14 Island Boat Trips in Split Worth Booking

1.Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,150 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111Our pick

Spend 10 to 12 hours racing from Split or Trogir across the Adriatic on an open-air speedboat. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, and Hvar, with a photo stop at Mamma Mia beach. Crews may include Stipe, Korina, Ella, Matea, or Nino. Expect spray, wind, bumpy waves, and a full day outdoors.

“Great fun day out, speedboats were great fun, You Will Get Wet and thrown around a bit, beautiful islands visited. Blue cave was nice, certainly not worth the entrance fee, but still worth a visit. Guide and driver/skipper we really good.”

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2.Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,756 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours cruising from Split to Čiovo, Krknjasi Bay’s Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica on Šolta. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat a burger lunch with wine, and have time ashore. Hosts such as Nana and Ivan keep the day moving, but boats can be crowded and the route may change with weather.

“Highly recommend, the islands were beautiful and were great swimming spots as well. The food and drinks were great and always on time.”

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3.Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,406 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 12 for a five-hour speedboat outing from Split. Guides such as Linda, Simon, Paško, Luka, and Ivan are often praised for friendly service, good music, and sensible commentary. Swim at Blue Lagoon, relax at Borkko Beach Bar, and explore Trogir.

“Great fun! Our hosts Simon and Pasko were informative and humorous. Even got them to play my favourite Croatian 🇭🇷rock band 🎸🎹🥁on the boat ! Trogir was very picturesque, snorkelling in Blue Lagoon 🤿was amazing and the last stop at a beach bar with great views and beer 🍻was a perfect conclusion. Cheers Guys 💯 recommended!”

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4.Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,195 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend 10 to 11 hours racing between six island stops with a skipper and guide. Visit the Blue Cave and fishing village of Komiža, snorkel at Stiniva Cove, swim near the Pakleni Islands, explore Hvar, and finish in Milna. Boats carry up to 12 people, but expect a fast, open-air ride that can get rough.

“Great memories from this visit starting with the beautiful blue cave thanks to our skippers Gea and Nando. We went through Vis, Paklinski islands stopping at the blue lagoon of Budikovac for swim break. We finished with the discovery of the very nice town of Hvar.”

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5.Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small-Group Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,932 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Split by fast boat with a small group of up to 12 per boat. Visit UNESCO-listed Trogir, swim and snorkel at Krknjaši Bay, then relax in Maslinica on Šolta. Crew members such as Grgo, Blaž, Božo, and Karlo are praised for safety, local insight, and good humor.

“This was a fantastic day with our great guides Bruna and Mateo - taking on beautiful villages - a historic town and relaxing snorkelling in the blue lagoon - great value for money…… oh and did I mention for speedboat ride”

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6.Split: Blue Lagoon 3 Islands All-Inclusive Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,235 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62Best value

Cruise from Split to three Adriatic stops with hosts such as Nana, Marco, Sandra, or Lana. Swim near a shipwreck at Čiovo, relax at the Blue Lagoon, eat lunch onboard, then stroll Maslinica on Šolta. Water, juice, wine, coffee, doughnuts, fruit, inflatables, and paddleboards are included.

“We had a lovely boat trip, Nana was amazing! ❤️ We visited three different spots. We had enough of time to swim and enjoy the beautiful sights along the way.”

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7.Split/Podstrana: Blue Cave, Hvar & 6 Islands Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,042 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $129

Spend 10 to 11 hours crossing Dalmatia by speedboat, with stops at the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, Pakleni Islands, Hvar, and Milna. A crew of up to 12 handles the driving and local guidance, with snorkels and safety gear provided. Bring cash for the Blue Cave ticket, plus a jacket and water shoes.

“It was a fun trip and a great way to visit different islands in a short time. The speedboat ride was fun too. The seats could get a little uncomfortable after a while but a different experience all the same. I only wish there was a bit more time at the swimming spots.”

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8.Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Island Cruise with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,969 reviews · 8 hours · from $81

Spend about eight hours cruising from Split to Šolta, the Blue Lagoon, and Čiovo. You get breakfast donuts, lunch, snorkeling gear, sunbeds, WiFi, and unlimited water, lemonade, and wine. The friendly crew includes names such as Mario, Ivana, Bepo, and Bapo, though the team may vary.

