A 10-hour island boat trip from Split, listed on the live booking page.
Overview
This full-day cruise from Split packs three island stops into ten hours: a swim stop in the Pakleni Islands, time to wander Hvar town, and a final pause in a bay on Brač before the run back to port. Gray Line Croatia runs the boat, with an English-speaking captain and crew, and the day is built around a mix of free time in the water and on land.
The practical side is unusually generous for a group cruise. Breakfast is coffee and doughnuts, water and juice flow all day, wine is poured during lunch, and the lunch itself is a burger with fries in beef, tuna or vegetarian versions, chosen at the meeting point in the morning. Snorkelling gear and inflatables are on board, though the gear carries a refundable deposit per person.
The boat carries up to 99 people, so it is a big-group day, and a few reviewers describe ending up seated apart from companions or inside when the boat fills up. Bring a towel, swimwear and a sun hat, plus something warm if you are sailing in the shoulder months. Water shoes are on the operator's own bring list.
What's Included
Included
- Lunch (Beef, tuna or vegetarian burger)
- Soda/Pop (Water and juice all day long, wine during lunch time)
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Inflatables
- English speaking captain and crew
- Breakfast (Coffee and doughnuts)
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Refundable deposit for use of snorkelling equipment (€10.00 per person)
Itinerary
- Check in at St. Nicola PierMeet at Obala Lazareta 1 at Split Port. Check-in opens at 7:30 am, half an hour before the morning departure, and lunch options are chosen here.
- Trogir pickup, optionalTravellers from Trogir are picked up at 6:15 am at the North Gate of the Old Town, free of charge, with drop-off back in Trogir between 19:15 and 20:00.
- Swim stop at Pakleni IslandsThe boat anchors in the Pakleni Islands for swimming, snorkelling and the inflatables.
- Free time on HvarTime ashore on Hvar to explore the town and soak up the history and culture at your own pace.
- Relax in a bay on BračA final stop in a peaceful bay on Brač for swimming or relaxing.
- Return to SplitThe boat heads back to Split Port at the end of the day.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points shape the day, from group size to what the weather can do to the route.
- Arrive early. The boat departs on a strict morning schedule because the operator must respect the port timeline. Check-in is half an hour beforehand, at 7:30 am, and that is when you also pick your burger for lunch.
- Claim a seat. With up to 99 travellers on board, space is limited. Several reviewers said they ended up sitting inside or apart from their group because the boat was full.
- Pebbly, not sandy. One reviewer points out that the swimming spots are pebbly rather than sandy. Water shoes are on the operator's own bring list, along with a towel, swimwear, sunscreen and a sun hat.
- Layer up in spring. The listing recommends warm clothing in April, May and October. Shoulder-season travellers should pack accordingly.
- Food and drink. Breakfast, lunch, water, juice and lunchtime wine are included. Reviews repeatedly praise the burgers, though a few found the tuna and vegetarian versions weaker than the beef.
- Weather can reroute. The captain can change the route or cancel in bad weather or rough seas, and the listing says the decision rests with the captain. If the tour is cancelled for weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
Common issues. The honest downsides are mostly about scale and conditions. The boat carries a large group, and several reviewers describe crowding or sitting apart from companions. One reviewer said more time was spent on the boat than on the islands. Wine is served during lunch only, not all day, which surprised at least one traveller expecting more. Weather can force route changes or cancellation, and the operator may cancel for low numbers; in both cases you are offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer notes the Brač stop is around Milna rather than Bol, and another reported an itinerary change communicated poorly. Snorkelling gear carries a refundable deposit of €10.00 per person, and gratuities are not included. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and pets are not allowed.
Common Questions
What is included in the price?
Breakfast of coffee and doughnuts, a burger lunch with fries, water and juice all day, wine during lunch, use of inflatables, and an English-speaking captain and crew. Snorkelling equipment is also included, though it requires a refundable deposit of €10.00 per person. Gratuities are not included.
Where does the tour depart from?
From St. Nicola Pier, Obala Lazareta 1, at Split Port. Check-in is at 7:30 am, half an hour before departure, and the boat leaves on time. There is also a free pickup from Trogir at 6:15 am at the North Gate of the Old Town.
Do I choose my lunch in advance?
No, you choose on the morning of the tour at the meeting point. Options are a beef, tuna or vegetarian burger with french fries. Reviewers generally rate the food well, with the beef version mentioned most favourably.
Can children join the cruise?
The listing states most travellers can participate. Families should know the boat can carry up to 99 people and that the day is long, with swimming stops and time ashore. Pets are not allowed.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No, the listing states it is not wheelchair accessible. The meeting point is near public transportation. Anyone with mobility concerns should weigh the boarding and swimming aspects of the day.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. The tour needs good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either reason, you are offered a different date or a full refund.