Dubrovnik Island-Hopping Cruise in the Elaphites with Lunch
Description
Spend a day cruising around the sun-kissed Elaphite Islands on this full-day boat trip from Dubrovnik. Unwind on deck with unlimited wine and soft drinks as your professional captain ferries you around one of the most idyllic archipelagos in southern Dalmatia. Wander around the citrus gardens and pine forests on the island of Koločep; explore the romantic ruins of 15th-century manor houses and medieval churches on Šipan; enjoy an included onboard lunch; and laze on the pristine sands of Šunj beach before making the most of free time in Lopud town.
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Itinerary
Following pickup from your centrally located Dubrovnik hotel, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the port of Gruž, where your professional skipper and crew are waiting to welcome you aboard for your cruise around the Elaphite Islands. Hop aboard your boat and find a seat on deck. Then, help yourself to a glass of unlimited wine or soft drink as you slip away from the harbor and out onto the Adriatic Sea’s shimmering waters.
Make your first stop at the island of Koločep, where aromatic lemon and orange gardens and beautiful forests of pine and carob trees await you. As you approach, admire the sheer cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea. Then, disembark and set off to explore independently. Enjoy around an hour of free time to relax on the beach or discover the sun-baked isle’s sights, which include the 15th-century Chapel of St Anton.
Next, continue on to Šipan, the largest island of the Elaphite archipelago. With time here spent at your leisure, perhaps discover the ruins of 15th-century manor houses and medieval churches, or explore the groves of citrus bushes, grapevines and fig shrubs. After around an hour, return to your boat and set sail for the island of Lopud. As you cruise toward your next destination, tuck into an included onboard lunch. Choose from a selection of traditional Croatian dishes such as local mol fish, chicken or a vegetarian plate, each accompanied by sides such as cabbage salad.
On arrival at Lopud, consider visiting Šunj, one of the area’s most famous beaches. Lap up the sun on the white sands or dive into the azure waters for a cooling swim. Later, perhaps visit the island’s main town to explore the medieval architecture, aged monuments and other beaches independently. Return to your boat after around three hours of free time, and then relax on the cruise back to Dubrovnik. Your tour then concludes with a drop-off back at your hotel.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-ups are available only from centrally located hotels and accommodations in Dubrovnik.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please enter the meal type for each traveler in the special requirements box at the time of booking
Reviews(560)
Staff was super friendly all around.
Great day island hopping. Departure was dead on time. Crew were really pleasant and friendly. Very attentive all day. Gave us good info at each stop. Lunch was good, with a selection of fish, meat or veggie. A fabulous day out!
What a lovely trip with Boris and the crew. Good value for money. Food and wine lovely. Friendly Boris explained everything and had plenty of time to explore 3 lovely islands. Would definetly put this on your holiday agenda.
The trip to the three islands was enjoyable and well worth the visit - the Captain and crew very welcoming and helpful. The food chicken provided was fairly basic and overall was average wine served in plastic cups
Boris and his team made us feel like VIPs from the moment we stepped on board. Before each stop, Boris gave an informative briefing about the island we were visiting, which added a great local touch to the experience. Throughout the day, the crew kept everyone refreshed with water and iced tea, and after lunch, complimentary wine was a lovely bonus. The entire trip was well-organized, relaxing, and enjoyable. A fantastic island-hopping experience in Dubrovnik that I would highly recommend. No
This is a wonderful trip. Friendly hosts and guides. Very comfortable boat. Food is basic, but got us through, and we were offered plenty of refreshments and/or wine. Boris did a great job to explain some history and point us in the right direction. Highly recommended.
I loved our Elaphites tour with Captain Ivica and Boris. It exceeded our expectations! The food was incredible, we got to go to three amazing islands, and learn about their history and fun facts. Everyone in the crew was so kind, and we would definitely book another tour with them when we get back to Dubrovnik.
Somehow we were the only group signed up for that day who were able to make it, so we essentially got a private boat tour for the five of us. 2 teens, 2 parents and a grandparent. Typically 15-30 people per day they said but we got lucky! Other boats had crowds, but we had a very relaxing day! Boris and his crew were WONDERFUL, giving us information about each island, what to look for and where to go. Boris told us about the history and present state of each place we visited. Very informative. Lunch was fish or chicken with vegetables and potato salad, fresh and tasty. Wine, tea and water provided. A forested hike to cliffside ocean views on Kolocep, not too steep for most to reach the top. There's a hidden forest football (soccer) pitch if you have a ball! Lopud was our favorite, a sleepy town with shops, espresso and limoncello, a seaside monastery, and a short uphill hike leads to lemon orchards. On Sipan we found olive oil and wine tasting. It was a wonderful day! Highly recommend!
A lovely day out visiting 3 beautiful islands!
Lovely trip with Boris and colleagues
