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Matt S.
🇬🇧 UK · July 2024

The afternoon slot worked perfectly for us. We explored the Old Town in the morning, then had four hours of islands and swimming. Returned to Dubrovnik just in time for sunset drinks.

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Jack W.
🇦🇺 Australia · September 2024

Five of us booked this and it was the best decision of the trip. The skipper showed us a cave near Kolocep that you can swim into. The kids went crazy for it.

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Oliver J.
🇬🇧 UK · August 2024

Good tour, well organised. Beautiful islands and great swimming. Would have given 5 stars but it was quite windy on our day, so we had to skip one of the planned swimming stops.

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Anna S.
🇸🇪 Sweden · June 2024

Our skipper adjusted the route because of a slight wind from the south and took us to a completely sheltered cove instead of the usual second stop. That kind of local knowledge is exactly why you book with people who actually live here.

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Peter F.
🇩🇪 Germany · June 2025

We did this on our last evening in Dubrovnik and it was the perfect way to say goodbye to the city. The view of the Old Town from the water at sunset is unforgettable.

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Matias L.
🇪🇸 Spain · August 2024

We are from Barcelona and thought we knew sunsets. Dubrovnik from the water at golden hour changed our minds. The fortifications reflecting the last light of the day are incredible.

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David H.
🇺🇸 USA · September 2024

Four of us split the cost and it came out to about 60 euros each. For a private boat, a skipper, fuel, and snorkeling gear — that's incredibly reasonable. The cave was a bonus on top of the coastline views.

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Roberto C.
🇪🇸 Spain · July 2024

My wife and I wanted something short before lunch. This was perfect — cave, swim, back to the port. The cove our skipper chose had water so clear you could see the bottom at 15 metres.

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Lars E.
🇳🇴 Norway · July 2024

Coming from Norway I'm used to sea caves, but the light phenomenon in this one is unique. The turquoise glow from the limestone floor is something I haven't seen before. Short tour but very worthwhile.

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Olivia S.
🇬🇧 UK · August 2024

My husband booked this as a surprise for our anniversary. The welcome drink, the warm breeze, the sunset behind the Adriatic — it was honestly perfect.

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Lena M.
🇩🇪 Germany · June 2025

We did this tour on our first morning in Dubrovnik and it set the tone for the whole trip. Quick, no fuss, genuinely beautiful. The skipper didn't over-talk it — just took us to the right spots.

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Richard T.
🇬🇧 UK · July 2024

My wife and I did this for her birthday. The crew made us feel special without being over the top. The sunset that evening was extraordinary — deep reds and oranges.

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Elena V.
🇳🇱 Netherlands · August 2024

Booked on WhatsApp the morning of and they had a slot for us at 13:00. The grotto in the early afternoon light was beautiful — our skipper said the blue shifts depending on the sun angle. He was right.

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Ben C.
🇦🇺 Australia · July 2024

Honestly the best 250 euros we spent on the whole holiday. Split between four of us, it was nothing — and the experience was up there with anything I've done in Southeast Asia or the Pacific.

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Rachel P.
🇬🇧 UK · September 2024

September was gorgeous — warm water, quiet beaches, and we practically had Kolocep to ourselves. The skipper adjusted the route to catch the best swimming spots. Highly recommend.

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Jake P.
🇦🇺 Australia · July 2024

The cave itself was impressive — the blue light bouncing off the limestone floor is something else. Gave 4 stars only because I wished we had more time for swimming, but that's on me for not booking the longer option.

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Maria V.
🇪🇸 Spain · August 2025

We did the Elaphiti Islands in the morning and the sunset cruise in the evening. Both were amazing and together they gave us the complete Dubrovnik experience from the sea.

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Catherine M.
🇬🇧 UK · July 2024

The moment the boat slipped into the grotto and the water started glowing blue — I actually gasped. Our skipper just smiled like he sees that reaction every day. Which apparently he does. The swimming stop afterwards was brilliant too.

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Katarina V.
🇨🇿 Czech Republic · August 2024

We compared the ferry to the Elaphiti Islands versus this private tour. The ferry takes longer, you're on someone else's schedule, and you're packed in with 200 people. This was infinitely better.

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Sandra M.
🇳🇱 Netherlands · August 2024

The welcome drink was a lovely touch. We brought prosecco as well and it turned into a beautiful evening. The city walls illuminated at dusk is a view you cannot get from land.

