Guide
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.
Things to do in Split
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
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
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.
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Beaches 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.
2 min readBoat rental Split
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
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 readHvar day trip
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
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
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.
2 min readFamily boat day
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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