Dubrovnik Speedboat Quicksilver 675 Private Tours

The best Dubrovnik views come from offshore. This private Quicksilver 675 tour gives you a fast, comfortable way to see the coast, swim in clear Adriatic water, and reach beaches and caves that are awkward to visit by land. You can shape the outing around four or eight hours, with room for up to eight people.

I like the private boat setup, since your group does not have to follow a large excursion crowd. I also like the useful mix of swimming, snorkeling, scenic sailing, and light local commentary from guides such as Luca and Matij. The main consideration is cost: $431.62 is a serious price for one group, though it becomes much better value when split among six to eight people.

I would also check the exact route before paying. The choices range from a four-hour Blue Cave and Šunj outing to an eight-hour trip around the Elafiti Islands or to Mljet. The Mljet option has a separate fuel charge of about 50 to 80 EUR, so its final price is higher.

Key points to know before booking

• A Quicksilver Activ 675 carries up to eight people, making this most appealing for families or friends who can share the group price.
• The four-hour choices focus on swimming and snorkeling, with Blue Cave, Šunj Beach, or Pasjača Beach as the main attractions.
• The eight-hour routes reach farther, either through the Elafiti Islands or across to Mljet.
• A panoramic pass by Dubrovnik’s Old City Walls gives you a memorable view before the boat heads into open water.
• Water and drinks are included, along with a professional skipper and guide.
• Mljet costs extra for fuel, usually about 50 to 80 EUR paid on the boat.

Why a private Dubrovnik speedboat makes sense

Dubrovnik’s Old Town is famous for its stone walls, narrow lanes, and busy waterfront. From the sea, you get a different view entirely. The walls become part of a broad coastal scene, and the city’s position beside the water makes immediate sense.

This trip begins at Lokanda Peskarija, on the waterfront in the Old Town area. The boat first offers a panoramic sail beside the walls, so you can take in Dubrovnik from the water before focusing on beaches and swimming stops.

The Quicksilver Activ 675 is designed for sea outings rather than simple transport. Its appeal is comfort and an open layout suited to sun, swimming, and snorkeling. You are not just being carried from one port to another. The boat is the day’s base, changing position as the water and islands become the main attractions.

The private format matters. You can book the whole boat for your group, up to eight people, rather than joining strangers. That gives you more room to settle into your own pace, though the available timing and route still depend on the option you select and on sea conditions.

The panoramic sail beside Dubrovnik’s walls

The opening sail is short in concept but important in feel. Dubrovnik’s walls are best appreciated from a little distance, where you can see their full line along the shore instead of studying one tower or gate at a time.

You can expect a strong photo opportunity here, especially if the boat slows enough for you to look back toward the Old Town. The setting also helps you understand why Dubrovnik developed as a fortified coastal city.

This part is not a separate swimming stop, so do not book the outing expecting immediate beach time. It is the visual introduction to the day, and it sets up the change from city sightseeing to open-water exploring.

The guide can add local context along the route. Matij, one guide associated with this experience, is praised for explaining Dubrovnik’s history and famous places while keeping the ride enjoyable. Luca has also led the private boat outings, including a four-hour trip around the Elafiti Islands. If guide commentary matters to you, ask who is scheduled when you book.

Pasjača Beach for swimming and snorkeling

Pasjača Beach is one of the possible four-hour routes. The stop allows about an hour for swimming and snorkeling, with no separate admission charge.

The attraction is simple: time in the water, away from the stone lanes and harbor traffic of Dubrovnik. An hour gives you enough time to get in, swim, and use the snorkeling gear you bring, without turning the stop into a rushed photo pause.

You should keep expectations practical. The supplied details do not promise beach chairs, beach equipment, food, or changing facilities. The included items are water and drinks, while the boat provides the transport and access. Bring whatever personal swimming and snorkeling equipment you need unless the operator confirms equipment is supplied.

Pasjača works best for you if the main goal is a quick escape to the coast. It is less suitable if you want a full beach day with a long stay in one place. The four-hour format is built around a compact outing, not a lazy afternoon at a resort.

Šunj Beach and the Blue Cave option

Another four-hour choice combines the Blue Cave on Koločep Island with Šunj Beach. This gives you two different kinds of stops: a short cave visit and a longer beach break.

The Blue Cave visit lasts about 30 minutes. That is enough for a look inside and a short snorkeling stop, but not a long cave expedition. Keep this timing in mind when planning your day. The cave is one part of a moving coastal route, not the whole event.

Šunj Beach allows about an hour for swimming and snorkeling. The combination is a good fit if you want variety. You get a distinctive natural feature at Koločep, then a more open beach setting for water time.

The boat’s speed is useful here. Koločep and the nearby coastal stops are not treated as one fixed beach base. You see more in a few hours, with the skipper handling the movement between locations.

Still, you should not expect every available stop to be included in every booking. The four-hour offerings are presented as different route choices. Confirm the exact combination, particularly if Pasjača is your priority but the booking conversation focuses on the Blue Cave and Šunj.

Choosing the eight-hour Elafiti Islands route

The full-day Elafiti Islands outing gives you more time for the sea. The Elafiti group lies off Dubrovnik and provides a natural setting for a longer private boat day, with room for more swimming, snorkeling, and coastal views than a four-hour trip.

An eight-hour booking is a better value in several situations. If you have a group of six to eight, the cost per person drops sharply. If you have only one day available for boat time, the longer route also lets you see more without trying to squeeze a distant destination into a short schedule.

