Private Speedboat Tour from Split – Blue Lagoon & Šolta

Island time starts fast. This private speedboat trip from Split packs swimming, small island villages, and quiet bays into one well-planned day around Šolta. I like the flexible schedule, which lets your group spend longer at a favorite stop, and I like the friendly father-and-daughter crew praised for thoughtful service. The main drawback is that the crew provides general information rather than a licensed guided tour, so you should book this for sea time and scenery, not deep cultural commentary.

At $895 per group of up to 10, the price makes more sense for a larger party than for two people. Fuel, crew, insurance, water, juices, safety gear, and the private boat are included, but lunch, other drinks, and personal spending are not. Strong wind can also cancel the day, though you receive a refund or another date.

Key points at a glance

• Blue Lagoon swimming: Clear turquoise water gives you the day’s signature swim and a chance to use the supplied mask.
• Five distinct Šolta stops: You move from a popular swimming area to Maslinica, Šešula Bay, Nečujam, and Stomorska.
• A genuinely private outing: Your group has the boat, crew, and schedule to itself, with room to adjust stop lengths.
• Lunch with a view: Šešula Bay offers a pine-fringed setting for a meal by the water, but food is not included.
• A calm-water cocktail stop: Nečujam is known for easy swimming and the local Mojito Man, who serves drinks from his boat.
• Useful inclusions: Fuel, a sun shade, mask, safety equipment, insurance, water, and juices are covered in the price.

Why this Šolta boat tour works well from Split

This is an eight-hour private outing built around the simple pleasures of the Adriatic: salt water, warm sun, boat rides, and brief stops in old seaside settlements. You are not tied to a large group’s timetable, and that matters when a bay feels especially inviting or a village deserves a few extra minutes.

The route also has a good rhythm. You begin with swimming, shift to a village walk, pause for lunch in a quieter cove, return to the water, and finish with another traditional settlement. It feels more varied than a day spent only at one beach.

I would choose this tour if you want a full day on the water without arranging fuel, navigation, or several separate transfers. The crew handles the boat and safety, while you decide how much time you want to give each stop within the day’s overall plan.

The tradeoff is the level of guiding. The captain and host can explain safety and give general information about the locations, but the host is not a licensed guide. You will get a pleasant overview rather than a detailed account of Šolta’s past, architecture, or local life.

Setting off from Split’s west coast

The meeting point is in front of Hotel Ambassador or in front of a gas station on Split’s west coast. Check the exact starting point when you book, since the two descriptions are close but not identical.

The boat is a luxury speedboat with a sun shade, which gives you a practical mix of open-air views and some cover from the sun. The speedboat format lets you reach several points around Šolta in one day, but you should expect wind, spray, and movement on the ride. Bring a towel, sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen rather than assuming the boat’s shade will cover you all day.

The private format is especially useful for families with older children, couples traveling with friends, or a group that wants to set its own pace. The boat can take up to 10 people. For seven people, one recent booking found the boat comfortable, with cool drinks available and no surprise fuel charge at the end.

That last point is worth stressing. Many boat outings advertise a low base price and then add fuel or other costs. Here, fuel, insurance, crew, water, juices, and safety equipment are included. You still need money for lunch, cocktails, and personal purchases.

Blue Lagoon Šolta: the day’s main swim

The Blue Lagoon is the strongest opening stop. Its turquoise water and clear conditions make it a natural place to swim and use the provided snorkeling mask.

I like starting here because it gives you time to settle into the day before the village visits begin. You can swim, float, sit in the sun, or look below the surface. The description promises good conditions for snorkeling, but the included equipment is a mask, so bring your own fins if you prefer a full setup.

This is also the stop most likely to feel popular, especially in good weather. The private boat gives your group a little more control, but it cannot make a well-known bay private. If you want a quieter feel, ask the crew about spending more time at one of the less crowded coves later in the route.

