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Spend 5–7 hours aboard a private boat from Split to the crystalline Blue Lagoon for snorkeling, then explore UNESCO-listed Trogir and enjoy lunch on its storied waterfront. This private tour combines sea time, history, and local food with snorkeling gear and bottled water included.
Spend 5–7 hours aboard a private boat from Split to the crystalline Blue Lagoon for snorkeling, then explore UNESCO-listed Trogir and enjoy lunch on its storied waterfront. This private tour combines sea time, history, and local food with snorkeling gear and bottled water included.
A morning in Split begins on the west waterfront promenade, where the boat slips quietly away and the Adriatic dares you to leave the city’s stone behind.
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Operated by BOVA Boat Tours · Split, Split-Dalmatia County
A morning in Split begins on the west waterfront promenade, where the boat slips quietly away and the Adriatic dares you to leave the city’s stone behind.
Within an hour the coastline drops away and the water brightens to the crystalline clarity that gives the Blue Lagoon its name — a shallow bowl of turquoise around the central Dalmatian islands where snorkel masks reveal wriggling schools and the seabed’s green meadows. The route threads small islands and sheltered coves, the limestone coastline etched by millennia of wind and sea.
Trogir arrives like a compact, layered history: Greek foundations, Roman streets, and a Venetian skyline of carved stone and defensive towers. The old town is a UNESCO-listed island connected by bridges; its waterfront promenade is lined with restaurants where a lunch of grilled fish, local meat, or seasonal vegetables is paired with a glass of Croatian wine.
Practicalities matter here. The tour runs about 5–7 hours with snorkeling equipment and lunch included; pickup is on Split’s Riva at the Hotel Ambasador. Boats are private for the group, and the operator provides bottled water and limited beer or wine. Seas can be calm in summer but chop up quickly in off-season months; check weather and bring layers.
Plan for swim shoes, reef-safe sunscreen, and a light windbreaker. Basic swimming skills are recommended for snorkeling stops. Time your visit early in the day to avoid peak crowds at the Blue Lagoon and to get the best light on Trogir’s stone facades.
easy.
5–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; be able to climb a small boat ladder and swim short distances for snorkeling.
Yes — snorkels, masks, and fins are provided as part of the tour package.
Pickup is on the west waterfront promenade (Riva) in front of Hotel Ambasador; arrive 10–15 minutes early.
Yes — lunch at a Trogir waterfront restaurant is included; choose from fish, meat, or vegetarian menus plus one drink.
Yes — the tour is family-friendly; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and all children should be supervised during snorkel stops.
Trogir’s core is a fortified medieval island whose Greek foundations and later Venetian architecture earned it UNESCO status.
Operators are encouraged to avoid anchoring on Posidonia meadows and to use reef-safe sunscreen; take all trash off the boat to protect the coastal environment.
BOVA Boat Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A morning in Split begins on the west waterfront promenade, where the boat slips quietly away and the Adriatic dares you to leave the city’s stone behind.
A morning in Split begins on the west waterfront promenade, where the boat slips quietly away and the Adriatic dares you to leave the city’s stone behind.
Within an hour the coastline drops away and the water brightens to the crystalline clarity that gives the Blue Lagoon its name — a shallow bowl of turquoise around the central Dalmatian islands where snorkel masks reveal wriggling schools and the seabed’s green meadows. The route threads small islands and sheltered coves, the limestone coastline etched by millennia of wind and sea.
Trogir arrives like a compact, layered history: Greek foundations, Roman streets, and a Venetian skyline of carved stone and defensive towers. The old town is a UNESCO-listed island connected by bridges; its waterfront promenade is lined with restaurants where a lunch of grilled fish, local meat, or seasonal vegetables is paired with a glass of Croatian wine.
Practicalities matter here. The tour runs about 5–7 hours with snorkeling equipment and lunch included; pickup is on Split’s Riva at the Hotel Ambasador. Boats are private for the group, and the operator provides bottled water and limited beer or wine. Seas can be calm in summer but chop up quickly in off-season months; check weather and bring layers.
Plan for swim shoes, reef-safe sunscreen, and a light windbreaker. Basic swimming skills are recommended for snorkeling stops. Time your visit early in the day to avoid peak crowds at the Blue Lagoon and to get the best light on Trogir’s stone facades.