Split Blue Lagoon Cruise & Underwater Museum with Lunch

Summary

Swim, snorkel, eat and dance on a Split boat trip to the Blue Lagoon

You’ll cruise from Split through island bays with music playing, swim in crystal-clear water at Croatia’s Blue Lagoon, snorkel over hidden statues at an underwater museum (gear included), then relax with lunch and unlimited drinks as you dry off in the sun. It’s lively but never rushed—a day full of laughter, small surprises, and those little moments you remember later.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest—the first thing I noticed wasn’t the sea or the boat, but the music. There’s something about hearing “Dancing Queen” at 9:30am on a pirate ship in Split that makes you question your life choices (in a good way). Our guide, Luka, handed out coffee and grinned like he’d done this a thousand times. The sun was already up but not too hot, and I could smell sunscreen and engine oil mixing with that salty Adriatic air. We squeezed onto the benches with people from everywhere—Germany, Brazil, some Croatians who seemed to know all the lyrics.

The ride out to the Blue Lagoon was choppy enough to keep things interesting. I kept waiting for someone to drop their phone overboard. When we stopped near Fumija island, Luka tossed us snorkeling gear (bring cash for the deposit—I almost forgot), and told us about the underwater museum. I didn’t really believe him until I saw these weird statues under the water—like someone had dropped a whole art class down there. The water was so clear it almost looked fake. My mask kept fogging up but honestly, floating above those stone faces was surreal. Someone tried to say “hello” through their snorkel and just ended up sputtering; we all laughed.

Lunch was simple—burgers and fries—but after swimming it tasted perfect. The wine flowed pretty freely (maybe too freely for some of us). There’s always that one guy who tries to start karaoke before noon; today it was a woman from Manchester belting out ABBA again while her friend filmed everything for Instagram. I sat up on deck for a while after eating, just letting the sun dry me off and listening to snippets of conversations in five languages at once. It felt like summer camp for adults, except with more wine and better views.

On the way back to Split, everyone looked sunburned and happy-tired. Luka pointed out some old fort on shore—I forget the name now—and waved as we passed another boat blasting Croatian pop music. I still think about that moment underwater though—the quiet down there compared to all our noise above. If you’re thinking about this day trip from Split to Blue Lagoon, don’t overthink it; just go jump in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Blue Lagoon and Underwater Museum Tour

• Meet at Split at 09:00 am
• Depart on pirate boat Korsaro at 09:30 am
• Stop at Fumija island for swimming and snorkeling
• Visit secret underwater museum with statues
• Enjoy lunch and drinks on board
• Return to Split at approx. 06:00 pm

Top questions

What time does the Blue Lagoon tour from Split depart?

The boat departs at 09:30 am from Split; check-in starts at 09:00 am.

Is lunch included on this Blue Lagoon day trip?

Yes, lunch is included with options for beef burger, tuna burger or vegetarian burger—all served with fries.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

Unlimited domestic red/white wine plus juice and water are included throughout the day.

How long do we spend at the Blue Lagoon?

You’ll have about one hour at the Blue Lagoon unless weather conditions require changes for safety.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes, snorkeling gear is available with a €10 cash deposit refunded when you return it.

Is there entertainment onboard?

A live DJ plays classic hits on the top deck if you want to join in or just listen.

Are there restroom facilities on board?

Yes, restrooms are available on the boat during your trip.

Do I need to be very fit for this tour?

No—this tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip cruise from Split aboard a lively pirate-style boat; entry tickets for Croatia’s only underwater museum; use of snorkeling gear (with refundable deposit); unlimited domestic wine plus juice and water; lunch with three burger options including vegetarian; restroom access onboard; live DJ entertainment; and plenty of time swimming or relaxing before returning by evening.