Which Day Trip from Split Is Worth It? All 5 Compared

27 June 2026 · Updated 28 August 2026 · 7 min read

Four boats, four very different days out. Which day trip from Split suits you, compared on price, hours on the water, how early you start and how busy it gets.

Looking to book rather than compare? Our boat tours from Split page has every departure, price and pickup in one place.

Short answer: yes, it is well worth leaving Split for a boat tour, and the best-value trips depart from Trogir, only about 30 minutes away. You skip the busy Split harbour, get smaller groups, and reach the open-sea islands faster. Here are the five day trips we would pick, and exactly how to get to the boat from Split.

Why depart from Trogir if you are staying in Split?

Split is a wonderful base, but its old harbour is crowded and many large tour boats leave from there. Trogir sits closer to the islands, so the same trip means less time motoring and more time swimming. Tours are typically smaller and easier to book, and parking near the Trogir waterfront is simpler than in central Split.

How to get from Split to Trogir

• By car: about 30 minutes along the coast; park near the Trogir Riva.
• By bus: frequent local buses (line 37) run Split–Trogir through the day.
• By taxi or transfer: roughly 30 minutes door to door.
• Pickup: we also board guests in Okrug and Medena, handy depending on where you are staying.

The 5 best day trips

1. Blue Cave & 5 Islands, the big one. An early start beats the queues at the glowing Blue Cave on Biševo, then a string of open-sea islands including Vis and Hvar. A full, unforgettable day.

2. Three Island Tour, a relaxed full day with breakfast, a grilled lunch and drinks on board, plus easy swims at the Blue Lagoon and Duga Bay. The most family-friendly choice.

3. Blue Lagoon Half-Day, short on time? A half-day swim in the famous turquoise lagoon, with morning or afternoon departures.

4. Krka Waterfalls, a change from the coast: a self-guided day at Krka National Park, with a boat ride back to Skradin.

5. A private boat tour from Trogir, the whole boat to yourselves for up to 12 guests, your route and your pace. Great for groups, families and special days.

Small group or private charter?

Join a small-group tour for the best price per person, or book a private charter (priced per boat, from €500) if you are a group of four or more, want a tailored route, or simply prefer your own space. For a group of six, a private boat often works out similar per person to joining a tour, with a lot more freedom.

How booking works

Choose your tour and date and pay a small per-guest deposit online to confirm, €10 per adult and €5 per child on the Three Island Tour (the Blue Cave tour is paid in full); the balance is settled on the day. Private charters are confirmed with a deposit after we check availability. Free cancellation applies up to 48 hours before departure.

See all options on the tours page, or contact us and we will help you pick the right day trip from Split.

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Related tours

• Blue Cave Tour, from €110
• Three Island Tour, from €50
• Blue Lagoon Half Day, from €55
• Krka Waterfalls, from €75

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