Private VIP Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Tour

The best part of this private boat trip is the freedom to shape a full day around the Dalmatian coast. You can pair UNESCO-listed Trogir with swimming in the Blue Lagoon, a beach-bar stop at Labadusa, lunch in Maslinica, and snorkeling over a sunken ship at Šolta.

I like the mix of old stone towns and clear-water stops. I also like that Maria has been singled out for friendly planning, strong English, German, and clear explanations during the ride. The main catch is the very high listed price of $2,074.31 per person, so confirm the current total and exactly what size group that price covers before booking.

Key points to know before you book

• A private boat means your group controls the pace, within the planned operating hours and sea conditions.
• Trogir adds culture to a day otherwise centered on beaches and swimming.
• Blue Lagoon and Krknjaši Bay are the main water stop, with time for swimming and sunbathing.
• Šolta’s shipwreck bay offers the most unusual snorkeling stop on the route.
• Lunch, wine tasting, and alcohol are extra, so budget for the version of the day you want.
• The route is weather dependent, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

A private day on the water from Split

This tour gives you a broad taste of the coast near Split without putting you on a large shared boat. The boat returns to Split Riva, and the operating window listed for the season is 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, though the actual experience is described as lasting about four to eight hours.

That range matters. A shorter outing may feel like a brisk sightseeing run, while a longer version gives you time for swimming, lunch, snorkeling, and a relaxed stop in Trogir. Since the tour is private, you can ask about the exact route, boat, departure time, and expected duration before you pay.

I would treat this as a flexible coastal day rather than a tightly fixed sightseeing program. The route has five named stops, each with about an hour listed, but boat travel between them takes time. If you want every stop to feel unhurried, ask the operator how many hours your booking includes.

The boat is described in customer comments as a good, fast speedboat, with music during longer runs between islands. The crew has also provided snorkeling equipment and bottled water. You will need to pay separately for lunch, alcoholic drinks, and any wine tasting.

Starting at Labadusa Beach Bar

Camp Labadusa, also called Labadusa Beach Bar, is a relaxed opening stop. You can sip a cocktail, swim, or sit by the water for roughly an hour. Admission is included, but drinks are not.

This works well at the start of the day because it eases you into the rhythm of the trip. You are not expected to race from one photo stop to the next. Instead, you get a beach break with the option to get in the water right away.

The tradeoff is that Labadusa is a popular summer destination. If you prefer quiet coves, a beach bar may feel more social and commercial than secluded. Still, it gives you a simple choice: order something cold, take a swim, or use the time to settle into the boat day.

Bring a swimsuit under your clothes and keep a towel handy. The tour supplies bottled water and snorkeling gear, but the supplied information does not promise towels, sunscreen, food, or nonalcoholic drinks beyond water.

Trogir brings stone streets and a change of pace

Trogir is the cultural anchor of the route. This small UNESCO-protected town gives you a break from the sea and a chance to walk through an old Dalmatian setting rather than spending the entire day on beaches.

The listed stop is about an hour, which is enough for a quick look and perhaps a coffee. It is not enough for a long museum visit or a slow architectural tour. I would use the time to wander, take in the waterfront and historic center, and enjoy a short café stop if your schedule allows.

The private format helps here. You can tell the guide if you want to sightsee rather than simply stop for coffee. The tour description specifically allows for either, so be clear about your preference before the day begins.

Trogir also gives you useful variety. After a beach stop, an old town makes the day feel more rounded. If your main goal is nonstop swimming, though, this hour reduces your water time. Families and mixed-interest groups will probably value Trogir more than a group made up entirely of keen swimmers.

Blue Lagoon and Krknjaši Bay for the main swim

The Blue Lagoon, identified with Krknjaši Bay in the itinerary, is the classic water stop. You get about an hour for swimming and sunbathing, with snorkeling gear available from the operator.

This is the point where the trip feels most like the postcard version of a Croatian boat day: stop in a protected bay, step into clear water, and spend time floating rather than sightseeing. The supplied information does not promise a guided snorkeling session, so think of the equipment as something you can use independently.

An hour goes quickly. If swimming is your priority, tell the crew early. A private boat should make it easier to focus the schedule on the water, but the route still has several stops and travel between islands.

Sea conditions can affect the experience. The tour requires good weather, and poor conditions may lead to a new date or a full refund. That policy is sensible for a speedboat outing, but you should avoid arranging an important same-day connection around this tour.

Maslinica makes room for lunch

Maslinica, on the island of Šolta, is known here for its marina, the Martinis Marchi hotel, and restaurant choices. The stop lasts about an hour, making it the natural place to eat.

Lunch is not included. You can choose a local restaurant, but the price and menu will be separate from the tour. A one-hour stop is practical for a meal, though you should ask whether the suggested restaurant can serve your group within that time.

There is also an option for wine tasting. Alcoholic beverages are not included, so treat wine as an add-on, not part of the base fare. If you want to sample Croatian wine, confirm the tasting cost and whether it replaces lunch or fits within the same stop.

Maslinica is especially useful for groups with different priorities. One person can focus on food, another on the marina, and another on a short walk. If you are trying to keep the total cost controlled, bring your own expectations: the tour includes water, but not meals or drinks.

Šolta’s shipwreck bay is the unusual stop

The stop at Nečujam offers the most distinctive activity on the route. You can snorkel around a sunken ship in the bay and learn about a part of Šolta’s past connected with the wreck and the island’s history.

