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Board from Split or Trogir and cross a string of karst islands to a sand-bottomed Blue Lagoon. This private six-hour cruise mixes swimming, snorkeling, a village lunch, and flexible stops tailored to your group.
Board from Split or Trogir and cross a string of karst islands to a sand-bottomed Blue Lagoon. This private six-hour cruise mixes swimming, snorkeling, a village lunch, and flexible stops tailored to your group.
The boat slips away from Matejuška as the first light sketches the stone roofs of Split; salt airs push at the bow and the Adriatic opens like a page to be read. Within an hour the silhouette of small islands appears—limestone spines and low pines framing a shallow bay whose sand bottom glows through water the color of glass. Guests jump in for snorkeling, drift over sea grass meadows, or lean on the rail and let the warm current carry them between coves.
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Operated by Mayer Charter · Split, Split-Dalmatia County
The boat slips away from Matejuška as the first light sketches the stone roofs of Split; salt airs push at the bow and the Adriatic opens like a page to be read. Within an hour the silhouette of small islands appears—limestone spines and low pines framing a shallow bay whose sand bottom glows through water the color of glass. Guests jump in for snorkeling, drift over sea grass meadows, or lean on the rail and let the warm current carry them between coves.
This route threads local history and geology: medieval Trogir, a compact UNESCO town of Romanesque and Venetian façades, is a morning stop for espresso and photos. The islands—part of Split-Dalmatia’s karst archipelago—are composed of porous limestone that filters groundwater, producing the clear, nutrient-poor seas that favor posidonia beds and small fish. Maslinica and Stomorska are working fishing villages where stone harbors and family-run konobas keep coastal customs alive.
Practical guidance: the trip runs about six hours and includes multiple swim and snorkeling stops plus a tavern lunch in Stomorska. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a quick-dry towel, and a wind layer for the ride. Snorkel gear is provided, but if you have your own mask bring it for fit and comfort. Expect easy mobility—steps on and off a low-speed private boat—but wear slip-resistant sandals. Cash is useful ashore for coffee or tips. Time your booking for morning departures to avoid the afternoon chop and the heaviest crowds; cancellation policies are usually flexible for weather.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels—requires short boardings and moderate swimming or snorkeling ability
Departures are from Matejuška pier in Split (under the Croatian flag) or in front of Kamerlengo fortress in Trogir depending on your booking.
Yes—snorkeling equipment is included, though some guests bring their own mask for comfort and fit.
Private bookings allow flexibility in timings and stops within the operator’s safety limits and local regulations.
Yes—this excursion is listed as suitable for all fitness levels, but children must be accompanied by an adult and supervised while swimming.
Trogir’s core dates to Roman and medieval eras and shows layered Venetian and Austro-Hungarian influences; island villages grew from small fishing and olive-growing communities.
Posidonia meadows are protected; operators and visitors are encouraged to avoid anchoring on seagrass beds and to use reef-safe products to reduce impact.
Mayer Charter operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips away from Matejuška as the first light sketches the stone roofs of Split; salt airs push at the bow and the Adriatic opens like a page to be read. Within an hour the silhouette of small islands appears—limestone spines and low pines framing a shallow bay whose sand bottom glows through water the color of glass. Guests jump in for snorkeling, drift over sea grass meadows, or lean on the rail and let the warm current carry them between coves.
The boat slips away from Matejuška as the first light sketches the stone roofs of Split; salt airs push at the bow and the Adriatic opens like a page to be read. Within an hour the silhouette of small islands appears—limestone spines and low pines framing a shallow bay whose sand bottom glows through water the color of glass. Guests jump in for snorkeling, drift over sea grass meadows, or lean on the rail and let the warm current carry them between coves.
This route threads local history and geology: medieval Trogir, a compact UNESCO town of Romanesque and Venetian façades, is a morning stop for espresso and photos. The islands—part of Split-Dalmatia’s karst archipelago—are composed of porous limestone that filters groundwater, producing the clear, nutrient-poor seas that favor posidonia beds and small fish. Maslinica and Stomorska are working fishing villages where stone harbors and family-run konobas keep coastal customs alive.
Practical guidance: the trip runs about six hours and includes multiple swim and snorkeling stops plus a tavern lunch in Stomorska. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a quick-dry towel, and a wind layer for the ride. Snorkel gear is provided, but if you have your own mask bring it for fit and comfort. Expect easy mobility—steps on and off a low-speed private boat—but wear slip-resistant sandals. Cash is useful ashore for coffee or tips. Time your booking for morning departures to avoid the afternoon chop and the heaviest crowds; cancellation policies are usually flexible for weather.