14 Makarska Island Hopping Tours Worth Booking

1.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $94Our pick

From Makarska, you’ll ride a small speedboat to a blue cave near Pokrivenik, swim and snorkel at Mala Stiniva, stroll Jelsa, and stop at Zečevo and Brač. Skippers such as Greg, Marko, and Filip are known for friendly service and local tips. Expect a lively five-hour outing with up to 10 or 12 people, no onboard restroom, and plenty of time in the water.

“Do not skip on this tour! 5 hours of beautiful surroundings and fun activities, but a lifetime of memories. Our tour guide Marko was simply amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable and engaging! Had I had the time I would’ve joined the next session. Highly recommend. Thank you, Marko!”

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2.3-Island Speedboat Golden Horn & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 133 reviews · 5 hours · from $106

Cruise from Makarska to Nugal Beach, Brač, Hvar, and Zečevo in a 12-person speedboat. Swim at Golden Horn, snorkel in the Blue Lagoon, and stroll Vrboska. English-speaking skippers such as Luka, Karlo, and Peter have earned warm praise for friendly, capable service. Bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.

“Yesterday we joined the afternoon group. The whole program was wonderful, every stop was magically beautiful, and the best part of all was our captain, Luka. He was incredibly kind, funny, and even gave us a gift. Next time we come here, we would love to go with him again 🥹🥰🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻”

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3.3 Islands Speedboat Tour: Golden Horn, Blue Lagoon & Jelsa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 117 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Join a Croatian and English-speaking guide for a five-hour speedboat trip from Makarska to Brač, Zečevo Island, and Jelsa on Hvar. Swim and snorkel at Zlatni Rat, stop at two quieter bays, and enjoy free time in Jelsa. Boats carry only 10 or 12 people, depending on the model.

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4.3-island Speedboat Cave & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 5 hours · from $106

Set out from Makarska on a five-hour speedboat trip for Pokrivenik, Hvar’s Little Blue Cave, Jelsa, Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon, and a Brač swimming cove. Your English or Croatian-speaking skipper, possibly Ante or Karlo, handles the route, fuel, water, and snorkeling gear. The boat holds up to 12 people, with shade over every seat.

“It was a great outing!! We even got to see 2 dolphins. The only thing that would have made it better is a better ladder to climb out of the boat. 2 handles would have been much less difficult.”

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5.Speedboat to 3 islands: Hvar, Brač, Zečevo with watersports

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · from $67Best value

Ride a speedboat from Dalmatia to Brač, Zečevo and Hvar, stopping in Bol, Zlatni Rat and Jelsa. You get snorkeling gear, kayaks and free tube, banana boat or sofa rides. Guides including Pero, Marino, Marinko and Natalia have led relaxed small-group trips with time for swimming and town walks.

“Pero is the best skipper ever!!! We had so much fun and will definitely do again”

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6.3 Island Speedboat Tour with Little Blue Cave & Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

From Makarska, a small speedboat carries you to Pokrivenik, the Little Blue Cave, Jelsa, Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon, and Žirje Beach on Brač. Expect swimming, snorkeling, coffee or ice cream in Jelsa, and a maximum of 13 people. Skippers including Petar, Ante, and Carlo are praised for friendly service and local guidance.

“Everything about this trip was easy and super enjoyable. We had THE best time, it didn’t feel rushed seeing several beautiful places along the Croatian coast and surrounding islands 😍”

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7.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Ride a small speedboat from Makarska to Hvar and Brač with an English and Croatian-speaking skipper. Swim into a sunlit cave, stop at Mala Stiniva for cliff jumping, stroll Jelsa, snorkel at Zečevo, and relax at secluded Žirje Beach. The boat holds up to 12 people, with pickup available.

“The best excursion we have ever been on. It was so fun and our guide was amazing. He helped answer all of our questions and told us about all the local sports to visit in Makarska. The sea was crystal clear and we even saw dolphins.”

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8.3-Island Golden Horn and Blue Lagoon Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Ride from Makarska with a skipper and up to 11 other passengers to Nugal Beach, Zlatni Rat on Brač, Vrboska on Hvar, and Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon. You get swimming, snorkeling, village time, bottled water, and a fast Adriatic ride. Guides including Tina and Tvrtko have added friendly local character.

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9.5-Islands Tour, Blue Cave, Vis, Hvar & Brač

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 10 hours · from $176

From Makarska, you’ll ride a fast, comfortable speedboat to Biševo’s Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Hvar Town, the Pakleni Islands, and Puntica Bay on Brač. A Croatian and English-speaking skipper handles the route, while masks, snorkels, water, safety gear, and an onboard restroom are included. Bring lunch money, a towel, and warm layers.

“Tolle, gut organisierte Tour! Speedboot wie auf dem Foto, modern, schnell und sehr bequem! Bester Blick auf den Liegen hinten. Nettes, aufmerksames und professionelles Team!”

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10.4 Island Luxory Boat Tour – Town Hvar & Pakleni islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $180

Set out from Makarska at 8:30 a.m. with Palladium Rent a Boat for a nine-hour speedboat trip to Nugal Beach, Zlatni Rat, Sveti Klement, Hvar Town, and Marinkovac. A skipper and guide, bottled water, snorkeling gear, and fees are included. You get more than three hours in Hvar and travel with no more than 12 people.

“Such a fantastic trip. The speed boat was thrilling. Max 12 per group and what a lovely group too. Great bunch of people. The Golden Horn- Bol, Brac island first stop was lovely and chilled. Waters clear and calm. Off then to Pakleni Island for a swim stop. I didnt swim (didnt want to get my hair wet!) But the bay was beautiful. Then Hvar Town which was the initial reason I booked this tour as most stopped at Jesla which we did not want. Hvar town is so pretty lots of alleyways with shops and eateries. So happy we got to visit (in style too!!) This is a lovely…”

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11.3 Islands Speedboat Tour: Golden Horn, Blue Lagoon & Jelsa Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Race from Makarska to Brac on a small-group speedboat, with time at Zlatni Rat Beach, Bol, and two quiet swimming bays. Snorkel gear, water, safety equipment, and beach admission are included. Guide Greg has earned special praise for his friendly help, but sea conditions can make the ride rough.

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12.Golden Horn, Bol, Hvar & Paklinski Islands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · from $136

Spend nine hours on a speedboat from Makarska, with stops in Bol, at Zlatni Rat beach, in Hvar Town, and among the Pakleni Islands. You get masks, snorkels, water, safety gear, and a restroom on board. The pace is active, with about five hours on shore or in the sea.

“The boat is fantastic and the crew very professional. The circuit is just as described.”

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13.4 Island Luxory Speedboat Tour with Town Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $176

Join two local English-speaking crew members on a small-group speedboat trip from Makarska to Nugal Beach, Zlatni Rat, Hvar Town, and two Pakleni Island stops. The Colnago 38 OPEN carries up to 12 people, with shade, a toilet, bottled water, snorkeling gear, and more than three hours to explore Hvar independently.

“A great day, beautiful boat and good staff. Nice small group and the crew joined in too. Thank you it was well worth it .”

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14.Full day private speed boat tour 3 islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Leave Makarska at 9:00 for a private speedboat day across Hvar, Zečevo, and Brač. Swim and snorkel in several quiet bays, visit Jelsa, view Zlatni Rat, and stop for an optional wood-fire lunch. The boat carries up to eight people, with skipper Christian among the named crew.

“We had a really lovely day, our skipper Christian was very accommodating to our wishes. There were several stops, each one was a lovely experience. The price/performance ratio was absolutely OK for a private tour, I can only recommend it to everyone, we would do it again any time.”

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