Luca has guided a four-hour private outing around the Elafiti Islands for a group of seven young adults, who considered it especially good value during a longer European trip. That detail is useful because it shows how the boat can suit a social group that wants a private day rather than a formal sightseeing cruise.

The exact island sequence and stop lengths are not specified, so you should ask for the planned route. The general promise is an eight-hour Elafiti excursion, not a fixed list of every island or beach. Your skipper and guide will be the best source for the day’s final timing.

The eight-hour Mljet trip and its extra cost

Mljet is the most significant commitment among the route choices. It uses the full eight-hour format and adds a fuel charge of about 50 to 80 EUR, paid on the boat. That fee is separate from the advertised group price, so include it in your budget from the start.

The extra fuel cost reflects the practical difference between a nearby coastal outing and a longer run to another island. For a group of eight, the additional amount is modest per person. For two or three people, it is more noticeable, especially when added to the base tour price.

The provided information does not specify the exact Mljet stops, swimming time, or sightseeing plan. I would ask those questions before booking rather than assume the route includes a particular beach, cave, or inland visit.

Mljet makes sense if you want the boat itself to be the main day out and are comfortable spending most of the day on the water. It is not the best choice if you only want a quick swim near Dubrovnik or if you prefer to keep your schedule flexible.

What the $431.62 group price really means

The listed price is $431.62 per group of up to eight people. Look at it as a charter price, not an individual ticket. With eight people, it works out to roughly $54 per person before any optional extra, which is strong value for a private boat with a skipper, guide, fuel, water, and drinks.

With four people, the rough cost is about $108 per person. With two, it is about $216 each. The experience does not become less private with a small group, but the financial value changes quickly.

That is why I would first gather your group, then compare the route. The boat is most compelling when shared among friends or family. A large group can also make the private format more enjoyable, since everyone already knows one another and can settle on the preferred balance of swimming, sightseeing, and time underway.

Water and drinks are included, which removes a small but useful extra expense. Fuel is included on the listed routes except Mljet. There is no stated inclusion for meals, snorkeling equipment, beach equipment, or hotel transport, so budget and pack accordingly.

Timing, meeting point, and weather

The activity begins and ends at Lokanda Peskarija, Na ponti bb, in Dubrovnik’s Grad area. Since the meeting point is near public transportation, it is practical to reach from central Dubrovnik, though you should allow time to find the exact waterfront departure point.

The duration can range from one to eight hours in the booking information, while the main route choices are four or eight hours. That range may reflect different scheduling arrangements, so confirm the exact start and finish time for your selected option.

This is a weather-dependent experience. If poor weather cancels the trip, you are offered another date or a full refund. For your own planning, avoid placing the boat day immediately before an important flight or ferry connection.

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the local start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund. Confirmation is provided at booking, and the activity uses a mobile ticket.

Who will enjoy this boat most

I would recommend it most strongly to a group that wants control over its day. Families can choose swimming stops without committing to a long walking tour, and friends can share the cost of a private boat rather than split up on a crowded excursion.

It also suits people who want both sightseeing and water time. The sail by the Old City Walls gives you a city view, while Pasjača, Šunj, Koločep, the Elafiti Islands, or Mljet shift the focus to the coast.

The tour may be less suitable if you dislike speedboat travel, want a detailed fixed schedule, or are traveling alone and cannot share the group rate. The descriptions emphasize swimming, snorkeling, and coastal travel, so it is not designed as a full historical tour of Dubrovnik.

Most travelers can participate according to the provided booking information, but anyone with specific mobility or medical concerns should ask the operator before reserving. The boat’s suitability for your needs cannot be judged from the general description alone.

My booking advice

Choose the four-hour Pasjača option if you want a focused swimming and snorkeling break. Choose Blue Cave and Šunj if you prefer a little more variety, with a cave visit at Koločep and beach time afterward.

Choose the eight-hour Elafiti route if you want a full day at sea without the stated extra fuel fee. Choose Mljet only after confirming the route and accepting the additional 50 to 80 EUR fuel charge.

The perfect group size is six to eight people. That is where the private charter price becomes easiest to justify, and the boat’s capacity allows everyone to share the experience without paying a premium for empty seats.

Should you book the Quicksilver 675 tour?

Yes, if you have a group, enjoy swimming and snorkeling, and want Dubrovnik from the water rather than only from the Old Town streets. The combination of a private boat, included skipper and guide, drinks, flexible route choices, and a top rating from 50 submitted ratings makes this a strong pick.

I would book with two checks: confirm the exact route, and calculate the per-person cost for your group. If you do that, the Quicksilver 675 offers a practical, fun way to turn one Dubrovnik day into a coastal escape.

FAQ

How much does the private speedboat tour cost?

The price is $431.62 per group of up to eight people. The cost per person depends on how many people share the boat.

How long does the tour last?

Available options range from about one to eight hours. The main choices are four-hour excursions and eight-hour excursions.

What four-hour routes are available?

The four-hour choices include a Blue Cave trip to Koločep Island with Šunj Beach, and a Pasjača Beach trip focused on swimming and snorkeling.

What is included in the price?

A professional skipper and guide, water, drinks, and fuel are included. Fuel is not included for the Mljet option.

How much extra is fuel for the Mljet option?

Fuel for Mljet costs approximately 50 to 80 EUR extra. It is paid on the boat.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts at Lokanda Peskarija, Na ponti bb, 20000, Grad, Dubrovnik. It ends back at the same meeting point.

Is this a private activity?

Yes. Only your group participates, with space for up to eight people.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If bad weather causes cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. You can also cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.