An island, inside a lake, inside an island

Mljet National Park boat tour from Dubrovnik, private day trip (9h).

Two saltwater lakes, a 12th-century monastery and the greenest island in the Adriatic, with swims in the Elaphiti coves along the way.

8–9 hoursDuration
Up to 12Guests
National parkProtected island
All-inclusiveCrew & drinks

This private Mljet boat tour takes you from Dubrovnik to the National Park in about ninety minutes of coastline, pine forest down to the waterline, two connected saltwater lakes, and a 12th-century Benedictine monastery on an islet in the middle of the bigger one. We dock at Pomena; the park gate is a ten-minute walk.

Insider: Rent bikes at Mali Most and ride the big lake's loop, nine flat kilometres, the best hour on the island.

All-inclusive

Everything’s
already in.

Everything is covered, no hidden extras, no surprises at the dock.

Licensed skipperExperienced local captain
Fuel for the full routeThe whole day is covered
Drinks on boardWater, soft drinks, beer & wine
Towels, SUP & snorkellingReady for every swim stop
Insurance & final cleaningFull cover included
Free hotel transferDoor-to-door pick-up & drop-off
The itinerary

Your day,
by the hour.

This is a typical full day. Every trip is private, so you can swap, skip or stretch any of it.

09:00

Pick-up from your accommodation

08:30

Set sail south past the Elaphiti

10:00

Elaphiti · first swim

11:30

Mljet · into the park

16:00

The lakes & St Mary monastery

16:00

Cruise back with a final swim

The route
Route mapAdd a map of this route here.
  • Dubrovnik
  • Elaphiti
  • Polače
  • Saltwater Lakes

Indicative route. Every private trip is customised, so you can swap, skip or add a stop.

Included · Door-to-door

We get you there, and back.

A private, air-conditioned Mercedes handles both ends of your day, free of charge. No taxis, no parking, no stress.

01Hotel pick-upWe collect you from your Dubrovnik-area accommodation at the agreed time.
02To the boatStraight to Cavtat, Lapad or ACI Marina Komolac, whichever is closest to you.
03And back againAfter the tour, the same driver returns you to your door.
Air-conditioned MercedesBoth ways includedNo extra cost
“Mljet was unreal. Two salt lakes, the monastery, a long lazy swim. Our skipper knew exactly which coves to hit before the crowds.”
Claire L. · Canada · Google
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The practical details.

01

What to bring

Swimwear plus comfortable shoes for the national park paths around the salt lakes. Towels are on board.

02

Lunch & stops

A long seaside lunch near the park, then the salt lakes and the island monastery at your own pace.

03

When to book

A full day out, 8 to 12 hours on the water. Book two to four weeks ahead in season; an ID card is enough.

Booking this tour

Have a question about the Mljet tour?

The most common questions guests ask before booking.

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How do you get from Dubrovnik to Mljet by boat?
About ninety minutes of coastline each way by private speedboat, straight to Pomena, a ten-minute walk from the park gate, and no early-morning catamaran scramble.
Is the Mljet National Park entrance fee included?
Park entry is arranged with your offer and confirmed line by line, so there are no surprises at the gate.
Can you swim in the Mljet lakes?
Yes, and you should. The lakes connect to the sea by a narrow channel, which keeps them a couple of degrees warmer than the open Adriatic.
What’s included?
Skipper, fuel, water, soft drinks, beer and white wine, towels, SUP, snorkelling equipment, insurance and final cleaning. Free hotel transfer is also included.
How long is the crossing to Mljet?
About 90 minutes each way by speed boat from Dubrovnik, a little more on a yacht, and we break it with a swim in the Elaphiti coves, so it never feels like a transit. Boarding is at Cavtat, Lapad or ACI Marina Komolac.
Is the national park entrance included?
The boat, skipper, fuel and drinks are included; the Mljet National Park entrance ticket is paid separately and confirmed with you in advance. It covers the lakes, the shore path and the park boat to the monastery islet.
Is it suitable for children?
It is a long day on the water, so it suits older children best. For families with toddlers, the half-day Elaphiti tour is usually the better fit. We can stock kid-friendly snacks if you let us know.
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