Pack your towel where you can reach it easily. You will likely want to dry off before walking around Maslinica, and the boat’s sun shade is useful after a swim. Sunscreen is not supplied, so bring enough for repeated applications.

Maslinica, a village pause on Šolta’s western side

Maslinica changes the pace from swimming to strolling. This charming seaside village has a Dalmatian feel, with a waterfront promenade, small local shops, and places to stop for coffee.

You do not need a long visit here to enjoy it. A short walk lets you stretch your legs, look at the harbor, and take photographs before returning to the boat. The appeal is its scale. It is a place to wander without a major sightseeing checklist.

I would keep your expectations sensible. This stop is about atmosphere rather than a formal tour or a long list of monuments. Since the host is not a licensed guide, you should not expect a detailed walking tour. Instead, take in the stone buildings, boats, and waterfront views at your own pace.

Maslinica also gives you a useful break from the boat. Eight hours on open water can be tiring, even when the scenery is beautiful. A short village stop helps the day feel balanced.

Šešula Bay and a lunch beside the pines

Šešula Bay is the quietest-feeling part of the route. Pine trees frame the cove, and the setting is suited to a relaxed lunch beside the sea.

Food is not included, so plan for this cost. The tour includes water and juices, but not lunch or drinks beyond those supplies. You can ask the crew how the lunch stop works on the day, then choose according to your group’s needs.

This is one of the places where the private format has real value. You are not simply being moved from one scheduled photo stop to another. If the group wants a slower meal and more time by the water, the crew can respond to your preferences, subject to the day’s conditions and timing.

The bay is also a good place to do less. After swimming and walking, you may prefer a shaded meal and a quiet view instead of another activity. Bring cash, since it is listed among the recommended items and will be useful for food, drinks, and personal expenses.

Nečujam and the Mojito Man stop

After lunch, the route heads to Nečujam, a wide bay with calm, clear water. This is another easy place to swim or float, and it gives you a second chance to enjoy the sea without rushing.

The unusual feature here is Mojito Man, a local character who serves cocktails directly from his boat. It is a small detail, but it adds some local flavor to what could otherwise be another standard swim stop.

Drinks from the boat are not included in the tour price, so treat this as an optional purchase. If you do not want a cocktail, the bay still works well for a swim and a rest. The calm water may also suit people who prefer a gentler stop after the speedboat rides.

I would ask the crew about timing if Nečujam appeals to you most. One of the best benefits of this outing is the ability to spend longer at places your group enjoys. A recent group of seven appreciated that the crew adjusted the timing, staying longer or shorter at different stops as requested.

Stomorska closes the route with old Dalmatian character

Stomorska is described as Šolta’s oldest settlement. The village is known for stone houses, traditional boats, and a classic Dalmatian waterfront setting.

It makes sense as the final stop. After a day of swimming, Stomorska gives you a last chance for photographs and a short stroll before the ride back to Split. You can walk along the water, look at the boats, and enjoy the contrast between the open sea and the compact village.

Do not expect a long guided visit. The stop is brief and scenic, with general information from the host rather than a formal historical presentation. If you enjoy taking your own photographs and noticing small details, you will get more from it than someone looking for a major museum or archaeological site.

The village also gives the day a sense of place. The bays are the main attraction, but these settlements show that Šolta is more than a string of swimming spots.

What the $895 private price really buys

At first glance, $895 is a serious price. The value depends almost entirely on the size of your group.

For 10 people, the cost works out to about $89.50 each. For seven people, it is about $128 each. For four people, it rises to roughly $224 per person, and for two people it becomes a costly private day.

The price includes the boat, fuel, captain and host, insurance, safety equipment, a sun shade, a snorkeling mask, water, and juices. You are not paying extra for fuel at the end, which makes budgeting easier. A recent group specifically appreciated that all operating costs were included and that there was no surprise gas charge.