This is more specific than a standard swim stop. You have something to look for underwater, and the included snorkeling equipment makes it easier to try without arranging gear separately. The itinerary gives this stop about an hour, which should be enough for a short swim and exploration, though not an extended snorkeling session.

Water visibility and sea conditions will shape how much you see. The available information does not identify the ship, its depth, or the type of marine life in the area, so do not book this expecting a formal wreck tour or a professional underwater guide.

Still, this stop adds character. A day of pretty bays can begin to blur together, while a sunken ship gives you a clear memory tied to one place. It is a good fit if you want more than sunbathing but do not need a technical snorkeling excursion.

What the private format is worth

Private travel is the main reason to choose this experience over a standard shared excursion. Only your group participates, so you are not working around a large boatload of strangers. That can make a real difference when you are traveling with children, older relatives, or people with different ideas about swimming and sightseeing.

The comments about the crew are particularly useful. Maria is repeatedly identified as the person who helps organize bookings and explain choices. She has been praised for being funny, informative, helpful in German, and fluent in English. One customer also described the captain and crew as polite and punctual.

That does not guarantee the same person or boat for every departure, so confirm who will host your trip. One customer specifically cared about the boat type because of three children with different needs. That is a good lesson for any family: ask for the exact vessel, seating arrangement, boarding details, and expected ride conditions before booking.

A speedboat can cover the coast efficiently, but fast travel may be less comfortable for anyone sensitive to motion. The available information confirms a fast boat and a safe feeling for one booking, but it does not provide seating, shade, toilet, or accessibility details. Ask directly if any of those matter to you.

Does $2,074.31 per person offer good value?

At the listed price of $2,074.31 per person, this is a major splurge. The private boat, crew, route planning, snorkeling equipment, and flexibility all have value, especially for a large family or special occasion. But the figure is high enough that you should not book without confirming the total price and inclusions.

The supplied customer comments include older references to prices under 50 euros and to an excellent price. Those amounts do not match the current listed figure. Prices may change, and private group pricing can be displayed in confusing ways, so treat the current price as the number that needs checking rather than relying on older comments.

Ask these questions before payment:

• Is $2,074.31 charged for each person or for the private group?
• What is the maximum group size?
• Which boat will be used?
• How many hours are included?
• Is wine tasting available, and what does it cost?
• Which restaurant choices are available in Maslinica?
• Are fuel, marina fees, and bottled water included?

If the listed price truly applies to each person, compare it with other private charter options in Split. If it covers your entire group, the value may look very different. The listing says per person, but the private nature of the trip makes clarification essential.

Who will enjoy this boat trip most?

I would recommend it to a group that wants several kinds of experience in one day: a historic town, beaches, swimming, snorkeling, and a proper meal. It also suits people who value privacy and want to adjust the balance between sightseeing and water time.

Families may like the private setup, but they should confirm the boat type and child needs in advance. The Norwegian customer comment about children shows why this matters. A private booking is not automatically the right boat for every age or comfort level.

Couples and small groups should think about the price carefully. If the current per-person amount is accurate, a less expensive shared trip may deliver the main Blue Lagoon experience at a much lower cost. You are paying for privacy and a broad route, not just for one swim stop.

This is less suitable if you want a slow cultural tour of Trogir, a long lunch, or a full day at one beach. The itinerary moves between several places. Its strength is variety, not lingering at a single site.

Practical details for a smoother day

The meeting point is Split Riva 21, 21000, in the Grad area of Split. The tour returns to that same meeting point. Confirmation is sent at booking, and the meeting area is near public transportation.

The listed season runs from April 3 through October 31, 2025, Monday through Sunday, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. That schedule is broad, so confirm your specific departure time and duration.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience starts. Cancel later than that and the payment is not refunded, and changes made inside the 24-hour window are not accepted. The cut-off follows local time.

Good weather is required. If the operator cancels because of poor conditions, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. The tour also requires a minimum number of participants, and if that minimum is not met, you will be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

Pack swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, a towel, and a dry bag for valuables. Only bottled water and snorkeling equipment are specifically included. Lunch, alcohol, and wine tasting are not.

Should you book the Blue Lagoon and three-island tour?

Book it if your group wants a private, flexible boat day with more variety than a simple Blue Lagoon outing. Trogir, Maslinica, and Šolta’s shipwreck bay give the day several distinct chapters, while Maria and the crew have a strong record of friendly planning and clear communication.

Pause before booking if the displayed $2,074.31 per-person price is firm. Confirm the group pricing, boat, duration, and extras in writing. If the cost works for your party, this is a convenient way to combine old-town sightseeing, beaches, snorkeling, and island food without joining a large group. If it does not, keep the route ideas and look for a shared boat or a smaller private charter with clearer pricing.

FAQ

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at Split Riva 21, 21000, in the Grad area of Split, and returns to the same meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

The tour is listed as lasting approximately four to eight hours. Confirm the exact duration when booking.

Which places are included?

The route includes Camp Labadusa, Trogir, the Blue Lagoon or Krknjaši Bay, Maslinica, and Nečujam on the island of Šolta.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment and bottled water are included.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included. You can choose to eat at a local restaurant in Maslinica.

Are drinks included?

Bottled water is included. Alcoholic drinks and wine tasting are not included.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience starts. Poor weather or failure to meet the minimum number of participants may also lead to a new date or a full refund.