Island day trips
Zlatni Rat Beach from Split by Boat
Zlatni Rat, the golden horn on Brač, is Croatia's most photographed beach. Getting there by private boat from Split is more straightforward than it looks — here is how the day works.
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Boating around Split, the local way
Straight answers on renting a boat, planning a day on the water, and the bays worth the trip. Written by the crew who run it.
Planning a boat trip
Yacht Charter Croatia: What to Expect from a Day on a Private Boat
Thinking about a yacht charter in Croatia? Here is what a day charter from Split actually involves — the boat, the skipper, the islands, and what it costs compared to what most people expect.
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Hvar day trip
What to Do in Hvar (When You Arrive by Private Boat)
Arriving in Hvar by private boat changes what the day can be. Here is how to use the time well: the Pakleni islands, Hvar town, where to eat, and when to leave.
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Hvar day trip
Split to Hvar: Ferry or Private Boat?
The Split to Hvar ferry runs several times a day and costs very little. A private boat does the same crossing on your schedule, with swim stops along the way. Here is how to decide.
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Planning a boat trip
Sailing Croatia: What a Day Charter from Split Actually Involves
You want to be on the water in Croatia for a day. Here is what sailing Croatia actually means when you are not on a week-long flotilla — and why Split is the best place to start.
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Choosing a Split boat trip
Blue Cave or Blue Lagoon: which boat trip from Split to choose
The Blue Cave and the Blue Lagoon sound similar and are completely different days. One is a long run to a lit sea cave near Vis, the other a short hop to turquoise shallows off Šolta. Here is how to pick the right one for your group.
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Stag party boat
Stag party boat charter from Split: how to plan the day
A private boat is the best way to run a stag do in Split: your own crew, your own route, coves to swim in and a harbour lunch, then back in time for the old town at night. Here is how to plan it so the day actually works.
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Snorkelling Split
Snorkelling from a boat near Split: where to go and what you will see
The clear water around Split is made for snorkelling, but the best spots are the ones you can only reach by boat. Where to go, what lives down there, and how a snorkelling day from Split is put together.
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Corporate boat charter
Corporate and team-building boat days from Split
A private boat is an unusually good venue for a company day out of Split: a fixed group, a crew that handles everything, and a setting that gets people talking. How to plan a corporate charter that works for a team rather than a stag do.
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Romantic boat Split
Romantic boat trip from Split: the couples guide to a day on the Adriatic
How to plan a romantic day on a private boat from Split, what makes the Adriatic work for couples, the best stops for two, and what to ask for when you want something more than a swim stop and a lunch.
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Private boat tour Split
Private vs. group boat tour from Split: which one is right for you?
An honest comparison of private and group boat tours from Split: cost per person, route flexibility, swim stop quality, and when each makes sense for different types of travellers.
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Island hopping Split
Island hopping from Split: how to plan the perfect day
How to do a proper island hopping day from Split by private boat, which islands combine well, what each one is known for, and why the route matters as much as the stops.
4 min readBrač island Split
Brač island from Split by boat: Zlatni Rat and beyond
How to reach Brač from Split by private boat, what to do at Zlatni Rat beach, the best coves that group tours skip, and how to plan the day around the tide and the crowds.
4 min readTrogir boat trip
Split to Trogir by private boat: a UNESCO half-day on the water
How to reach Trogir from Split by private boat in under 30 minutes, what to do in the old town, and why the water route beats every other way of getting there.
3 min readStiniva cove
Stiniva cove from Split: Europe's best beach, only by boat
How to reach Stiniva cove on Vis island from Split, what arriving through the rock gateway looks like, when to go, and why a private boat is the only comfortable way there.
3 min readCelebrations on the water
Hen party and birthday boat from Split: how to plan the day
How to plan a hen party, birthday or celebration on a private boat from Split, what works, what to organise in advance, and why the Adriatic is one of the best backdrops a celebration can have.
3 min readBlue Cave Split
The Blue Cave from Split by private boat: skip the queue
How to see the Blue Cave on Biševo from Split without the 50-person speedboat crowd, timing, the entrance ticket, what a private boat actually changes, and whether the cave is worth it.
3 min readPlanning a boat trip
What to bring on a boat day from Split
The short, honest packing list for a boat day from Split: what is already on board, what you need to add, and the few things people always forget.
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Vis island
Vis island from Split: the furthest, and the finest
What makes Vis the most rewarding island from Split, how to reach it, what to see. Stiniva, the Green Cave, Komiža, and why the distance is part of the point.
3 min readGroup boat charter
Group boat charter from Split: what you need to know
How to plan a private boat day for a large group from Split: capacity, what makes a group day work, how to price it, and the difference between a birthday, a hen party and a corporate day on the water.
4 min readPlanning a boat trip
The best time for a boat trip from Split, month by month
When the sea is warmest, when the crowds peak, and which month actually gives you the best boat day from Split. A honest seasonal guide from the crew who is on the water all year.
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Things to do in Split
Things to do in Split on the water: a local's guide
The best things to do in and around Split that involve the sea: swimming spots in town, the island day trips worth taking, sunset on the water, and how to choose between them.
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5 islands tour
The 5 islands tour from Split: what it is actually like
An honest look at the 5 islands tour from Split: the Blue Cave, Stiniva, Hvar and the Pakleni islands, real timings, the cash-only cave ticket, and why a private boat changes the day.
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Boat tour prices
How much does a boat tour from Split cost?
An honest 2026 price guide to boat tours and charters from Split: what shared seats, private day charters and skippers really cost, what is included, and where the hidden extras hide.
3 min readBeaches by boat
The best beaches near Split you can only reach by boat
The beaches and coves around Split worth the trip: Zlatni Rat, Stiniva, the quiet Šolta bays and the Blue Lagoon, why a boat beats the ferry to reach them, and when the sea is warm.
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Boat rental Split
Renting a boat in Split: a local guide
What it actually costs to rent a boat in Split, the difference between crewed and bareboat, where a day on the water can take you, and how to book without paying commission.
4 min readBlue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon from Split, by boat
Where the Blue Lagoon actually is, how to reach it from Split, and the simple timing trick that lets you swim there before the crowds arrive.
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Hvar day trip
A day trip to Hvar from Split by boat
How to spend a day in Hvar and the Pakleni islands from Split by private boat: the route, where to swim, where to eat, and how to time it around the ferries and the heat.
2 min readSunset cruise
A sunset cruise from Split, the most romantic hours on the water
How to spend golden hour on the Adriatic from Split: where the light is best, what a private sunset cruise includes, and how to plan a proposal or a quiet anniversary on the water.
2 min readPakleni and Šolta
Pakleni islands and Šolta from Split: the underrated half day
The calm, crowd-free alternative to the long island tours: the Pakleni islands and Šolta from Split, why a half day is often the better day, and where to swim without the crowds.
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Family boat day
A boat day from Split with kids: calm bays and easy islands
How to plan a family boat day from Split that actually works with children: the calmest swimming bays, avoiding sea sickness, the right boat and route, and keeping everyone happy.
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