Explore Split
Boats in Split
Why explore Split by boat?
Split is the largest city on the Croatian coast and the busiest departure point in central Dalmatia. Boats leave the city's bays for Brač, Šolta and Hvar, and the Blue Lagoon near Drvenik Veliki is one of the most popular swimming stops in the country. With an airport, ferries and a large charter fleet close by, Split suits everything from a two-hour cruise past the Marjan cliffs to a full day of island hopping.
- Beaches
- Island hopping
- Swimming
- Coastal towns
- Family days
What Split is known for
Diocletian's Palace
A local highlight worth building your day around.
Beaches
Some of the best ones are easiest to reach by boat.
Islands nearby
Neighbouring islands within an easy day on the water.
Blue Lagoon swimming stops
A local highlight worth building your day around.
Where can you explore?
Places within reach of a day on the water from Split.
Kaštela lies in central Dalmatia, where the Dinaric mountains drop almost straight into the sea and the big Dalmatian islands sit just offshore.
Explore Kaštela →
A UNESCO-listed island old town in a sheltered channel west of Split.
Explore Trogir →
A quieter island close to Split, with deep coves along its northern side.
Explore Šolta →
Where the Cetina river canyon meets the sea, below cliffside fortresses.
Explore Omiš →
The largest central Dalmatian island, known for the Zlatni Rat spit near Bol.
Explore Brač →
Another CroatianBoats destination within reach of a day on the water.
Explore Hvar →Distances are approximate straight-line distances between destinations, not sailing routes.
Best time to explore Split by boat
May–June
- Quieter coast
- Long days
- Sea warming up
July–August
- Warmest weather
- Busiest period
- Book earlier
September–October
- Warm water
- Fewer crowds
- Relaxed coast
Seasonal guidance only. Weather and sea conditions change day to day — always confirm with your operator.
A little local history
The Roman emperor Diocletian built his retirement palace here around AD 300, and when nearby Salona was abandoned its residents moved inside the palace walls — the city has been inhabited continuously ever since. Medieval Split grew within and around those walls, spent centuries under Venetian rule, and later passed to Austria.
Good to know
Trip style
Day trips: leave in the morning, back before evening.
Payment
You pay the booking fee here, the rental directly to the operator.
Conditions
Operators cancel or reschedule when the sea is not safe.
Routes, sea conditions and access can vary. Always confirm local conditions and requirements with your boat operator before departure.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the boat. Each listing states whether the operator requires a boat licence, and you can filter for boats that do not require one. Licence rules are set by the operator, not by CroatianBoats.