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Best Island Hopping Day Trips — Our Top 15

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One day, one boat, three or four islands, back before dark. The 15 below are the day trips that do that best, compared on price, how long you spend swimming and how early the pier wants you.

Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour - The Blue Cave on Biševo
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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

1.Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,150 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111Our pick

Race from Split or Trogir across the Adriatic on a small-group speedboat, visiting the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Hvar, and a clear-water lagoon. Guides such as Stipe, Korina, Ella, Gina, and Matea lead the day, but expect spray, wind, hard seats, and a fast, bumpy ride.

“Leah and Mattea were great. They made our day so beautiful and interesting. We had a lovely time and the group was fantastic.”

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Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour - The speedboat changes the whole experience
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Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour

2.Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,320 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $109

Set out from Split or Trogir on a 10 to 11-hour speedboat tour with an English-speaking guide and skipper. Visit Biševo’s Blue Cave, spend an hour in Komiža, swim at Stiniva and Budikovac, pass Mamma Mia filming sites, and enjoy 2.5 hours in Hvar. Expect a fast, bumpy ride, open-air scenery, and flexible plans when weather changes.

“Really good 'bouncy' ride on the speedboat. The blue cave was incredible and we were lucky because we were the last boad allowed in, as the sea got too rough to navigate the tiny entrance. Ante was great as skipper and guide. Took us to the green cave too. The two islands we visited were gorgeous. I didn't bother swimming as it's a bit late in the season and too chilly for me, but a pleasant drink at the bar above the beach.”

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From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour - Budelli and the natural pools
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From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

3.La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,980 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59

Spend 6 to 7 hours cruising La Maddalena with guides such as Claudia, who explains the islands in several languages. Swim at Budelli, relax at Santa Maria and Cala Granara, see Spiaggia Rosa from the boat, and browse La Maddalena. Food is available onboard, but bring cash or your own lunch.

“Beautiful tour thru the islands in the archipelago of Maddalena! And the highlight of the whole experience was our guide (Claudia)! Thanks for a fun day with so much information and nicest sightseeing!”

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Blue Cave and Hvar Tour - 5 Islands Tour from Split and Trogir - Komiza, the old fishing town on Vis
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Blue Cave and Hvar Tour – 5 Islands Tour from Split and Trogir

4.Blue Cave and Hvar Tour – 5 Islands Tour from Split and Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,815 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend 10 to 11 hours crossing the Adriatic by speedboat from Split or Trogir. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiza, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac Island, and Hvar Town, with guides such as Carmen, Ante, Maria, and Philip sharing local tips. Bring cash for the cave, water shoes, a towel, and patience for a long, bumpy ride.

“Very nice experience specially Blue Caves. Tour guide was very good and made our trip memorable. Speed boat driver was excellent made our journey adventurous and full of fun. Kids enjoyed a lot.”

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Tromsø: Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic - The road west, with fjords and photo stops
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Tromsø: Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

5.Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,922 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $112

Spend 4.5 hours exploring fjords and Sommarøy from Tromsø by comfortable coach. Guides such as Andreas, Cande, Joanna, and Laura share local stories in English or Spanish, while several photo stops lead to a beach tasting of salmon, cheeses, reindeer and elk meats, sweets, coffee, and tea. You can also take a brief swim in the Arctic Ocean.

“I finally able to go to Sommaroy Island! The guide, I forgot her name but she’s Argentinian and she was kind and very patient. She makes sure we are well taken cared of.”

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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour - Borkko Beach Bar: pine trees, sand, and a casual first stop
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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

6.Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,406 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Join an English-speaking guide and skipper for a five-hour, small-group speedboat trip from Split. Swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon, relax at Borkko Beach Bar, and explore Trogir. Guides such as Linda, Simon, Paško, Luka, and Ivan are praised for friendly service, good music, and a relaxed pace. Water and goggles are included, but food is not.

“The activities were really fun the sailors Luka and Mateo made it very enjoyable”

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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana - Komiža and the Limestone Caves on Vis
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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

7.Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,195 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $130

Set out from Split with an English-speaking skipper and a maximum of 12 people on your boat. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, the Pakleni Islands, Hvar, and Milna, with time for swimming and snorkeling. Crews such as Emil, Clara, Bruno, Bože, Karlo, and others have led recent departures, but boat assignments vary.

“Hvar is stunning, the Blue Cave was an awesome sight to see, and swimming in the Adriatic at the Blue Lagoon was so cold but invigorating.”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour - Finding the boat beside the Gustav III Statue
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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

8.Archipelago Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,110 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

From Skeppsbron, cruise through Stockholm’s waterways toward Fjäderholmarna, Stora Höggarn, and Tegelön. An English-speaking guide covers island life, Swedish traditions, royal connections, and the boat itself. You can sit inside or outside, buy drinks and snacks onboard, and return to the city after two relaxed hours.

“Very informative with breath taking views. Really enjoyed it!”

