Hvar & Pakleni Islands Boat Tour Prices in 2026: Data From 25 Tours
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In October 2026, the typical Hvar or Pakleni Islands boat tour cost about $106 per person: the median of 20 per-person tours we tracked on GetYourGuide, with a range from $43 to $224. Pakleni-only trips from Hvar Town started at $76, Blue Cave speedboat days from Hvar clustered around $106–132, and full-day cruises from Split ran $87–151. Private boats cost $336–560 per group, which can work out cheaper per head than a shared tour once the boat is full. Here is the full breakdown.
About the data
We recorded 25 boat and activity tours listed for Hvar, the Pakleni Islands and Split island trips on GetYourGuide on 15–16 October 2026. For each one we noted the “from” price in US dollars, any crossed-out (pre-discount) price, the star rating, the review count and whether the price is per person or per group. Twenty tours are priced per person; five are priced per group or per vehicle. October “from” prices are often the lowest of the year, so expect peak-summer prices to be similar or higher; the comparison between tour types is the useful part. Taxi-boat fares are cash prices set at the harbour and are not part of this dataset.
Headline numbers
| Measure | Value (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|
| Tours tracked | 25 (20 per person, 5 per group) |
| Median per-person price | $106 |
| Average per-person price | $107 |
| Cheapest per-person tour | $43 (evening boat tour with sunset views) |
| Most expensive per-person tour | $224 (Pakleni Islands sailing tour with brunch) |
| Tours showing a discount | 6 of 25, between 14% and 31% off |
| Tours rated 4.8 or higher | 16 of 25 |
| Total reviews across all tours | 28,701 |
Price by tour type
Grouping the per-person tours by route shows where the money goes. The single biggest factor is distance: tours that run to Vis and the Blue Cave burn more fuel and cost more than trips that stay around the Pakleni Islands.
| Tour type | Tours | Price range | Median | Average rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakleni Islands tours from Hvar Town | 3 | $76–224 | $106 | 4.87 |
| Blue Cave / Vis speedboat tours (Hvar) | 5 | $106–132 | $118 | 4.62 |
| Blue Cave 5-island tours from Split | 4 | $87–112 | $99.50 | 4.78 |
| Hvar and Pakleni cruises from Split | 4 | $94–151 | $106 | 4.55 |
Two findings stand out. First, the best-reviewed Pakleni tour from Hvar Town, the Boat Tour to Pakleni Islands on a Comfort Yacht, was also the cheapest boat tour there at about $76 per person (Oct 2026, 4.8 from 671 reviews). Second, Blue Cave tours from Split were slightly cheaper than those starting on Hvar, even though the Split boats travel further; competition among the many Split operators is the likely reason.
Pakleni Islands tours from Hvar Town
| Tour | From (Oct 2026) | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|
| Boat Tour to Pakleni Islands on a Comfort Yacht | $76 pp (was $101) | 4.8 (671) |
| Hvar Boat Tour: Red Rocks & Pakleni Islands | $106 pp | 4.8 (51) |
| Pakleni Islands Sailing Tour with Brunch | $224 pp | 5.0 (25) |
| Pakleni Islands Self-Guided Kayaking Tour | $57 (per kayak, 1 person) | 4.8 (220) |
The Hvar Boat Tour: Red Rocks & Pakleni Islands adds the Red Rocks on Hvar’s south coast for $30 more. The Pakleni Islands Sailing Tour with Brunch is the premium shared option, almost three times the price of the Comfort Yacht trip, and the Pakleni Islands Self-Guided Kayaking Tour is the cheapest guided way onto the water. For the full comparison, see the best Pakleni Islands boat tours.
Blue Cave tours: Hvar vs Split
| Tour | Listed under | From (Oct 2026) | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue and Green Cave Day Tour | Hvar | $106 | 4.4 (541) |
| Blue Cave and 5 Islands Boat Tour | Hvar | $114 | 4.5 (278) |
| Unforgetable Tour to the Island Vis and Blue Cave | Hvar | $118 | 4.6 (164) |
| Blue Cave, Green Cave & 5 Islands Speedboat Tour | Split | $118 | 4.8 (1,010) |
| Vis Island and Blue Cave Speedboat Tour | Hvar | $132 | 4.8 (870) |
| Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Vis & Hvar 5-Island Tour | Split | $87 | 5.0 (3,293) |
| Blue Cave, Hvar, Mamma Mia, 5 Islands boat Tour | Split | $88 | 4.9 (1,744) |
| Blue Cave, Mamma Mia & 5 islands Small Group Tour | Split | $111 | 4.6 (2,424) |
| Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Small Group Tour | Split | $112 (was $162) | 4.6 (8,235) |
From Hvar, the Vis Island and Blue Cave Speedboat Tour is the most expensive at about $132 per person (Oct 2026) but pairs that with a 4.8 rating from 870 reviews; the Blue and Green Cave Day Tour is the cheapest Hvar option at about $106. From Split, the Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Vis & Hvar 5-Island Tour combines the lowest price ($87) with a perfect 5.0 from 3,293 reviews. The most-reviewed tour in the whole dataset, Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Small Group Tour, showed a $112 price against a crossed-out $162. Our Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands tour guide explains which route suits you.
