Private Boat tour to the Blue Lagoon & Solta – Swim, Snorkel, Tan and Relax!

The best part of this private cruise is the freedom to spend a full day on the water without being packed into a large group. You’ll swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon, stop in quiet Solta villages, and let the skipper shape the pace. Stipe’s local tips and his reported knack for avoiding the busiest periods add real value.

I like the easy mix of sea time and shore time. Blue Lagoon and Necujam give you two different snorkeling stops, while Maslinica and Stomorska let you stretch your legs and eat beside the water. The main consideration is price: $898.70 is a serious outlay for a couple or small family, though it works out to about $128 per person when seven people share the boat.

Key points at a glance

• Blue Lagoon for 90 minutes: Clear water, colorful shallows, and time for swimming and snorkeling near Trogir.
• A private boat for up to seven: Your group does not share the activity with other parties.
• Two very different Solta stops: Maslinica is suited to a coffee break and a quiet wander, while Stomorska is the lunch stop.
• Shipwreck snorkeling in Necujam: The afternoon ends with a distinct underwater sight rather than another standard beach stop.
• Skipper Stipe’s practical help: He can offer useful area tips and adjust the day to miss much of the crowd at the stops.
• Seven hours from a 9 a.m. start: The tour returns to its original meeting point, with water and safety equipment provided.

A private day beyond Split

Split is a fine base, but the Adriatic becomes more enjoyable once you leave the mainland behind. This trip gives you a straightforward way to reach the Blue Lagoon and Solta without arranging several separate ferries, taxis, and beach stops.

The boat is reserved for your party, with room for as many as seven people. That matters most if you are traveling with children, grandparents, or friends who do not all want the same pace. You can move from swimming to sightseeing without negotiating with a full boatload of strangers.

The day begins at 9 a.m. and lasts about seven hours. That is enough time for four stops, though none should be treated as a long, unhurried island stay. The schedule is built around water activities, brief village visits, and lunch.

You receive a skipper, safety equipment, insurance, and water on board. Bottled water is also included, but lunch and personal expenses are not. Pack as if you are spending most of the day outdoors: sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, water, and a camera are all suggested.

Blue Lagoon and Krknjasi Bay: your first swim

The first stop is Blue Lagoon at Krknjasi Bay, near Trogir. You get about 1 hour and 30 minutes here, making it the longest single stop of the day.

This is the place for the classic Croatian island swim: clear water, bright colors, and enough time to get comfortable with the water before the rest of the route. If you enjoy snorkeling, this is a good first chance to use your mask and look around the shallows.

The appeal is simple. You are not rushing in for a ten-minute photo stop. Ninety minutes gives you time to swim, snorkel, dry off, and enjoy the boat setting. If your group includes people who prefer sunbathing to snorkeling, they can stay on board or relax at the bay while others get in the water.

Blue Lagoon is also likely to be the most popular stop on the route. The skipper’s ability to organize the day around quieter periods is useful here. Still, you should expect a well-known swimming site, not a private patch of sea reserved only for your group.

Bring your own towel and sun protection. Water is provided, but the tour information specifically suggests carrying additional water, which is sensible on a seven-hour summer outing.

Maslinica: one quiet hour on Solta

After the Blue Lagoon, the boat heads to Maslinica on Solta for about an hour. The village is described as a small fishing town with a peaceful feel, and the planned activity is a coffee break and sightseeing.

This is a welcome change of rhythm. After swimming, you can walk around, sit with a coffee, and get a brief taste of island life instead of spending every minute in swimwear. The stop also gives you a chance to ask the skipper for ideas about where to eat or what to explore on Solta.

Do not expect a long cultural tour. One hour is enough for a short look and a pause, not for a full exploration of the island. That is not a flaw if you want a water-focused day, but it matters if your main goal is to see Solta’s villages in depth.

Maslinica works best as a reset between the two snorkeling stops. You can enjoy the quiet setting without giving up the main purpose of the trip, which is time on the Adriatic.

Stomorska lunch beside the water

The next stop is Stomorska, where you have about 1 hour and 30 minutes for lunch. The planned restaurant is set beside the water, giving this part of the day an easy, relaxed feel.

Lunch is not included in the price, so plan to pay for your own meal. The skipper can provide personal suggestions about where to eat, and the group can use this stop to choose a restaurant that suits its budget and appetite.

The timing is practical. Ninety minutes gives you more breathing room than a quick snack stop, but it is still worth keeping an eye on the clock. You have another snorkeling stop afterward, and the boat needs to keep moving to complete the route.

Stomorska is also the best point to slow down. If you have children or anyone who needs a break from swimming, a meal by the water helps keep the day comfortable. For some people, this will be the most enjoyable shore stop because it combines food, a village setting, and a pause from the sun.

One limitation is the lack of a fixed lunch price in the tour cost. Your final spending depends on what you order. That makes the base price look simpler than the full cost of the day, so budget for food and any coffee or other purchases.

Necujam and the shipwreck snorkeling stop

The final stop is Necujam, also on Solta, with about 1 hour and 15 minutes set aside for snorkeling around a shipwreck.

This gives the outing a different finish. Blue Lagoon is mainly about clear water and swimming, while Necujam provides a specific underwater feature to look for. If your group enjoys snorkeling, this second stop helps prevent the day from feeling like four versions of the same beach break.

