Split: Blue Lagoon Boat Tour, Swimming & Snorkeling

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 24

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The Water Changes Color Three Times on This Boat Ride from Split

You spend 45 to 60 minutes walking through medieval Trogir, then board a speedboat to the Blue Lagoon where the water is so clear you can see the white sand bottom. Snorkeling gear, wine, and water are included; you swim and float for as long as you want, then move to Laganini beach for another hour. The whole day is built around not rushing—no tight schedules, just the boat, the water, and the sun.

Step-by-step itinerary

Blue Lagoon boat tour from Split

Depart from Split by boat
Visit UNESCO town of Trogir
Explore Trogir for 45 minutes
Boat to Blue Lagoon
Swim and relax at Blue Lagoon
Boat to Laganini beach on Ciovo
Enjoy beach or have lunch

The Experience

The engine cuts to idle and the water shifts from deep blue to something that doesn't quite have a name—turquoise so bright it looks painted on. You're at the Blue Lagoon, about twenty minutes by speedboat from Split, and the moment you drop anchor, the reason people come here becomes obvious. The seabed is white sand, the water is clear enough to see straight through it, and the whole thing sits in the middle of the Adriatic like someone forgot to tell the rest of the world it exists. Before you get here, though, the boat stops in Trogir, a UNESCO-protected medieval town wedged onto a small peninsula. You get 45 to 60 minutes to walk through the ancient city gates, past the cathedral, down narrow streets where the stone is worn smooth by centuries of footsteps. It's small enough that you won't feel rushed, but long enough to actually see it instead of just passing through.

Once you're back on the boat and heading toward the lagoon, the crew hands out snorkeling masks and you can jump in whenever you want. The water is so clear that even without diving deep, you're looking at the bottom. Some people swim, some float and read, some order a drink—the 200 ml of wine per person is included, along with water and a snack if you've got kids under six. There's no schedule once you're there, no "you have to be back at the boat by this time." It's the kind of stop where you can actually relax instead of checking your watch. After an hour or so, the boat moves on to Laganini beach on the island of Čiovo, where you get another hour to swim, eat at the restaurant there, or just sit on the pebbles and let the sun do its work. The whole trip runs on a speedboat—they use three different ones depending on group size, but they're all the same category—and the crew includes safety gear and a waterproof phone case so you can take pictures without worrying about your phone ending up in the Adriatic.

The one thing to know is that the tour has a minimum number of participants, and if you arrive after the departure time, there's no rescheduling or refund—the boat leaves on schedule. The sea can be unpredictable, so the itinerary might shift or the whole thing might be cancelled if conditions aren't safe, but you'll get a refund or an alternative date if that happens. If your group wants to add something extra, you can also visit the Underwater Museum, though that's optional and something you'd arrange with the crew when you book.

What’s included

Speedboat transport from Split.
45–60 minutes sightseeing in UNESCO-protected Trogir with entry through ancient city gates.
snorkeling mask and safety gear.
time to swim and snorkel at the Blue Lagoon.
200 ml of wine per person and water.
one hour at Laganini beach on Čiovo island with access to a restaurant.
waterproof phone case for the excursion.
snack for children under 6.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bepo boat 2

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Adriatic highlights—a medieval town, the famous lagoon, and a quiet beach—without arranging transport or timing yourself; the fixed stops and boat schedule handle all three in one morning or afternoon.