Private boat tour for small groups to Blue Lagoon and Solta Island

Blue Lagoon is the headline, but the real pleasure here is having a skipper who can shape the day around your group. You get two especially good things: private use of the boat and time for quiet coves around Solta that are difficult to reach from land. Skippers including Roko, Darko, and Zoran have been praised for their local knowledge, easy manner, and restaurant advice.

The main consideration is cost. At $830.78 for up to six people, the price works best when the boat is full. Lunch and snorkeling equipment cost extra, so you need to bring or budget for both.

Key points at a glance

• Blue Lagoon gets a full two-hour stop: Plenty of time for swimming and snorkeling rather than a quick photo pause.
• Solta adds variety: You visit Maslinica, Stomorska, Nečujam Bay, and smaller coves around the island.
• Your skipper can shape the day: You can discuss when to stop for lunch, swimming, and time ashore.
• The private format matters: Only your own group joins the boat, with a maximum listed as six or 11 people depending on the booking.
• Nečujam includes a shipwreck: The old wreck gives the final major stop a clear snorkeling target.
• Pack carefully: Bring snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and a light jacket.

Why this private boat day works

A nine-hour boat trip gives you something a standard coastal excursion often cannot: time. You are not limited to one famous swimming stop and a rushed lunch. The route links a well-known bay with several ports and less developed parts of Solta, so the day has a useful rhythm of swimming, short walks, cruising, and relaxed pauses.

I like the private setup because it lets you speak plainly with the skipper. If your group wants more time in the water, you can ask for it. If you prefer a coffee in a harbor or need a lunch break, you can discuss the timing instead of following a fixed group schedule.

The skippers are central to the experience. Roko is repeatedly singled out for being fun and approachable, and one family even enjoyed being allowed to steer the boat under his direction. Darko is praised for taking groups to quiet bays and for offering good local advice. Zoran is described as especially attentive, while another skipper, Marin, left passengers feeling safe and comfortable. The exact skipper is not guaranteed, but the operator has a strong pattern of putting local staff at the heart of the day.

This is still a boat trip, not a private yacht charter with every extra included. The package covers the boat, fuel, skipper, and private use, but not lunch or snorkeling equipment. At full capacity, the cost is about $138 per person before those extras. With only two people, the same group price becomes much harder to justify.

Leaving Trogir or Split at 9:00 am

The tour starts at 9:00 am from Trogir or Split and finishes back at the meeting point. That early departure is useful. It gives you a full day on the water and leaves enough room for the skipper to adjust the schedule if your group wants a longer swim or a proper meal.

You should confirm the exact meeting point when booking, especially if you are coming from a cruise ship or staying outside central Trogir or Split. One group had a delay involving the boat’s arrival, but communication from the office helped resolve it within about an hour. That suggests you should keep your morning flexible rather than scheduling a tight connection immediately afterward.

The boat is private, so only your group participates. The published information refers to a maximum of six or 11 people depending on the booking details, while the advertised price is for up to six. If your party is larger than six, confirm the permitted group size and any price change before paying.

Two hours at Blue Lagoon and Krknjasi Bay

The first major stop is Blue Lagoon, also called Krknjasi Bay. You get about two hours for swimming and snorkeling, which is a generous portion of the day and one of the strongest reasons to book this trip.

Blue Lagoon is famous for its clear water and bright coastal setting, but fame brings attention. The private boat does not turn the bay into a private swimming pool. You should expect this to be one of the more popular stops on the route, particularly during the main summer season.

Still, two hours gives you a chance to settle in. You can swim, take photographs, relax on the boat, and use the time at your own pace. Families should find this stop easy to enjoy because it does not demand a long walk or a complicated activity. One family with children described the boat day as the highlight of its week, and children aged seven and 11 were especially enthusiastic.

Bring your own snorkeling gear. It is not included, and the operator specifically describes it as a must-have for the day. The same applies to drinks and snacks. A long day under the sun is more comfortable when you have water and food available between stops.

Maslinica, a coffee pause on Solta

After Blue Lagoon, the route continues to Maslinica on Solta for about 45 minutes. This is a short shore pause, intended for sightseeing and coffee rather than a long town visit.

Maslinica gives the day a change of pace. After swimming and riding across open water, you can step ashore, look around the harbor, and have a drink. I like this kind of stop because it prevents the outing from becoming nine straight hours of sun and engine noise.

The 45-minute limit means you should keep your plans simple. It is enough for a coffee and a look around, but not enough for an extended meal or a full exploration of the village. If your group wants lunch, tell the skipper when you would like that break. The skipper can suggest restaurants, and several passengers have valued that local guidance.

Lunch is not included, so this is one of the points where the price can rise. You may also prefer to bring snacks and use a restaurant for a more substantial meal. The important thing is to decide with the skipper rather than assume the listed stops have fixed meal arrangements.

Cruising Solta’s smaller bays

The next part of the route is less structured. You cruise around Solta and look for beaches and bays away from the main stops, with about 45 minutes specifically assigned to this part of the outing.

This is where a private boat provides the most practical benefit. A road trip around Solta cannot reach every small inlet, and a standard group cruise may not pause whenever your group spots an appealing stretch of coast. Your skipper can point the boat toward quieter coves and let you decide if you want to swim or simply enjoy the ride.

