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Local tips for exploring the Dalmatian islands by boat: how to choose a tour, where to swim, and how to get around.

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SeaExplore speedboat cutting across the deep-blue Adriatic, seen from above
28 September 2026 · 6 min read

How Much Does a Boat Tour in Croatia Cost? (2026 Prices)

Per person or per boat, half a day or a full one: what boat tours from Split and Trogir actually cost in 2026, what the price includes, and how to compare two quotes fairly.

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The UNESCO-listed old town of Trogir from the water
28 September 2026 · 5 min read

Split or Trogir: Where Should Your Boat Tour Start?

Most people search for boat tours from Split, and good ones leave from there. Here is an honest comparison with starting in Trogir: distances, harbours, the airport, and when Split is the right call.

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On board the comfortable SeaExplore speedboat
28 September 2026 · 5 min read

Private or Group Boat Tour in Croatia: Which Should You Choose?

A shared boat on a set route, or the whole boat to yourselves? What each kind of tour is really like, how the price per head compares, and which one fits your group.

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The branded SeaExplore speedboat cruising past Trogir
12 May 2026 · 6 min read

Best Boat Tours from Trogir (2026 Guide)

From the turquoise Blue Lagoon to glamorous Hvar: the best boat tours you can take from Trogir, and how to choose between a small-group day out and a private charter.

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Snorkelling in the crystal-clear water of the Blue Lagoon
26 May 2026 · 7 min read

How to Visit the Blue Lagoon from Trogir & Split (2026)

Planning a Blue Lagoon trip: what tours cost, how to choose between a shared boat and a private charter, which departure to pick, and exactly what to bring.

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Golden-hour view of Hvar Town harbour and the Pakleni Islands
9 June 2026 · 6 min read

How to Get from Split to Hvar (Ferry, Catamaran & Private Boat)

Catamaran, car ferry or private speedboat? How to get from Split or Trogir to Hvar in 2026: travel times, rough prices and which option suits you.

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Aerial of a SeaExplore speedboat on the turquoise Adriatic
14 August 2026 · 8 min read

Boat Tours from Split: Every Option Compared (2026)

Blue Lagoon, Hvar, Brač or the Blue Cave? What each boat tour from Split actually costs, how long it takes, and why leaving from Trogir often beats leaving from Split.

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Inside the Blue Cave, electric-blue water and the cave's entrance
14 August 2026 · 8 min read

Blue Cave Croatia: How to Visit from Split & Trogir (2026)

The Blue Cave on Biševo glows for a few hours a day and only in calm weather. How the timed entry works, what a trip costs, and how to avoid wasting the day.

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Aerial view of a sheltered bay with a speedboat cutting across clear water
14 August 2026 · 6 min read

Best Time for a Boat Tour in Dalmatia: Month by Month

Sea temperature, crowds, wind and price change a lot between May and November. An honest month-by-month look at when to take a boat tour in Dalmatia.

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Aerial view of Hvar Town's old harbour and terracotta rooftops
19 September 2026 · 7 min read

Split Airport to Hvar: Every Way Compared (2026)

Bus and catamaran, car ferry or a private speedboat straight from the airport coast: how long each really takes, what it costs, and which one fits your flight.

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The UNESCO-listed old town of Trogir from the water
19 September 2026 · 8 min read

Best Day Trips from Trogir (2026): By Boat and By Land

Trogir sits in the middle of the best swimming water in Dalmatia and half an hour from Split, Krka and Klis. Here is what each day trip involves, how long it takes and who it suits.

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