The shipwreck is the main point of interest, so bring a mask and snorkel if you have them. The tour includes safety equipment, but the supplied information does not specify exactly which snorkeling items are provided. It is wise to ask Ambis Charter before departure if you need particular gear.

An hour and 15 minutes is a useful amount of time for repeated swims and a look around the wreck area. It is not a full scuba excursion, and the activity is centered on swimming and snorkeling rather than a technical underwater trip.

Necujam comes after lunch, which may suit you if you prefer to snorkel once the strongest part of the day has passed. On the other hand, sun and sea time can be tiring, especially for young children. Keep that in mind when deciding if seven hours on a boat is the right length for your group.

What the skipper adds to the day

The skipper is more than the person who handles the boat. The strongest reports about this experience focus on Stipe, who provided useful explanations of the area, helped organize the route, and made choices that reduced time around the heaviest crowds.

That kind of judgment matters on a popular coastal route. A fixed schedule can put you at every stop during its busiest period, while a good skipper can make small timing choices that improve the day. The tour remains built around the same four locations, but the order, timing, or length of stops may be handled with some common sense.

Stipe is also able to offer suggestions for eating and exploring when you go ashore on Solta. That is especially useful at Stomorska, where lunch is your responsibility and the choice of restaurant affects both your budget and your break.

The supplied information names Stipe, but you should confirm your assigned skipper when booking. The experience is provided by Ambis Charter, and the tour is offered in English.

The price: best shared by a full group

The listed price is $898.70 per group of up to seven people. It is not a per-person fare, so the value changes sharply according to your group size.

At seven people, the cost is about $128 per person. For six, it is roughly $150 per person. For four, it is about $225 each. A couple would pay nearly $450 per person, which makes this a much harder value to justify unless privacy and flexibility are your main priorities.

The price includes the boat, skipper, insurance, safety equipment, and water. Lunch is extra, as are personal purchases. You are paying for a private boat and a full seven-hour route, not simply transport to Blue Lagoon.

I see the strongest value for families and friend groups that would otherwise need to book several seats on a shared cruise. Privacy can also be worth paying for if your group wants to set its own tone, take its time getting ready for swims, or avoid a crowded boat.

If you are only interested in one swim and a few photographs, a less expensive shared outing may suit you better. If you want four stops, two snorkeling sessions, and a skipper who can help manage the pace, the group rate becomes more reasonable.

Who will enjoy this boat trip most

This experience suits you best if you want a mix of active and easygoing time. You can swim at Blue Lagoon, take a coffee break in Maslinica, have lunch at the water in Stomorska, and snorkel at a shipwreck in Necujam.

It is a particularly good fit for:

• Families wanting a private boat rather than a large shared cruise
• Small groups of friends who can split the group price
• People who enjoy swimming and snorkeling but also want short island stops
• Visitors who want local suggestions for food on Solta
• Anyone who prefers a full-day coastal outing over a single beach transfer

It may be less suitable if you dislike boats, need a highly accessible route, or want a detailed historical tour of Solta. The activity is built around the sea, not museums or long walking tours.

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The tour is near public transportation, though the exact meeting point details should be checked at booking. It ends back at the meeting point.

What to pack and what to confirm

The suggested items are sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, water, and a camera. I would treat all of those as useful rather than optional, especially the towel and sun protection. You will be outside for most of the seven-hour outing.

Bring money or a payment method for lunch and personal expenses. Since lunch is not included, your group should decide in advance how much time and money it wants to spend at Stomorska.

If snorkeling equipment is important to you, confirm what the included safety equipment covers. The tour clearly includes safety gear, but it does not give a full inventory of masks, snorkels, or other swimming equipment.

You receive booking confirmation at the time of reservation. The activity is offered in English, and the stated start time is 9 a.m.

Weather, cancellation, and planning flexibility

The tour offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. If you cancel less than 24 hours before departure, the amount paid is not refunded, and changes inside that same window are not accepted.

That policy makes it sensible to check the forecast and your group’s plans before the final day. The cut-off uses local time, so do not wait until the last minute if your schedule changes.

The route has enough variety to keep a good-weather day interesting, but the main attractions are swimming, snorkeling, and sitting on a boat. If someone in your party is uncomfortable with those activities, the private format helps, but it cannot change the basic nature of the trip.

Should you book this private cruise?

Book it if you have a group of four to seven and want a full day that combines Blue Lagoon swimming, Solta villages, lunch, and shipwreck snorkeling. The private format, skipper Stipe’s crowd-avoidance skills, and flexible local advice are the main reasons to choose it over a standard cruise.

Think twice if you are traveling as a couple, watching every dollar, or hoping for a long cultural tour. The price is much easier to defend when shared across a full group, and lunch is an additional cost.

For the right party, this is a well-balanced Adriatic day: active without being exhausting by design, social without sharing the boat with strangers, and varied enough to avoid repeating the same beach stop. Book it when the private space and four-stop route matter more to you than getting the lowest possible fare.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The activity starts at the meeting point at 9 a.m. The exact meeting point should be checked in your booking details.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends back at the original meeting point.

How long does the boat tour last?

The tour lasts approximately seven hours.

How many people can join the private boat?

The boat can accommodate one private group of up to seven people.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included, and personal expenses are also separate. You have about 1 hour and 30 minutes for lunch in Stomorska.

What is included in the price?

The price includes boat hire, a skipper, safety equipment, insurance, and water on board. Bottled water is also provided.

What should I bring?

The suggested accessories are sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, water, and a camera.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.