Elaphite Islands Cruise: Explore Scenic Views and Cultural Landmarks from Dubrovnik by Karaka
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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 learn more
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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675almai
Jun 28, 2024
Amazing - Amazing experience. The boat is beautiful, everything is soo clean and comfy. The staff is friendly and helpfull, especially Indira was so professional. Highly recommended.
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Dreamer61063724402
Jun 25, 2024
Island hopping through three islands with swimming and bars - I liked how quick some of the island trips were and the views were absolutely amazing. Our guide Indira was very informative
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Voyager02257229326
Jun 24, 2024
Fantastic experience - Was an amazing karaka ship experience with a lovely guide, Indira, who was very informative and made the tour very fun and interesting! Learnt a lot about the elaphiti islands while enjoying the stunning views and towns - would highly recommend!
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Lornab73
Jun 24, 2024
The Karaka is a cracker ! - We had a fantastic time with Indira and the crew on the Karaka . What a fantastic ship it is and your around the Elaphite Islands was beautiful. Lots of great information provided by Indira and the crew so polite and professional. Would highly recommend this .. we loved it. 🥰
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_karen68r
Jun 24, 2024
Great boat trip - Great boat trip, everything went as planned. All three islands were lovely. Recommend the vineyard on the second island. Indira the tour guide was lovely, very friendly, informative and helpful
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Visionsdumonde
Jun 24, 2024
Vraiment à faire - Une excellente journée avec Indira qui a su nous accompagner avec sourire et professionnalisme. Départ de Dubrovnik le matin, visite de 3 des îles Elaphites. Le temps d'escale est correct pour se donner envie de revenir 😀😀 L'équipage est très pro et sympathique. Quand au bateaux... nous voici ay temps de Game of Thrones.
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Escape56276658831
Jun 24, 2024
Fantastic - Boat outstanding. Service excellent. Knowledge of tour guide (Indira) excellent and kept us well informed. Very good value for money
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Destination166957
Jun 24, 2024
Beautiful day from Dubrovnik - This trip to the Elaphite Islands was such a great way to spend our last day in Dubrovnik. It was very relaxing and the water was so blue and clear and magical. Loud was my fave!! And Indira was a great and knowledgeable tour guide and we appreciate her attentiveness to our tour. I highly recommend this tour on the Karaka boat which was also a fun way to experience the ride to the islands.
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Angeldt6964qr
Jun 24, 2024
Encantadora - Muy completo, excursiones e informacion para lugares y actividades interesantes. Indira muy servicial y simpatica.
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Coastal30235648116
Jun 20, 2024
Elafit islands with Karaka - It was soooo so great trip/excursion to the islands of Elaphite 🥰.. Souch an amazing day! I really recomed this old fashion ship 'cauze it makes really special touch to this little cruise.... And the guild Danijela speaks so good English so everybody could understand her. Take a look the bouth off the extra offer on the islands, because those extra virgin oliv oil and vine is really something special 👌
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