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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small-Group Speedboat Tour - Blue Lagoon and Krknjaši Bay: the main swimming stop
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Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small-Group Speedboat Tour

9.Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small-Group Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,932 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Spend five and a half hours on a fast boat from Split, stopping in UNESCO-listed Trogir, the Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling, and Maslinica on Šolta. With no more than 12 people per boat, crew members such as Blaž, Grgo, Karlo, and Božo can offer a friendly, personal ride. Bring water shoes for the rocky shore.

“The tour guide and boat skipper were charming and informative and made the trip seamless. They played great music for everyone to enjoy. The tour company was excellent at reaching out and responding to queries throughout. About the trip itself we would have preferred to have the opportunity to jump in the blue lagoon from the boat but I guess being a speed boat it needed to take us to the pier so that we could access the beach per se. The beach area is quite limited and crowded, unless you go on a boat that can dock on a cove where you can jump from the boat and access…”

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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling - Yawasam’s shallow coral gardens
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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

10.7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,916 reviews · from $39

Spend seven hours visiting Krabi’s island highlights by traditional longtail boat. You’ll snorkel at Yawasam and Koh Tan Ming, photograph Chicken Island, walk the Tub and Mor sandbar when tides allow, eat dinner on Koh Poda, and swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Green Curry, Dora, Daisy, and Rosie are known for keeping the mood friendly and organized.

“Really enjoyed the day, just the transportation at night we were told to fill up one bus when we told them hotel, tried to show driver and he said yes I know and he didn’t went past our ride and we had to get a taxi back or wait for all other drop offs which we weren’t prepared to do”

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Krabi: Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Tour by Speedboat - Bamboo Island starts the water time
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Krabi: Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Tour by Speedboat

11.Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,902 reviews · 8h 30m · from $66

Spend about 8.5 hours island hopping from Krabi with guides such as Ariel, Q, Honey, or Pong. You will swim at Bamboo Island and Pileh Lagoon, walk to Maya Bay, stop at Monkey Beach and Viking Cave, eat a Thai buffet on Phi Phi Don, and watch sunset at Poda or Tup Island. Hotel transfers, drinks, snacks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Really fun, guide was really sweet, got to see all the islands they mentioned, only pity is there's quite a lot to see and an hour absolutely flies by on an island you want to explore. Lunch also was a bit iffy - loads of other boat tourists and a small buffet which did not look very delectable. Other than that, no notes, refreshments on the boat were great. Do believe the requirement to get a waterproof bag though. Really all you need is that, a towel, swimsuit, sunscreen and bug spray, and footwear you're comfortable walking in cos there's a bit of walking here and there. And most definitely…”

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Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir - Komiža gives the schedule a human pause
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Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir

12.Blue cave, Mama Mia and Hvar, 5 island speedboat tour from Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,861 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend 10 to 12 hours on an open-air speedboat from Trogir, visiting the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. You get snorkeling gear, an English-speaking skipper, safety equipment, and skip-the-line Blue Cave access. Expect a fast, bumpy ride and a full day at sea.

“Génial ! Un skipper au top ! Superbe excursion et explication Vraiment une journée de rêve ! Nous avions deux enfants de 5 et 7 ans Tout le monde s’est régalé !”

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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour - Starting with the ferry from Rådhusbrygge 4
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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

13.Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours ferry-hopping and walking Oslo’s islands with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Shaf, or Giovanni. See Hovedøya’s nearly 1,000-year-old abbey ruins, Gressholmen’s old airport sites, and Lindøya’s flower-filled cabin paths. The route covers about 7 kilometers and changes with the season.

“Absolutely brilliant 🤩 So worth it - Curtis was fab -very knowledgeable -friendly and made the experience fun . 100percent would recommend this experience !”

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Faro: Ria Formosa Faro Islands Boat Tour - Barreta Island brings dunes and open shore
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Faro: Ria Formosa Faro Islands Boat Tour

14.Ria Formosa Faro Islands Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Sail from Faro through Ria Formosa Natural Park in a small group of up to 11 people. Guides such as Antonio and Ricardo explain the birds, islands, and local history as you stop at Barreta and Farol for walks, swimming, and optional lunch. Sunset departures can add striking evening views.

“Boat tour was amazing, especially going back to Faro during sunset, it was really beautiful. And stop at the Desert Island was 10/10, beautiful nature. Also guide stop during the tour and show us birds and tell us something about them, it was good to see the local nature.”

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From Split: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Vis & Hvar 5-Island Tour - Leaving Split and crossing to the Blue Cave
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From Split: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Vis & Hvar 5-Island Tour

15.Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Vis & Hvar 5-Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,585 reviews · 10h 30m · from $93

Spend 10.5 hours crossing the Adriatic by speedboat with a skipper-guide such as Simon, Luka, Tom, or Victor. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac Blue Lagoon, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar, with time for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and exploring. The small group is limited to 12 people.

“Simply fantastic experience that exceeded my expectations. It is unfortunate that we were not able to visit the Blue Caves because of high waves, however the skipper Luca did his absolute best to bring us other things to see and visit. He is definitely one of the best and passionate guides/ skippers out there and also honest in his suggestions. I am looking forward to coming again for the Blue Caves and would absolutely take Luca as our guide again if possible!”

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