Private boat tour for small groups to Blue Lagoon and Solta Island

The best part of this day is the freedom to shape it as you go. You get a private boat for your own group, a skipper, and nine hours around Blue Lagoon and Solta Island, rather than a fixed seat on a crowded excursion. You can ask to linger at a cove, stop for lunch, or take another swim.

I especially like two things here: the chance to reach quiet beaches and bays around Solta that are difficult to visit without a boat, and the human touch from skippers such as Roko and Darko, who know the area and can suggest restaurants. The main catch is cost. At $830.78 for up to six people, this makes the most sense when you fill the boat.

Key points to know before you book

• Blue Lagoon gets two full hours: Plan on swimming and snorkeling in Krknjasi Bay, the main water stop of the day.
• Solta adds variety: Maslinica, Stomorska, and Nečujam give you ports, cafés, coves, and a shipwreck rather than one long swim stop.
• Your skipper shapes the day: Roko, Darko, Zoran, and other Argola skippers have received praise for local route advice, safe handling, and friendly service.
• Lunch is flexible but not included: Ask the skipper when you want to eat, then follow a restaurant suggestion or plan to pay separately.
• Bring your own water gear: Snorkeling equipment is not provided, and you should also pack drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and a light jacket.
• The price works best for a full group: Six people pay about $138.46 each, before lunch and any other personal costs.

A private day on the Adriatic

This is not simply a transfer from Trogir to a swimming spot. It is a full day on the water, with a route that mixes the famous Blue Lagoon and several different corners of Solta Island.

You leave at 9:00 am from Trogir or Split and return to the same meeting point at the end of the day. The boat, fuel, private booking, and skipper are included, which removes some of the usual guesswork involved in hiring a boat yourself.

The private format matters. Your group can discuss the pace with the skipper instead of following a large party from stop to stop. The supplied information specifically invites you to say when you want lunch or another swimming pause, so the schedule is better treated as a useful framework than a minute-by-minute program.

That flexibility is also why the skipper matters so much. Roko is singled out for being fun and involving younger passengers, including letting them steer under supervision. Darko is praised for taking groups to peaceful coves away from busy areas, while Zoran is noted for careful attention to guests. These are not guaranteed assignments, but they show the sort of local personality and practical help Argola Charter aims to provide.

Two hours at Blue Lagoon and Krknjasi Bay

Blue Lagoon, also called Krknjasi Bay in the tour details, is the headline stop. You have about two hours for swimming and snorkeling, giving you enough time to get in the water without treating the stop as a rushed photo break.

Bring your own snorkeling gear. It is specifically described as a must-have for the day, but it is not included with the boat. If you forget it, the main water activity becomes swimming and sightseeing rather than looking below the surface.

You should also bring a towel, though that is not specifically listed among the inclusions, and pack the confirmed essentials: sunscreen, drinks, snacks, and a light jacket. The jacket is useful for the boat ride, especially when the boat is moving and the breeze picks up.

Blue Lagoon is famous, so it is the part of the route most likely to appeal to anyone who wants a classic Croatian sea day. The tradeoff is that famous places are not always the quietest. The private boat gives you the option to ask the skipper about another nearby swimming place if conditions or the atmosphere at the lagoon do not suit your group.

Two hours is a sensible amount of time here. Families can swim, children can play in the water, and adults can take photographs without giving up the rest of Solta. Still, you should not expect this to be a beach-club stop with a full range of equipment or services included. It is a boat-based swim break, and you need to bring what you need.

Maslinica, Solta, for a short coffee pause

After Blue Lagoon, the boat heads to Maslinica on Solta for about 45 minutes. This is a change of rhythm. Instead of staying on the water, you get a brief chance to walk around, see the port, and sit down for coffee.

Forty-five minutes is enough for a quick look and a drink, but not a long town visit. I would use the stop to stretch your legs, take photographs, and get a feel for the island rather than trying to cover much ground.

Maslinica gives the day a useful sense of place. The tour is not only about open water and swimming. You also get a small taste of island life, with a stop that feels more like a village visit than a swimming platform.

The short timing can be a drawback if you want a slow café morning or a detailed look around town. If coffee matters more to you than another cove, tell the skipper. The route is private, and the schedule allows for conversation, but the day still has several planned stops to fit into nine hours.

Cruising Solta’s coves and peninsulas

The Solta portion is where this experience earns its private-tour price. About 45 minutes is set aside for cruising around the island and finding beaches and bays that are hard to reach by land.

The exact cove depends on the skipper, weather, sea conditions, and what your group wants. That uncertainty is part of the appeal. You are not promised one famous viewpoint and then sent home. You can ask for a quiet place to swim, a scenic run along the coast, or time to take photographs.

Darko is particularly praised for finding coves without other people around. Roko is described as a local skipper who knows the waters and moorings well. Again, you should not book on the assumption that one specific person will be assigned, but the company has several names associated with strong route knowledge and good personal service.

This is also a good point to be realistic about the boat ride. The children who enjoyed steering and sitting at the front were having fun with bumpy waves, but choppy water can feel less comfortable for some people. If anyone in your group gets seasick, sit where the ride feels steadier, follow the skipper’s guidance, and keep the light jacket handy.

Stomorska, Solta’s old port

Stomorska is listed as the oldest port on Solta. The planned stop is only two minutes, so this is not a full visit or a meal break.

Think of it as a quick look from the water, a brief pause for orientation, or a chance to see another side of the island before continuing. The stop adds context to the cruise, but you should not count on walking through the port or sitting down here.