Cruises from Split that include Hvar and the Pakleni Islands
| Tour | From (Oct 2026) | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|
| Hvar, Pakleni, Brač & Šolta All-inclusive Tour | $94 (was $111) | 4.8 (1,742) |
| Hvar, Brač, and Pakleni Cruise with Lunch and Drinks | $106 | 4.4 (2,174) |
| Split/Trogir: Hvar, Brač and Pakleni Cruise with Lunch & Drinks | $106 | 4.3 (440) |
| Hvar and Pakleni Islands Catamaran XCAPE Cruise | $151 | 4.7 (187) |
The Hvar, Pakleni, Brač & Šolta All-inclusive Tour is the value pick: cheapest of the four and the highest rated. The Hvar and Pakleni Islands Catamaran XCAPE Cruise costs about 60% more for a catamaran. For the do-it-yourself alternative by catamaran and taxi boat, see Pakleni Islands from Split.
Private and per-group prices
Five tours in the dataset are priced per group. Divided by the maximum group size, several come out close to, or below, a shared tour:
| Tour | Group price (Oct 2026) | Max group | Per person when full | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht | $336 | 8 | $42 | 4.8 (165) |
| Private Sailing Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling | $560 | 6 | $93 | 4.9 (84) |
| 3-Hour Quad Adventure (land) | $134 | 2 | $67 | 4.8 (28) |
| Hidden Hvar Tuk Tuk Tour (land) | $202 | 2 | $101 | 5.0 (36) |
| Pakleni Islands Self-Guided Kayaking Tour | $57 | 1 | $57 | 4.8 (220) |
A full Private Sailing Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling works out at about $93 each, less than the median shared tour, and the Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht drops to about $42 each with eight people. For couples, the same boats cost $280 and $168 per person respectively. Our private boat vs group tour guide has the break-even math in more detail.
Price bands at a glance
| Per-person price | Number of tours | What you typically get |
|---|---|---|
| Under $80 | 4 | Kayak or e-bike hire, short sunset trip, Pakleni yacht tour, Split speedboat to the Blue Lagoon |
| $80–110 | 7 | Split 5-island Blue Cave tours, Split cruises, Red Rocks & Pakleni, the cheapest Hvar Blue Cave day |
| $111–130 | 6 | Most Blue Cave speedboat days, small-group tours |
| Over $130 | 3 | Vis and Blue Cave from Hvar, catamaran cruise, sailing with brunch |
The cheapest per-person entry overall, the Evening Boat Tour with Sunset Views at about $43 (Oct 2026, was $50; 4.4 from 41 reviews), is a short evening trip rather than a beach day. Check its departure point on the listing before booking.
Does paying more get you a better tour?
Barely. Across the 20 per-person tours, the link between price and star rating was weak (a correlation of about 0.18). Several of the best-rated tours sat in the cheaper half of the market: the Comfort Yacht Pakleni trip at $76 (4.8) and the Split 5-island tours at $87–88 (4.9–5.0). Ratings were high across the board, with 16 of 25 tours at 4.8 or above, so review volume is a better tie-breaker than stars alone.
How to pay less
- Look for crossed-out prices. Six tours showed discounts of 14–31% in October 2026.
- Fill a private boat. With five or six people, private sailing costs about the same per head as a shared tour.
- Skip the tour for a beach day. A taxi boat from Hvar Town harbour costs roughly €10–25 return per person in 2026 guides; see how to get to the Pakleni Islands.
- Travel in June or September, when demand is lower and prices are often softer than in July and August.
- Compare what is included: lunch, drinks, the Blue Cave entry and snorkel gear vary between tours at the same price.
Check current Pakleni Islands tour prices
Frequently asked questions
In October 2026, shared Pakleni tours from Hvar Town started at about $76 per person, with Red Rocks and Pakleni at about $106 and sailing with brunch at about $224. A private sailing boat cost about $560 for up to six people. Blue Cave and Vis speedboat tours listed for Hvar cost about $106 to $132 per person in October 2026. Similar tours from Split started at about $87. Yes. A return taxi boat from Hvar Town costs roughly €10 to €25 per person in 2026 guides, much less than a tour, but it takes you to one island rather than several coves. For groups, often yes. A full private sailing boat for six worked out at about $93 per person in October 2026, below the $106 median for shared tours. Yes. Operators adjust prices by season and demand, and discounts come and go. The figures here were recorded on 15 to 16 October 2026; check the live price before booking.How much does a Pakleni Islands boat tour cost?
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Pakleni Islands day-trip budget calculator
Use your checked quotes to estimate the full day. All costs must be in the same currency. This tool does not fetch live fares or convert currencies.
- Choose your currency and traveller count.
- Enter the complete return boat quote for the group.
- Add other transport, food per person and extras.
- Choose a reserve, calculate, then print or share your plan.
Formula: (boat + transport + travellers × food + other costs) × (1 + reserve ÷ 100). Divide by travellers for the per-person estimate.
What should my boat quote include?
Check the return journey, fuel, skipper and any entry fees. A per-person fare must be multiplied by your group size before entering it. Zero or missing costs do not mean an experience is free.
Can I compare a private boat with a shared tour?
Yes, by entering each complete group quote separately. Compare the same date, party, currency and inclusions; cost alone does not tell you which itinerary fits.
Continue with the private versus shared boat guide, taxi-boat guide and one-day itinerary.
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