Catamaran To Hvar, Free Drinks

Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Hvar and the Pakleni Islands with Food and Drinks

★ 4.8 (729 reviews)

This catamaran runs from Split to Hvar over 9 hours 30 minutes, with complimentary drinks on board.

from $96 Quoted per guest, using the lowest rate on the booking page when verified

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Area
Theme: Blue Cave And Hvar Island Trips

This catamaran runs from Split to Hvar over 9 hours 30 minutes, with complimentary drinks on board.

Overview

The Summer Blues catamaran leaves from Obala Lazareta 1 in Split at 8:30 in the morning, boarding from 8:15, and spends the following nine and a half hours working its way across the Split Riviera. The sailing portion itself runs about seven and a half hours, with three swim breaks built into the route at bays around Brač, Hvar and the Pakleni Islands, and Šolta. In between the swimming there is a served menu of local pastry, chicken salad, cakes and fruit, plus all-inclusive drinks: beer, red and white wine, still water and soft drinks, with coffee served in limited amounts. Alcohol only starts flowing after the first swim stop.

The longest time ashore comes in Hvar town, where a professional guide leads a walking tour and travellers then get free time, roughly two hours combined. The boat heads back to Split as the sun drops toward the horizon.

The listing caps the trip at 78 travellers and bars groups larger than 10. Reviewers repeatedly mention friendly crew and plentiful drinks. It is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Included

All inclusive drinks: beer, red/white wine, still water, soft drinks
Limited drinks: Coffee
Menu (local pastry, chicken salad, cakes and fruit)
Catamaran tour: 7 hours 30 minutes
2 hours (professional guide tour of town Hvar + free time in town)
3 swim breaks: Hidden bays of Brač, Hvar & Pakleni Islands and Šolta
Free Wi-Fi on board

Itinerary

Meet at Obala LazaretaArrive at Obala Lazareta 1 in Split by 8:15 AM. The catamaran Summer Blues waits at berth 4 or 5, and other companies board nearby, so join the correct queue. Departure is 8:30 AM and is not flexible.
Sail the Split RivieraThe catamaran crosses the Split Riviera toward the Pakleni Islands, with views over Brač and Šolta along the way.
Swim breaks at hidden baysThree swim breaks are spread across the day in hidden bays around Brač, Hvar and the Pakleni Islands, and Šolta.
Lunch and drinks on boardA served menu includes local pastry, chicken salad, cakes and fruit. Beer, wine, water and soft drinks are included, with alcohol served only after the first swim stop.
Hvar town visitA professional guide leads a walking tour of Hvar town, followed by free time to explore on your own. The full time in Hvar, guided tour plus free time, comes to about two hours.
Return to SplitThe boat sails back toward Split at sunset and the day ends at the original meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, from the strict morning deadline to what the crew hand out on board.

Arrive early. Meeting time is 8:15 AM and departure at 8:30 AM is not flexible. The listing warns of heavy morning traffic for anyone staying outside the city centre, so leave a buffer.
Bring swim gear. The listing recommends sunscreen, a towel, a swimsuit, light clothes and possibly a light jacket in pre-season or post-season. One reviewer who answered common pre-boarding questions said a towel was nice but not essential, since shade covers most of the boat except the nets.
Pace of the day. Meals and swim stops are spaced through the day, with three breaks built into the route. One reviewer cautioned that one stretch after the first swim stop is a longer boat ride, so a book or something to pass the time helps.
Food and drink. Several reviewers call the drinks plentiful, but alcoholic ones only start after the first swim stop. Vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free menu options exist if requested at the time of booking.
Group feel. The boat takes a maximum of 78 travellers. One reviewer said it felt full but not overcrowded, and another wished the hosts did more to break the ice between guests.
Who it suits. The listing recommends it for children above two years old and says most travellers can participate. It is not wheelchair accessible, and the meeting point is near public transport for anyone not staying in the centre.

Common issues. The tour needs good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if either fails, guests are offered a different date or a full refund. Groups larger than 10 are not permitted on daily tours and can be refused boarding without a refund. The strict 8:30 AM departure and the 24-hour cancellation cutoff leave little room for error on the morning itself. Alcohol only starts after the first swim stop, and coffee is limited rather than all-inclusive.

Common Questions

What is included in the price?

The catamaran tour, three swim stops, a guided walking tour of Hvar plus free time, a served menu of local pastry, chicken salad, cakes and fruit, and all-inclusive beer, wine, water and soft drinks. Coffee is served in limited amounts and Wi-Fi is free on board. Alcoholic drinks begin after the first swim stop.

Do I need to pay extra for food or drinks?

No, the meals and the drink package are part of the tour. The only meal-related step is telling the operator at booking if you need a vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free or gluten-free option.

Where does the tour meet and what time?

Meeting point is Obala Lazareta 1 in Split, at berth 4 or 5, in front of the catamaran named Summer Blues. Be there by 8:15 AM for an 8:30 AM departure, which is not flexible, and join the correct queue since other boat companies board nearby. The tour ends back at the same point.

Is the tour suitable for children or people with limited mobility?

The listing recommends the tour for children above two years old and says most travellers can participate. It is not wheelchair accessible, though the meeting point is near public transport. Note that groups of more than 10 people are not allowed on daily tours.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 8:30 AM start for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or low numbers, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a towel, a swimsuit and light clothes, plus a light jacket if travelling in pre-season or post-season. That covers what the listing recommends for a full day on the water.