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Kristina F.
🇦🇹 Austria · July 2024

I've been to the Blue Cave on Bisevo years ago and this is a different experience but equally beautiful in its own way. More intimate, less crowded. We swam inside with masks and the visibility on the floor was extraordinary.

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Thomas K.
🇩🇪 Germany · August 2024

We only had a morning free before our flight so this was perfect. Twenty minutes from the port, inside the cave, swimming in a cove, and back before lunch. Kids are still talking about the blue water.

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Petra N.
🇩🇪 Germany · June 2025

We had a baby with us and the skipper made sure we picked calm, sheltered stops. Sunj Beach was perfect for the little one — warm shallow water and soft sand. Easy and stress-free.

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Lukas W.
🇦🇹 Austria · July 2024

Six of us split the cost and it worked out to about 70 euros each. For a private boat, a skipper, fuel, and four hours of island hopping — that's outstanding value.

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Hannah C.
🇬🇧 UK · July 2024

Brought my own playlist on a small speaker and the skipper was happy for us to play music. Wine, sunset, Dubrovnik walls — what more could you want?

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Vincent D.
🇧🇪 Belgium · July 2024

We were six friends and the atmosphere on the boat was fantastic. The skipper was relaxed and friendly. Watching the sky change colours over the Adriatic was mesmerising.

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Kristin H.
🇸🇪 Sweden · July 2024

Four of us booked this for a girls trip and it was the highlight of our week. The light on the water during golden hour is something every photographer would dream of.

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Jenny K.
🇦🇺 Australia · August 2024

Really enjoyed this tour. The only reason for 4 stars is I wished we'd booked the 6-hour version to see Sipan too. But for a half-day, it's packed with good stuff.

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Sophie L.
🇫🇷 France · July 2024

I was sceptical about a two-hour tour but it was genuinely one of the highlights of our trip. The grotto is small but the colour of the water inside is unreal. Our skipper found us a cove with nobody else around.

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Alex D.
🇮🇪 Ireland · August 2024

Best morning of our entire holiday. The approach to Kolocep by boat is beautiful — lush green island emerging from blue water. Our skipper knew a cove on the far side that blew our minds.

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Nadia F.
🇩🇪 Germany · August 2024

My boyfriend and I brought wine, olives, and local cheese. Sitting on the boat watching the sun set over the Adriatic with Dubrovnik behind us — it was the most romantic evening imaginable.

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Florian W.
🇨🇭 Switzerland · July 2024

The snorkeling near the cave entrance was fantastic. Schools of fish, sea urchins on the rocks, and visibility that has to be seen to be believed. Our skipper lent us his underwater camera too.

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Claire F.
🇫🇷 France · July 2024

Kolocep is a hidden gem. No cars, no crowds, just pine forests and rocky coves with incredible water. Our skipper found us a spot where the seabed was white sand and the water was turquoise.

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Maria E.
🇪🇸 Spain · June 2025

We booked the afternoon slot and the cave had a different, softer blue compared to what I've seen in morning photos. Our skipper said each time of day gives a slightly different colour. We loved it.

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Simon G.
🇬🇧 UK · August 2024

Good tour, well run. The cave was beautiful. We couldn't swim inside on our day because of slight swell but the skipper made up for it with an extra cove stop. Fair enough — safety first.

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Moritz B.
🇦🇹 Austria · August 2024

Perfect for couples. We had the boat with just the two of us and the skipper. He gave us privacy and the whole evening felt like our own private moment.

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Chris L.
🇨🇦 Canada · July 2024

Did this on our first morning in Dubrovnik. Set the bar impossibly high for the rest of the trip. The islands feel like a different world — quiet, green, and the water is ridiculous.

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Olivia P.
🇬🇧 UK · August 2024

Three of us booked the 11am slot. The port is easy to find, the skipper was ready, and within 20 minutes we were inside a glowing cave. It sounds too good to be true but it genuinely delivered.

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Simone G.
🇧🇪 Belgium · July 2024

The booking on WhatsApp was incredibly easy. We asked if there was a morning slot and within 10 minutes we were confirmed. The tour itself delivered exactly what was promised.

