Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Trogir: A Detailed Review

So, you are planning a trip to Trogir, and guess what? It’s almost certain a visit to the Blue Cave is on your radar. And as a matter of fact, it should be! This natural marvel on Biševo Island is a highlight of the Dalmatian Coast. A speedboat tour from Trogir is the easiest way, I mean, the most convenient way to experience it. Yet, as with any popular tourist excursion, it’s a good idea to know what you’re getting into, and that is what this complete review is for: to guide you, like your friendly travel companion, making sure you are really well-prepared to see this incredibly unique natural wonder. Are you prepared to have all of your questions answered?

Why a Speedboat Tour From Trogir?

When planning my trip, I found out, too it’s really important, that a speedboat tour from Trogir offers, like your own personal chauffeur, an unbeatable combination of speed and access, very, very important if you want to see the cave and other appealing destinations, too it’s basically all that a traveller can dream of. Instead of spending hours on a larger, slower boat, speedboats get you to Biševo in just over an hour. As a matter of fact, that means more time to explore and less time just getting there. Also, many tours combine a visit to the Blue Cave with stops at other beautiful islands and spots, offering a full day of exploration. You may ask yourself: well, should I do it? Honestly, I can only recommend. I loved it. It’s awesome.

Booking Your Tour: What To Consider

So, before you book anything, it’s always good, maybe you could say, kinda advisable, to shop around a little bit. You need to look at all available options to compare your offers. Tour operators tend to provide options from Trogir harbor but doing a little research may present you with options that could better satisfy your particular needs and/or budget. A bit of the things you’re supposed to check:

Tour Inclusions: Really be clear on what is included in the price. Things you could look at includes the entrance fee to the Blue Cave, drinks, lunch, and snorkeling gear. Some tours do have, almost, hidden costs that you would be much happier with if were transparent from the beginning, basically.
Boat Size: Typically, small group tours offer a more personalized experience, while larger boats can save you a bit of money, like saving pennies to spend later. We booked a tour, a very small tour actually, and that let us spend all the time that we wanted, basically.
Timings: To me, the best time to visit the Blue Cave is between 11 am and 1 pm, when the sunlight does wonders in creating the iconic blue glow. It is when the sun is aligned in such a manner that it penetrates the cave, and as a result the cave shines with a luminous and vivid aquamarine. Just note that weather conditions can have an impact, right.
Reviews: So, always read reviews from past travelers. Look for comments on the tour guide, the state of the boat, and how well the tour company handles unexpected situations. I can suggest doing that from personal experience. We did read a lot of people complaining that the guide wasn’t so knowledgable, or that the tour skipped one destination, basically because of weather, I do think.

What to Expect During the Trip

The day is here, finally! You are going to go see the Blue cave. After all of this planning, what happens during this day? So, the speedboat trip usually starts early in the morning from Trogir. I can tell you the ride to Biševo is exhilarating! Think of wind in your hair and some views of the Dalmatian islands. This itself, is kinda the start of a trip and an amazing memory that will always live within you. Once you get to Biševo, you’ll transfer to a smaller boat. That is needed, arguably, so you can actually enter the Blue Cave. Keep in mind there is sometimes a wait to enter the cave, as the popularity can slow everything down, so don’t get nervous. The wait, anyway, it is very worth it. And you will see when you get there.

Basically, the Blue Cave is a stunning sight! The way the sunlight reflects off the sea floor gives the entire cave an otherworldly blue glow. The visit itself is very short. Lasts around 15 to 20 minutes. Honestly, there isn’t much that you can do there other than sit and take some pictures, arguably, a few videos, and then quietly enjoy, more or less, this unique wonder of nature. After the Blue Cave, tours often include stops, just for you, at other attractive locations.

