Private Boat tour to the Blue Lagoon & Solta – Swim, Snorkel, Tan and Relax!

The best part of this private cruise is the mix: clear-water swimming at Blue Lagoon, a coffee stop in a small fishing town, lunch beside the sea, and snorkeling around a shipwreck. You get a full day beyond Split without packing your group into a large excursion boat.

I especially like the private format for families and friends, and I like that skipper Stipe can adjust the timing to avoid the thickest crowds. The main thing to watch is the price: $898.70 per group, so it makes much better sense with six or seven people than with only two.

Key points to know before you book

• Krknjasi Bay gives you 90 minutes for swimming and snorkeling in clear water near Trogir.
• Stipe, the skipper, is known for useful local tips and for arranging the day around crowd levels.
• Maslinica offers a quiet one-hour break for coffee and a little sightseeing.
• Stomorska is the lunch stop, with a restaurant right beside the water, but lunch is paid separately.
• Necujam adds a shipwreck snorkeling stop after lunch, giving the day a second underwater focus.
• The boat is private for up to seven people, with water, safety equipment, insurance, and the skipper included.

Why this Split boat trip works so well

Split is a fine base, but the best swimming spots are out on the islands and along the nearby coast. This seven-hour trip gives you a simple way to reach several places without arranging ferries, taxis, restaurant reservations, and separate beach stops yourself.

I see this as a day for people who want variety without a rigid sightseeing march. You can swim, sit in the sun, walk through a small harbor town, eat lunch, and snorkel again. The pace is active enough to keep the day interesting, but it is not built around monuments or long walks.

The private setup matters. Your group alone joins the activity, with space for as many as seven people. That lets you keep the day more personal than a large shared cruise. Families can work around different swimming comfort levels, and friends can spend more time at the stops they enjoy most.

Skipper Stipe is an important part of the experience. His role is not only to handle the boat. He also offers tips about where to eat and what to see when you go ashore, and he has been praised for timing the stops to miss many of the larger crowds. That kind of local judgment can make a real difference at popular swimming sites.

The trade-off is cost. At $898.70 for the boat, the approximate price is $128 per person if seven people share it, before lunch and personal spending. For a couple, the same fixed price becomes a much bigger outlay. I would compare it with the cost of several separate activities, but the strongest value comes when you fill the boat.

First stop: 90 minutes at Blue Lagoon and Krknjasi Bay

The morning begins with the main swimming stop, Blue Lagoon at Krknjasi Bay. It is described as a clear-water spot near Trogir, with striking colors and good conditions for swimming and snorkeling.

You have about an hour and a half here. That is enough time to get into the water, snorkel, dry off, and relax without feeling rushed through a ten-minute photo stop. If swimming is your main reason for booking, this is the section you will probably care about most.

The name Blue Lagoon suggests a single, clearly marked pool, but the practical point is simpler: you are going to a scenic bay with transparent water and a chance to see beneath the surface. Bring your own mask and snorkel if you have favorite equipment, although the supplied details confirm safety equipment rather than specific snorkeling gear.

I would use this first stop as your main swim. You will still have a second snorkeling opportunity later at Necujam, but the longer time at Krknjasi Bay gives you room to settle into the water. Sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, and a camera are suggested, and all four make sense for a day spent on an open boat.

One caution: popular bays can attract other boats, especially during the main summer hours. Stipe’s ability to organize the day around crowd levels is useful here, but the tour cannot promise an empty bay. If you want the calmest feel, be ready to follow his timing advice rather than insisting on a fixed schedule.

Maslinica: a one-hour pause in a fishing town

After the first swim, the boat continues to Maslinica on Solta. This is described as a small fishing town with a quiet, peaceful feel. You get about an hour for coffee and sightseeing.

Maslinica gives the day a needed change of pace. After time in the water and sun, you can step ashore, stretch your legs, and look around a harbor community instead of staying on the boat from morning to afternoon. I would treat this as a relaxed stop, not a major cultural tour.