The very short timing is worth noting because the tour description includes several places, but not all are equal-length visits. Blue Lagoon and Nečujam receive the most time. Maslinica gets a proper coffee pause. Stomorska is a quick stop along the route.

Nečujam Bay and the old shipwreck

Nečujam brings the day back to the water. You have about one hour to explore an old shipwreck hidden in Nečujam Bay.

This is one of the more distinctive parts of the route. A shipwreck gives snorkeling a clear purpose, especially for older children and adults who want more than an open-water swim. You will need your own mask and snorkel because equipment is not included.

The description does not identify the wreck, give its depth, or promise that every group will enter the water beside it. Ask the skipper about the conditions and the best way to see it when you arrive. The skipper can also advise on where to swim and how long to stay in the water.

One hour is long enough to make the stop worthwhile without turning the whole day into a single underwater outing. If your group is not interested in snorkeling, you can still enjoy the bay and the boat ride, but this stop has more value for people who pack proper gear.

Lunch is flexible, but plan for it

Lunch is not included in the $830.78 price. The skipper can suggest restaurants when you are ready to eat, and several skippers have been praised for their restaurant advice. That is useful in a private tour because you can choose a meal pause that fits your group rather than accepting a fixed restaurant stop.

You should ask at the start of the day how much time lunch will take and where it might fit. The supplied guidance says to let the skipper know when you want lunch or a swimming pause. Do not wait until everyone is hungry and expect the schedule to sort itself out.

Bring snacks and drinks on board. This is especially important for families, since the day begins at 9:00 am and includes a long period outside. Personal food and beverages are not listed as included, so plan your supplies before departure.

The lunch arrangement is both a strength and a limitation. You gain choice and local advice, but you also pay separately and must take an active role in planning the break. If you want a fully packaged excursion with meals handled in advance, this is not that kind of tour.

What the $830.78 price really buys

At first glance, $830.78 is a steep price for a day trip. The calculation looks better when six people share it: about $138.46 per person for nine hours, before lunch and snorkeling gear.

The price includes the boat, fuel, and skipper. You are also paying for privacy, route flexibility, and the ability to reach coves that may not be practical to visit on a standard land-based outing. For two people, the same price becomes roughly $415 each, so a small couple may find a shared excursion better value.

For two families or a group of friends, the private format is easier to justify. You can spread the cost, keep your own schedule, and avoid paying for a separate boat rental and fuel. You also avoid the legal and practical burden of handling the boat yourself, since a skipper is included.

The booking information mentions a maximum of six or 11 people per booking, while the listed price is stated for a group of up to six. Confirm the actual capacity and price for your party before paying, especially if you have more than six people.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this day to people who want the sea to be the main event. It suits families, groups of friends, and two smaller families who can share the cost and want time to swim, snack, and move at their own pace.

It is also a strong choice for cruise-ship passengers with a full day in Split. One group arranged to meet the boat in Split and explained its departure schedule to the captain. That kind of communication is important, but you should still allow plenty of time to return to your ship and do not treat a delayed boat departure as impossible.

Children can enjoy the mix of activities. There is swimming, snorkeling, boat motion, port sightseeing, and the novelty of being on a private craft. The comments from families with children aged seven and 11 describe the boat day as the highlight of their week, while younger passengers enjoyed sitting at the front and steering with the skipper’s involvement.

This is less suitable if you dislike boats, want a long guided history tour, or prefer a low-cost group outing. The stops are scenic and practical, but the emphasis is on water, views, and local route choices rather than formal interpretation.

Practical details that make the day better

Your confirmation arrives when you book, and the meeting point is near public transportation. The start time is 9:00 am, and the activity ends back at the meeting point in Trogir or Split.

The tour is private, and only your group participates. Most people can take part, but the supplied details do not give a specific accessibility assessment for the boat. If anyone in your group has mobility needs, ask Argola Charter about boarding before booking.

Pack light. The useful list is simple:

• Snorkeling mask and gear
• Swimsuit and towel
• Sunscreen
• Drinks and snacks
• A light jacket
• Phone or camera protection for the boat

Keep the sunscreen within reach, not buried in a bag. You will spend much of the day exposed to sun and reflected glare from the water.

The tour allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made inside that window are not accepted for a refund, so check the forecast and your group plans early.

Should you book the Blue Lagoon and Solta boat day?

Book it if you have a group large enough to share the cost and you want a full day built around swimming, snorkeling, small ports, and quiet coves. The route has enough variety to keep the day from feeling repetitive, and a good skipper can make the difference by adjusting the stops and offering sound advice.

I would be more cautious for one or two people, unless privacy is worth the high per-person price. Also, bring your own snorkeling gear and plan for lunch costs. If you do that, this Argola Charter trip offers a useful mix of famous scenery and less accessible parts of Solta, with enough freedom to make the day feel like your own.

FAQ

Where does the boat tour start?

You can depart from Trogir or Split. The start time is 9:00 am.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately nine hours and returns to the original meeting point.

What is included in the price?

The boat, fuel, private tour, and skipper are included.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included. You can ask the skipper to suggest a restaurant and tell the skipper when you would like a meal pause.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

No. Snorkeling gear is not included, and you are advised to bring it.

How much time is spent at Blue Lagoon?

The scheduled stop at Blue Lagoon, also called Krknjasi Bay, lasts about two hours for swimming and snorkeling.

Can the tour stop at other beaches and bays?

Yes. The route includes cruising around Solta to discover beaches and bays, and the private format allows you to discuss swimming pauses with the skipper.

How many people can join?

The price is listed as $830.78 per group of up to six people. The booking information also mentions a maximum of six or 11 people per booking, so confirm the capacity for your specific reservation.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted.