Private Boat Tour from Split: Design Your Own Itinerary
Choose your stops, the captain handles the boat
A private boat tour from Split where you pick the destinations and the skipper builds the itinerary around them. The boat is yours alone: no shared groups, no fixed schedule. Popular routes include Hvar and the Pakleni islands, Zlatni Rat beach, the Blue Lagoon, or Vis island with its Blue Cave. You can also mix in quieter stops like Solinska Bay or Vela Rina for swimming. The tour runs 4 to 8 hours depending on where you go. Bottled water and snorkeling gear are included. The captain fee (100€) and fuel surcharge are paid based on your final route.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Customizable private boat tour options
- Charter private boat with skipper
- Choose destinations to visit
- Visit Hvar town and Pakleni islands
- Swim at Milna, Brac, or Solta
- Explore Zlatni Rat beach and secret navy base
- Swim at Blue Lagoon or Solinska bay
- Visit Vela Rina pure sand beach
- Visit Vis island and Blue Cave
- Hvar 2h
- Zlatni Rat Beach 2h
- Blue Lagoon Croatia 2h
- Vis 2h
What’s included
- Private boat for your group only with no shared passengers.
- bottled water.
- snorkeling equipment.
- English-speaking skipper to navigate and guide you to your chosen destinations.
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027
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Charter a private boat from Split with a skipper and design your own route. Pick Hvar, Zlatni Rat, the Blue Lagoon or Vis.
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The experience
You tell the skipper where you want to go, and the boat goes there. This is the difference: instead of following a set route with other groups, you're building the day as you want it. Hvar town and the Pakleni islands are the most popular starting point: combine them with swimming stops, or branch toward Milna or Brač if you'd rather explore less crowded coves. The skipper knows the water, the weather windows and which stops make sense together, so you get the local knowledge without the script.
Zlatni Rat, the Golden Horn, is an iconic beach you can reach by private boat and explore at your own pace, with stops at quieter sandy beaches along the way. If you're interested in history, the skipper can show you the old navy base, a relic from an earlier era. The Blue Lagoon is another draw: crystal-clear water and a natural swimming gem, though if you want the same water with fewer people, Solinska Bay offers the same clarity with more privacy, and Vela Rina nearby is the only pure sand beach in the area. Vis island appeals to travelers who want to venture further. It's weather dependent and requires a larger boat, but it opens up the Blue Cave on nearby Bisevo.
The boat is private to your group only. No one else boards it. Snorkeling equipment and bottled water come with the tour. The skipper handles navigation and safety. The captain fee of 100€ is paid on site. The fuel surcharge is calculated after the tour is complete, once the actual distance and route are known, so you'll see that cost only after you've customized the day. Duration ranges from 4 to 8 hours depending on which destinations you choose and how far they are from Split.
Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I visit Vis island on this private boat tour from Split?
Vis island is available as a destination, though it's weather dependent and requires booking the larger boat option. The island has multiple attractions including the Blue Cave on nearby Bisevo, making it worth the extra distance for travelers who want to venture beyond the closer islands.
What's included in the private boat tour price?
The private boat, snorkeling equipment and bottled water are included. The captain fee (100€) and fuel surcharge are paid separately. The fuel cost is calculated after your customized itinerary is complete, based on the actual distance traveled.
Is the boat shared with other groups?
No. The boat is private to your group only. You won't share it with other travelers. This is what allows you to set your own pace and stops without coordinating around anyone else's preferences.
What are the quieter beach alternatives if I want to avoid crowds?
Solinska Bay has the same clear water as the Blue Lagoon but with more privacy. Vela Rina is nearby and is the only pure sand beach in the area. The skipper can also suggest less touristy sandy beaches on the route to Zlatni Rat if you prefer fewer people.
How long does the private boat tour take?
The tour runs between 4 and 8 hours depending on which destinations you choose and how far they are from Split. Closer options like Hvar or Zlatni Rat take less time. Vis island requires the longer end of that range.
Do I need to speak Croatian to book this tour?
The skipper speaks English, so communication about your route and preferences is straightforward. You can discuss your interests before departure and adjust the plan as the day unfolds.
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Prices and times updated 13 days ago
Private Boat Tour from Split: Design Your Own Itinerary
4h–8h · EN
from US$ 449 per group
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