The one-hour allocation is enough for a coffee break and a short wander. It is not enough for a long island walk or a broad exploration of Solta. That is not a flaw if you want a boat day, but it is worth understanding before you book. The focus remains the coast, the water, and small-town atmosphere.

Stipe’s local suggestions are useful at this point. You can ask where to stop for a drink or what is worth seeing nearby, rather than trying to make sense of the harbor on your own. The supplied information does not promise a guided walking tour, so expect informal tips rather than a formal history lesson.

Maslinica may be the stop you appreciate most if you prefer quiet places to packed resort centers. It also breaks up the day neatly: swim first, coffee and sightseeing next, then lunch.

Stomorska: lunch beside the water

The next stop is Stomorska, another settlement on Solta. You have about 90 minutes here, with lunch planned at a quiet restaurant next to the water.

This is one of the more practical features of the trip. A waterfront meal gives you shade, a proper break, and a chance to eat before the afternoon snorkeling stop. You are not expected to bring a full picnic or rush through a sandwich between swimming sessions.

Lunch is not included in the tour price. Keep that in mind when comparing the total cost with other boat trips. You pay for your own meal and any drinks or other personal purchases. The restaurant is described as a quiet place beside the water, but the precise menu and meal cost are not provided, so I would ask the skipper for current advice on ordering and prices.

The 90-minute stop should allow time to eat without turning the day into a long restaurant visit. Still, restaurant service can vary, and your group may need to keep an eye on the clock. If you are traveling with children or anyone who eats slowly, tell Stipe early so the timing is clear.

I like that lunch happens on Solta rather than back in Split. It keeps you connected to the island and gives you a more natural pause in the middle of the day. You get a taste of local shore life without giving up the main purpose of the trip, which is being out on the water.

Necujam and the shipwreck snorkeling stop

After lunch, the boat heads to Necujam for about 75 minutes of snorkeling around a shipwreck. This is the most distinctive stop on the schedule because it adds something different from the open swimming at Blue Lagoon.

At Krknjasi Bay, the appeal is clear water, color, and a pleasant place to swim. At Necujam, you have an underwater feature to investigate. The shipwreck gives your snorkeling a focal point, which can make the second water stop feel more purposeful than simply repeating the first one.

The available details do not identify the type, size, or exact position of the wreck, so I would not book this expecting a major wreck expedition. Think of it as a casual snorkeling stop with a shipwreck feature, not a technical underwater tour. Safety equipment is included, and the skipper is present, but the tour information does not state that professional snorkeling instruction or specialist equipment is supplied.

Seventy-five minutes is a useful amount of time. You can snorkel, rest, and get back into the water without pressure. If you are less comfortable swimming, you can enjoy the boat and shoreline atmosphere while others explore, but the tour is best suited to people who want at least some time in the water.

The order also makes sense. A swim at the start, coffee in Maslinica, lunch in Stomorska, then snorkeling after lunch creates a varied day. You are not asked to spend seven straight hours doing the same thing.

What the private boat and skipper include

The package covers boat hire, a skipper, safety equipment, insurance, and water on board. Bottled water is also listed as included. Those basics matter on a warm day, since you can stay hydrated without planning every drink before departure.

The skipper is part driver, part local adviser, and part timekeeper. Based on the information provided, Stipe helps explain the area, suggests places to eat and explore, and organizes the route to reduce exposure to the heaviest crowds. That does not mean every stop will be quiet, but it gives the day a human touch that a fixed group cruise may lack.

The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Confirmation is sent at booking. The start time is 9:00 a.m., and the activity finishes back at the meeting point.

The exact meeting point is not specified in the supplied details, so check that information carefully when booking. The return to the same meeting point is convenient if you have evening plans in Split, but I would still leave some spare time after the stated seven-hour duration. Boat schedules can be affected by conditions and by the length of shore stops.

Service animals are allowed, and the tour is near public transportation. Most people can participate. The boat is private, but the information does not give dimensions, shade arrangements, toilet facilities, or a detailed accessibility description. If anyone in your group has mobility concerns, ask the provider before paying.

