Mesmerizing Hvar speed boat tour with optional wine tasting

A fast RIB ride and a wine cellar beneath the sea make an unusual pairing: one gives you Hvar’s coast at close range, the other brings you ashore at Sveta Nedjelja for local specialties and wine. The captain chooses the route, with sights such as Dubovica Beach and the Red Rocks on the plan.

I like two things about this outing: it’s private, so the captain can take your group’s preferences and the weather into account, and it combines swimming and snorkeling with a distinctive winery stop. It’s a good way to see several coastal spots without joining a larger boat.

One practical caution: the snorkel equipment may not always include a snorkel. One outing supplied masks but not snorkels, and only water was available to drink, so check what is provided before you set off.

At a glance

• The south coast is the main event: The route can include Dubovica Beach and the striking Red Rocks.
• Green Lagoon is a swim stop: Bring your swimsuit if you want to get in the water, and confirm which snorkeling gear is supplied.
• The boat is a RIB: This is a high-speed, smaller-boat outing rather than a trip on a large tourist boat.
• The group is private: The price covers up to 12 people, and your captain can shape the route around your group and conditions.
• The wine stop is distinctive: At Sveta Nedjelja, you can sample wine at a winery with its cellar beneath the sea.
• It takes about six hours: The meeting time is 10:30 am, with the tour returning to its starting point.

Hvar’s south coast, seen from a small boat

Hvar’s southern shoreline is the reason to choose this tour. A RIB puts you close to the water and gives the captain room to build a route around coastal scenery, swimming spots, and the day’s conditions. You trade the space of a larger boat for a more personal outing with just your group.

The advertised route features Dubovica Beach and the Red Rocks, two of the coast’s notable stops. The captain selects the route, so treat these sights as likely highlights rather than a promise of a fixed sequence. That flexibility is useful when weather or sea conditions call for a change, and it lets your group tell the captain what matters most.

The format is a strong fit if you have only part of a day to spend on the water. At around six hours, the outing has room for scenic cruising, a swim, and the stop at Sveta Nedjelja, but it does not consume an entire day. The 10:30 am start also gives you a clear morning meeting time without requiring an early departure.

Dubovica Beach and the Red Rocks

Dubovica Beach and the Red Rocks give the route two different kinds of coastal scenery. Dubovica is a named beach stop, while the Red Rocks are a dramatic feature along the shoreline. The pleasure here is as much in seeing the coast from the water as in reaching an individual landmark.

Since the captain chooses the route, ask at the start which stops are realistic that day. The boat’s itinerary is not described as a rigid circuit, and that is worth understanding before you board. If one place matters especially to you, say so early; the captain can consider your preference alongside conditions and the time available.

A small boat can make a scenic cruise feel less like a transfer between points and more like time spent along the coast. You get a different view from the water, and the outing is designed to skip the larger, busier tourist boats. The trade-off is that a RIB is built for speed and coastal access, not the roomy feel of a large vessel.

Green Lagoon for a swim and snorkel

Green Lagoon is the stated swimming and snorkeling stop. The water is a central part of the experience, not just a view from the boat, so bring swimwear if you intend to get in. You may even have the chance to feed fish, though that is described as something that can happen, not a guaranteed activity.

Snorkeling equipment needs a little advance attention. The tour information says gear is provided, but on one outing masks were supplied without snorkels because of COVID rules. That may not reflect current practice, so contact the operator before the tour if having a snorkel is important to you. Packing your own is the sensible fallback if you have space.

Also ask what drinks are available. Water was the only soft drink supplied on one trip, so don’t count on a broader refreshment selection. This is a small detail, but it matters on a six-hour boat outing, especially if you prefer to have drinks beyond water.

The captain’s local judgment is valuable here. Conditions can affect which places are suitable for a stop, and a private group can explain whether it would rather spend more time swimming or keep moving along the coast. You are not promised a custom schedule, but the route is described as responsive to your group and the weather.

