Published on Apr, 2023
This was one of the best things we did on our trip to Croatia! we fell in love with every single place we stopped at would definitely go back to any of the stops in a heart beat.
A bit about each stop…
First stop was the blue cave which was just stunning, like nothing I’ve ever seen before. We were lucky that there was a very short wait before getting to go inside (early April) as we were told in peak season some people wait a few hours in line to go in. It’s very small inside and only their own little boats are small enough to fit in the entrance (even then you need to duck down to the height of the boat sides so it can fit through). But it is worth it because the water glows and is magical.
The next stop was the fishing village of Komiža where we stopped for breakfast and had a little explore. There is a fab little bakery tucked on a corner just off the harbour which served some great cheese and bacon bread swirls. There were a few cats in the village who were all very sweet and friendly, they loved attention. And the people were all very friendly too. I would definitely recommend getting breakfast to go and using the rest of the stop time (about 30/40 mins total) to have a wander round the little streets though it is a lovely harbour to sit and have a coffee if that’s what you prefer.
We had a very quick stop at the Stivena Cove (when it’s warmer I believe they stop here for longer so you can get out and have a swim/snorkel) though it was a great little stop.
Veliki Budikovac was a stunning stop! The sand beach with its perfectly clear water was stunning, and it felt like we were on a tropical island! There are sea urchins in some of the rock pools so be cautious of that though that’s tucked off on one side and they’re very easy to sea in the clear waters. We even saw a starfish in the sand. Again, take some time to wander along the paths deeper into the area, lots of tropical trees and cacti taller than you which makes you feel like you’ve stepped into the tropics. A stunning place to visit.
Lastly we spent two hours stopped in Hvar. We decided to take the trek up to the fortress at the top which although it looks like a very long and steep hike it wasn’t bad at all, none of us are particularly fit people and we’re all wearing crocs but we managed it fine. Definitely worth the walk as there are some stunning views all along the path up and even more at the top! It’s a stunning place to visit and wherever you stop for lunch they are amazing hosts. We went to a steak house where they gave us a shot of something when we arrived (they did explain it but I can’t remember), free starters and then a shot of after dinner wine also, it was priced great and the service was fantastic. Another great island I would 100% go back to explore more.
Besides the fantastic stops, the sights on the actual boat are equally amazing. The hosts/tour guides are brilliant, super friendly and it is overall just a fantastic day out. (we were the only boat at the start of the tour that didn’t have life jacket which made us slightly nervous, but even though we were speeding though the Adriatic Sea we felt very safe). I would recommend this as a must do tour for anyone visiting Croatian!!!
One tip: even if it’s a warm day, it is very cold on the speed boat (due to the wind and speed your going) so bring a big jumper or coat and maybe a towel to wrap round your legs if your wearing shorts. Also lots of sun cream, we burnt to a crisp on the boat!!!
