Ferries and transfers
Split to Dubrovnik: ferry, bus, car or private boat
Catamaran, bus, car or private boat: every way from Split to Dubrovnik compared, how long each takes, and what you see on the way.
3 min readGuides
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.
Ferries and transfers
Split to Brač: ferry, catamaran or private boat
Car ferry to Supetar, catamaran to Bol or Milna, or a private boat: how long each takes from Split, where it lands you, and which fits your day.
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Beaches and swimming
Split beaches: Bačvice, Kašjuni and the coves beyond
The beaches in Split itself: sandy Bačvice, Kašjuni and the pine-shaded coves under Marjan, and when it is worth taking a boat further out.
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Brač
Milna on Brač: the calm harbour half an hour from Split
Milna is the sheltered old port on Brač's west coast, half an hour from Split by boat. Where to swim, how Bobovišća fits in, and who it suits.
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Hvar
Hvar beach clubs by boat: Carpe Diem, Hula Hula and Palmižana
Carpe Diem, Hula Hula and Palmižana: what Hvar's best-known beach clubs are like, and how to reach them by private boat from Split.
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Brač
Zlatni Rat beach from Split by boat
How to reach Zlatni Rat on Brač from Split by boat, catamaran or ferry, how long each takes, and how to time the day around the crowds.
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Planning your day
Yacht charter Croatia: a day on a private boat from Split
What a yacht charter day from Split involves: the boat, the skipper, the islands, and what it costs compared to what most people expect.
3 min readHvar
What to do in Hvar when you arrive by private boat
Arriving in Hvar by private boat changes the day. How to use it: the Pakleni islands, Hvar town, where to eat and when to leave.
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Ferries and transfers
Split to Hvar: ferry or private boat?
The Split to Hvar ferry is cheap and frequent. A private boat crosses on your schedule, with swim stops. Here is how to decide.
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Planning your day
Sailing Croatia: what a day charter from Split involves
What sailing Croatia means when you only have a day, how a day charter differs from a flotilla, and why Split is the place to start.
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Vis and the Blue Cave
Blue Cave or Blue Lagoon: which boat trip from Split to choose
The Blue Cave and the Blue Lagoon sound alike but are very different days: a long run to a sea cave near Vis, or a short hop to turquoise shallows.
4 min readCelebrations and groups
Stag party boat charter from Split: how to plan the day
How to run a stag do on a private boat from Split: your own crew and route, coves to swim in, a harbour lunch, and back for the night.
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Beaches and swimming
Snorkelling from a boat near Split: where to go
The best snorkelling around Split is only reachable by boat. Where to go, what you will see, and how a snorkelling day is put together.
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Celebrations and groups
Corporate and team-building boat days from Split
How to plan a company day on a private boat from Split: a fixed group, a crew that handles everything, and a day that gets people talking.
4 min read
Celebrations and groups
Romantic boat trip from Split: a guide for couples
How to plan a romantic day on a private boat from Split: the best stops for two, the right timing, and what to ask the crew for.
4 min read
Planning your day
Private or group boat tour from Split: which is right?
Private or group boat tour from Split? Cost per person, route flexibility, swim stops, and when each one makes sense.
4 min read
Planning your day
Island hopping from Split: how to plan the perfect day
How to plan an island hopping day from Split by private boat: which islands combine well, what each is known for, and why the route matters.
4 min readBrač
Brač island from Split by boat: Zlatni Rat and beyond
How to reach Brač from Split by private boat, when to be at Zlatni Rat, and the quiet coves the group tours skip.
4 min readShort trips from Split
Split to Trogir by private boat: a UNESCO half day
Trogir from Split by private boat in under 30 minutes: what to see in the UNESCO old town, and why the water route beats the road.
3 min readVis and the Blue Cave
Stiniva cove from Split: Europe's best beach, only by boat
How to reach Stiniva cove on Vis from Split, what arriving through the rock gateway is like, when to go, and why a boat is the easy way in.
3 min readCelebrations and groups
Hen party and birthday boat from Split: how to plan the day
How to plan a hen party or birthday on a private boat from Split: what works, what to organise in advance, and how the day runs.
3 min readVis and the Blue Cave
The Blue Cave from Split by private boat: skip the queue
How to see the Blue Cave on Biševo from Split without the speedboat crowds: timing, the entrance ticket, and what a private boat changes.
3 min readPlanning your day
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.
3 min read
Vis and the Blue Cave
Vis island from Split: the furthest, and the finest
Why Vis is the most rewarding island from Split, how to reach it, and what to see: Stiniva, the Green Cave, Komiža and the Blue Cave nearby.
3 min readCelebrations and groups
Group boat charter from Split: what you need to know
Planning a private boat day for a big group from Split: capacity, pricing, and what makes a birthday, hen party or company day work.
4 min readPlanning your day
The best time for a boat trip from Split, month by month
When the sea is warmest, when the crowds peak, and which month gives you the best boat day from Split. An honest seasonal guide from a local crew.
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Planning your day
Things to do in Split on the water: a local's guide
The best things to do in Split that involve the sea: swimming in town, the island day trips worth taking, and sunset on the water.
3 min readVis and the Blue Cave
The 5 islands tour from Split: what it is actually like
An honest look at the 5 islands tour from Split: the Blue Cave, Vis, Hvar and the Pakleni islands, real timings, and what a private boat changes.
3 min readPlanning your day
How much does a boat tour from Split cost? 2026 prices
An honest price guide to boat tours from Split: what shared seats, private charters and skippers cost, what is included, and the hidden extras.
3 min readBeaches and swimming
The best beaches near Split you can only reach by boat
Zlatni Rat, Stiniva, the Blue Lagoon and the quiet Šolta coves: the beaches near Split worth the trip, and why a boat is the easy way to reach them.
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Planning your day
Renting a boat in Split: a local guide
What it costs to rent a boat in Split, crewed or bareboat, where a day can take you, and how to book without paying commission.
4 min readShort trips from Split
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.
2 min read
Hvar
A day trip to Hvar from Split by boat
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.
2 min readShort trips from Split
A sunset cruise from Split: golden hour on the water
Golden hour on the Adriatic from Split: where the light is best, what a private sunset cruise includes, and how to plan a proposal on board.
2 min readHvar
Pakleni islands and Šolta from Split: the underrated half day
The calm alternative to the long island tours: the Pakleni islands and Šolta from Split, and why a half day is often the better day.
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Celebrations and groups
A boat day from Split with kids: calm bays and easy islands
A family boat day from Split that works with children: the calmest bays, avoiding sea sickness, and the right boat and route.
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