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Eva S.
🇸🇪 Sweden · June 2024

We booked the morning slot and it was perfect. Swimming at Kolocep by 9:30, Sunj Beach by 10:30, back in Dubrovnik by 13:00. Still had the whole afternoon to explore the Old Town.

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Mei L.
🇸🇬 Singapore · July 2024

We travelled all the way from Singapore and this was a highlight of our European trip. The combination of ancient walls, warm sea breeze, and Mediterranean sunset is unique to Dubrovnik.

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Marco R.
🇮🇹 Italy · August 2024

We brought our snorkeling gear and the visibility was incredible — maybe 20 metres. The cliff coastline south of the Old Town is much wilder than I expected. Good value for the price.

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Tom H.
🇺🇸 USA · August 2024

We had two young kids and this was ideal. The boat rides between islands are short, Sunj Beach is shallow and sandy, and the whole thing felt relaxed. No rushing. The skipper was great with the children.

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Paul A.
🇺🇸 USA · September 2024

My girlfriend and I booked this after seeing it on their Instagram. The reality was even better than the photos. That blue glow inside the cave — you have to see it to understand.

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Marta K.
🇵🇱 Poland · July 2024

I was worried two hours would feel rushed. It didn't. The cave visit was about 15 minutes, then a solid 40-minute swimming stop, and a nice cruise back. Well-paced, not hectic.

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Florian K.
🇩🇪 Germany · July 2024

We brought a bottle of wine and some cheese and had the most wonderful evening on the water. Seeing Dubrovnik lit up from the sea at dusk was an experience I will never forget.

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Ryan T.
🇨🇦 Canada · August 2024

We did the Blue Cave in the morning and the sunset cruise in the evening. Two completely different experiences but both excellent. The cave tour is short but punches above its weight.

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Owen D.
🇮🇪 Ireland · June 2024

Really pleasant evening. The boat was comfortable for our group of 8. The sunset was beautiful although we lost it behind a cloud for the last few minutes. Still a great experience.

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Hans M.
🇳🇱 Netherlands · August 2024

The contrast between the islands is great. Kolocep is wild and rocky with dramatic swimming coves. Lopud is more civilised with the sandy beach and village restaurants. You get both in four hours.

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Brian W.
🇮🇪 Ireland · August 2024

The coast south of Dubrovnik is dramatic — cliffs dropping straight into deep water with these narrow cave openings that you would never see from land. The grotto itself was worth the trip alone.

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Daniel J.
🇺🇸 USA · June 2024

We did the coastal tour in the morning and the sunset cruise in the evening. Both were excellent but the sunset cruise was magical. Different experience entirely.

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Katja L.
🇩🇪 Germany · August 2024

We were a family of five including a three-year-old. The skipper was patient, the boat felt safe, and our toddler was fascinated by the cave. Exactly what we needed — adventure without stress.

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Lars P.
🇳🇴 Norway · July 2024

Coming from Norway I appreciate a good sunset. This was on another level — the warm Mediterranean light, the ancient walls, the calm sea. Our skipper knew exactly where to position us.

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Ingrid B.
🇳🇴 Norway · August 2024

We loved Kolocep so much we asked the skipper to stay an extra 20 minutes. He was happy to adjust. That flexibility is what makes a private tour so much better than the big ferry trips.

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Andreas W.
🇩🇪 Germany · July 2024

Very nice evening cruise. The sunset was partially behind clouds but the colours were actually even more dramatic because of it. Good value and well organised.

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Zoe H.
🇬🇧 UK · June 2024

I have done sunset tours in Santorini and Mallorca. This was better. There is something about the medieval walls lit up by the setting sun that no other city can match.

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Jake R.
🇦🇺 Australia · July 2024

I proposed to my girlfriend on this cruise. The skipper helped me plan it — he stopped the boat in the perfect spot with the walls behind us as the sun was setting. She said yes.

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Roberto C.
🇮🇹 Italy · August 2024

Simple but perfect. A boat, a sunset, the walls of Dubrovnik. Sometimes the best experiences are the most straightforward ones. The skipper was friendly and left us to enjoy the moment.

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Fiona J.
🇬🇧 UK · August 2024

We brought our own wine and snacks and the cooler kept everything cold. The swimming cove after the cave was the real surprise — completely hidden, no other boats. Felt like our own private beach.

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Michael B.
🇩🇪 Germany · August 2024

We took the afternoon departure and had lunch at a restaurant on Lopud overlooking the harbour. Grilled octopus and white wine with our feet practically in the water. Then swam at Sunj. Perfect half-day.

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Giulia C.
🇮🇹 Italy · July 2024

We brought sandwiches and drinks and ate on the boat between islands. The cooler with ice kept everything cold. It felt like our own private picnic in the middle of the Adriatic.

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Nadia R.
🇧🇪 Belgium · August 2024

Perfect for a morning activity. We were back at the port by 11:30 and still had the whole day ahead. The cave was the standout moment but the whole coastline cruise was scenic.

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Alison B.
🇨🇦 Canada · August 2024

Easy booking process, quick confirmation. The departure time was perfectly timed for sunset. We had about 30 minutes of golden hour cruising along the walls before the main event.

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Eric M.
🇺🇸 USA · August 2024

We booked this on WhatsApp the morning of and they accommodated us for that evening. Great flexibility and the experience itself was worth every cent.

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Sarah T.
🇬🇧 UK · July 2024

Four hours was the perfect length for a morning on the water. Kolocep was stunning — we had an entire cove to ourselves. Then Sunj Beach on Lopud for a swim. Back to Dubrovnik by lunch.

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Catherine L.
🇬🇧 UK · August 2024

This was the most romantic evening of our holiday. Watching the sun go down behind the Adriatic while the Old Town walls turned golden was absolutely breathtaking. Our skipper positioned the boat perfectly.

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Diego R.
🇪🇸 Spain · July 2024

The water around Kolocep is some of the clearest I've seen in the Mediterranean. We snorkeled near the rocks and saw fish, sea urchins, and even a small octopus. Great snorkeling gear on the boat.

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Amelie D.
🇫🇷 France · September 2024

September was great for this — fewer boats, calm sea, and we had the cave to ourselves for ten minutes. The skipper let us float inside and just take it in. No rush at all.

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Chiara B.
🇮🇹 Italy · June 2024

We've done a lot of boat tours around the Mediterranean and this one stood out for the value. A private boat with a good skipper for under 300 euros — and the cave was genuinely impressive.

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Annika J.
🇸🇪 Sweden · September 2024

Late September sunset in Dubrovnik — the sky turned every shade of orange and pink. Our skipper stopped the boat near Lokrum and we just watched in silence. Perfection.

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Henrik N.
🇩🇰 Denmark · July 2025

The morning slot was the right call — our skipper said the light inside the cave is best before noon and he was absolutely right. The blue was vivid, almost electric. Photos don't capture it.

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Priya S.
🇬🇧 UK · July 2025

The golden hour light on the Dubrovnik walls from the sea is something special. We took hundreds of photos but honestly the real memory is just sitting there watching it happen.

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Fiona M.
🇮🇪 Ireland · September 2024

I was travelling solo and this was one of the best things I did. The atmosphere was relaxed, the sunset was stunning, and seeing the city lights come on from the water was pure magic.

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Owen D.
🇮🇪 Ireland · August 2024

The hidden coves between the Old Town and the grotto are a world away from the crowds in the city. Our skipper knew every inlet and tucked us into a spot where the only sound was the sea.

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Sam L.
🇬🇧 UK · August 2024

This was a last-minute addition to our itinerary and ended up being the thing everyone talked about at dinner. The grotto is small but the light effect is mesmerising. Go in the morning if you can.

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Nico G.
🇫🇷 France · July 2024

The return journey after sunset was almost better than the sunset itself. The walls and towers of Dubrovnik lit up against the dark blue sky — spectacular.

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Julia S.
🇩🇪 Germany · July 2024

Quick reply on WhatsApp, clear meeting point, friendly skipper, impressive cave, beautiful swimming spot. Everything worked. No complaints at all.

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Amelie P.
🇫🇷 France · September 2024

September sunsets in Dubrovnik are extraordinary. The sky went from gold to pink to deep purple. We were floating off the coast near Fort Lovrijenac and it felt like a dream.

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Samantha K.
🇦🇺 Australia · August 2024

Lovely evening out. The sunset was beautiful though it was quite breezy that evening so bring a jacket. The welcome drink warmed us up nicely though.

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Julia T.
🇺🇸 USA · September 2024

They sent us a review link afterwards and I am glad because this deserves recognition. Best two hours we spent in Dubrovnik. The sunset was extraordinary.

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