You are still responsible for lunch, cocktails, and other personal spending. That is normal for this type of outing, but it means the advertised group price is not the final cost if you plan to eat out and buy drinks.

For a larger group, the private boat and flexible timing are the main reasons to pay more. You are buying convenience and control, not a formal guided tour. If your priority is the lowest possible price, a shared boat may be better. If your priority is choosing the pace with friends or family, this outing has a stronger case.

Crew service and the limits of the guiding

The crew consists of a captain and a host. Their duties include running the boat, handling safety, and offering general information about the stops. English is the activity language.

The most praised part of the service is care. A German couple particularly liked the warm welcome from the father-and-daughter team and the way they checked that everyone was enjoying the day. Another group described the staff as very friendly and the trip as well organized.

That personal attention matters on a private boat. You can ask for a change in timing, discuss where to spend more time, and get help with the practical side of moving between swimming and shore stops.

Just keep the guiding limits in mind. If you want detailed stories about Šolta, a licensed guide, or a structured cultural tour, this is not the right product. If you mainly want good organization, a pleasant crew, and time in the water, the arrangement fits well.

Practical details before you book

The tour lasts eight hours, although the description also refers to it as a seven-hour private speedboat tour. Confirm the day’s exact schedule when checking availability, but plan for a full day rather than a short outing.

Bring:

• Passport or ID card
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Cash

A passport or ID card is required, so do not leave it at your accommodation. Cash is useful for lunch, drinks, and purchases at the stops. The tour supplies water and juices, but not food or a full range of drinks.

The experience is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems, wheelchair users, or babies under one year old. A speedboat ride can be a poor match for anyone who needs a very steady, accessible platform.

Wind is the main weather concern. Strong wind can lead to cancellation, in which case you receive a refund or an alternative date. This is a sensible safety rule, but it means you should avoid booking the boat on the only day of a very tight schedule if possible.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those terms help if your Split plans are still shifting.

Who should book this Šolta day trip?

I would recommend it most strongly to a group of friends or family members who can share the $895 cost. The private setup, included fuel, and flexible timing become much more attractive when the boat is close to capacity.

It also suits people who want several swims without giving up village visits. You get Blue Lagoon, Maslinica, Šešula Bay, Nečujam, and Stomorska in one day, with enough variation to keep the route from feeling repetitive.

You may want to skip it if you need wheelchair access, have back problems, are pregnant, or are traveling with a baby under one year. I would also look elsewhere if your main goal is a detailed cultural tour led by a licensed guide.

Should you book it?

Book this private speedboat tour if you value time on the water, a flexible route, and a friendly crew more than formal guiding. The strongest reasons are the clear swimming spots, the mix of bays and villages, included fuel, and the ability to adjust the schedule for your group.

For two people, the cost is hard to justify unless privacy is your top priority. For seven to 10 people, it becomes a fairer deal, especially since the boat is comfortable, drinks are supplied, and there is no final fuel bill waiting at the dock.

The smartest choice is to bring sun protection, cash, and realistic expectations. You are booking a well-organized island day with general commentary, not a history lesson. If that sounds like your ideal day around Split, this is a strong way to see Šolta.

FAQ

How long does the private speedboat tour last?

The tour is scheduled for eight hours. The description also refers to it as a seven-hour tour, so confirm the exact timing when checking availability.

How many people can join the private boat?

The private group can include up to 10 people.

What is included in the price?

The price includes the luxury speedboat, sun shade, snorkeling mask, safety equipment, fuel, boat crew, insurance, water, and juices.

Is lunch included?

No. Food, drinks beyond the supplied water and juices, and personal expenses are not included.

Where does the tour meet in Split?

The meeting point is in front of Hotel Ambassador or in front of a gas station on Split’s west coast.

What happens if strong wind cancels the tour?

You will receive a refund or be offered an alternative date.

Is the host a licensed tour guide?

No. The host provides general information about safety and the places visited, but is not a licensed guide and does not provide guided tours.