Makarska Speedboat Tours: Our Top 15

1.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

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

Join a small speedboat group from Makarska for five hours of swimming, snorkeling, and island scenery. Swim into a blue cave near Hvar, cliff jump at Mala Stiniva, explore Jelsa, and cool off in Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon and a quiet Brač bay. Skippers such as Greg, Marko, and Filip add local insight.

“It Washington a rally great afternoon! The slipper Greg Washington very Nice and helpful. 5 stars for the pick up service att the hotel! 👍👍👍”

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2.3-Island Speedboat Golden Horn & Blue Lagoon Tour

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

Join a small-group speedboat trip from Makarska to Brač, Hvar, and Zečevo. Swim at Zlatni Rat, stroll Vrboska, snorkel in clear coves, and enjoy guidance from an English-speaking skipper such as Karlo, Luka, or Peter Senior.

“We enjoyed the ride very much. The staff was amazing and the locations breathtaking. Next time booking it again for sure. 👍”

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

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

From Makarska, you’ll ride with a Croatian-English-speaking guide to Zlatni Rat, three swim stops, quiet Brač coves, Zečevo Island, and Jelsa on Hvar. Snorkel gear and water are included. The boat holds only 10 or 12 people, but there is no restroom or hotel transfer.

“Unfortunately we didn’t get to do our trip as the weather was dangerous with high winds. The guide was very apologetic and helpful and refunded us fully. I wanted to leave a review because sometimes things don’t go according to plan but we were very happy with the service and communication. Safety was important to promare and we felt they were responsible for making sure we weren’t at risk which is the most important thing.”

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4.3-island Speedboat Cave & Blue Lagoon Tour

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

Join a small speedboat group of up to 12 from Makarska for five hours around Hvar, Zečevo, and Brač. Swim into Hvar’s Little Blue Cave, stop for an hour in Jelsa, and snorkel at the Blue Lagoon and Zirje Beach. Skippers such as Ante and Karlo lead the English and Croatian tours.

“Amazing we really enjoyed the little blue cave and the blue lagoon swimming stunning such beautiful waters and fish great snorkelling spots jelsa is beautiful”

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5.Speedboat to Hvar, Brač,Zečevo + Watersports – MPL Nautika

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

Join MPL Nautika for a six-hour speedboat trip from Dalmatia to Bol, Zlatni Rat, Zečevo, and Jelsa. Guides such as Pero, Marino, Marinko, and Natalia share local stories while you swim, snorkel, kayak, and try tube or banana rides.

“Amazing trip with helpful guides. We even spotted some dolphins on the way home! 10/10 recommend⭐️”

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6.3 Island Speedboat Tour with Little Blue Cave & Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Join an English-speaking skipper such as Petar, Ante, or Carlo for a five-hour speedboat trip from Makarska. Swim at Pokrivenik, enter the Little Blue Cave when sea conditions allow, stroll Jelsa, and stop at Zečevo and Žirje Beach. Groups are limited to 13 people.

“Petar immediately connected regarding our trip and answered all of our questions ahead of time. The length of the trip was perfect- did t stay too long in any one place and allowed us to see many of the islands. Carlo took us out and took great care of us to ensure we all were getting what we needed. Great tour and we highly recommend this group for all of your tours!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $85

Leave Makarska for a five-hour speedboat outing around Hvar with captains such as Marco or Mario. Swim and snorkel at Pokrivenik and Mala Stiniva, stroll through old Jelsa, then relax at Zečevo’s beach bar. The boat holds up to 18 people, with gear, water, fuel, and safety equipment included.

“The beautiful lagoon where we stopped to swim. So beautiful, best drink ever! Picked fresh ingredients right from their garden. Our tour guide was excellent, Marco”

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8.Hvar and Brač Island : Day Tour with speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 9 hours

Set out from Makarska with a private skipper on a Quicksilver 605 or Jeanneau Cap Camarat 7.5. Choose the Golden or Blue route, swim at quiet bays, visit Vrboska, explore a small blue cave, and adjust stops with guides such as Emil, Borna, Matija, or Maria.

“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

Join Palladium Rent a Boat for a 90-minute sunset speedboat trip from Makarska to Puntica Bay on Brač. You get a 25-minute scenic ride, a 40-minute swim stop with snorkeling gear and beach swings, then a panoramic return at sunset.

“Perfect sunset tour with à nice swimming stop, sunset were amazing, conductor very kind and we had the chance to see dauphins jumping around ! I definitivly recommand this tour.”

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

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

Set out from Makarska at 8:00 a.m. with a professional crew, including Carlo and Mario, for a full day at sea. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Hvar Town, and the Pakleni Islands, with swimming stops, bottled water, snorkeling gear, and a maximum of 12 people.

“Really well organised. All the staff were fantastic. The day was changed due to the weather and we were contacted with lots of time and an offer of a refund if we couldn't make the new date. Lots of recommendations on the local areas jackets if it got chilly. The tour guide was very good at keeping everyone informed of times and keeping the group together.”

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11.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

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

Set out from Makarska by speedboat for Hvar’s luminous cave, Mala Stiniva, Jelsa, Zečevo islet, and a quiet Brač beach. Expect a small group of up to 12, English-speaking skipper, snorkeling gear, bottled water, and about two hours of cruising between stops.

“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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12.Speedboat Sunset Tour to hidden bay on island Brač

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

Leave Makarska by speedboat, reach Puntica Bay on Brač in 20 minutes, and spend 40 minutes swimming or snorkeling from the anchored boat. Skipper Tina and the crew time the return for sunset views over Makarska. Small groups of up to 12 keep the outing personal.

“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

Cruise from Makarska to Nugal Beach, Brač’s Zlatni Rat, Hvar’s canal town of Vrboska, and Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon. A skipper such as Tina or Tvrtko may lead the small group of up to 12, with snorkeling gear and bottled water included.

“This multi-day tour was absolutely amazing! We explored several beautiful coves across two islands – Brač and Hvar. Make sure to bring extra swimsuits, as you'll want to swim at every stop. Each cove offered something unique, and the crystal-clear waters were simply unforgettable – it's an experience you can only truly have on a tour like this.”

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

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

Take a five-hour speedboat trip from Makarska to Brac, stopping at Zlatni Rat Beach near Bol and two quiet swimming bays. Bottled water, snorkeling gear, safety equipment, and beach admission are included. Guide Greg has earned special praise, though guides are not guaranteed.

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15.4 Island Luxory Speedboat Tour with Town Hvar

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

Set out from Makarska at 8:30 a.m. on a Colnago 38 OPEN speedboat with up to 12 people, two English-speaking crew members, shade, toilets, water, and snorkeling gear. Swim at Zlatni Rat and the Pakleni Islands, then enjoy more than three hours to explore Hvar Town independently.

“A great day, beautiful boat and good staff. Nice small group and the crew joined in too. Thank you it was well worth it .”

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