What to pack for seven hours on the water

The suggested accessories are sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, water, and a camera. Water and bottled water are included, but bringing a refillable bottle is still sensible for a full day in the sun.

I would also bring a light cover-up, a dry change of clothes, and a small waterproof bag for phones and valuables. Those items are practical suggestions for any swimming boat day, not promised tour inclusions, so do not assume storage or drying space will be extensive.

Lunch is not included, so bring a payment method for the restaurant and personal purchases. The schedule includes coffee in Maslinica as well, which is another expense to allow for.

Your camera should be protected from spray. The most memorable photos will likely come from the water, the harbor towns, and the boat ride between stops, but marine conditions can be wet even when the sky is clear.

Is $898.70 a fair price?

The price is fixed per group, not per person, and the maximum group size is seven. That changes the value calculation completely.

For seven people, the cost works out to about $128 per person. For six, it is about $150 per person. For four, it is about $225 per person, and for two, it is about $449 per person. Lunch and personal expenses are extra in every case.

I think the price is easiest to justify when your group values privacy and flexible timing. You are paying for a private boat, a skipper, a full seven-hour route, and the ability to move between several spots without arranging the transport yourself. A large shared cruise may cost less per person, but it will not offer the same control over who is on board or how the day is organized.

The value is weaker for a couple on a tight budget. If your main goal is simply to swim at Blue Lagoon, a shorter or shared trip may be a better financial choice. This tour earns its price through variety and privacy, not through a low-cost beach transfer.

It is also worth remembering that the cost includes water and safety equipment but not lunch. Ask about the boat and the lunch arrangements before booking if those details will affect your decision.

Who should book this private cruise?

I would recommend it most strongly to families, groups of friends, and small celebrations where the boat can be filled close to its seven-person limit. The private setting gives you room to set a comfortable rhythm, and the combination of swimming, food, and small-town stops works for groups with mixed interests.

It suits you if you want a full day outside Split but do not want a museum-heavy excursion. You should enjoy being on the water, since the main attractions are bays, beaches, harbors, and snorkeling.

It is less suitable if you dislike boats, want a formal historical tour, or prefer to spend the entire day on one beach. It may also be a poor fit if your group does not plan to swim or snorkel, since those activities are central to both Krknjasi Bay and Necujam.

The tour is offered in English, and most people can participate. Since the details do not list special facilities for very young children, reduced mobility, or anyone with medical needs, contact Ambis Charter with specific questions before booking.

Booking flexibility and final practical advice

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 9:00 a.m. start time. A cancellation made less than 24 hours before departure is not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. The cut-off uses local time.

This is a popular experience to reserve well ahead. The average booking point is 123 days before the tour, so I would not wait until the last minute if your Split dates are fixed, especially if you need a private boat for a larger group.

Before you set out, confirm the meeting point, ask about the boat’s available shade and storage, and check what snorkeling equipment is supplied. Those details are not fully stated, and they can affect your comfort more than the headline route.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you have a group of up to seven, want privacy, and like the idea of combining Blue Lagoon swimming with Solta’s small harbor towns. Stipe’s crowd-aware timing and local suggestions add useful personal guidance, while the shipwreck stop keeps the afternoon from feeling repetitive.

I would skip it if you are traveling as only two people and the fixed price feels high, or if you want a formal sightseeing tour rather than a relaxed day of water, food, and shore breaks. For the right group, this is a well-balanced way to see more of the Split area in one day.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at 9:00 a.m. The specific meeting point is provided with the booking details, and the activity ends back at the meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately seven hours.

How many people can join the private boat?

The private boat can accommodate a group of up to seven people. Only your group participates.

Is lunch included in the price?

No. Lunch is not included. You stop at a quiet waterfront restaurant in Stomorska, but you pay for lunch and other personal expenses separately.

What is included?

The price includes the boat hire, skipper, safety equipment, insurance, water on board, and bottled water.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are not refunded, and changes within that period are not accepted.