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Islands Brač, Šolta & Blue lagoon – Private speedboat tour
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A private speedboat day in Croatia feels like cheating a little. You get fast water-time between Brač and Šolta, then actual time ashore in places like Milna and Necujam bay without the ferry stress. What I like most is the private setup for up to 12 and the way the plan mixes short village wandering with long, relaxing swims using the included snorkeling gear. If I had to flag one thing, it’s that the schedule is still a tight 9 hours—perfect for seeing a lot, less perfect if you want one place all day.
This tour also leans on good weather. When conditions aren’t right, it can be rescheduled or refunded, so you’ll want to keep your plan flexible. And while there’s plenty of water time, lunch isn’t included, so you’ll need to choose where to eat once you’re there.
In This Review
- Key things that make this speedboat tour worth your time
- From Trogir at 9:00: what this day is really like
- Price and value: what $1,177.49 per group buys you
- Milna on Brac: a one-hour taste of 16th-century island life
- Šolta’s Necujam bay: the largest bay, plus a shipwreck draw
- Maslinica on the west side of Šolta: castle views and an easy village walk
- Veliki Drvenik and the Blue Lagoon: why afternoon timing matters
- Beach Vela Rina: sandy, warm, and a calmer final stretch
- Skipper Christian or Ivan: where the real quality shows up
- How to plan your day (so it feels like a vacation, not work)
- Should you book this Brac, Šolta & Blue Lagoon private speedboat tour?
- FAQ
- Where does the tour start?
- How long is the private speedboat tour?
- What group size is this private tour for?
- Is snorkeling equipment included?
- Are windproof jackets included?
- Is lunch included?
- Does the tour offer free pickup?
- What’s the cancellation policy?
Key things that make this speedboat tour worth your time

- Private boat for up to 12: you’re not squeezed into a crowded day plan.
- Door pickup near Trogir (within 4 km): you start the day with less fuss.
- Snorkeling gear and windproof jackets included: practical comfort, not just sightseeing.
- Afternoon timing for the Blue Lagoon: you get the swim slot after the busiest rush.
- Stops chosen for variety: village streets, bay scenery, and sand-and-water beach time.
From Trogir at 9:00: what this day is really like

You start at 9:00 am in Trogir, and you’ll get free pickup from the nearest pier around your accommodation as long as you’re within a 4 km radius. That matters more than it sounds. In coastal cities, “meeting at a dock” can easily eat up your morning. Here, the tour aims to remove that scramble and get you onto the boat early.
This is a private speedboat tour with only your group onboard. The max is up to 12 people, which keeps the vibe relaxed and lets the skipper manage the day without big delays. The tour runs about 9 hours (roughly), so you’re not doing a half-day island hop. You’re doing a full day, with multiple stops that feel different instead of repeating the same scenery.
You’ll also have a mobile ticket, plus the tour is offered in English. Safety and comfort are clearly part of the package: you get windproof jackets and bottled water. That’s a real quality-of-life upgrade on the Adriatic, especially when the wind kicks up between islands.
Finally, there’s a big bonus: the route can be customized. That doesn’t mean the day becomes random. It means you have some control to match your group’s pace—more swim time here, a slower village stroll there.
You can also read our reviews of more private tours in Trogir
Price and value: what $1,177.49 per group buys you
The price is $1,177.49 per group for up to 12 people. That can sound steep until you split it. If you book for the full group size, you’re roughly in the neighborhood of about $98 per person. If you’re fewer people, it’s more per person, but you still get the private-boat benefit.
Here’s why the value can work. Ferries and public boats can be cheaper, but you pay in time and stress. With this private speedboat, you’re trading money for control: less waiting, faster travel between islands, and a plan that’s built around a smooth flow of stops.
Also, the included extras are not just small print. You’re getting snorkeling equipment, windproof jackets, and fuel costs covered. Lunch isn’t included, but everything else that keeps the day moving is part of the price.
One more thing: it’s commonly booked far ahead—on average, about 160 days. That’s often a sign of demand, but it also suggests you should lock in your date early if your travel window is fixed.
Milna on Brac: a one-hour taste of 16th-century island life

Your first stop is Milna. It’s a small village with roots stretching back to the 16th century, and the tour gives you about one hour. That hour is short on purpose. Instead of trying to cover everything, it gives you enough time to get the feel of the place: old streets, harbor atmosphere, and a simple routine of island life.
In practice, you’ll probably do one of two things here:
- grab a coffee and settle into a waterfront bar
- wander the old streets at an easy pace
I like short village stops on boat days because they stop the day from becoming a constant travel scramble. Milna gives you a breather on land before the boat speed ramps back up toward Šolta.
Šolta’s Necujam bay: the largest bay, plus a shipwreck draw

Next is Necujam, on the island of Šolta. You get about two hours here, which is longer than Milna. That’s because Necujam isn’t mainly about walking—it’s about the bay and the water.
Necujam is described as the largest bay on Šolta, and the main attraction is a shipwreck, which creates an interesting point of interest for the area. You’ll have time to swim and enjoy the coast. With snorkeling gear included, you’re set up to make the most of the water without needing to scramble for rentals.
One practical note: shipwreck attractions can vary in how accessible they feel depending on conditions. Your skipper can guide you on what’s realistic for your group that day. The good part of a private tour is you’re not stuck waiting on a big timeline. If the water feels great, you can spend more time in it.
Maslinica on the west side of Šolta: castle views and an easy village walk

