Snorkeling in Bol and Hvar: Private boat from Split or Trogir

Eleven hours across three islands: fishing villages, European beaches, and snorkel stops in the Adriatic

A full-day private boat snorkeling trip from Split or Trogir to Bol, Hvar and the Pakleni Islands, with a live English-speaking captain, snorkel and safety gear included. You choose the boat size at checkout (standard, bigger or luxury), and can tailor the itinerary to your pace. Lunch and drinks are available for purchase at seaside restaurants along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island hopping and sightseeing tour

• Visit Milna fishing village for coffee
• Explore Bol and Zlatni Rat beach
• Tour Hvar town and Fortica fortress
• Swim and lunch at Pakleni Islands

The experience

Your captain picks you up from Split or Trogir and takes the boat first to Milna, a fishing village on the island of Brač, where you stop for coffee and get your bearings. From there it's a short run to Bol, where Zlatni Rat, the Golden Horn, sits just minutes away. This crescent of shingle is one of Europe's most photographed beaches, and you'll have time to swim, explore or sit with a cold drink at the beach bar. The itinerary is yours to shape: if you want to linger here longer, the captain works with that.

Next comes Hvar town, famous for its year-round sun and layered history. You'll walk up to the 15th-century Fortica fortress that rises above the waterfront, where the view opens across the sea and back toward the mainland. The Cathedral sits in the old town below. After exploring, a short speedboat hop takes you to the Pakleni Islands and Palmizana Bay, where the snorkeling happens. The water here is clear and shallow enough to see the seabed. You can eat lunch at one of the seaside restaurants, take a walk on the beach to see the local cactus and flowers, or stop at Laganini beach club for a cocktail the locals favor. Snorkel gear and a safety jacket are provided. Fuel costs are covered in the price.

The boat size you pick at checkout shapes the day's comfort: a standard boat suits smaller groups, a bigger boat spreads out a larger party, and the luxury option adds more space and amenities. All three come with the same captain, the same stops and the same snorkel access. The difference is how much room you have to move around and rest between swims.

What’s included

• Private boat with a live English-speaking captain.
• snorkel equipment and safety jacket.
• fuel costs.
• opportunities to swim at Zlatni Rat beach, explore Hvar's fortress and old town, and snorkel in the Pakleni Islands.

Options for this experience

3 options

Up to 7 per booking · Guide in English08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Up to 11 per booking · Guide in English08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Up to 12 per booking · Guide in English08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mayer Charter

Is this one for you?Choose the standard boat if it's just you or a couple; pick the bigger boat if your group is larger and you want everyone to have their own space; the luxury option suits travelers who value extra comfort and amenities on a full day at sea.

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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.

How long is the full day on the water?

The trip runs eleven hours from pickup to return, though you can discuss timing with your captain when you book.

What's included in the snorkeling part?

Snorkel gear, a safety jacket and all fuel costs are included. The captain provides the equipment and makes sure it fits before you enter the water.

Can I pick what we do each day, or is the itinerary fixed?

You can tailor the itinerary to suit your style. If you want more time at one beach or less at another, the captain works with your preferences.

Do I need to arrange my own lunch?

Lunch and drinks are available for purchase at seaside restaurants in Hvar and Palmizana Bay. You buy what you want when you stop.

What's the difference between the three boat options?

Standard, bigger and luxury boats all visit the same places with the same captain and snorkel gear. The difference is the size and comfort level of the vessel itself.

Where does the boat pick me up?

Your captain collects you from Split or Trogir, depending on which you choose at checkout. Confirm your hotel or meeting point when you book.