The Best Boat Tours in Split

The Blue Cave, Blue Lagoon, Hvar, and More

If you're looking for the best boat tours in Split, we've got you covered. We have analyzed all of the top boat tours based on our experience by price, guest ratings, experience, service, and quality to show you which are the absolute best options.

Split is one of the best places in Croatia to get out on the water. With its sunny waterfront, ancient Roman streets, nearby islands, hidden coves, and bright blue Adriatic Sea, the city is perfectly set up for a boat trip. You can spend the morning exploring Diocletian’s Palace, then be cruising toward turquoise bays, sea caves, and island villages by lunchtime.

Boat tours from Split are popular because they make it easy to see some of the most beautiful places along the Dalmatian Coast without planning all the logistics yourself. Many tours visit famous spots like the Blue Cave, Hvar, the Pakleni Islands, Brač, Šolta, and the Blue Lagoon, while others focus on swimming, snorkeling, sunset views, or a relaxed day at sea.

Whether you want a fast island-hopping adventure, a romantic sunset cruise, a family-friendly swimming trip, or a private boat day with your own skipper, Split has plenty of options. In this guide, we’ll look at the best boat tours in Split, what each type of trip is like, how much time you’ll need, and how to choose the right tour for your travel style and budget.

The 549 boat tours in our analysis have an average price of $566. And the average trip length is 4 hours. Below are the best, so let's get to it!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

How much do boat tours cost in Split?

In Split, boat tours cost on average $566 based on our research of 549 different boat tours. Many of these boat tours offer varying activities, add extra services, and last different lengths of time, so it's not always possible to compare every option equally. Also, the highly rated options tend to cost a bit more on average.

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If you have a specific amount of time for your trip, see our advice about how much time to spend here: Should I spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Split?, Should I spend 3, 4, or 5 days in Split?, and Should I spend 1 or 2 weeks in Split?.

For organized tour options, check out The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Historical Tours in Croatia.