Private Speed Boat Tour of Hvar South Shore & Pakleni islands
Description
Skip the crowded group boats — this is a private tour with a local crew, shaped around you. We're one of the oldest boating companies on Hvar, and our skippers are locals who grew up in these coves, proud to show you the best side of their home waters. On Hvar's wild south shore: snorkel beneath the famous Red Rocks, jump from the cliffs, slip into a hidden cave, swim at Dubovica beach, and dive off the boat into the green lagoon of Borče. Across on the Pakleni islands: Mlini's turquoise shallows, a long lunch at Palmižana's sandy beach or the secluded bay of Vlaka, and a drink at legendary Laganini or Carpe Diem on Stipanska. You won't rush through it all — that's the point. A full day has time for around six stops, a half day for three or four, and you plan the route with your skipper. When conditions allow, there's room for a bonus stop in a quiet cove like Perna or Soline. Snorkeling masks are available on request, and with Bluetooth stereo, the soundtrack is yours too.
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Itinerary
Dramatic red cliffs plunging straight into deep blue sea near Sveta Nedjelja. Swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water beneath the cliffs — and if you're feeling adventurous, your skipper will show you the safe jumping spots.
Hvar's most photographed bay: a white-pebble beach beneath a 17th-century stone house, with turquoise shallows made for swimming and snorkeling. By boat you skip the steep footpath that keeps the crowds away.
A quiet pebble cove on Hvar's south shore — an optional stop for a peaceful swim away from the busier bays, adjusted to conditions and your preferences on the day.
A secluded bay near Milna with some of the clearest water on the coast. A short stop for photos and a quick dip — or a scenic pass, depending on your pace.
The heart of the Pakleni Islands: the Meneghello Estate's exotic botanical gardens above pine-fringed Vinogradišće bay, with some of the best beach restaurants in the region. Your long stop for lunch, cocktails, and a swim."
A laid-back Pakleni Islands beach with shallow turquoise water and a relaxed summer beach bar — the perfect final swim before cruising back to Hvar.
A calm, shallow channel between the Pakleni islets with pine-shaded coves and some of the best snorkeling in the chain. Drop anchor for a swim, then lunch at a casual konoba right on the water.
A pine-backed bay on Marinkovac, best known for Carpe Diem Beach — daytime swimming and cocktails in one of the Adriatic's most famous beach club settings.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We arrange pickup at the dock closest to your accommodation — message us after booking with where you're staying, and we'll confirm the exact spot and time.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(25)
First class! Brilliant day. Fantastic skipper, Dominic, could not have been more helpful, informative, all round top guy. Took us to amazing, secluded coves. Excellent local tiny restaurant where we ate superb fish. Wine tasting too. The best day ever. Highly recommend 😊
Amazing day and a true highlight of our trip! Dominic was exceptional and a fantastic local guide, he took us everywhere we wanted to visit and showed us some hidden gems. We so appreciated his hospitality, great value, would highly recommend.
Skipper Dominik was amazing. I would definitely go with him again
I highly recommend booking with Boka Boats (partners of Hvar Boats). We had a fabulous experience with them from the first interaction with them when exploring different companies, to the moment we got off the boat back in Hvar. Everyone was nice, cheerful and helpful at every step of the way. We had an amazing day with our skipper Nicola. He was a wonderful, friendly, and flexible skipper. He took us to great places making sure that the boys - and mom! - had a relaxing and fun time. The boat was absolutely amazing too. Boka Boats also surprised us with an upgrade and we were able to experience the Ryck 280 which was super comfortable and made the experience feel luxurious. Thanks to all of you at Boka Boats for a memorable day.
Wow!! Our best day in Croatia. Dominik was our skipper and he was the best. He was interactive , friendly and just help us have the best day. We made many stops along the way, the red rocks were super cool as was Pokonji dol And Melini. We highly recommmend this tour. Can’t wait to come back !
Fun activity. The skipper was friendly and knowledgeable. The weather was not ideal but the team was creative and managed to accommodate our schedule.
We had a fantastic day with Boka boats. There were 9 of us and we hired their largest boat (for 10). Our sailor (Nicola) was relaxed and was never in any rush, which suited our group. Lots of swimming, jumping from the boat and cliffs and beers. Great day and would love to do it all again. We did the red cliffs tour and visited some lovely spots.
Awesome experience! We had a private booking for the four of us. We cruised around and went to several beautiful beaches and bays. Our captain Nicolai was very accommodating and catered our trip to our requests. Would highly recommend
Everything was exceptional from the communication to the different places we saw and the reservation he made for our lunch at Bacchus!
Great day out on the water with Nicholai. He was friendly, attentive and a great boat captain. Absolutely recommend booking with him.
