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Croatia
Speedboat rental in Croatia
The postcard views of Central Dalmatia, packed into one busy day on a quick boat.
Speedboat rental in Croatia, nine times out of ten, is about the grotto on Biševo. The twin-engined Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 WA tops out near 40 knots, enough to leave Split or Trogir, swim in the cave, peek into Stiniva and return past Pakleni and Hvar inside one daylight window.
The 8.9-metre boat seats ten. A forward sunbed and bimini shield you on the long run, a tiny cabin works as a changing room and fresh water washes off the salt. Masks are kept aboard.
The captain shapes the day around the cave's opening hours and the forecast, since the glow is strongest near noon under clear skies. Groups and families pick this when they want Dalmatia's headline scenes without committing to a week.
Speedboats in Croatia
What it costs
The lowest indicative prices among the yachts of this type on this page.
- Hourly cruise
- from €200 / hour
- Full day
- from €900 / day
Minimum hire from 3 h
Indicative "from" market prices for this destination. The exact price depends on dates, duration and the specific yacht, and comes in your personal quote.
Usually included
- A captain who times the cave visit
- Bimini, sunbed, shower and mini cabin
- Swimming masks
- Fuel up to the amount stated in the offer
Usually extra
- Grotto entry tickets
- Lunch at a konoba on Vis or Hvar
- Mooring fees at Palmižana or Hvar Town
- A fuel supplement for the big loop
Exact inclusions depend on the yacht and are always listed in your written offer.
Where you go
Pick-up is in Split or Trogir, close to the ACI marinas. The big loop covers Biševo, Stiniva and lunch on Vis or Hvar; the short version sticks to Hvar and the Pakleni islets with their beach clubs and the Palmižana cove.
Marinas
- ACI Marina Split
- ACI Marina Trogir
- Marina Kaštela
- Marina Agana
When to go
The boat is available May to October, with demand peaking in high summer. The cave needs sunshine and may shut when a swell runs, so the captain keeps a close eye on conditions. Bookings usually start at three hours, though Biševo takes the whole day.
Speedboat rental in Croatia: FAQ
Is the cave plus Hvar really doable in one day?
Yes, it is the standard full-day plan. The captain splits the hours so you catch the best light in the grotto and still sit down to lunch on time.
And if the cave is closed?
It does shut in rough water. The captain checks ahead and, if needed, offers another plan such as Pakleni and Hvar.
How many people can come?
Ten. On such a long outing it is nicer with a slightly smaller group.