Potential Stops on Your Tour

Here are a few destinations you could expect to stop at during your tour, like your passport for an even better trip:

Stiniva Cove, Vis: This hidden gem, that is Stiniva Cove, is one of the most unique beaches. And honestly, I do think in all Europe, for its narrow entrance between two tall cliffs. It is amazing for pictures. It makes the trip that bit better.
Hvar Town, Hvar Island: Hvar, kinda know as the sunniest island in Croatia, is popular for its beauty, that it carries within its landscape. From an old fortress to some cute little stores and fancy restaurants and a harbour full of really cool and amazing boats. What an amazing and attractive island to visit. Arguably. It feels almost that time goes by really slow.
Pakleni Islands: This collection of small islands near Hvar offers pristine beaches and clear waters, really good if you enjoy swimming and snorkeling, in a way. It can also become a great place for relaxing, very important for when you have a full schedule.
Komiza, Vis: We did not manage to visit this small fisherman town. I did regret it. They have what it seems to be good food and awesome history to discover. It is located at the foot of Hum hill. People told us great stories about its beaches and little stone houses, apparently.

What to Bring

So, a little preparation can significantly improve your tour, that means your experience and reduce those issues on the go. Think about these essential items when you are getting ready to go on the tour. Basically:

Sunscreen and a Hat: The Croatian sun, apparently, is strong, so it’s important to protect yourself, totally obvious to protect your skin from sunburn, so apply sunscreen, preferably before going, and a hat, a very simple hat. We would have suffered had we had those items with us. I am saying, it does feel hotter when sailing.
Swimsuit and Towel: If your tour involves swimming or snorkeling, of course! don’t forget your swimsuit and a compact, fast-drying towel, basically so it does not stay damp during the all boat ride. Just imagine you can then refresh after a bit of swim! Wonderful, isn’t it?
Sunglasses: So, shield your eyes from the glare, also it feels really annoying when you can’t really see and you have to squint, I am suggesting. The sun will shine, a lot! Also a little advice, carry also a Sunglasses Rope, it happens a lot people loose sunglasses when looking down from the boat at high speed, more or less! A way of taking the seas!
Water and Snacks: Even though some tours may provide refreshments, to me, you know, bringing your own water and snacks will just ensure that you stay refreshed. Anyway, sometimes the shop on the destination stop is over crowded, right, also having a snack will really help during the periods in the sea in between the stops! I recommend a delicious cookie with a bit of choco chips! Amazing!.
Camera or Smartphone: Arguably, it is up to you. You really do not wanna forget to capture the beauty of the Blue Cave and the Dalmatian islands! So make sure that your phone has battery, arguably you may wanna use a waterproof bag, as well. Very important for you to ensure, basically, your camera stays dry!. And obviously take loads of photos, when do you return?!.
Cash: So, it’s always a very, very good thing to carry a bit of local currency, Kuna’s. To buy stuff and destination, tip your captain, buy ice creams on destination, etc. Even though Euros is getting traction these days in Croatia. Some stores may charge some commissions in currency exchange fees or simple do not accept Euros, they just prefer local currency. A suggestion!.

Is the Blue Cave Speedboat Trip From Trogir Worth It?

For me? 100% Yes!. If you want a memorable experience, then I would say give it a go. To travel by boat between the isles of Croatia is really fantastic. I can tell you the Blue Cave is pretty incredible. It has a magical scenario. The bonus stops at places like Stiniva Cove and Hvar add tremendous value, in a way, just because the trip gets way more interesting. You can go by the beaches. Take some dives. Go snorkelling. Try local food. So, I am suggesting you book it. There’s just not many like it! If you are staying in Trogir and you wanna go somewhere amazing, then the Boat trip is the way. Just remember what was written here for the better planning, right.

So, is there something I regret. A bit! A small town called Komiza. Because we booked the Boat tour a bit on a short notice. They tour operator had no slots left, basically, but one particular tour. That was awesome BTW. But It did not include Komiza on its route. Other thing that I think you may wanna have some attention is planning everything ahead. Weather windows are important as well. If not because they the sea may get a bit rowdy, in addition also, weather can turn out the glow and attractiveness of the Blue cave. The time slot matters, you wanna take it between 11 AM and 1 PM! That’s is the trick!! I wanna come back!!.

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