Trogir,Blue Lagoon and Šolta island full day Private Boat Tour

The best part of this trip is the contrast: you get time among Trogir’s stone lanes, then trade them for clear water and quiet coves around Šolta. With a private boat for up to five, you can make the day your own group’s outing rather than sharing the ride with strangers.

I like that the route pairs a substantial town stop with two chances to swim, and that snorkelling gear, bottled water and wind jackets are included. I also like the reports of skipper Matko steering the group to less crowded swimming spots, and of him arranging a waterside lunch table in Rogač.

The main consideration is the price: $907.58 per group is a serious outlay, especially if you are not filling all five seats. The day is also long, and the advertised stops add up to seven hours, leaving travel time between them within the roughly 10-hour outing.

What to Know Before You Book

• Trogir gets an hour: Use it for the old town’s lanes, cathedral and waterfront, or choose one main sight rather than trying to see everything.
• Krknjaši Bay is the main swim stop: You have about two hours at the Blue Lagoon, with snorkelling gear available on board.
• Šolta includes two different bays: Rogač is the harbour stop and lunch option; Nečujam is the final place to swim and relax.
• It is private for up to five: Your group has the boat to itself, which makes the per-person cost more sensible when you fill the seats.
• Lunch is extra: Rogač has local restaurants, but the tour price does not include a meal.
• Weather matters: Poor conditions can lead to a new date or a full refund; cancellation by you is free up to 24 hours before departure.

A Day That Trades Stone Streets for Salt Water

This tour covers three very different sides of the Split area. First comes Trogir, a compact historic town with medieval walls and landmarks. Then the boat takes you to Krknjaši Bay, where swimming and snorkelling are the point. On Šolta, you get a harbour stop in Rogač and a final pause in Nečujam, the island’s largest bay.

The order makes practical sense: a walk before the heat of a long afternoon on the water, then time to cool off. You are not simply booking transport between islands, though. With roughly 10 hours out, this is a full day, and you will want to be comfortable with a long boat outing and several hours around the sea.

The trip starts at Trumbićeva obala 14a in Split and ends back at the same meeting point. The boat is described as a comfortable speedboat, and the tour includes safety equipment and boat insurance. Wind jackets are provided, a useful extra when the weather on the water feels cooler than it does on shore.

Trogir: Make Your One Hour Count

Trogir’s old town is a rewarding first stop because its sights sit close together inside the medieval walls. The town dates to the 3rd century BC, and its historic centre includes the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, the Town Lodge, St. Mark’s Tower and the Monastery of St. Nicholas. You have about an hour, so think of this as a focused stroll, not a full museum day.

The cathedral is an obvious anchor. Its 13th-century history and bell tower give you a good reason to pause, and the tower is worth considering if you want a view over the town. The alternative is to head toward Kamerlengo Fortress in the southwest, where walking the walls gives you a different angle on the old town.

There is a trade-off: trying to climb the bell tower, explore the fortress and linger over every lane could turn the hour into a race. I would pick one main sight, then leave time for an unhurried walk and perhaps a local dish if the schedule allows. Admission to the listed stop is free, but that does not tell you whether every individual attraction is free, so check before entering a paid site.

Trogir is a strong start for anyone who wants more than a beach day. If your priority is swimming, however, remember that this first hour is on land. The boat route balances culture and coast, but it does not give you a long historical tour with a guide at each monument.

Krknjaši Bay: Two Hours in the Blue Lagoon

After Trogir, the boat heads to Krknjaši Bay near Drvenik Veli. Two small islands shelter the bay, helping create calmer water and the clear blue tones that earned it the Blue Lagoon name. The planned stop is about two hours, making this the day’s main stretch for swimming and snorkelling.

Snorkelling equipment is included, so you do not need to bring your own gear to take a look beneath the surface. The bay is promoted as a good snorkelling spot, but visibility and conditions can vary. Bring a towel and any personal swimming items you prefer; the listed inclusions do not specify towels.

A private outing can be especially useful here. Skipper Matko has taken groups to quieter coves for swimming, which suggests the day need not revolve only around the busiest patch of water. Still, a less crowded stop is not guaranteed, and the route is subject to sea and weather conditions.

There is also a simple pleasure in having time to swim without an elaborate plan. You can relax in the water or on the boat, then dry off before the next leg. If you are prone to seasickness or simply do not enjoy a full day on a boat, keep in mind that this stop is one part of a roughly 10-hour trip, not a short ferry hop.

Rogač: A Useful Lunch Break on Šolta

Rogač is Šolta’s main harbour and the tour’s practical pause for lunch. The stop lasts about two hours, with local restaurants nearby and natural beaches along the coast. Fresh seafood is a sensible choice if you eat it, though lunch is not included in the tour price.

A waterside table can turn this stop into more than a refuelling break. Matko has arranged a restaurant table by the water for a group, which is a helpful detail if you would rather not spend your limited time searching for somewhere to eat. That kind of arrangement should be treated as a possibility, not a guaranteed part of every departure.

