Day Trips From Dubrovnik to Islands and Beyond

Day trips run from short hops to the Elaphiti Islands to full days in Montenegro, Mostar or Korčula. Runtimes here range from about one hour to roughly 11 to 12 hours, so the real question is how much of your day goes to travel.

Zrinka Boat, Fish Picnic Lunch

4.9 10,312 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · 8 hours (approx.) · Boat day with fish picnic lunch around the Elaphiti Islands · Run by Dubrovnik Islands Tours

A slow full day on the water, sailing from Dubrovnik out to the wooded Elaphiti Islands with time ashore to swim and wander, and a fish picnic lunch served as part of the day. The listing pitches it as the classic antidote to a hot afternoon inside the walls, and reviewers consistently praise the crew and the food. Bring a towel and something to drink.

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Late August afternoon at Šunj beach on Lopud island near Dubrovnik, Croatia, swimmers and moored tour boats dot the shallow sandy bay seen from the pine-shaded waterline

Blue Cave & Sunj Beach, Drinks

4.87 3,105 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Speedboat trip to a sea cave and Šunj beach, drinks on board.

A boat excursion from Dubrovnik to the Blue Cave, a sea cave reached from the water, followed by time at Šunj beach on Lopud, one of the Elaphiti Islands. Drinks are served on board. The listing does not state a fixed duration, and reviewers rate it 4.4 across 5611 reviews, with the cave swim and the beach stop drawing repeated praise.

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High on a rocky path above a swimming cove on Koločep, one of Croatia's Elaphiti Islands near Dubrovnik, midday sun flattens turquoise water where two wooden cruise boats wait

Regina Maris Cruise, Lunch Included

4.8 6,751 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Elaphiti Islands cruise with lunch, a full day on the water.

Another take on the island day, this one aboard the Regina Maris, crossing to the Elaphiti chain with swim stops and a proper lunch included rather than bought on shore. Reviewers tend to single out the swimming and the unhurried pace. It suits travellers who want the sea and the islands without organising a private boat.

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Midday heat over Mostar's rebuilt Ottoman bridge in Bosnia, a long day tour from Dubrovnik in Croatia

Mostar & Kravice, Small Group

4.8 1,254 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Small-group day trip to Mostar and the Kravice waterfalls.

A long day out of Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina, pairing the old bridge town of Mostar with the Kravice waterfalls. The listing covers round-trip transport from Dubrovnik, time to explore Mostar's bazaar streets and the Neretva river banks, and a stop at the falls, where you can swim below the cascades. Small-group format, with a guide handling border crossings and local context along the way.

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A wooden pirate-style karaka with furled sails glides across turquoise water between pine-covered islets of the Elaphiti Islands, Croatia, midday glare

Karaka Pirate Ship, Elaphiti Cruise

4.8 757 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Elaphiti islands cruise aboard the pirate-ship Karaka.

A day sail on a pirate-ship replica across to the Elaphiti Islands, the small green chain northwest of Dubrovnik. The route calls at wooded Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, with swim stops in quiet coves between islands. The listing includes lunch and drinks on board, and the crew keeps the day centred on the ship and the water rather than long walks ashore.

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Late afternoon at Kravica Waterfalls in Bosnia, a swimming stop on a full day trip from Dubrovnik in Croatia

Mostar & Kravica Day Trip

4.6 10,019 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Full-day trip across the border to Mostar and Kravica falls.

A long day trip from Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina, combining the old bridge and bazaar quarter of Mostar with a stop at Kravica Waterfall, where a wide curtain of water drops into a pool you can swim in. Border crossings mean you need your passport, and the listing flags this clearly. Guides cover the region's layered history on the drive, and there is free time in Mostar for lunch and wandering.

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Morning mist lifting off the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, reached on a day trip from Dubrovnik in Croatia, a small tour boat crosses toward Venetian campaniles below black mountains

Montenegro Day Trip

4.4 5,611 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Cross-border day trip to the Bay of Kotor from Dubrovnik.

A coach day trip south across the Montenegrin border into the Bay of Kotor, the drowned river fjord that sits barely two hours down the coast yet feels like a different country, because it is one. The itinerary pairs the bay's scenery with stops in its old towns. Bring your passport, since the border crossing is a real one, and expect a long, rewarding day.

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Afternoon light raking across Perast on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, a stop on a long day trip from Dubrovnik, Croatia

Montenegro Trip, Optional Boat Ride

4.4 3,829 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Bay of Kotor day trip with an optional boat ride.

A Montenegro day trip from Dubrovnik with a built-in choice: an optional boat trip out on the bay once you are there. The coach handles the border and the coastal road, the guide handles the history, and the boat option turns the fjord from something you look at into something you are on. Passport required, and book the boat add-on early if you want it.

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A tour boat moored at a wooden jetty on Mljet's saltwater lake in Croatia, dense green forest reflected in still water, summer noon, a folded towel and empty water bottle left on the planks

Mljet Park, 3-Island Boat Tour

4.9 397 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Boat day combining Mljet National Park with three islands.

A full-day boat trip from Dubrovnik that pairs Mljet National Park, with its salt lakes and wooded interior, with stops at three Elaphiti islands. The listing rates it 4.9 across 10,312 reviews and gives the running time as about 8 hours. Swimmers should bring a suit; the itinerary spends most of the day on and near the water.

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Oyster farm tables on stilts over calm water near Ston, Croatia, midday sun, a rough wooden plank holding a plate of fresh opened oysters, lemon half and a glass of white wine

Oyster & Mussel Lunch, Ston

4.9 111 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Oysters, mussels and wine in Ston, with lunch included.

A food-focused half-day built around Ston's shellfish: fresh oysters and mussels, local wine, and a sit-down lunch. The listing rates it 4.8 across 1,254 reviews and gives about 11 hours, so plan for a full day rather than a quick tasting. Reviewers often single out the oysters, taken from beds a short walk from where you eat them.

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A small cruise boat anchored off Cavtat, Croatia, at sunset, palm-lined waterfront glowing orange behind, a cold platter of cheese and pršut on the stern table

Cavtat Sunset, Unlimited Drinks

4.9 203 reviews on the listing

Cavtat · Sunset cruise to Cavtat with a cold platter and drinks.

An evening cruise along the coast to Cavtat with a cold platter and drinks served on board, timed to the sunset. The listing rates it 4.9 across 1,518 reviews and gives about 2 hours on the water. It runs from the Old City Port area, so it pairs easily with a day in the Old Town. Reviewers often mention the coastline views on the return leg.

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Morning at Šunj bay on Lopud in Croatia's Elaphiti Islands, shallow sandy water lapping pale sand, a wooden day-trip boat anchored offshore

Mljet & Elaphiti Islands Trip

4.8 333 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Mljet park and the Elaphiti islands in one booked day.

This trip combines Mljet National Park with the Elaphiti islands in a single booked day from Dubrovnik, rated 4.8 across 6,751 reviews with a running time of about 8 hours. The listing covers the boat, the park visit and the island stops. It suits travellers who want the coast's two best-known island destinations without organising ferries themselves.

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Morning sun climbing the long medieval defensive walls of Ston on Croatia's Pelješac peninsula, an early stop on a day trip from Dubrovnik

Ston & Korcula, Wine Tasting

3.8 131 reviews on the listing

Dubrovnik · Ston walls and Korcula, with wine tasting along the way.

A day trip from Dubrovnik to Ston, known for its walls and oyster beds, then on to Korcula island, with a wine tasting included. The listing rates it 4.4 across 5,611 reviews. Expect a long day out with stops in both places, and time to wander Korcula's old town. The live listing carries the current itinerary and meeting point.

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