Sveta Nedjelja and wine beneath the sea

The tour finishes with a stop at Sveta Nedjelja for local specialties and wine. Its winery has a cellar beneath the sea, which gives the tasting a specific sense of place: this is not just a glass poured back on the boat, but a visit tied to Hvar’s coast and wine culture.

The tasting is described as optional, while the tour overview presents the Sveta Nedjelja stop as part of the outing. If you want to know whether the tasting itself is included in the group price or carries an extra charge, confirm that before booking. The information provided does not specify the tasting cost, the wines served, or how long the stop lasts.

This makes the final stop appealing even if wine is not the main reason you book. You can weigh the winery visit against your group’s interests, and the local specialties add another element beyond swimming and scenery. If you do want to taste wine, plan for a relaxed end to a day that has otherwise been focused on the water.

A private outing, not a fixed group cruise

The tour is private, with only your party aboard, up to 12 people. That changes the value calculation: the listed $659.41 is the cost for the group, not an individual ticket. If all 12 places are filled, the simple split is about $54.95 per person; with fewer people, each person’s share rises.

For a couple or a small family, that is a significant outlay compared with joining a shared boat. For a larger group, the per-person price becomes easier to justify, particularly if you value having the boat to yourselves and the captain’s ability to take your preferences into account. Remember that any extra charges, including for an optional tasting, are not specified here.

The private format also makes the tour easier to tailor in small ways. A captain such as Dujo has adjusted destinations to suit what a group wanted to see and the weather on the day. That is a useful kind of flexibility, but don’t assume every request can be accommodated; the route still depends on conditions and the six-hour schedule.

Meeting in Hvar and planning your day

The meeting point is CROFFERS Tourist Agency, Blue Cave Excursions, Private speed Boat Tours, Sea Transfers, at Jurja Matijevica 17 in Hvar. The tour starts at 10:30 am and ends back at the same meeting point. It is near public transportation, and you receive a mobile ticket.

Plan to arrive with enough time to find the agency and be ready for the stated start. The meeting is in Hvar town, so this outing suits you best if you can get there without a long transfer from elsewhere on the island. The tour is listed as suitable for most participants, but the RIB format and planned swim mean you should consider your own comfort with speedboats and getting in the water.

The experience needs good weather. If poor weather causes a cancellation, you are offered a different date or a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time; cancellations or changes within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund. Those rules make the booking relatively flexible until the final day, but they do not remove the possibility of a weather-related change.

Is this Hvar speedboat tour worth booking?

Book it if your group wants a private day on the water, values the south coast’s scenery, and likes the idea of pairing a swim with a winery visit. The captain-led route, Green Lagoon stop, and undersea cellar give the outing more variety than a simple coastal transfer. It is especially appealing for a group large enough to share the price.

Think twice if you prefer a spacious boat, want a guaranteed fixed itinerary, or are choosing mainly for an included wine tasting whose cost and details you have not confirmed. Ask the operator about the snorkel and tasting before you pay, and bring swimwear and any snorkeling equipment you want to rely on. If those details fit your plans, this is a practical way to see Hvar from the water without spending the whole day aboard a large tour boat.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

It lasts approximately six hours.

What time does the tour start?

The stated start time is 10:30 am.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at CROFFERS Tourist Agency, Blue Cave Excursions, Private speed Boat Tours, Sea Transfers, Jurja Matijevica 17, 21450, Hvar, Croatia.

Where does the tour end?

It ends back at the meeting point in Hvar.

How many people can join the private tour?

The price is for a private group of up to 12 people.

Which places are included on the route?

The route is selected by the captain and may feature Dubovica Beach and the Red Rocks. Green Lagoon is the stated swimming and snorkeling stop, and the outing finishes at Sveta Nedjelja.

Is wine tasting part of the tour?

The tour includes a stop at Sveta Nedjelja, where you can sample local specialties and wine at a winery with a cellar beneath the sea. The tasting is described as optional, and its price is not specified.

What happens if I cancel or the weather is poor?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund. A cancellation due to poor weather offers a different date or a full refund.