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Spend a full day from Split cruising to the Blue Lagoon and Nečujam bay on Šolta—swim in shallow turquoise water, snorkel over the Kontesa shipwreck, and enjoy an onboard lunch and wine. This family-friendly boat tour combines easy swimming with coastal scenery and local flavors.
Spend a full day from Split cruising to the Blue Lagoon and Nečujam bay on Šolta—swim in shallow turquoise water, snorkel over the Kontesa shipwreck, and enjoy an onboard lunch and wine. This family-friendly boat tour combines easy swimming with coastal scenery and local flavors.
You step onto a low wooden deck as the harbour slips away and the city’s stone facades shrink into a sliver of memory. Salt and pine mingle on the air; the crew starts the engine and the Adriatic opens its honest blue. The boat cuts a steady line toward the shallow bays between Čiovo, Drvenik and Šolta where the famous Blue Lagoon glows like a shallow bowl of turquoise.
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Operated by Blue lagoon 'Vrana' tour · Split, Split‑Dalmatia County
You step onto a low wooden deck as the harbour slips away and the city’s stone facades shrink into a sliver of memory. Salt and pine mingle on the air; the crew starts the engine and the Adriatic opens its honest blue. The boat cuts a steady line toward the shallow bays between Čiovo, Drvenik and Šolta where the famous Blue Lagoon glows like a shallow bowl of turquoise.
Geology here is karst—limestone bedrock scoured by millennia of waves—and it creates shallow sandy basins that light up under sun. Šolta’s coves have been used by fishermen and sailors since antiquity; you’ll pass carved stone terraces and sparse villages that speak to a long coastal culture tied to sea and olive trees.
On this full-day run you’ll anchor in the lagoon for swims, sun on the upper sundeck, and eat a midday meal served onboard (chicken, fish or vegetarian option) with lunchtime wine. Snorkel gear is provided for exploring the Kontesa shipwreck in Nečujam bay and for inspecting the rich Posidonia meadows—the seagrass beds that give these waters their clarity.
Practical side: expect 8 hours including travel time from Split, two 90‑minute stops, and shaded lower deck seating. Wear reef-friendly sunscreen, water shoes for rocky exits, and bring a light wind layer for open-water stretches. If you don’t swim, lifejackets are standard; seas are typically calm but can be choppy in a wind. The route is social and family-friendly—an accessible way to see Dalmatia’s nearshore islands with minimal planning.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be comfortable standing on a moving boat and able to swim short distances for snorkeling.
The tour is approximately 8 hours total and departs from Split (south of the Harbour Master's Office); boarding is scheduled around 08:45–09:45 depending on pickup choice.
Yes — mask and snorkel are supplied, and staff will point out the Kontesa shipwreck and safe spots to snorkel.
Lunch (chicken, fish, or vegetarian pasta) plus lunchtime wine, soft drinks and water are included for the day.
Yes — the tour is family‑friendly with lifejackets available; non‑swimmers can stay on deck or in shallow, supervised areas.
Šolta’s coastline has long supported maritime livelihoods; many bays were seasonal fishing and olive‑gathering spots with visible stone terraces and old quay ruins.
Posidonia meadows are crucial to Adriatic clarity and biodiversity—avoid anchoring on seagrass and use reef‑safe sunscreen to reduce impact.
Blue lagoon 'Vrana' tour operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto a low wooden deck as the harbour slips away and the city’s stone facades shrink into a sliver of memory. Salt and pine mingle on the air; the crew starts the engine and the Adriatic opens its honest blue. The boat cuts a steady line toward the shallow bays between Čiovo, Drvenik and Šolta where the famous Blue Lagoon glows like a shallow bowl of turquoise.
You step onto a low wooden deck as the harbour slips away and the city’s stone facades shrink into a sliver of memory. Salt and pine mingle on the air; the crew starts the engine and the Adriatic opens its honest blue. The boat cuts a steady line toward the shallow bays between Čiovo, Drvenik and Šolta where the famous Blue Lagoon glows like a shallow bowl of turquoise.
Geology here is karst—limestone bedrock scoured by millennia of waves—and it creates shallow sandy basins that light up under sun. Šolta’s coves have been used by fishermen and sailors since antiquity; you’ll pass carved stone terraces and sparse villages that speak to a long coastal culture tied to sea and olive trees.
On this full-day run you’ll anchor in the lagoon for swims, sun on the upper sundeck, and eat a midday meal served onboard (chicken, fish or vegetarian option) with lunchtime wine. Snorkel gear is provided for exploring the Kontesa shipwreck in Nečujam bay and for inspecting the rich Posidonia meadows—the seagrass beds that give these waters their clarity.
Practical side: expect 8 hours including travel time from Split, two 90‑minute stops, and shaded lower deck seating. Wear reef-friendly sunscreen, water shoes for rocky exits, and bring a light wind layer for open-water stretches. If you don’t swim, lifejackets are standard; seas are typically calm but can be choppy in a wind. The route is social and family-friendly—an accessible way to see Dalmatia’s nearshore islands with minimal planning.