Spend a private day on the Adriatic exploring Hvar’s fortress-lined streets, a secluded Šolta bay for lunch and the crystalline Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling. This flexible boat tour blends culture, calm coves and superb snorkel water in one nine-hour outing from Split.
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The boat slips away from Split’s old harbor as gulls wheel and the city’s stone facades shrink behind you. Salt and pine lift on the breeze; the Adriatic opens, a corridor of glassy blue that seems to push the horizon forward. First stop: Hvar town, where cobbled lanes and the hilltop fortress offer a compact portrait of Dalmatian life — cafes spilling onto plazas, merchants tending scented lavender, and a view that rewards the climb with the shimmering chain of islands stretching seaward.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic swimming confidence recommended for snorkeling segments
Wildlife
History
Hvar was a prosperous maritime hub with Venetian and Austro-Hungarian influences; its fortress controlled sea lanes and offered strategic views of the Dalmatian islands.
Conservation
The Blue Lagoon and surrounding islets sit in fragile marine habitats — visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe products, avoid anchoring on seagrass, and follow local marine protection rules.
Reserve your spot on the Hvar & Magical Blue Lagoon today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect marine life and your skin by using reef-safe sunscreen and reapplying frequently after swims.
Water shoes for rocky shores
Many coves have pebbly or rocky entries — lightweight water shoes make beaching and snorkeling more comfortable.
Hydrate and pack snacks
Although lunch options exist on Šolta, bring a water bottle and small snacks for between stops.
Bring an ID and small cash
Harbor check-in and seaside konobas may require ID or cash for incidental purchases.
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
For swimming and sunbathing during island stops.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the fragile Adriatic ecosystem.
summer
Water shoes
Makes rocky beach entries and scrambling ashore easier and safer.
Light windbreaker
Useful for cooler sea breezes, especially in morning or late afternoon.
spring