There are some days that feel less like a tour and more like a love letter from the sea.
The Fish Picnic Tour around the Elaphiti Islands  is exactly that: a quiet unfolding of joy, sun, salt and stories, carried by the Adriatic breeze.

And if you’re in Dubrovnik, wondering how to escape the crowds, stretch your soul and eat like the locals…
This is your way out !!

A morning that doesn’t rush you !!

Your day begins not with noise, but with anticipation. At Dubrovnik’s old port, a traditional boat awaits not a massive, impersonal cruise, but something warm, wooden and familiar. The kind of boat that creaks a little and smells like sea and time.

You meet the Garitransfer crew that is  calm, smiling, already prepping fresh fish behind the scenes. There’s no script here, no megaphones or timers.
Just a promise: “We’ll take care of you today.”

You feel it.
You believe it.

The sea that speaks back !!

Once you set sail, Dubrovnik’s stone walls slowly fade into the distance and the real show begins:

“That unfiltered, cinematic shade of blue the Adriatic is famous for clearer than imagination, brighter than any photo will ever capture.”

As the boat glides, the sun kisses your shoulders, the waves offer their rhythm and you begin to understand something simple but profound:

This isn’t just sightseeing. This is slowing down to meet yourself.

Stop 1: Lopud - where time slows and silence heals:

Your first island is Lopud, a car-free sanctuary known for its sandy beach Šunj, a rare treat in Croatia where most shores are rocky. Here, you’re invited to swim, wander, or just lie in the sun without any pressure to “do it all.”

Locals pass by with baskets of figs. Bougainvillaea drapes down the stone houses. Everything blooms.

You can explore the Franciscan monastery or sip a cold drink by the sea. Or you can simply float, eyes closed, letting the salt water do its therapy.

Either way, the noise in your head, emails, decisions and doubts starts to fade here.

Morning calm meets golden sand—your welcome to serenity on Lopud.

Stop 2: Šipan – The Island that remembers:

Next, you’ll arrive at Šipan, the largest of the Elaphiti Islands, and one of the most soulful.

Unlike tourist-swarmed destinations, Šipan feels untouched, almost protective of its secrets.
The village has ancient olive groves, crumbling villas and a pace of life that reminds you how loud your own life has become.

You might choose to walk through the village, talk to a local about how they harvest olives, or just sit by the dock with wet hair and no plan.

Then comes lunch.

And oh — what a meal !!

The fish picnic- More than food:

The boat becomes a dining table under the sky.
Grilled fish, caught fresh that morning, is served with local wine, salad and homemade bread. There’s lemon, garlic and the kind of flavor that only comes from simplicity and soul.

You eat with your hands.
You talk less.
You smile more.

No buffet. No plastic cutlery.
Just you, the sea and food that means something.

It’s not just a fish picnic. It’s what “home” would taste like if the sea cooked for you.

Fresh fish grilled under shade, sea breeze beside you and taste that feels like Dubrovnik.

Stop 3: Koločep – A final dive into blue 

The last stop is Koločep, the closest island to Dubrovnik and maybe the most fun.

Here, you can snorkel into hidden coves, explore blue caves or jump off the rocks into deep blue pockets of the Adriatic. The water hugs you differently here because this is cooler, clearer and almost cleaner.

And if you’re not the jumping type? That’s okay too.

Sit by the shore.
Pick up shells.
Watch children play. Or just be.

Because the Fish Picnic Tour isn’t about adrenaline…  It's about presence! 

Why Garitransfer ?

There are dozens of boat tours in Dubrovnik. So why choose Garitransfer?

Because they don’t rush you.
They don’t “mass sell” for a moment.
They curate it… carefully, kindly and with respect for the sea.

You’re not just another seat on a boat.
You’re a guest in their floating home.

Their crew knows when to tell a story, and when to let silence do the work.

With safe, comfortable boats, thoughtful guides and real food, The Garitransfer  makes this day not just photogenic but very  meaningful.

Who is this tour for?

• Couples who want to reconnect without distractions
  
  
• Solo travelers searching for a peaceful reset
  
  
• Families with kids who love to swim, eat, and explore safely
  
  
• Anyone who’s tired of screens and craves something real
  
  

Before you go, here are a few tips: 

• Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and your swimsuit.
  
  
• Don’t overpack:  just flip-flops, a towel and your spirit.
  
  
• Charge your phone, but also let it rest.
  
  
• Trust the process. The best moments come unplanned.
  
  

Final Words:

The Fish Picnic Tour around the Elaphiti Islands is not just a day trip.
It’s a whisper from the Adriatic, telling you to slow down, breathe deeper and remember how it feels to be fully alive.

From the salt on your skin to the softness in your chest as the sun sets behind the islands, this is the kind of memory that lingers.

And maybe, just maybe, you’ll leave with more than just photos.

You’ll leave with peace!!

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