Makarska speedboat tour to Brač: 90 minutes with swim stop

Speedboat ride to a hidden bay, swim in turquoise water, panorama back along the coast

A 90-minute speedboat tour from Makarska Harbour to Brač's Puntica bay, with a 40-minute swim stop in one of the island's clearest waters, snorkeling gear provided, and a panoramic return ride along the Riviera. The skipper speaks English and Croatian. Children from age 4 are welcome. Bimini sun cover shades all seats.

Step-by-step itinerary

Speedboat tour and swim stop

• Board speedboat at Makarska Harbour
• Enjoy panoramic ride toward Brač
• Swim and relax at Puntica Bay
• Return speedboat panorama of Makarska
• Arrive back at Makarska Harbour

The experience

The tour starts at Makarska Harbour, where you board the speedboat at the Palladium rent-a-boat stand. Once underway, the ride opens onto the Adriatic: beaches, cliffs and the Riviera coastline unfold as you head toward Brač. The speed and the vantage from the water are what make this different from a shore walk. You see Makarska receding and the island approaching in a way land-bound travelers don't.

Puntica is the stop. It's a small bay on Brač known for water so clear you can see the bottom, and it sits across the channel from Makarska, so you're looking back at the town and the Biokovo mountain rising behind it. You get 40 minutes here to swim, snorkel with the gear provided, or sit on the beach where there are swings. The bay is shallow and calm, and it works for both kids and adults. A skipper stays with the boat.

The return is a 10-minute panorama ride along Makarska's waterfront (past beaches and the old town, past the promenade and the dramatic mountain backdrop) before you pull back into the harbour where you started. The whole tour is 90 minutes.

What’s included

• Speedboat ride for 90 minutes.
• snorkeling set.
• Bimini sun cover shading all seats.
• fuel and insurance.
• local English or Croatian-speaking skipper.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 24 Sep 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish and Croatian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Palladium Rent a Boat

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the Riviera from the water and swim in a clear bay without spending a full day on a boat. The 90-minute length fits easily into a morning or afternoon, and the speed means you cover more coastline than a slower vessel would.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Croatian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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 bring my own snorkel gear, or does the tour provide it?

Snorkeling sets are included with the tour, so you don't need to bring your own. If you prefer to use your own equipment, you're welcome to bring it.

What is Puntica bay like when we stop there?

Puntica is a small, sheltered bay on Brač with very clear turquoise water and a small beach with swings. You'll have 40 minutes to swim, snorkel or relax there while the skipper remains with the boat. The bay faces Makarska across the water, so you see the town and Biokovo mountain from the beach.

Is there shade on the speedboat?

Yes, a Bimini sun cover provides shade for all the seats on the boat, so you're protected from direct sun during the ride.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the speedboat ride, snorkeling set, Bimini sun cover, fuel, an English or Croatian-speaking skipper, taxes and insurance. You're welcome to bring your own food and drinks.