Split: Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Swim & Lunch

The Boat Leaves at Nine Sharp: Here's What You're Actually Getting

You board at Split's St. Nicholas Pier at 9am and spend the day moving between three swimming stops: a calm bay on Čiovo, the turquoise Blue Lagoon near Drvenik, and the stone-house village of Maslinica on Šolta. Lunch with wine arrives onboard at 1pm. Snorkeling gear and inflatables are included. The boat returns to Split in the evening, and you've avoided arranging any of it yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day cruise to islands and lagoon

• Depart from Split port
• Boat ride with coffee and donuts
• Stop at Čiovo bay for swimming and relaxing
• Visit Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling
• Enjoy lunch and drinks onboard
• Visit Maslinica village on Šolta Island
• Free time to stroll, swim, or enjoy coffee
• Boat ride back to Split

The experience

The thing nobody tells you about a full-day cruise from Split is that you need to be at the port by 8:30am, which sounds early until you realize the alternative is arranging three separate boat rides, timing your own swims, and figuring out lunch on an island with one café. The boat departs from St. Nicholas Pier at 9am sharp, the captain doesn't wait, and that's the whole point. You show up, choose your burger (beef, tuna, or vegetarian), and the rest of the day unfolds without you having to decide anything.

After leaving Split, the boat heads into open water and you get coffee and a fresh doughnut while the Adriatic spreads out around you. The first real stop is a bay on Čiovo, where the water is calm enough that even if you're not a strong swimmer, you can wade in and snorkel without thinking about it. There's a beach bar if you'd rather sit, but most people go straight in. Then comes the Blue Lagoon near Drvenik, the part everyone's heard about, and yeah, the water is actually that turquoise. It's not a secret anymore, but it's still worth the trip. You get free time to swim, float, or just sit on the deck with a drink while the sea does its thing. Lunch arrives onboard around 1pm: your burger, fries, and wine if you want it. The wine keeps coming through the afternoon, which is the kind of detail that makes a full day on a boat feel less like a checklist and more like something you'd actually choose to do.

The last stop is Maslinica on Šolta Island, a village that looks like someone built it specifically for postcards: stone houses, a marina you can walk around, and another chance to swim if you haven't had enough. By the time you head back to Split, you've been on the water for most of the day, you've swum in three different places, and you haven't had to think about transport, timing, or where to eat. The boat returns to the same pier you left from, and you step off with salt in your hair and the kind of tired that feels earned.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or port pickup (arrange separately), boat ride with coffee and fresh doughnut, three swimming stops at Čiovo bay, Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica village, snorkeling mask and inflatables, a burger lunch with fries at 1pm, wine during and after lunch, unlimited juice and water onboard, and the boat ride back to Split. You'll choose your lunch option (beef, tuna, or vegetarian) at check-in.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 30 Sep 2027

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gray Line Croatia

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full Adriatic day without arranging transport between islands, choosing restaurants, or timing swims yourself: the fixed schedule and included lunch are what make three separate stops fit into one afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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.

What time does the boat leave Split?

9am from St. Nicholas Pier (Obala Lazareta 1). Check-in is 8:30am.

Is swimming included, or do I just look at the water?

Swimming is the main thing. You stop at three locations specifically for swimming and snorkeling. Snorkeling masks are available (€10 refundable deposit).

What's included in the lunch?

A burger (beef, tuna, or vegetarian) with fries, served around 1pm. Wine is included during and after lunch. Coffee and a fresh doughnut are served in the morning.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The captain decides whether to change the route or cancel based on sea conditions. Bad weather decisions are made for passenger safety.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No. Snorkeling masks, inflatables, and stand-up paddle boards are provided. Masks have a €10 refundable deposit.

How long is the full day cruise?

The boat departs at 9am and returns in the evening. Plan for a full day on the water.

Can I bring a pet?

No, pets are not allowed on the tour.