Blue Lagoon & Trogir snorkeling tour: underwater museum included

Snorkel an underwater museum, then walk a medieval town—all in one day from the water

This eight to nine-hour snorkeling and sightseeing tour from Trogir visits three stops: the underwater Stations of the Cross in Jelinak Bay (statues at 4–12 meters, accessible to swimmers and snorkelers), the Blue Lagoon's clear shallow waters on Drvenik Veli, and the medieval town of Trogir itself. The boat, snorkeling equipment and safety gear are included; you choose between a normal boat or a larger one at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore underwater museum and coastal towns

• Visit Via Crucis Underwater Museum
• Explore Maslinica village
• Swim and snorkel in Blue Lagoon
• Tour historic town of Trogir

The Experience

The day starts in Jelinak Bay, where the Via Crucis Underwater Museum sits in water clear enough to see the statues without diving certification. The sculptures rest between 4 and 12 meters down, so snorkelers and swimmers can reach them alongside freedivers and scuba divers—entrance to the museum is 10 euros per person. The Adriatic's visibility makes the experience work even for people who have never snorkeled before, and the spiritual art installation turns the bay into something between a gallery and a natural site.

From there, the boat moves to Maslinica on Šolta Island's western coast, a fishing village that won national recognition in 2012 as the best tourist destination in the Adriatic with fewer than a thousand inhabitants. It's the kind of stop where you step off into narrow streets and stone buildings without the crowds that fill bigger ports—time enough to walk, eat, or simply sit by the water before heading out again.

The Blue Lagoon comes next, and it's the reason people travel to this part of the coast. The water is shallow, calm and so clear that the bottom is visible from the surface, which is why it works for all ages and all swimming abilities. You can snorkel here, float, or just sit in the sun; there's no schedule pushing you along. The final stop is Trogir itself, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns. The streets follow a grid laid out by ancient Greeks over 2,300 years ago, and walking through them feels like stepping into a time capsule—the architecture is so intact that locals call it the Stone Beauty of the Adriatic.

What’s included

• Boat transport between all four stops.
• snorkeling equipment and safety gear for the entire day.
• access to Jelinak Bay and the underwater museum (entrance fee separate).

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mia Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the larger boat if your group is eight or more, or if anyone in your party prefers more space and stability on the water. The normal boat works well for smaller groups and gives a more intimate experience of the three stops.

Top questions

What exactly is the underwater museum in Jelinak Bay?

The Via Crucis Underwater Museum is a collection of religious statues placed at depths between 4 and 12 meters in Jelinak Bay near Trogir. The sculptures are accessible to snorkelers, swimmers, freedivers and scuba divers, and the clear Adriatic water makes them visible without diving certification. Entry to the museum costs 10 euros per person.

Do I need to be an experienced snorkeler for this tour?

No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The underwater statues in Jelinak Bay sit at shallow depths accessible to swimmers and snorkelers alike, and the Blue Lagoon has calm, shallow water ideal for all ages. Safety equipment is included with the tour.

What is there to do in Maslinica?

Maslinica is a small fishing village on Šolta Island that won awards in 2012 and 2017 for being the best authentic coastal destination in the Adriatic with fewer than a thousand inhabitants. You can walk the stone streets, explore the village's history and natural beauty, or simply relax by the water during the stop.

Is Trogir worth visiting if I'm mainly interested in snorkeling?

Yes. Trogir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns, with streets designed by ancient Greeks over 2,300 years ago. Even a short walk through the old town gives you a full sense of Croatian history and coastal life without requiring much time away from the water.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the boat, snorkeling equipment, and safety gear. You choose between a normal boat or a larger one at checkout. The 10-euro entrance fee to the underwater museum in Jelinak Bay is separate.