum’s botanical calm with the Elafiti’s secret bays—this guide explains what to expect and how to make the day yours.
A Private Day on the Adriatic: Lokrum to the Elafiti—Blue Cave, Šunj Beach and Hidden Coves.
Step aboard a private Cap Camarat 7.5 WA and slip away from Dubrovnik for a full day of island exploration. The itinerary centers on Lokrum’s monastery, botanical gardens and its calm Dead Sea saltwater lake, then presses out into the Elafiti archipelago—Koločep’s glowing Blue Cave, Lopud’s soft Šunj Beach and a string of secluded bays—each stop chosen for swimming, snorkeling and quiet discovery with your personal skipper setting the pace.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private boat, private skipper
The day runs on a private Cap Camarat 7.5 WA with your own skipper and an itinerary tailored to you—no fixed group schedule, just a flexible eight-hour outing from Dubrovnik’s ports.
Lokrum: nature and quiet history
Just minutes from the Old Town, Lokrum is a protected nature reserve where a historic monastery and botanical garden overlook a small saltwater lake—the calm Dead Sea—perfect for a restorative swim away from the crowds.
Blue Cave, hidden coves and a rare sandy beach
Beyond Lokrum, the Elafiti Islands offer dramatic limestone coves and clear water: swim into the glowing Blue Cave on Koločep, snorkel from secluded anchorages and relax on Šunj, one of the Adriatic’s few sandy stretches on Lopud.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is an unhurried, boat‑based day of short hops and long swims: a morning dip at Lokrum’s Dead Sea, a cruise out through the Elafiti with stops for snorkeling in turquoise water, a swim into the Blue Cave and time ashore on Šunj’s sand—each moment paced by your skipper and the group’s preferences.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private island day works best for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is planned as an eight-hour private tour with a flexible start time.
Pack swimwear, towel, sun protection and a snorkel/mask if you prefer your own gear; expect several swim and snorkel stops.
Boat pickup is at Gruz port or the Old Town port; an alternative free car pickup from your apartment is possible.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs approximately eight hours, with a flexible start time.
Where do we board the boat?
Boarding is at Gruz port or the Old Town port; a free car pickup at your apartment is an alternative.
Is the boat private?
Yes. This is a private boat tour with your own skipper and a flexible itinerary.
Which islands and highlights are visited?
Typical highlights include Lokrum Island (monastery, botanical garden, Dead Sea lake), the Elafiti Islands with the Blue Cave on Koločep, Šunj Beach on Lopud, and secluded bays for swimming and snorkeling.
Can we swim and snorkel on the tour?
Yes. The itinerary includes multiple swim stops and opportunities to snorkel in hidden coves and clear Adriatic water.
What boat is used for the trip?
The operator uses a private Cap Camarat 7.5 WA for this tour, with a personal skipper.