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Hvar & Pakleni Islands Catamaran Cruise with Food & Drinks

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Duration9h 30m

GroupUp to 78

LanguagesEN

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Catamaran day trip from Split to Hvar swim stops local lunch

You’ll board a catamaran in Split for a day trip through Brač’s bays, explore Hvar with a local guide and free time, then swim off Pakleni Islands and Šolta. Meals, drinks, and all swim stops are included—plus little moments like homemade cake and sea air that stick with you long after you’re back on land.

9h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Depart from Split on catamaran
Swim near Brač island bay
Guided tour of Hvar town
Free time in Hvar town
Swim at Pakleni islands bay
Enjoy chicken salad and open bar
Swim stop at Šolta island
Fresh fruit, cakes, and drinks onboard
Return cruise to Split

The Experience

I didn’t expect the sea to smell so clean. That first step onto the catamaran in Split — you know how mornings by the harbor can be noisy, but somehow it felt calm. There was this gentle hum of people finding seats, a bit of laughter from a group behind me (I think they were from Germany?), and then we just slipped out into that blue. The crew handed out coffee and some sort of flaky pastry — I probably got crumbs everywhere. First swim stop was near Brač; the water was cold enough to wake me up properly. I floated for a bit, staring at the islands, not really thinking about anything. It’s weird how quickly you forget your phone exists.

Our guide in Hvar met us right at the dock — she had this way of talking about the town that made it feel less like a checklist and more like someone showing you their favorite corners. We wandered past old stone walls and she pointed out where her grandmother used to buy bread (“still does,” she said). Afterward, I had an hour to just sit on the promenade with an espresso, watching people try (and fail) to keep gelato off their shirts. The sun bounced off everything — almost too bright. I picked up a tiny lavender sachet for my mom; it still smells like Hvar every time I open my bag.

Back on board, there was chicken salad waiting (vegetarian option too if you ask), and finally the open bar kicked in — wine tasted better than I expected but maybe that’s just being out on deck with salty hair. We stopped again at one of those Pakleni bays where nobody said much; everyone just drifted in and out of the water or lay around half-asleep. On Šolta Island, someone passed around homemade cake while music played quietly over the speakers — not party music exactly, but enough that people started dancing by accident. The last bit back to Split felt slow in a good way. I kept thinking about that lavender scent and how sunburned my nose would be tomorrow.

What’s included

Your day covers three swim stops around Brač, Pakleni Islands and Šolta.
an eight-hour catamaran cruise.
local pastry breakfast.
chicken salad lunch (or vegetarian option).
fresh fruit and homemade cakes.
unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee after the first swim.
Wi-Fi onboard.
plus a guided tour of Hvar town with extra free time before returning to Split in the evening.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

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