By the Dalmatia Express crew — skippers who run Split–island routes every day, 24/7. Updated October 2026.

A boat day does not have to mean a long sea crossing. West of Split you can visit two easy places. Trogir is a UNESCO World Heritage old town built on a small island. The Blue Lagoon (Krknjaši) is a shallow bay near Drvenik Veli island, with clear water over white sand. Each trip from Split takes 20 to 40 minutes. Together they make a perfect half-day or full-day trip.

The Blue Lagoon: when to go

The lagoon is beautiful, and almost every group tour from Split goes there. This is the same crowding problem as on the Percorso della Grotta Blu (a famous sea cave near Vis island). Between 11:00 and 15:00 in August, about thirty boats share the bay.

The fix is simple: go before 10:30 or after 16:00. Then only a few sailboats are there. Group tours cannot change their time. A private boat can.

A sandbar between Drvenik Veli and the small island of Krknjaš keeps the water waist-deep and very clear. It is rare to see white sand in Dalmatia, where most beaches are pebbles and rock. Snorkelling is easy and safe for children. Bring masks, because the sea grass holds more life than you expect.

Trogir tra due ore

Trogir is a small town with narrow stone streets. Here is what to see:

• Kamerlengo fortress — a 15th-century fort built by the Venetians.
• The Radovan portal — the carved stone door of St Lawrence’s cathedral.
• The old streets — they are very narrow, and there are many gelato (ice cream) shops.

Walk slowly around the town. Then have lunch, for example čevapi (grilled minced meat). Arriving by boat is easy: you stop at the old-town seafront promenade (called the riva) and do not need to find parking. If you have a third hour, climb the cathedral bell tower. You can see the lagoon and the mountains from the top. Then have a coffee on the riva and watch the yachts pass under the Čiovo bridge (Čiovo is the island next to Trogir).

Come farlo nel 2026

A private boat costs more than the bus, but it gives you the lagoon and your own timing. For a group, the price per person is close to a group tour. See our private taxi boat from Split to nearby Šolta island, O contattaci to plan your Trogir and Blue Lagoon day.

Consiglio dello skipper: Visit the lagoon at 08:30 and arrive in Trogir at 11:00. You swim when the lagoon is empty, and you walk through Trogir before the day-trip buses arrive at noon.

Suggerimento dello skipper #2: On the way back, ask for the south coast of Čiovo. The coves between Okrug and Slatine are where Split locals swim. They are empty even in August, because the road access is poor. By boat they are only ten minutes off the direct way home.

Tempo di attraversamento da Spalato

Trasformalo in una giornata di trasferimento

Do you fly out tomorrow? We can plan a farewell trip that ends at Split or at the airport dock. You check out, swim in the lagoon, eat lunch in Trogir, and go straight to your flight. Ask for the departure-day plan.

If your holiday continues on the islands, the lagoon is also a good stop on the way. Read the Guida ai prezzi dei taxi acquatici per il 2026 to see how per-boat prices work on custom routes. For more transport options, see the Split to Hvar transport guide.

For a good lunch, Maslinica on Šolta island is a short trip across the channel. It has a castle marina called Martinis Marchi.

FAQ

Quanto dista la Laguna Blu da Spalato?

It is about 12 nautical miles from Split. By speedboat the trip takes 35 to 45 minutes.

Vale la pena visitare la Laguna Blu?

Yes, if you go before 10:30 or after 16:00. At midday in August, many boats anchor there and the water is crowded.

È possibile raggiungere la Laguna Blu senza partecipare a un tour organizzato?

Only by boat. You can book a private charter or a group tour. There is no public ferry to Krknjaši.

Is it better to go to Trogir by boat or by bus?

The bus is cheap and takes about 30 minutes. By boat you arrive at the old-town seafront and do not need to park. You can also add the lagoon.

Is the Blue Lagoon good for kids?

Yes. The water is waist-deep over sand for about a hundred metres. Bring shade, because the small islands have little.

Guide correlate

• Guida dell'isola di Šolta — a quiet island close to Split, good for a relaxed day trip.
• Korčula da Spalato — how to reach Korčula island from Split.
• Le migliori isole da Spalato, classificate
• Tour di 7 giorni tra le isole con partenza da Spalato. — a one-week route between islands.