Blue Lagoon, Borkko Beach & Šolta from Split with LUNCH & DRINKS

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Split, Croatia

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8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Swazet_B ·

Sep 2025

Had such a great time ! The coffee was soo good The food for lunch was amazing! I don't even like coleslaw or coffee and I tried both and was in love with both. I wanted more on more. The team was soo sweet and thoughtful. The boat it self was really clean and spacious.

· Luca_M ·

Sep 2025

Great day even for me as a solo traveler! I met some great people and had fun with the crew. Locations were stunning! Good food and a great boat.

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Overview

Swap the busy mainland for the open sea and discover sweeping views of the Adriatic coastline on a cruise from Split. Take a pause on Borkko beach on Ciovo island. Unwind with a freshly prepared Mediterranean lunch accompanied with drinks served aboard motor yacht Tamaris before taking advantage of free time in the lagoon and on the island to sightsee, swim, or snorkel to your heart’s content.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the mainland
Boat tours offer scenic panoramas and the chance to see native marine life
Free time allows you to personalize your experience of Adriatic attractions
Avoid hidden costs with lunch and use of snorkel equipment included

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Lunch

Fish, chicken or veggies grilled over natural charcoal accompanied by our signature salad
Live commentary on board
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Breakfast

Croissant and coffee
Soda/Pop

Unlimited water and lemonade throughout the whole day
Alcoholic Beverages

Unlimited white wine with the lunch & after the lunch (from 14:00 until the end of the tour)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Max Nautica
Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda, 21000, Split, Croatia
Meeting point is STAND NUMBER 8 on Split Riva Promenade. Tour boat is named Tamaris, 27 meters long white boat with grey details and 3 decks. It is necessary to do the check at the stand before boarding the boat.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Starting from Split, leave behind the hustle and bustle and begin your cruise along the Adriatic coast.

Sip on a welcome drink as your guide provides live commentary and information about the islands, and then fuel up before your adventure with a delicious lunch prepared on board.

Your first stops are the Blue Lagoon and Šolta Island, where you have the opportunity to take free time and customize your experience. Explore the natural sights, take a dip in waters, or snorkel to your heart's content among the vibrant marine life. No hidden costs here, as lunch and snorkel equipment are already included.

Take in views of Brač, Šolta, and Čiovo before heading back to Split. Here you have the chance to explore Diocletian's Palace, adding an extra layer of culture to your trip, before the tour is over.

Beach Bar Borkko

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Lagoon/ Krknjasi Bay

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Maslinica

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Fish, meat and vegetarian options are avaliable for lunch - you will tell your preference at the check in
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 154 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Tina_A

I would definitely reccomend this tour! Very well planned stops with enough time to explore, it never felt rushed. Provided food and drinks were good. We could also get extra cocktails and beer! Locations are amazing and boat is really good - big and comfortable. Really clean toilets. We felt warm welcome by the crew from the minute we boarded until the end od the tour. It was great there were safety boxes to put my wallet and phone while swimming.

Reviews

4.7

based on 2,499 reviews

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Great boat day

Maggi_H, Oct 2025

Great boat trip, the water was a little chilly and we never saw the shipwreck but we enjoyed our day. Be sure to get there early if you want one of the sun beds up top. We got the last two and the experience wouldn't have been as good without that.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Maggi, Thank you for your review. To clarify on the shipwreck comment, it was removed from the sea in late September by the government so we changed our itinerary to Borkko beach where people can relax on the beach - the best option for a bit chillier October days in our opinion. Those who want to swimm, they can do that as well, those who don’t can relax on free sunbeds. Kind regards, Marko

Excellent experience!

Melissa_G, Oct 2025

Great boat, the beaches were wonderful, and the service was excellent! Lovely tour, will definitely repeat in the future!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Melissa, We always love to hear people are satisfied with the service. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Marko

Great boat trip!

Becky_B, Oct 2025

A great day with the family on the boat with snokerling and an island visit. I would highly recommend!