After Necujam, you head to Maslinica, where you’ll also have about one hour. This is the only village on the west side of Šolta. It’s a compact stop, but it has a big visual anchor: a restored 16th-century castle, repurposed as a luxury hotel.
So what do you do in an hour? It’s ideal for a short, unhurried walk through the village streets. You’ll get the sense of stepping back a few centuries without needing a long museum visit. If your group wants photos, this stop is built for them.
Lunch is the one question mark. The plan specifically notes Rogac as a lunch option. If you didn’t catch a meal earlier, you can also look for food here in the Maslinica/Rogac area.
Veliki Drvenik and the Blue Lagoon: why afternoon timing matters

The highlight stretch comes in the afternoon at Veliki Drvenik, where the tour takes you to the Blue Lagoon. You get about two hours here, and the timing is chosen to help you avoid the busiest hours.
This is where you’ll likely spend your time in the water. The expectation is crystal-clear swimming conditions, plus the chance to explore what’s going on underwater. Since snorkeling gear is included, you can choose how active you want to be. You can go for a calmer float and enjoy the view, or gear up and spend more time checking out the underwater world.
Two hours is a good slot. Long enough to settle in, not so long that the day starts to drag. And because it’s in the afternoon, you get a “late-day reward” feeling—often the most satisfying part of a day trip.
Also, those windproof jackets become useful if there’s any breeze on the boat ride into and out of the area. They don’t replace a proper swim layer, but they make transitions more comfortable.
Beach Vela Rina: sandy, warm, and a calmer final stretch

After the Blue Lagoon, you still have one more stop: Beach Vela Rina. This is where the day shifts from “activity-focused” to “sink into the sand” mode.
You get about one hour here. The beach is described as wide, warm, and sandy, and it’s noted as still not so visited around the Trogir area. That’s exactly what you want after the more famous water stop—space to spread out, a change of pace, and time to cool down without rushing.
If your group tends to get a bit restless on long boat days, a beach stop at the end helps everyone reset.
Skipper Christian or Ivan: where the real quality shows up

In a private tour, the skipper is half the experience. In this case, the guidance is consistently described as flexible and professional—and you may sail with someone like Skipper Christian or Skipper Ivan.
What that means for you is simple: if your group wants a slightly different pace, the skipper can often adjust. The tour also notes that the route can be customized, which becomes practical when your skipper is willing to work with your energy levels.
There’s also a nice human touch in the way lunch gets handled. One of the guide stories includes a skipper making a great lunch suggestion, which is exactly the kind of local routing help that’s hard to get on your own during a time-crunched day.
So yes, you’re buying a boat. But you’re also buying someone who knows how to run the day without turning it into a checklist.
How to plan your day (so it feels like a vacation, not work)
This tour is about moving fast between islands and making the most of short windows on land and longer ones in the water. That means you’ll enjoy it most if you’re comfortable with a steady rhythm.
Here’s how I’d set expectations:
- You’ll do village time (Milna, Maslinica) where wandering is the main activity.
- You’ll do bay and swim time (Necujam, Blue Lagoon) where snorkeling gear is ready.
- You’ll end with beach time (Vela Rina) to land the day gently.
Weather matters. The experience notes it requires good weather, and if conditions aren’t safe, it can be offered on a different date or refunded. Since the day depends on being out on the water, I’d treat it like a priority date and avoid stacking anything too fragile right after.
What to bring is not specified in the tour details you provided, but you’ll be happiest if you plan around a full day on the sea: swimwear, a towel plan, sun protection, and a way to handle extra layers if you feel chilly on the return.
And because lunch isn’t included, have a strategy. The route mentions lunch possibilities in the general area around Rogac, and your skipper may point you to good options at the right time. Expect that decision to be part of the day’s flow.
Should you book this Brac, Šolta & Blue Lagoon private speedboat tour?
Book it if:
- You want one day that covers Brač + Šolta + the Blue Lagoon without ferry wrangling.
- Your group fits the sweet spot of a private boat: up to 12 people so the cost per person stays reasonable.
- You care about water time and want snorkeling gear + jacket comfort already included.
- You like variety: village strolling, bay scenery, then sand-and-swim relaxation.
Skip it (or at least think twice) if:
- You want long, slow time in just one place. This itinerary is designed for multiple stops, not for lingering.
- Your schedule can’t move if weather changes. The tour needs good conditions, and that’s not something you can control.
- You’d rather have a fully packaged meal. Lunch isn’t included, so you’ll need to manage that during the day.
If you’re the kind of person who wants the Adriatic to feel effortless—short drives, fast crossings, then real time to swim and wander—this private speedboat day from Trogir is a strong match.
FAQ
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at 9:00 am in Trogir, with pickup provided near your accommodation if you’re within a 4 km radius.
How long is the private speedboat tour?
It runs for about 9 hours (approx.).
What group size is this private tour for?
It’s a private tour/activity, with only your group participating, up to 12 people.
Is snorkeling equipment included?
Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included.
Are windproof jackets included?
Yes. Windproof jackets are included.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is not included.
Does the tour offer free pickup?
Yes. There is free pickup service in a 4 km radius around Trogir, to the nearest pier of your accommodation.
What’s the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience starts. The experience requires good weather, and if it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.





























