Reconsidering Blue Cave Tours from Split: Reasons Why and Better Alternatives

When it comes to trip planning, we are here to assist you in making informed decisions. The Blue Cave, near the island of Biševo, is one of Croatia’s most popular tourist attractions. While many people book Blue Cave tours from Split, we’re here to give you 15 reasons why you should reconsider.

1. Overcrowding: The Blue Cave is a popular tourist destination that can become quite crowded, especially during peak tourist season. This can make it difficult to fully appreciate the cave’s beauty. Waiting times in waiting lanes can exceed 3 hours.
2. Strict rules: Blue Cave is run by a private company, and the rules are set by them. There is also a fast lane available only for companies located on the island of Vis, which can cause confusion for guests traveling from Split. Inside a cave, you can only go with their smaller boats, and the cave can only fit two boats at a time, limiting your visit to only 2-3 minutes per boat.
3. Other Attractions: The Blue Cave is only one of the tour’s stops, and some of the other stops may be less impressive because they are also crowded. Especially Stiniva Bay, which is packed with boats from June to September. 
   
4. Cost: Blue Cave tours can be expensive, and there are other ways to explore Croatia’s natural beauty that may be less expensive.
5. Long Tour: The tour can be quite long, and some people may find spending a full day on a boat exhausting. Driving time between Split and Blue Cave is approximately 1.5 hours.
6. Weather: Because of rough seas or inclement weather, tours to the Blue Cave may be canceled.
7. Mobility Issues: Because the tour may involve some climbing or walking, it may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
8. Time Limit: The time allotted for each stop on the tour may not be enough to fully explore and appreciate the attractions.
9. Inflexibility: Group tours are frequently rigidly scheduled, limiting your ability to explore at your own pace.
10. Overrated: While the Blue Cave is a unique and beautiful attraction, some visitors may find it overrated in comparison to other Croatian attractions.

Given everything listed above, we recommend that you reconsider whether this tour is the best option for you. You’ll spend at least 5 hours at one location, and the majority of the other stops will be crowded. There are many other incredible locations that will take your breath away, and booking one of the tours on the these will undoubtedly provide you with a much better experience.