Day trips from Hvar at a glance
The islands around Hvar are close, but a short crossing does not make a day trip. What counts is whether a boat brings you back the same evening. Organised day trips from Hvar solve that by running a return trip on one ticket. On your own you have to match the outbound and return sailings.
Boat tours also depend on the weather. In rough seas a route can change or a stop can be skipped. Book flexible dates if you can, and read what the price covers before you pay.
Our picks: day trips from Hvar
The Vis speedboat day is the pick for a second island, the five-island speedboat covers the caves, and the catamaran day starts in Split, so it suits a day when you are still on the mainland.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator and GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Blue Cave and Vis island by speedboat
- Skipper and fuel
- Landing and facility fees
- Snorkelling gear
A full day by speedboat to Vis and the Blue Cave on Biševo, with a skipper, fuel and snorkelling gear. Ask before booking whether the cave ticket is included.
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Blue Cave and five islands by speedboat
- Speedboat and fuel
- Skipper or guide
- Snorkelling mask
Seven and a half hours by speedboat with a skipper or guide and a surprise stop. Ask before booking whether the cave ticket is included.
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Catamaran day from Split to Hvar and the Pakleni Islands
- Lunch on board with wine
- Pakleni archipelago
- Stand-up paddleboards
This day starts in Split, not on Hvar: nine and a half hours with a swim stop near Brač, free time on Hvar and lunch on board with wine.
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Island-hopping tours, Blue Cave routes and boat days from Hvar, with live prices and availability.
Crossing times to the nearby islands
Example sailings from the winter timetable that starts on 19 October 2026. Sailings change with the season, so check the current timetable before you plan.
| Trip | Departure | Arrival | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hvar to Vis (Tuesday) | 15:55 | 16:35 | 40 minutes |
| Vis to Hvar (Tuesday) | 07:00 | 07:45 | 45 minutes |
| Hvar to Korčula Town | 09:10 | 10:30 | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Hvar to Dubrovnik | 09:10 | 12:30 | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| Hvar to Dubrovnik (later sailing) | 16:45 | 20:20 | 3 hours 35 minutes |
| Jelsa to Bol on Brač | 06:00 | 06:20 | 20 minutes on this sailing, which then continues to Split |
For most visitors, a guided boat day is the simplest way to do Vis or the Blue Cave in one day. Use the timetable for Korčula or Brač, and plan Dubrovnik as an overnight trip.
The destinations in detail
What each trip involves.
Vis
The Tuesday sailing in the table leaves Hvar in the afternoon and comes back from Vis early in the morning, so it does not give a Hvar visitor a same-day return. Guided trips solve this by running their own boat. The Blue Cave lies about 8.3 km (4.5 nautical miles) from Komiža, the harbour town on Vis.
Biševo and the Blue Cave
The Blue Cave is on Biševo, not on Hvar or Vis. The cave ticket costs €24 for adults in the main season from 20 June to 10 September and €18 in the shoulder season, with half price for children aged 6 to 12 (€12 and €9) and free entry for under 6. Swimming in the cave is forbidden. Whether a Hvar tour includes the cave fee is up to the tour, so check. Details are on the Blue Cave page.
Stiniva and the Green Cave
Stiniva is a protected cove on Vis for swimming in summer. Do not assume that boats may enter freely or that you can climb down from the cliffs. The Green Cave is on the island of Ravnik, southeast of Vis, and is a different cave from the Blue Cave.
Korčula
The coastal sailing in the table reaches Korčula Town in 1 hour 20 minutes. Different services use different harbours on the island, so check where your boat lands and whether a return sailing fits your day.
Split
The direct catamaran to Split takes about 50 to 65 minutes, the car ferry from Stari Grad takes far longer. Details and fares are on the ferries page.
Zlatni Rat on Brač
The beach with the moving tip.
Zlatni Rat is a spit of land on Brač in a protected landscape. Currents and wind shift its tip from year to year. Bol is the harbour used in the timetable example here.
The Jelsa to Bol crossing in the table takes 20 minutes, but that is not a Hvar Town to Zlatni Rat journey. You still need to get from Hvar Town to Jelsa, and from the harbour in Bol to the beach. Do not treat the crossing time as the whole trip, and check that a return sailing leaves after you plan to leave the beach.
Dubrovnik is not a day trip
It is a different coast.
The sailings take 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes each way. Do not count on a direct link all year, so confirm the sailing for your date. If you want Dubrovnik, plan an overnight stay, not a day.
Boat safety matters on every trip: there is no promise of a landing or a swim in rough seas, and private rental boats are not automatically licence-free. If you hire a boat, ask what licence you need.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where the day trips fit.
Day trips from Hvar: frequently asked questions
Can I visit Vis in a day from Hvar?
With a guided boat trip, yes. On your own, the Tuesday sailing in the timetable example does not give you a return on the same day, so match the sailings before you go.
How long does it take to get to Korčula?
One coastal sailing takes 1 hour 20 minutes from Hvar to Korčula Town. Return times must fit your day and the season.
Is the Blue Cave included in day trips from Hvar?
Not always. The cave ticket is separate for many trips, and whether a tour includes it depends on the tour. Check the included list before you book.
Can I do Zlatni Rat in one day?
Possibly, but not by crossing time alone. Add the way to the harbour, the way from Bol to the beach, and a return sailing that suits you.
What if the weather is bad?
Routes can change or a stop can be dropped in rough seas, and the Blue Cave can close. Read the cancellation terms of your tour.