Elaphite Islands Cruise: Explore Scenic Views and Cultural Landmarks from Dubrovnik by Karaka
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495 Ratings
Dubrovnik
Embark on an Elaphite Islands Cruise from Dubrovnik and discover stunning landscapes, charming towns, and cultural landmarks. Enjoy optional activities like hiking, wine tasting, and swimming on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Port Gruz - Cruise starts at 9 am from port Gruž, where you will board Karaka, a beautiful replica of the famous 16th century Dubrovnik Republic merchant ship and begin you adventure. Before coming to our first island, you will have the optional possibility of grabbing a warm toast/sandwich at additional cost and enjoy 2 free drinks while sailing.
- Kolocep Island - First stop on the cruise is Koločep – an island covered with pine forests and adorned with a charming fishing village along the bay. There you will have a chance of taking optional hiking tour.
- Sipan - Then we continue towards the town of Suđurađ on the island of Šipan, where a 16th century villa of the Skočibuha family is located. Except calming nature and sight seeing we offer you a possibility of optional wine tasting.
- Lopud Island - Our last stop is the island of Lopud where you will have plenty of time (2-3 hours) to enjoy swimming and snorkeling in crystal clear waters of the Adriatic sea.
Please note that itinerary changes as the day shortens (in April, May and from 21st to 31st of August departure from Lopud is at 16:00; from 1st to 15th of September departure from Lopud is at 15:30; from 16th of Sepember departure from Lopud is at 15:00
The departure time from Lopud island is subject to change due weather conditions and/or unexpected circumstances
- Port Gruz - After a day in the sun you will return back to port Gruž where we started. Please note return times to port Gruž change through the season as the day shortens.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off available
- Full-day cruise on air-conditioned ship
- Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment
- Professional licensed tour guides
- Onboard WiFi and toilets for convenience
- Complimentary drinks provided (2 per person)
- Optional wine tasting at Šipan Island
- Optional, no-extra-cost hiking tour at Koločep Island
What's Not Included
- Drinks, unless specified
- Toast (ham & cheese or cheese) or sandwich (meat, vege or fish)
- Beach towel with the Karaka logo
- Pick up for a distance greater then 10km from the starting point
- Pick up from Orašac, Mokošica, Župa and Konavle
Additional Information
Let us ferry you to the stunning Elaphite Islands where you can bask in the breath-taking scenery, sun-kissed beaches and charming towns. During the cruise, you will get to know each of our distinctive islands, presented to you by our knowledgeable guide. Prior to reaching our first island stop, there’s an optional opportunity to grab a hot breakfast sandwich at an extra charge and enjoy two complimentary drinks on the voyage. Our initial destination is Kolocep, the nearest island to Dubrovnik, where you have the option of partaking in an optional hiking tour. From Koločep, we proceed to Šipan island and the town of Sudurad. Here you’ll find the 16th-century Skocibuha family mansion. Along with peaceful nature and sightseeing, we offer the optional indulgence of wine tasting. Continuing onwards to Lopud island, you are presented with the opportunity to enjoy a swim at the pristine sandy beaches and use our full-faced masks.
- Dress code: casual/light sports clothes
- Please bring camera, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit, towel (we recommend)
- Snorkeling equipment (full face mask) is available on the ship free of charge (20 EUR deposit is required when taking equipment on the ship)
Location
Obala Stjepana Radića 16
Obala Stjepana Radića
Departure is from a dock in front of Obala Stjepana Radica 16 in port Gruž. Please not Dubrovnik has 2 ports, this tour starts from port Gruž.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(495 Ratings)
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Sebchud
Apr 26, 2024
A must have in Dubrovnik - Amazing view
Indira was a really good guide.
Go without hesitation if you have to be in Dubrovnik. Hopefully you’ll have a good weather
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Viktor_k
Apr 17, 2024
Amazing trip on legendary ship - What an amazing experience. I consider trip on Karaka as one of the best of a kind. This experience you can have only in Dubrovnik. I recommend also informative tourguide.
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B6553hqoliverk
Apr 15, 2024
Amazing experience everyone should attend once in a lifetime! - The whole experience was like living through Pirates of Carribean movie really! We really enjoyed the sailing as well as exploring islands of Elafiti! The crew service was also great! 100% would recommend.
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O8312auemmac
Apr 15, 2024
Explore the Baltic Sea with the charm of Karaka. - Beautiful ship! A lovely replica of the old merchant ship called Karaka, it’s bigger ship than the Santa Maria replica in Madeira but you enjoy the beautiful views of Dubrovnik from the sea. Weather has been amazing, very sunny and warm. It stopped at Kolocep Island, where you can enjoy the village or take a short trekking with the ship guide to the point of view. Many thanks to our guide and the captain and crew!
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734yukim
Apr 12, 2024
The most memorable thing in my trip - This tour was great. Thanks to good weather, we had the best experience. Our tour guide, Indira was amazing. She was so friendly and kind. My daughter really likes her.
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169tris
Apr 12, 2024
Karaka - It was nice trip with karaka to the Elaph.we made a trip to elaphati islands I recommend to use Karaka it was a unique experience with the team.Indira was our tour guide, she was really nice to explain and made us to explore more than we know.
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429omarw
Apr 12, 2024
Fantastic - the Islands were so amazing! the beach was very clean and the people are nice. in the boat we got one water and one free drink. I just can say the team is very lovely and nice! 👍🏻 thanks for the trip leader Indira ❤️ hope we do it again! thanks 😊
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Raffael
Apr 12, 2024
Nice trip with the slightly different boat - Great trip. The ship is great - even though there were no sails in use. The toilets and restaurant were great. Indira told exciting stories and offered great hikes that you could even keep up with your baby. We'll be back next year!
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Andrew
Apr 12, 2024
Crosbys Croatia Cruse on Karaka! - Fantastic experience, the ship is very special, the tour guide Indira was, exceptionally welcoming, full of very useful information and helped us a lot. The island visits themselves were perfect for all levels of ability and fitness with more active options and options to relax and take it easy. Would 100% recommend and hope to come back soon!
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Yersinia72
Apr 12, 2024
Unmissable - Excellent experience, courteous and helpful staff, truly impressive characteristic boat. Very good Indira, during the two crossings between one island and another she showed us the panorama, on the first island she personally accompanied us on an excursion up to the panoramic one, passionate and helpful. on the second and third islands we were left free to wander for one and three hours respectively. The prices at the bar on the karaca are affordable, the bathrooms are clean. In April many places are still closed and there is no restaurant service on board but it is still absolutely worth it.
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