Private Brac & Solta Boat Tour: Hidden Beaches, Shipwrecks & Tunnels

Split to Brac & Solta: Secret Beaches and Local Hidden Gems by Boat

You’ll get away from busy crowds and discover secret beaches, WWII tunnels, and an underwater shipwreck: all with a local guide who knows these islands inside out. If you want real Croatian adventure beyond the usual postcard spots, this trip is for you.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 1,010 per group, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Small Group 09:00 Guide in English Up to 7 per booking Pickup is included

Big Group 09:00 Guide in English Up to 11 per booking Speedboat: luxury speedboat for 12 people (11 passengers plus skipper), pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Boat Trip to Hidden Beaches

• Departure from Tamaris Charter base
• 9:00am Departure from Split
• Coffee break at Milna
• Relax at Robinson beach
• Explore secret navy tunnels and Tarzan rope swing
• Lunch at Stomorska (not included)
• Snorkeling at Nečujam shipwreck
• Return to Split

What’s included

• Your private boat ride comes with bottled water, all fuel costs covered, plus a friendly local skipper who doubles as your guide.
• Snorkeling gear is provided for exploring Nečujam’s shipwreck (no need to bring your own mask).
• Port pickup/drop-off is included too, and yes, taxes are sorted so no surprise fees later!.

Times

• Every day 09:00

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Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Book up to 12h before

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Tamaris Charter

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Traveler reviews

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The experience

The morning air in Split’s harbor always has this salty tang: kind of wakes you up before the coffee does. We met our captain right at the dock, just as the boats started humming to life. By 9am sharp, we were gliding out past the old stone walls, leaving the city behind. The sea was glassy that day: one of those rare mornings where you can see your reflection if you lean over the side.

First stop: Milna on Brac. It’s a sleepy little place at that hour, with just a couple of locals chatting outside Caffe Bar Fjaka. We grabbed quick espressos (honestly, they’re tiny but strong) and watched fishermen untangle their nets. Not much English spoken here. Just nods and smiles. Felt like we’d already left the tourist trail.

Robinson beach came next. No signs, no crowds. Just us and this stretch of pebbly sand tucked between pine trees. You could actually hear cicadas buzzing over the gentle slap of waves. I kicked off my shoes and waded in. Water was cool but not freezing, perfect for floating around while the sun warmed my face.

The navy tunnels were wild: literally carved into the cliffs during Yugoslav times. Our guide told us stories about hidden submarines and secret missions (he even showed us old photos on his phone). There’s a rope swing here that looks sketchy but is actually solid. I tried it once and ended up laughing so hard I nearly lost my sunglasses.

Lunch break in Stomorska was longer than planned because we couldn’t stop eating grilled fish at Konoba Nevera. The smell of wood smoke mixed with fresh rosemary drifted through the whole village square. If you’re into seafood, order whatever’s just come off the boat. It’s worth every kuna.

Last highlight: Nečujam bay for snorkeling above a sunken shipwreck. Water’s so clear you can spot silvery fish darting between rusty beams. The kids on our boat were squealing through their snorkels every time they saw something new (I might’ve joined in). Back on board, everyone looked sunburnt and happy as we cruised back to Split with salt still drying on our skin.

Top questions

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Nope: lunch isn’t included, but there are great local restaurants in Stomorska where you can order fresh seafood or whatever else catches your eye.

Can small children join this boat tour?

Yes! Kids are welcome. There’s space for strollers onboard too. Just make sure they’re supervised at all times during swimming stops.

I don’t have snorkeling experience, is that okay?

No worries! The guide will show you how to use the gear and keep an eye out while you're in the water near Nečujam's shipwreck.

Are there toilets on board?

The boat doesn’t have toilets onboard, but there are facilities at most stops like Milna and Stomorska where you can use restrooms before heading out again.