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

Interested in exploring more in a shorter duration? This semi-day speedboat excursion from Makarska might suit you. Embark on a journey to discover the less explored treasures of the stunning Hvar island. Delight in swimming and snorkeling in the scenic bays found on the island’s north coast, and immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pokrivenik - Our tour starts in Makarska with a 35-minute panoramic cruise to our first stop, Veliki Pokrivenik bay on Hvar island.
    It is one of the lesser-known and visited bays on Hvar island, decorated with impressive cliffs, beautiful pebble beaches and one hidden cave. What better way to explore this hidden treasure than while snorkelling. If snorkelling is not your thing, you can soak up the sun and the surrounding rocky landscape.
  • Mala Stiniva - Our next stop is Mala Stiniva bay, a picturesque stone bay with cliffs that vertically drop to the sea below. It is a stunning sight and a place that leaves no one indifferent. The sea is crystal-clear, and the cliffs are a great cliff-jumping spot.
  • Jelsa - After enjoying some swimming and snorkelling fun in Mala Stiniva bay, we head to Jelsa town. In Jelsa you will have some free time for a coffee or to go sightseeing. Jelsa is an ancient town on Hvar island with numerous historical monuments that speak about its rich history.
  • Hvar Island - Opposite Jelsa town, only a short cruise away is our next stop, the islet of Zečevo. Zečevo is an unpopulated islet in the archipelago of Hvar and it is protected as a significant landscape. It prides itself on untouched nature and crystal-clear turquoise seas. It is a perfect spot for snorkeling. There is also a beach bar that you can visit if you want to wind down a bit.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tip
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information
  • Rest of the time is spent on panoramic cruising between the locations.
  • Not recommended for children under 3 years old.
Location
Rent a Boat Makarska - Promare Charter
Marineta ulica
Meeting point is at our info desk in Makarska harbour. It is located near a big parking lot in front of hotel Osejava, opposite a small wooden pier.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kelly_y
Sep 16, 2023
Highly recommend Hvar - 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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Péter
Sep 2, 2023
Amazing tour - We had a really good time exploring the hidden parts of the island, the place was amazing, crystal clear water and amazing landscape. We attended as a couple and enjoyed every part of it. The captain was very nice and professional. We got snorkelling equipment, he even offered us to take videos with his gopro. Would absolutely recommend.
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Freyaaa21
Aug 21, 2023
Highlight of the holiday! - Had a lovely time, thank you! Beautiful snorkeling, great cliff jumps, and Jelsa is very pretty. Our guide did a great job.
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536hamptons
Aug 9, 2023
Best day of our trip - Our best day- we had originally scheduled a trip but due to weather they had to cancel. They were really great about communicating and rescheduled for another day. I was so happy we did. My 7 year old loved it as it was his first snorkeling experience. It was heaven to get away from the crowds in August !
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Mišo
Jul 23, 2023
Highly recommend - All the stops for swimming were very nice with beautiful scenery and the coffee stop in Jelsa village was lovely as well. We loved everything about this trip - our captain Marko, easy booking, small group, the boat, all the stops. It was all around enjoyable experience
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Susan_m
Jul 21, 2023
Fantastic! - We had an amazing time on this trip. First, we went to an island for snorkelling. Then on to Jelsa, a pretty town with delicious ice cream. Then 2 further areas for swimming & snorkelling. Very picturesque and the wind from the boat cools you down on a hot day. Don’t forget sun screen. As there’s a nice breeze on the boat it’s easy to forget how hot it is and get burned. The captain has snorkelling equipment and water to use.
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Alyson_b
Jul 20, 2023
Fun ride, beautiful views and snorkeling, friendly captain - 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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Lucyo7
Jul 12, 2023
Fantastic - Fantastic from beginning to end. Booking great, skipper great, time spent at different locations great, experience out of this world. Snorkelling and swimming perfect and to top it all off we saw dolphins on the way back
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Dalibor_p
Jul 5, 2023
Superb and authentic experience - Tour was amazing and everything we imagined it to be. You will see some of Croatia’s true hidden gems here. Staff is friendly. Ride is smooth. Would recommend to bring something to cover yourself during ride just in case.
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Ante
Jul 4, 2023
Half day tour with Promare charter - Amazing experience. Very well organised excursion with experienced and super friendly staff. Strongly recommend for a quick getaway.
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