This is the best place in the itinerary to slow the pace. You can eat, stretch your legs and take in the harbour before heading to Nečujam. Remember that restaurant costs are separate from the boat fare, so the actual day’s cost will be higher than the tour price.

Rogač is described as a starting point for exploring the island, but the schedule gives you two hours rather than an open-ended island visit. You are not getting a full tour of Šolta’s inland villages. The appeal is a taste of the island from the coast, with time for lunch and perhaps a nearby beach.

Nečujam: One Last Swim Before Split

Nečujam is the largest bay on Šolta and the final scheduled stop. The plan allows about two hours for swimming and relaxing, a good finish after the earlier town walk, lagoon stop and lunch. It is also known for an old shipwreck that attracts people with snorkelling and diving interests, though the available tour details do not promise a guided wreck visit or specify how close the boat gets.

If you want to spend the last part of the day in the water, bring your energy for it. Snorkelling gear is available, but conditions and visibility can affect what you see. The bay’s size gives this stop a different feel from a quick pull-in at a small cove, yet the main promise remains time to swim and rest.

The final stop also gives you a chance to decide how active you want the day to be. You can use the equipment and explore, or simply take a quiet break before the return ride. The boat heads back to the Split meeting point, so allow for the fact that the day does not end on Šolta.

The Private Boat Price: When It Makes Sense

At $907.58 for up to five people, this is a group price, not a per-person fare. With five people sharing, it works out to about $182 each before lunch. With two people, the same boat cost is roughly $454 each, so the value changes sharply depending on how many seats you fill.

What you are paying for is a private outing, the speedboat, fuel, insurance and safety equipment, plus bottled water, wind jackets and snorkelling gear. You are not paying for lunch, and the details do not say that paddleboards are part of the standard package. A paddleboard was available on one outing through Toni before departure, but ask the operator directly if that matters to your plans.

The private format has value beyond avoiding a mixed group. You share the day with your own party, and the skipper can take you to swimming spots that suit the conditions. The account of Matko finding quieter coves and arranging a waterside meal gives a useful sense of how the day can feel, but neither specific stop choices nor restaurant arrangements should be assumed in advance.

For a group of friends or a family of five who want a full day on the water, the cost can be easier to justify. For a couple, it is a premium experience, and you should compare that price with the value you place on a private boat, a tailored-feeling day and the chance to stop for swims rather than relying on a larger shared excursion.

Practical Details for a Smoother Day

The tour is approximately 10 hours, with the listed stops taking about seven hours altogether: one hour in Trogir, two at Krknjaši Bay, two in Rogač and two in Nečujam. The remaining time accounts for the boat journey between Split and the stops, though exact sailing times are not provided.

Wear clothes you can manage around the water, and pack what you normally need for a day swimming. Bottled water and wind jackets are included, but lunch is not. Since there are restaurant options in Rogač, you can plan to buy a meal there, or ask the operator what is sensible to bring.

The tour is offered as a private activity for up to five people, and pickup is offered. The stated meeting point is Trumbićeva obala 14a in Split, and the activity returns there. Confirmation is received at booking, and service animals are allowed.

Weather is an important variable for a boat tour. If poor weather cancels the outing, you will be offered another date or a full refund. If you need to cancel, you can get a full refund by cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time; changes made within 24 hours are not accepted.

Who Should Book This Split Boat Tour?

I would consider this trip if you want a day that mixes a historic town, open water and two island stops, and you have a group large enough to share the private price. It suits people who are happy to swim, snorkel or simply spend long stretches aboard a boat, with a little walking in Trogir and a restaurant stop on Šolta.

It is less suited to anyone looking for a guided, detail-heavy history tour, a full island exploration or a low-cost excursion. Trogir’s stop is short, the island time is concentrated around two bays, and lunch costs extra. The boat’s private format and the chance to visit quieter swimming spots are the strongest reasons to choose it over a more basic transport outing.

If your group can fill most of the seats and you value control over the company you keep for the day, the price is easier to defend. If you are travelling as a pair, compare the per-person cost carefully. Either way, book for the combination of Trogir and the sea, not for an exhaustive tour of every corner of Šolta.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 10 hours. The scheduled stops total about seven hours, with the rest of the day taken up by travel between Split, Trogir, Krknjaši Bay and Šolta.

How many people can join the private tour?

The tour is private for your group, with a maximum of five people.

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts at Trumbićeva obala 14a in Split and ends back at the same meeting point.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included. Rogač has local restaurants where you can take a meal break.

Is snorkelling equipment provided?

Yes. Use of snorkelling equipment is included.

Are water and wind jackets provided?

Yes. Bottled water and wind jackets are included.

How much time is spent at each stop?

The schedule allows about one hour in Trogir and about two hours each at Krknjaši Bay, Rogač and Nečujam.

What happens if poor weather cancels the tour?

You will be offered a different date or a full refund if the tour is cancelled because of poor weather.

Can I cancel and receive a refund?

Yes. You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded.