Private Customised Boat Tour With Speed Boat

Five islands and coastal stops in one day. This private speedboat trip gives you the freedom to shape a day on the Adriatic, with time for swimming, snorkeling, village walks, lunch, and coffee. I especially like the choice between driving the boat yourself or hiring a skipper, plus the privacy of having only your own group onboard. The main drawback is cost: the advertised $518.93 covers up to four people, but fuel and a skipper cost extra.

I also like the range of places included, from Bol on Brač to Hvar town, Trogir, the Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica on Šolta. You can spend about five to nine hours on the water, but rough seas may make the ride uncomfortable for young children and older adults.

Key points before you book

• Drive your own speedboat: You may operate the boat if you hold the required boat license and pay a damage deposit.
• A skipper costs extra: The skipper surcharge is €100 per booking, paid in cash at check-in, plus the skipper’s food.
• Fuel is not included: A fuel surcharge is paid at the end of the day. One booking reported a €240 fuel charge, though the final amount may vary.
• The route covers five worthwhile stops: Bol, Blue Lagoon and Krknjaši Bay, Trogir, Maslinica, and Hvar.
• Snorkel equipment is included: Bring your own food and drinks, since neither is provided.
• Blue Cave is not possible: This boat trip does not include a visit to the Blue Cave.

Why this private Split boat trip appeals

The best part of this outing is control. You are not tied to a large group’s fixed schedule or forced to spend the same amount of time at every stop. Your group can swim longer, shorten a village visit, stop for lunch, or ask the skipper to find a quieter cove if conditions and timing allow.

The private format also makes the price easier to understand. At $518.93 for up to four people, the base cost works out to roughly $130 per person before fuel and any skipper fee if the boat is full. That is not a cheap day out, but it can be fair value for four people who want privacy and a full day on the coast.

I would strongly consider hiring the skipper unless you already have the right license and real boat-handling experience. A good skipper removes the work of navigation and lets you focus on the scenery, swimming, and lunch. One especially positive account praised a skipper for safe handling and helpful suggestions, including a quiet cove that even the skipper had not visited before.

Starting at 9:00 am from Split

The stated start time is 9:00 am, and the activity returns to its original meeting point. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. Since the tour is weather-dependent, keep some flexibility in your Split schedule if possible.

You should expect a day exposed to sun, wind, and open water. Bring sun protection, a swimsuit, a towel, and enough water for your group. Food and drinks are not included, so plan to buy lunch or bring supplies. The stops include restaurants, bars, and cafés, but the details of your meal are your responsibility.

The boat trip requires a moderate level of physical fitness. Getting on and off a speedboat, moving around a dock, and coping with boat motion can be tiring. The sea may be calm, but it can also turn rough. If someone in your group gets seasick or has trouble with boat movement, hiring a skipper will not remove that issue.

Bol on Brač: beach time with a scenic start

Bol is the first listed stop, with about one hour planned. It is described as a beautiful beach setting on Brač, making this a natural place for your first swim or short walk ashore.

One hour is enough to enjoy the shore and cool off in the water, but it is not enough for a long beach day. The appeal here is variety. You can start with a relaxed coastal stop rather than spending the morning racing between major towns.

If beach time is your top priority, ask the skipper how long you can reasonably stay at Bol before setting off. The route is flexible, but a five to nine-hour outing still has limits. Trying to give every stop equal attention may leave you with rushed visits.

Blue Lagoon and Krknjaši Bay: the best stop for swimming

The Blue Lagoon and Krknjaši Bay are intended for swimming, snorkeling, and lunch. Snorkel equipment is included, so this is one of the most useful parts of the trip for anyone who wants more than a quick look at the coast from the boat.

There is also a restaurant and Bar Skhoy for food or drinks. Since meals are not included, this gives you a practical place to stop without arranging everything in advance. Still, prices and availability are not provided, so you should keep some cash or another accepted payment method available.

An early visit may be smart. One detailed account suggested heading to the Blue Lagoon first to avoid the largest crowds. That advice makes sense for a private boat: you have more freedom at the beginning of the day, before other boats gather at popular swimming spots.

The lagoon is a place to slow down. If you care more about swimming than sightseeing, you might choose to spend longer here and reduce time at one of the town stops. The custom format works best when you make that choice clearly.

Trogir: UNESCO-protected old town and easy lunch stop

Trogir is listed as the third stop, with about one hour for exploring. Its old town has UNESCO protection, and the area offers many bars and restaurants.

This is the most obvious stop for a short dose of historic Croatia. You can walk through the old streets, look around the waterfront, and sit down for a drink or meal. The one-hour allowance is brief, so you will want to keep your visit focused rather than trying to see everything.

Trogir also adds a useful change of pace. The day is not only about beaches and swimming. After time on the boat, a short walk through an old town can feel refreshing, especially if you want a break from the sun.

You should not expect a full historical tour unless you arrange one separately. The experience includes time to visit Trogir, not a dedicated guide or an extended cultural program. I would treat this as a pleasant town stop rather than the main reason to book the excursion.

Maslinica on Šolta: a calmer village pause

Maslinica is a village on Šolta, and it may be the most appealing stop for people who prefer a smaller port to a famous resort town. The planned visit is about one hour, but this is another place where a private group may want to adjust the schedule.

A particularly useful tip is to consider lunch in Maslinica. One account praised the restaurants there as reasonably priced, which makes it a strong option if you want a proper meal without choosing the busiest stop on the route.

Maslinica can also be a good place to ask about a quieter swimming cove nearby. The skipper’s local judgment matters here. One group found a secluded cove away from the crowds, and the skipper had not even visited that particular spot before. That detail captures the advantage of a private boat better than any brochure claim: the day can include small discoveries instead of only the standard stops.

Still, you should keep expectations realistic. A quiet cove is not guaranteed, and the skipper must consider safety, weather, and the time needed to reach the next stop.

Hvar town and island Hvar: the grand final stop

Hvar is the final listed destination, with about an hour to visit the island and Hvar town. This gives you a chance to see one of the Adriatic’s best-known destinations after the smaller stops.

With only an hour, you will get a quick taste rather than a thorough visit. You might walk around the town, have a coffee, or take in the waterfront before returning to the boat. If your main goal is to explore Hvar in detail, a separate full-day visit would make more sense.

As the last stop, Hvar can also be tiring. By this point, you may have spent hours in the sun and on a moving boat. If your group prefers swimming and quiet bays, you may want to reduce the Hvar stop and keep more time for the water earlier in the day.

The route is ambitious. Bol, Blue Lagoon, Trogir, Maslinica, and Hvar are all worthwhile, but the trip can feel rushed if you insist on spending exactly one hour at each place. Talk through your priorities at the start.

Driving yourself or hiring the skipper

The self-drive option is unusual and appealing, but it comes with serious conditions. You need a boat license, and you must pay a damage deposit at check-in. The stated deposit is €1,000 for the normal boat and €1,500 for the big boat.

That deposit can change how relaxed the day feels. If you are properly licensed and confident on the water, driving may give you a strong sense of freedom. If you are not familiar with local boating conditions, the skipper is the safer and simpler choice.

The skipper surcharge is €100 per booking, paid directly to the skipper in cash at check-in. You also pay for the skipper’s food. A tip is optional, but you should budget for it if the skipper provides good service.

The skipper fee and fuel charge deserve careful attention. One group was surprised by an additional €240 fuel bill, plus the €100 skipper fee and an optional tip. The fuel cost is not fixed in the information provided, so ask for the expected range before departure. This is the single most important cost question to settle before you commit.

What the $518.93 price really buys

The advertised rate is $518.93 per group of up to four people. It covers the private boat experience, but not fuel, food, drinks, or the skipper surcharge. Snorkeling equipment is included.

For four people, the starting price is reasonable for a private day on the water, especially if you value privacy and flexible timing. For one or two people, the same group price is much harder to justify. The final cost can rise quickly once you add fuel, food, and a skipper.

I would compare the total against a shared boat excursion, not just the advertised base rate. A shared trip may cost less, but it will not give you the same control over stops or the same chance to ask for a quieter swimming place.

The strongest value comes when you fill all four places, hire a skipper, and use the flexibility well. If you simply follow a strict route and spend one hour at each stop, you may not gain as much from the private format.

Who should book this speedboat experience?

I think this is best for a small group of adults, couples, friends, or a family with older children who want a full day outside Split. It suits people who enjoy swimming, short town visits, snorkeling, and changing scenery more than a single fixed beach day.

It is also a good match for anyone who dislikes large organized boat groups. You can set the pace, choose where to eat, and ask for changes when conditions permit.

I would be cautious if your group includes very young children, older adults, or anyone who dislikes rough water. One account specifically warned that the sea can be uncomfortable for young children and older adults. That does not mean the trip will always be rough, but the possibility matters.

This is not the right choice if your main goal is the Blue Cave. The boat cannot visit it, so choose another excursion if that sight is essential.

Booking, weather, and cancellation details

The activity requires good weather. If poor weather forces cancellation, you can choose a different date or receive a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time.

Late cancellations and changes made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund. The operator also does not refund missed departures caused by a late or non-arrival cruise ship, so do not schedule this too tightly around a ship arrival.

The boat is private, meaning only your own group participates. It is also near public transportation, which makes reaching the meeting point easier, though the exact meeting point details should be confirmed after booking.

FAQ

How much does the private boat tour cost?

The listed price is $518.93 per group of up to four people. Fuel, food, drinks, and the skipper surcharge are not included.

Is a skipper included?

No. A skipper costs €100 per booking, paid in cash at check-in, and you must also pay for the skipper’s food. A tip is optional.

Can I drive the boat myself?

Yes, if you have a boat license. You must also pay a damage deposit at check-in: €1,000 for the normal boat or €1,500 for the big boat.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included. Food and drinks are not included.

Can the boat visit the Blue Cave?

No. This boat trip cannot visit the Blue Cave.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If the experience is canceled because of poor weather, you can select another date or receive a full refund. You may cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Should you book this private boat tour?

Book it if you have up to four people, want a private day on the Adriatic, and care about choosing your own pace. Hire the skipper unless you hold the right license and are fully comfortable handling the boat. Make sure you ask about the expected fuel cost before paying, since the advertised rate is only the starting point.

I would choose this trip for the freedom to combine swimming, snorkeling, old towns, village restaurants, and island views in one outing. I would skip it if you need a low-cost excursion, want a full visit to Hvar or Trogir, or have your heart set on the Blue Cave. With clear expectations and a sensible budget, this can be a rewarding way to see much more of the Split coast in a single day.