Private speedboat tour from Trogir and Split all around Island Šolta

Šolta’s best moments are along its wild south coast, where cliffs, rocky coves, and clear sea replace the organized beach scene found in larger resort areas. This private speedboat day gives your group room to set the pace, with swimming and snorkeling stops built into the route.

I like the freedom of having only your group aboard, and I like the mix of small-town stops and quiet water. The main catch is the price: $798.20 is sensible for eight people, but costly for a smaller party, and food and drinks are extra.

Key points at a glance

• Maslinica opens the day gently: Start with a coffee or walk among old streets near Marchi Castle before the swimming stops.
• Šolta’s south side is the scenic core: Expect rocky coves, cliffs, and stops selected for swimming, snorkeling, and views.
• Stomorska gives you a lunch break: You can eat by the bay or take a short walk through this small seaside village.
• Necujam adds shipwreck snorkeling: The final swim takes place around a wreck in a calm bay.
• A private boat changes the pace: Your skipper can listen to your group’s wishes instead of following a large shared-boat routine.
• The cost works best for a full group: Up to eight people can share the $798.20 rate, with fuel, taxes, and the English-speaking skipper included.

Why Šolta works well for a private boat day

Šolta is close enough to reach by boat from the Trogir and Split area, yet the day is built around places that feel quieter than the main coastal centers. You are not simply crossing to one beach, taking a quick swim, and heading back. The route links a castle-town setting, open rocky shoreline, a traditional seaside village, and a bay with a shipwreck.

That variety is the tour’s strongest feature. I like days that give you more than one kind of stop, and this one moves from coffee and old streets to open-water scenery, then to lunch and snorkeling. You get time on land, but the boat remains the main way you see the island.

The private format matters here. You are booking the boat for your own group, up to eight people under the stated rate. That means your party can spend more time swimming if everyone wants the water, or keep moving if a long stop is not appealing. One account describes skipper Tomo as friendly and attentive to the group’s wishes, which is exactly the sort of flexibility that makes a private outing worthwhile.

The tour is listed at about eight hours, starting at 9:00 a.m. The scheduled stops account for about six hours, leaving the rest for boat travel, transitions, and the return to your original meeting point. That makes this a full day, not a quick add-on between other plans.

Maslinica and Marchi Castle start the morning

The first stop is Maslinica, a small town on Šolta associated with Marchi Castle. The plan gives you about an hour here, enough for a coffee in one of the bars or a walk through the old streets.

This is a smart opening stop. After pickup and the ride toward Šolta, you can get your bearings on land before the faster boat sections and swimming stops begin. If you prefer a slow start, take the coffee break. If you want to see a little more of the town, use the hour for a short walk.

Do not expect a major castle tour based on the information provided. Marchi Castle is a landmark for the stop, but the experience centers on Maslinica’s streets and waterfront pause rather than a formal admission visit. There is no admission fee listed.

The town stop also gives you a chance to decide how much energy to save for the water. This is important because the day includes several open-air stops, and the most active part comes after Maslinica.

The south coast brings the best scenery

After Maslinica, the boat cruises toward the bays on Šolta’s southern side. This is where the tour shifts from village sightseeing to the island’s rougher shoreline, with rocky coves and cliffs that see fewer visitors.

You will spend about two hours here, with stops for swimming, snorkeling, and sightseeing. The word slowly matters. Although this is a speedboat tour, the route is not only about getting from point to point quickly. The boat is also used to look along the coast and pause where the water and rocks make a good setting.

I like this section because it gives the island room to speak for itself. There are no listed entrance fees or scheduled attractions to rush through. Your reward is the coastline itself: blue sea, bare rock, cliff faces, and small bays reached from the water.

The tradeoff is that the exact swimming spots are not fixed in the details provided. That can be an advantage on a private trip, since conditions and your group’s wishes may shape the timing. It also means you should not book this expecting a named beach with a fixed set of facilities. The attraction is the boat access and the natural shore.

Bring swimwear if you plan to get in the water. The tour is designed for swimming and snorkeling, not just looking from the boat. A smart-casual dress code is listed, but practical beach clothing will matter more during the water stops.

Stomorska offers a useful break at midday

Stomorska is the longer land stop, with about two hours in the small seaside village. You can have lunch or walk around the bay and take in the setting.

This pause breaks up the day well. After two hours among the southern coves, you may welcome a solid meal and a chance to stretch your legs. The bay is described as a natural one, so the stop is not just a restaurant appointment. You can choose food, a walk, or a little of both.

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. Plan to pay for lunch separately, and remember that the $798.20 covers the private boat, skipper, fuel, taxes, and VAT, not your meals. If you have a group of eight, sharing the boat price brings the cost to about $99.78 per person before lunch and drinks. With two or three people, the same boat becomes a much larger expense.

The two-hour stop gives you more freedom than a short photo break, but it also means the day is not nonstop cruising. That is good for most groups. If your ideal boat trip means staying offshore almost all day, the time in Stomorska may feel long. If you value a proper lunch and a small-town walk, it is a welcome part of the plan.

Necujam ends the water time with a shipwreck

The final featured stop is Necujam, where you can swim and snorkel around a shipwreck in the bay. About an hour is set aside here before the return trip.