Still beautiful

Sheila_L, Oct 2025

It was fun to chat with other tourists, the views were amazing! There was a rebooting due to bad weather, and time was cut short due to late departure. We never did see the shipwreck.Still beautiful.

We did a lot of research...

Joanne_B, Sep 2025

We did a lot of research before deciding on this trip and it lived up to all of our expectations. We wanted a larger boat, which this was. It had three levels... lowest fully covered, middle both outside and inside and top level was a sun deck with lounge chairs. A light breakfast was supplied and lunch. Ample time at each of three stops... two for swimming near the shore and one for walking around. The boat was very smooth and allowed plenty of space for walking around. And the crew were all friendly and helpful. Highest marks for this voyage.

Great experience and faboulous crew!

Tina_A, Sep 2025

Nice day on the ocean to relax

Donna_W, Sep 2025

Was amazing to swim in the Adriatic, see a small town maslinica and swim in the blue lagoon. Onboard lunch was decent. Only downfall was both swimming spots were not good for snorkelling as there was nothing to see. A few odd fish. A great day out and coordinated great with a cruise we were on but don’t go for the snorkelling you’ll be disappointed. Crew was friendly too!

Croatia sailing

Swazet_B, Sep 2025

Great option to visit the islands from Split

Roberto_S, Sep 2025

I took my family on this trip and it was a great decision. Value for money this is the best company, considering we traveled with kids and my mother in law it can be quite expensive to do a trip to the islands from Split however this tour was just perfect. The boat to be honest looked the most luxurious of all the ones around us, you have the choice to either be on the top on the sunbeds or sitting, my advise if go early and choose wisely as once is allocated you cannot swap! the crew is really friendly and the food served which included lunch was actually a lot better than expected. They have water included which is nice and from 2pm white wine. I would highly recommend anyone visiting the islands from Split to use this tour operator.

Stunning Adriatic Sea

Luca_M, Sep 2025

Great day even for me as a solo traveler! I met some great people and had fun with the crew. Locations were stunning! Good food and a great boat.

Misleading

Anna_T, Sep 2025

We felt like the photos and description gave a pretty misleading impression. We were expecting a boat trip with lots of swimming and plenty of time to chill in the sun. We did get to swim a lot, but unfortunately, we had to sit inside the cabin where the windows couldn’t even be opened. The sunbeds on the top deck and the open-air seats near the bar were already taken when we got on (30 minutes before departure), so we were stuck inside. We were told those were our seats for the whole day and that we weren’t allowed to switch. Right outside the cabin was also the smoking area for both passengers and crew, so the whole cabin smelled like cigarette smoke, which wasn’t great. The day also felt kind of rushed. We had 45 minutes at the first stop to snorkel, but were not told where the shipwreck was so unfortunately we did not have the chance to see it. After the 45 minutes we went on to the beautiful village of Solta — but we were only there for just over an hour. Just enough time to grab an ice cream and take a quick dip and dry off before heading back to the boat. At the Blue Lagoon, we anchored for two hours, but since we didn’t have any sun spots on the boat, we swam to shore and lay on a dock for a bit — without our stuff, since it had to stay on the boat so it wouldn’t get wet. The food wasn’t great either — just two slices of bread, some cabbage salad, and a choice of grilled mackerel (whole), chicken, or vegetarian. If you’re planning to go on this trip, I’d recommend showing up really early to grab a spot on the outer deck.

Good

ioan_g, Sep 2025

Great overall. Worth it. When we boarded, it looked like we were the biggest boat, and it looked like this was a bit more premium then the other tours around

Great day trip!

Claudia_F, Sep 2025

A great day trip with a spacious boat and great crew. Super relaxing with lots of time for solo activity.

Amazing option for Friends or Family trips

ManuSankar_M, Aug 2025

It was a great experience with good english speaking guide and supporting staff. The shipwreck and the spots were amazing

Amazing day out

Elaine_G, Aug 2025

We had the best day out this trip, the staff were amazing and everything ran smoothly. No complaints at all, 100% would recommend, and would do it again next time I'm visiting Split

Great experience

jacqueline_s, Jul 2025

The experience was amazing! It definitely met our expectations and even more. The crew I think made it even better. They had great attitude towards us and made it really fun. Food was good and so was the unlimited wine.

Food was served off the...

Leah_C, Jul 2025

Food was served off the boat at a restaurant at blue lagoon and was amazing! Staff was very helpful. Only thing is you don’t really get the full 1 hour if the boat takes a while docking and then you have to be back 10 minutes before it leaves so we only ended up getting about 40 minutes on the island.

Overall the trip was...

Jordan_S, Jul 2025

Overall the trip was great. The shipwreck visit was the best part, although it’s quite a distance to swim from the boat to the wreck. The stop at the blue lagoon and lunch are what let it down. They advertise as having a beach bar for lunch, but it’s a simple kitchen right behind a nice beach bar. Lunch was pretty dreadful. You aren’t able to sit in the actual beach bar unless you buy a drink (€13 a cocktail), so instead end up sitting on a pathway in the minimal shade available. We were also told that once assigned a seat on the boat, you’re unable to move, which isn’t great when you’re stuck at the front in direct sunlight all day.

A Wonderful Day Out with Max Nautica!

Krzysztof_W, Jul 2025

We had a great day out with Max Nautica! Everything ran smoothly from the start — we departed right on time and the instructions to find the boat were really clear and easy to follow. Before we got on board, we picked our lunch options (I went with the grilled fish) and then set off. The boat itself was modern, clean, and super comfortable, which made the ride even more enjoyable. Our first stop was snorkelling above a shipwreck — such a cool experience! That said, snorkelling isn't really my thing (I felt a bit uncomfortable), but that’s just me. If you want to rent the equipment, there’s a €10 deposit which is fair. Next up was a stop in Maslinica — a charming little spot with some great places to grab a coffee, sip a cocktail, or just chill by the beach and swim in the gorgeous water. It was a lovely break. Then we headed to the Blue Lagoon, where we had lunch. The grilled fish with salad and bread was tasty and nicely prepared, and the white wine was actually pretty decent — plus, they let you have as much as you want! You could also choose water or lemonade if you prefer. The Blue Lagoon itself was beautiful — crystal-clear water, perfect for a refreshing swim (a bit shallow, but still lovely). The views along the whole journey were stunning, and the crew really made the day — they were so friendly, helpful, and just genuinely nice people. All in all, a really enjoyable trip — definitely recommend if you're looking for a relaxing day on the water with great scenery and a good vibe.

This boat has been the...

Carly_D, Jul 2025

This boat has been the best time of my life!!! Met so many friends that have made such an impact on my life including a Slavic guy is women’s sandals. Incomparable. HIGHLY recommend! Food is great and boat is amazing. Staff are so fun and awesome.

Amazing!!! Food was great...

Kersten_K, Jul 2025

Amazing!!! Food was great and the whole day was so fun! We got to snorkel a lot and see so many things! The staff were amazing and very accommodating. Music was awesome!!! Definitely fun vibes. Very enjoyable!!!

Boat trip

Lila_C, Jul 2025

Great swim spots, boat had sun loungers which we managed to get which was a bonus, food was good! Only things that weren’t ideal was a cash deposit was required for snorkelling which said it was free and we didn’t have cash so couldn’t enjoy shipwreck, there was no paddle boards or inflatables which it said were included and the food came quite late. Overall bought trip very worth it just a few little improvements :)

Best option!

Ashley_V, Jun 2025

Honestly, choose this one. There were a lot of options, but this was the best. We saw several others while out and their boats were packed! The crew was very helpful and attentive. Lunch was great. And, we even got bonus watermelon slices as an afternoon snack. If you like the sun, try and arrive a little early to get a spot on the sun deck. But, make sure you bring sunscreen! You will need to reapply often.

Good if you are on a budget

Danielle_C, Jun 2025

We enjoyed the tour, but only from the moment we understood: "that's what you got, make it count". *First tip: make sure to be at the meeting point at least one hour before departure. The boat fits around 200 people (no kidding), and the last ones to arrive (like us - and we got there 30 min before departure) get the worst seats, which are at the bottom/lower floor. You still have the chance to stay at the very front of the boat and get some views, but then you'll have to share the air with people who are smoking. *A few downsides: too much time spent on the boat; we wanted to swim in the open sea, but the time for that was limited. Wine is only served after lunch. Lunch was ok: bread, salad, and chicken or fish. Btw, we thought lunch would be served on one of the islands we stopped at, but it was actually served on the boat. *All in all, it’s a nice tour if you’re on a budget and don’t want to spend more on a smaller boat (like the 20-person ones). Just make sure to set your expectations accordingly. *Pros: the crew is very nice and tries to make your day as pleasant as possible.

Beautiful experience! A must see ♥️

Jelena_B, Jun 2025

The trip and the whole experience was amazing!! I was truly looking for something like it as I was with a 6 year old daughter who was never on boat before and I had my fears. she loved it as she didn't want to leave the boat upon arrival back. Literally saying Mom can i live here and can we go tomorrow again 😀The crew was sooo lovely and the lunch was brilliant 👏 👌I can't thank Tomislav,Josip and Sandra enough for making our holidays 10x better 😀 and thank you from the bottom of my heart for treating us so wonderfully 💖 The atmosphere on the boat was great! There is so much space to move around and you don't feel trapped at your seat. Definitely coming back next year and until then all the best from Irish/Cro family 🥰🇮🇪🍀

Fantastic experience

Brendan_C, Jun 2025

Fantastic experience from the getgo, great crew, great swimming over the shipwreck, Fantastic food, and an all round great day.

It was a great experience...

SUELLEN_M, Apr 2025

It was a great experience you are out for the day sunscreen hats n swimwear and sssential items Food was delicious mixed group of families couples n kids in n out of the water

Blue lagoon experience

Brendan_O, Nov 2024

Lunch and snorkelling was amazing. The trip was well organised. Breakfast and coffee on the boat was an added bonus

Short notice cancellation - scrambling for last minute alternative!!

Kwesi_W, Oct 2024

This excursion was set to be the highlight of our short trip to Croatia, however it was cancelled just after 9pm the evening before departure. Positives: We were notified of the cancellation, given a reason for the cancellation and offered an alternative booking or a full refund (which we have received with no issue). Negatives: The late notice left us scrambling to make alternative arrangements. Earlier notice would have been appreciated as it would have given us a better chance of making an alternative booking. If you do book with this company, please be aware that they can cancel on very short notice.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Wow, just wow. Some people are just incredible. Yes, we cancelled an evening before due to not having the minimum number of people do depart. One out of 150 departures this season we have not aquired minimum number of people since it is almost November (most of the tour operators have stopped doing tours over a month ago). We offered an alternative as you mentioned which you refused. We issued a full refund right away. And than you give 1 star rafting, for the service you did not experience, stating you could not make alternate arrangements, doing a serious damage to our business. We offered you an alternative, you REFUSED. I am simply stunned with your review. I hope other travellers will recognize our hardwork and dedication among more than thousand prositive reviews we recieve every day. Regards, Marko

Stunning locations and great boat

Helmut_M, Oct 2024

Amazing boat tour with beautiful boat Tamaris. Crew is very polite and helpful. They play some great music on board. Food and included drinks were good, nice thing were snacks we got served in the morning and in the afteroon. Location were stunning, especially Blue Lagoon and their restaurant where we got served lunch. We got to enjoy on sunbeds and walk around the island as well. Toilets on the boat were very clean.