15 Makarska Speedboat Tours Worth Booking

1.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

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

This 5-hour small-group speedboat trip from Makarska takes you to a blue cave near Pokrivenik, Mala Stiniva bay, Jelsa on Hvar, Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon, and a quiet Brač beach. Guides such as Greg, Marko, Filip, and Dinko combine swimming time with local stories. Expect sun, spray, quick boat rides, and up to 12 people.

“Got to see dolphins on the way to the cave! Filip as a guide was cool. Boat had max. 12 people on it, good vibes overall. Great spots to swim in, only reachable with a guide (and boat). Definitely recommend!”

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2.3-Island Speedboat Golden Horn & Blue Lagoon Tour

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

You’ll spend five hours with an English-speaking Croatian skipper visiting Brač, Hvar, and Zečevo. Swim at Golden Horn, explore canal-lined Vrboska, snorkel in the Blue Lagoon, and stop for photos at Nugal Beach. Boats carry up to 12 people, with shade, bottled water, snorkeling gear, and a ladder for easy sea access.

“The stop at Golden Horn was to short. Maybe the trip needed to be longer or changed planning for the total trip.”

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

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

Join a small group of up to 10 or 12 for a fast, scenic cruise from Makarska to Brač, Zečevo, and Jelsa. You get three swim stops, snorkeling gear, bottled water, and free time at Zlatni Rat and Jelsa. Guide Marco has earned praise for friendly service, though Zlatni Rat can be very crowded in summer.

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4.3-island Speedboat Cave & Blue Lagoon Tour

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

Join a small speedboat group of up to 12 people from Makarska for a fast-paced day on the water. Swim into Hvar’s Little Blue Cave, pause in Jelsa, snorkel at Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon, and finish at a Brač bay. English-speaking skippers such as Ante and Karlo lead the trip. Bring a towel, swimwear, and snacks.

“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 Hvar, Brač,Zečevo + Watersports – MPL Nautika

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $81 a head

Join MPL Nautika for a six-hour speedboat day from Brač to Bol, Zlatni Rat, Zečevo, and Jelsa on Hvar. You’ll swim, snorkel, kayak, and try tube or banana rides, with guides such as Pero, Marino, Natalia, and Marinko sharing local stories. Bring food, drinks, swimwear, a towel, and protection from spray.

“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 $108 a head Top rated

This five-hour speedboat trip from Makarska visits Pokrivenik, the Little Blue Cave, Jelsa, Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon, and Žirje Beach on Brač. Your English-speaking skipper provides snorkeling gear and bottled water. The boat carries no more than 13 people, and skippers such as Petar, Peter, Ante, and Carlo are praised for friendly, capable service.

“This tour is so great. For 5 hours you get to see so many different islands/places. Our skipper was very nice & knowledgable!”

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7.Half-day Speedboat Tour: Explore Hidden Gems of Hvar Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $85 a head

Set out from Makarska with guides such as Marco or Mario for a five-hour Hvar speedboat trip. Swim and snorkel at Pokrivenik and Mala Stiniva, stroll Jelsa, then stop at Zečevo islet for beach-bar time. Bottled water, fuel, safety gear, and snorkeling equipment are included.

“The check-in, parking nearby, and getting on the boat were all stress-free and incredibly easy. It felt more like a private boat rental, rather than a group tour, which we really liked. The rides were exciting and the captain was a Makarska native, really nice and we had fun talking with him. The stops were each unique and beautiful. The kids loved the snorkeling! Beautiful day. We loved this experience and would highly recommend.”

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8.Hvar and Brač Island : Day Tour with speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 9 hours · from $236 for the boat, seats 10

You’ll spend nine hours on a private speedboat from Makarska, choosing the Golden or Blue route with an English or Croatian-speaking skipper. Expect clear-water swims, snorkeling gear, cliff jumping at Mala Stiniva, the small Blue Cave, Vrboska for lunch, and quiet bays around Brač, Hvar, and Zečevo. Skipper and fuel cost extra in cash.

“Everything was awesome, from start tp finish! Borna was a great skipper, knowledgable but not 'in your face'! Took us to best hidden bays, definitely recommend! The boat was just of the right size for us! Our whole group was very satisfied and had the best day!!”

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9.Sunset Speedboat Tour in Makarska with swim stop on island Brač

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46 a head

Take a 90-minute English-language speedboat ride from Makarska to Puntica Bay on Brač. You get a 25-minute crossing, 40 minutes to swim and use the beach swings, then a sunset return with views of Makarska from the sea. Snorkeling gear, skipper, fuel, and fees are included.

“Our sunset experience with Palladium’s speedboat tour to Brac was absolutely wonderful. The hidden bay offered us a serene space to swim, and our two 10-year-old girls had an absolute blast exploring the crystal-clear waters. The return journey was nothing short of magical, with the sunset creating a breathtaking spectacle as it dipped below the horizon. This was an unforgettable adventure that our whole family enjoyed immensely!”

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10.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

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

Ride a small speedboat from Makarska to Hvar, Zečevo, and Brač on a five-hour outing. You will swim into a sunlit cave, stop at Mala Stiniva for snorkeling and cliff jumping, stroll through Jelsa, and finish at quiet Žirje Beach. An English and Croatian-speaking skipper leads the trip for up to 12 people.

“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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11.Blue Cave, Hvar, Vis and Pakleni Islands Group Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180 a head

Set out from Makarska at 8:00 am with a professional English-speaking crew, including Carlo and Mario, for a 10-hour speedboat trip. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Hvar Town, and the Pakleni Islands. Bottled water, snorkeling gear, and an onboard restroom are included. Bring €18 for Blue Cave admission and money for lunch.

“Fantastic crew of Carlo and Mario. We had the best day. The cave was so much better than any photos I had seen. It was such a memorable experience and a fantastic day. Highly recommend!”

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12.Speedboat Sunset Tour to hidden bay on island Brač

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $44 a head Best value

Leave Makarska by speedboat, reach Brač in about 20 minutes, and spend 40 minutes swimming or snorkeling at Puntica Bay. The boat anchors offshore, so you can swim to the beach and its swings. Skipper Tina has also taken photos for guests. The trip ends with a sunset view of Makarska.

“It was AMAZING!! Skipper Tina timed everything to perfection. An absolute highlight of my trip!! I definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Markaska”

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13.3-Island Golden Horn and Blue Lagoon Speedboat Tour

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

Set out from Makarska on a five-hour speedboat trip to Brač, Hvar, and Zečevo. Swim at Zlatni Rat and the Blue Lagoon, photograph Nugal Beach, and stroll Vrboska. A skipper such as Tina or Tvrtko may lead the boat, with snorkeling gear, water, fuel, and a maximum of 12 people included.

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

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

From Makarska, speed along Brac’s coast to Zlatni Rat Beach, then stop at two quiet bays for swimming and snorkeling. You get bottled water, gear, safety equipment, and beach admission. Guide Greg has earned special praise, but confirm the guide and Jelsa stop before booking.

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15.4 Island Luxory Speedboat Tour with Town Hvar

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

Set out from Makarska at 8:30 AM aboard a Colnago 38 OPEN speedboat with two English-speaking crew members and up to 12 people. Swim at Zlatni Rat and Pakleni island bays, pause for photos at Nugal Beach, then enjoy more than three hours to explore Hvar Town independently.

“A brilliant trip on a lovely boat with great staff. The boat was exciting, the swimming awesome and the locations fantastic!”

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