This is the tour’s most distinctive activity. A normal swim stop can be pleasant, but a wreck gives you something specific to look for beneath the surface. You should bring suitable swimwear, and if you own snorkeling equipment you may want to ask what is available before departure, since the supplied details do not say that gear is included.

Necujam is also described as peaceful, so this stop aims at a slower mood after the village lunch. You can spend time in the water, sit back on the boat, and enjoy the bay before heading home.

Keep expectations sensible. The information confirms shipwreck snorkeling, but does not give the wreck’s size, depth, visibility, or exact location within the bay. This is not presented as a technical snorkeling expedition. It is a relaxed swim stop with an unusual underwater feature.

What the private boat format really gives you

A private tour is more than a smaller passenger list. On a day with several swims, it can make the rhythm easier. Your group can discuss how long to stay in a cove, when to continue, and how much time to spend walking in town.

The supplied feedback gives useful detail here. One booking involved 17 people using two boats, with friendly, informative, and patient skippers. The advertised format for this experience is up to eight people per group, so a party larger than that should clarify the boat arrangement before booking. The two-boat example suggests larger groups may be possible, but it should not be treated as an automatic feature of the $798.20 rate.

One skipper named in the feedback is Tomo. He is described as friendly and responsive to the group’s wishes. The tour also promises an English-speaking skipper, which helps with practical instructions, timing, and questions about the island and the stops.

The boat is described as comfortable, but no exact boat model or onboard facilities are provided. You should think of this as a day exposed to sun, wind, spray, and water rather than a cruise with extensive indoor amenities. Smart-casual clothing is requested, but light, practical clothes and swimwear make more sense for the actual route.

Is $798.20 good value?

The answer depends almost entirely on group size. For eight people, the shared cost is about $100 each before lunch and drinks. That is a reasonable way to buy a full day on the water, especially when fuel, taxes, VAT, and the skipper are already included.

For four people, the boat cost is about $199.55 per person. For two, it is $399.10 each. The private setting may still be worth it if you care strongly about choosing your own company and setting the pace, but small groups should compare the total with other boat options in Trogir and Split.

The tour gives you eight approximate hours, several distinct stops, and transportation back to the original departure point. You are paying for the boat and access to the day, not a package of meals, drinks, entrance tickets, or equipment. Since the listed stops have no admission fees, the main value comes from the route and the private skipper.

There is also a useful detail from one booking: wine tasting was included in that experience. It is not listed among the formal inclusions here, so do not assume it is part of every departure. Ask Trogir Travel before booking if wine tasting matters to you.

Who will enjoy this Šolta tour most?

I would recommend it to a group that wants a flexible full-day outing rather than a tightly scheduled sightseeing program. Families, couples traveling with friends, and small groups who enjoy mixing swimming with short walks should find the format appealing.

It also suits people who want to see more than one side of Šolta. Maslinica gives you town time, the south coast provides cliffs and bays, Stomorska offers lunch, and Necujam adds a wreck swim. You will not spend the entire day in one resort area.

Strong swimmers and casual snorkelers should get the most from the route, since two stops focus on being in the water. You can still enjoy the scenery from the boat, but the program clearly expects swimming to be part of the day.

I would be more cautious if your group dislikes sun, spray, or changing between boat and shore. I would also think twice if you want a guided cultural tour with formal visits and long explanations. The focus here is the sea, the coast, and easygoing stops.

Practical details before you reserve

Pickup is offered, and the activity ends back at the meeting point. The start time is 9:00 a.m., with the total day lasting about eight hours.

You receive confirmation when booking. The tour is near public transportation, and most people can participate, although the details do not provide a separate accessibility description. If anyone in your group needs specific boarding assistance, ask the provider before paying.

Bring swimwear if you want to swim or snorkel. Food and drinks are extra, and a smart-casual dress code is listed. It is sensible to plan for a full day outside, but the supplied details do not specify whether towels, snorkeling equipment, or other personal items are provided.

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours ahead, the amount paid is not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. The deadline follows local time.

Should you book this private Šolta boat trip?

Book it if you have a group large enough to share the cost and you want a relaxed day that combines cliffs, swimming, villages, and shipwreck snorkeling. The route has enough variety to avoid feeling like eight hours of the same beach stop, and a private skipper gives you more control than a standard shared excursion.

Think carefully if you have only one or two people, since the flat group price becomes steep. Also confirm any hoped-for extras, especially wine tasting and snorkeling equipment, because they are not part of the formal list of inclusions.

For a group of up to eight that values time on the water and the freedom to set the pace, this is a strong Šolta day. For a low-cost island visit or a history-heavy tour, choose something else.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour is available from Trogir and Split, with pickup offered. The exact pickup arrangement should be confirmed when booking.

What time does the tour begin?

The stated start time is 9:00 a.m.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately eight hours.

How many people can join?

The private tour is listed for groups of up to eight people. A larger group of 17 was accommodated using two boats in one booking, so larger parties should confirm the arrangement with Trogir Travel.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private tour format.

Is food included?

No. Food and drinks are not included. You can have lunch in Stomorska, but you pay for it separately.

What is included in the price?

The price includes transport in a passenger speedboat, an English-speaking skipper, fuel, all taxes, and VAT.

Can I swim and snorkel?

Yes. The route includes swimming and snorkeling stops at Šolta’s bays and around a shipwreck in Necujam. Bring suitable swimwear.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.