The exact bay depends on the skipper, sea conditions, and the day’s timing. That flexibility is a strength, but it also means you should not expect a fixed list of named beaches. You are booking a route with room for local judgment, not a rigid sightseeing circuit.

The open-water ride can be bumpy at the front of the boat. That may be fun for some people, especially older children, but anyone prone to discomfort may prefer a steadier place farther back. A light jacket is sensible even in warm weather because the boat ride can feel cooler than the shore.

Stomorska, Solta’s oldest port

Stomorska is listed as a visit to the oldest port on Solta, but the scheduled time is only about two minutes. Treat this as a brief look from the water or a very short stop, not as a full village visit.

That tiny time allowance is worth noting because the itinerary includes several places. You will see more of Solta than you would on a single-bay excursion, but not every stop allows time for a walk, coffee, or independent sightseeing.

Stomorska works best as part of the cruising experience. You get another view of the island’s coastal settlements and port life without giving up the longer swimming and snorkeling stops. If your priority is exploring towns on foot, you may find the schedule too quick. If your priority is water time, the short pause keeps the day moving.

Nečujam Bay and the old shipwreck

The final substantial stop is Nečujam Bay, where you spend about an hour exploring an old shipwreck hidden in the bay. This gives the day a clear underwater focus beyond the open swimming at Blue Lagoon.

You should bring snorkeling equipment if you want to see the wreck properly. Because gear is not included, check your packing before departure. A mask and snorkel can make this stop far more rewarding than simply looking over the side of the boat.

The wreck also gives children and first-time snorkelers a specific thing to look for. Instead of swimming without a goal, you have an underwater feature to locate and examine. The one-hour stop is long enough to snorkel, rest, and take turns if your group includes people with different comfort levels in the water.

As with every water stop, your skipper controls the practical details. Let the skipper know when you want a swimming pause, and listen to any guidance about where to enter the water and how long to stay. The operator’s staff have been praised for local seamanship and for knowing the waters and moorings, which is especially useful around less familiar coves.

The skipper can make or break the day

The strongest part of this experience is not a particular port. It is the person at the helm.

Roko receives the warmest personal praise. He is described as fun, confident, and willing to involve children in the boat ride. Darko is valued for finding quiet coves and for giving strong restaurant suggestions. Zoran is remembered for his care and attention, while Marin helped a group feel secure and comfortable after a delayed start.

You should not book on the assumption that you will get one specific skipper unless the company confirms it. Still, the repeated pattern matters. The operator gives the skipper room to guide the day, and that is exactly what you want on a private coastal trip.

A good skipper also helps with the less glamorous parts of the outing: choosing a sensible lunch pause, finding a suitable swimming spot, handling moorings, and keeping the schedule realistic. You can help by being clear about your priorities at the start. Say if your group wants more swimming, a longer meal, quiet coves, or more time in town.

Is $830.78 good value?

The price is $830.78 per group of up to six. Filled to capacity, that works out to roughly $138.46 per person for a nine-hour private outing. The package includes the boat, fuel, skipper, and exclusive use of the activity for your group.

That is a fairer calculation than comparing the whole figure with a per-person group cruise. You are paying for privacy, fuel, a dedicated skipper, and the ability to adjust the day. Families and two groups of friends can spread the cost and gain a much more personal schedule.

The value drops sharply for smaller parties. Two people pay the full group price, and lunch and snorkeling equipment are separate. Add restaurant meals, drinks, and any gear you need, and the total becomes substantial.

I would book it for six people who want a full day on the water and care about flexibility. I would compare other options for a couple on a strict budget, especially if you mainly want to see Blue Lagoon and return quickly.

What to pack and who should choose it

Pack a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, drinks, snacks, and a light jacket. Add your own snorkeling gear, since it is not supplied. You will also want a waterproof way to carry phones and cameras, although the supplied information does not specify whether the boat offers storage.

The trip suits families, groups of friends, and mixed-age parties that want both water time and short visits ashore. It is also a good fit for cruise passengers arriving in Split, provided the schedule leaves enough room to return to the ship. One group of eight, including teenagers, arranged the outing from Split and discussed its departure timing with the captain.

It is less suitable if you dislike boats, want a detailed walking tour of Solta, or prefer every meal and activity to be prepaid. The day is active and sun-heavy, though you can set the pace within the route.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 9:00 am start. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund, so check your plans before the deadline.

Should you book this Solta boat tour?

Book it if you want a private, flexible day that combines Blue Lagoon with several parts of Solta. The best reasons are the two-hour swim, the Nečujam shipwreck, access to small bays, and the chance to rely on a local skipper for timing and restaurant advice.

Think twice if you are a small party watching every euro, or if you want long visits in Maslinica and Stomorska. For a full group that values privacy and can bring its own snorkeling gear, the price is easier to defend. For two people seeking only a quick swim, it is probably more boat day than you need.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

You can depart from Trogir or Split at 9:00 am. The activity ends back at the meeting point.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately nine hours.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included. You can ask the skipper to suggest a restaurant and discuss when you would like to take the lunch break.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

No. Snorkeling equipment is not included, so you should bring your own.

How many people can join the private tour?

The advertised price covers a group of up to six people. The additional information also lists a maximum of six or 11 people per booking, so larger groups should confirm the permitted capacity and price before booking.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not eligible for a refund.