4 Islands With Wine Tasting

A 10-hour island boat trip starting in Split, booked through the listing.

Overview

This speedboat day trip from Split packs four island stops into a single outing: the Pakleni Islands, Hvar, Bol and Zlatni Rat on Brač, and a wine tasting at Milna. The tour runs about ten hours and is capped at twelve travellers, so the boat stays uncrowded compared with the large excursion vessels. A professional crew handles the driving, the safety gear and the snorkelling equipment, while a guide talks through the culture and history of the places you pass.

Doing this route independently would mean lining up ferries or charters between islands, which is exactly the hassle the tour removes. The swim stops come in for praise too, with one traveller calling the water some of the bluest they have seen.

The listing says most travellers can participate, though it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with back problems, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible. Anyone happy with a packed itinerary and short stints ashore will get the most from it.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet on the RivaMeet the crew at Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 55 on the Riva promenade in Split, at stand number 9, for an 08:30 start.
2. Speedboat to the islandsTravel by speedboat between stops with a professional crew, with snorkelling equipment and safety gear on board.
3. Pakleni IslandsStop at the Pakleni Islands for a swim and time ashore, with the guide providing narrative on the area along the way.
4. HvarSpend time on Hvar, where the crew can suggest places to visit during your time on the island.
5. Bol and Zlatni RatContinue to Bol on Brač for a swim stop at Zlatni Rat, the famous Golden Horn beach.
6. Wine tasting at MilnaFinish the island visits with a wine tasting at Milna.
7. Return to SplitThe boat returns to the original meeting point on the Riva, ending the roughly ten-hour day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things are worth knowing before you book a full day on a speedboat with four stops.

• Getting there early. The meeting point is stand number 9 on the Riva promenade, in the middle of the port, not pier number 9 at the ferry terminal on the east side.
• Pace on shore. Several travellers said they would have preferred more time at Bol and Zlatni Rat and less at the beach stops, so expect a quick pace ashore rather than lingering visits.
• What to bring. Bottled water is included, but food, drinks and lunch are not, so bring money or a snack for the islands. One reviewer also suggested bringing extra water for the day.
• The boat itself. Reviewers describe the boat as comfortable, with one traveller noting it was much more comfortable than the rubber speed boats used on other trips and another calling it clean. The crew provides safety gear and snorkelling equipment.
• Sea conditions. One review notes the crew communicated often about sailing conditions, and a skipper was praised for staying in control when it got bumpy.
• Group feel. The listing caps the tour at twelve travellers.

Common issues. One reviewer reported not reaching Milna or the wine tasting at all on their departure, which was the part of the programme they had booked for. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems. Weather can cause cancellation, and the operator can also cancel if the minimum number of travellers is not met, in which case a different date, a different experience or a full refund is offered. Cancellations by travellers must be made at least 24 hours before the start time for a refund.

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