Split Boat Tour Blue Lagoon & Trogir: Half-day speedboat

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Swim in the Blue Lagoon, then explore Trogir's old town by boat

You board a speedboat in Split and head to the Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling in turquoise water, then stop at Čiovo Island's beach bar for a drink and downtime, and finish at the UNESCO-protected old town of Trogir before returning to the pier. Snorkeling equipment and an English-speaking crew are included, and the pace is relaxed enough that you're not ticking off a checklist.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day boat tour to Blue Lagoon and Trogir

Depart from Split by speedboat
Swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon
Visit Okrug Gornji on Čiovo Island
Relax at Beach Bar Borkko with drink
Explore old town of Trogir
Return by boat to Split

The Experience

You're thinking this might be too short, or maybe too touristy. Then you're on the boat and the water is actually that color — not a filter, just crushed shells on the seafloor turning everything turquoise. The Blue Lagoon sits on the southeast side of Drvenik island, protected by two smaller islets that keep the whole bay calm enough to jump in without thinking. Snorkeling gear is already on board. You swim for as long as you want, and nobody's rushing you.

After that comes Okrug Gornji on Čiovo Island, where the water stays clear and the beach bar — Borkko — is the kind of place that exists specifically so you can sit with a drink and not check your phone. The crew knows the spot. You'll spend an hour here, maybe more, and it's the part of the day where you actually stop moving. Then the boat heads to Trogir, which is the harder sell until you're standing in the old town and realize it's been on the UNESCO list since 1997 for a reason. Narrow streets, stone buildings, the whole thing built on a small island. It's called Little Venice, and yeah, that's a bit of marketing, but the history is real and it's packed into one place.

The speedboat keeps groups small enough that you're not standing shoulder-to-shoulder, and the captain and crew speak English. Check-in is 30 minutes before departure, so you need to be there early — they won't hold the boat if you're late. Weather can change things; if the sea gets rough, the captain might alter the route or cancel, which sounds annoying until you realize it's the only sensible call. The whole thing takes about four hours from Split and back.

What’s included

Your half-day includes speedboat transport from Split with an English-speaking captain and crew, snorkeling goggles, insurance, and fuel surcharge. You'll have free time to swim and snorkel at the Blue Lagoon, a stop at Beach Bar Borkko on Čiovo Island where you can order a drink and relax, and a visit to the UNESCO-protected old town of Trogir before returning to the departure point.

Good to know

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

Operated by Gray Line Croatia

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see three different spots in one morning or afternoon without arranging your own boat or worrying about timing — the fixed schedule and included transport handle all of that, leaving you to swim, drink, and walk around without a plan.