“It was amazing! I personally was seasick in the very beginning and they gave me meds and made sure i was okay. The waters were so blue and the unlimited wine and water was really great. Highly recommend!”

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9.From Split: Blue Cave & 5 Islands with Vis & Hvar Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,947 reviews · from $94

Spend 10.5 hours on a small-group speedboat from Split, visiting the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, Pakleni, and Hvar. English-speaking skippers such as Simon, Luka, Tomo, and Viktor handle the route, share local history, and adjust the plan when weather changes. Bring a towel, jacket, swimwear, and patience for a bumpy ride.

“Had a fantastic day in this tour! Simon our skipper was awesome and made the day very enjoyable. I picked this boat tour company as they have a canopy over all the seats so you are protected from the sun. They were super organised and got us to Blue Lake cave before the rush so didn’t have to waste time in queues. We were lucky to see dolphins and a turtle in the water. The tour didn’t feel rushed and we were able to enjoy the stops. Overall it was so much fun on the speed boat and highly recommend this tour!Read more”

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10.Hvar, Brač & Pakleni islands cruise with lunch & drinks from Split & Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,452 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Set out from Split at 8:00 a.m. for a full day aboard a large excursion boat. Swim and paddle near the Pakleni Islands, explore Hvar and its Fortica fortress, then relax in Milna on Brač. Breakfast, burgers, fries, drinks, snorkel gear, paddleboards, and inflatables are included. Guides such as Nana, Ivo, and Sandra have helped make the day lively and well organized.

“Absolutely loved have. The whole trip from beginning to end was very well organised and the staff were so good and couldn’t do enough to make it a great experience”

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11.Split: 3 Island & Blue Lagoon Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,430 reviews · 9 hours · from $106

Join Junior Excursions at Split’s Obala Lazareta for a full-day cruise aboard a wooden boat built in 1903. You’ll visit Maslinica, the Blue Lagoon, and St. Fumija Bay, with breakfast, lunch, seasonal fruit, snorkeling gear, floating mats, and an open bar of wine, water, and juice. English-speaking crew, modern restrooms, Wi-Fi, and limited deckchairs are provided.

“We had the best day and would 100% recommend this day trip to anyone in Split! It was fun with a good amount of time at each stop, super generous with the drinks and a yummy lunch.”

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12.From Split: Blue Cave, Hvar, Mamma Mia, 5 Islands boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,190 reviews · 10h 30m · from $93

Travel by covered speedboat from Split to five islands and seven stops, including the Blue Cave, Komiža, Budikovac Blue Lagoon and Hvar. Guides such as Dino, Matteo and Mario mix local stories, music and practical help. Expect a long, active day with swimming, sightseeing, two hours in Hvar and a separate cash fee for the Blue Cave.

“We loved the Blue Cave, it is so unique. Loved where were taken for out 1st swim. Our guide was very well spoken and informative. Super helpful. We recommend this trip to everyone!!”

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13.Split: Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Small Group Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 780 reviews · 5h 30m · from $88

From Toto Travel in Split, this small-group speedboat outing combines Trogir’s old stone lanes, Blue Lagoon swimming and snorkeling, and a quiet stop in Maslinica on Šolta. Expect a captain, an English-speaking host, about 12 people per boat, and 15 to 30 minutes of fast travel between stops. Crew names vary, with past departures led by Luca, Carlo, Andrew, and others.

“Very nice trip in a super-fast dinghy that took us first to the beautiful town of Trogir, a true gem to explore with its narrow cobblestone streets. Then we reached the enchanting Blue Lagoon, where we enjoyed a lovely swim in the truly azure and transparent water. Finally, we stopped at the little port of Maslinica, full of seafood restaurants and shops selling the local olive oil, which the New York Times has named the best in the world! The trip went by quickly, was fun and interesting, and much of the credit goes to the two staff members, Carlo and Carlo, who accompanied and guided us, providing us with…”

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14.Split/Trogir: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 768 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $65

Travel from Split by speedboat with an English-speaking guide to UNESCO-listed Trogir, the Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica on Šolta. You get time for sightseeing, swimming, and snorkeling, with equipment and wind jackets supplied. Small-group and private options are available, but food, drinks, and hotel transfers cost extra.

“The trip was fantastic. Beach, city, boat…what more could you ask for? A fantastic guide to top it off.”

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