Written & photographed in Trogir by Ante — independent, no paid placements.
Find flexible private boat trips from Trogir to the Blue Lagoon, Drvenik, Šolta and the nearby islands — and see how local skippers can apply to be listed here.
This page is about hiring your own boat and skipper. If you'd rather join a fixed departure, our Trogir boat tours guide covers shared island trips, the Blue Cave day and sunset cruises.
You set the departure time, the route and how long you linger at each stop. You swim where you like, skip the busiest spots, and it's calmer with children or a group who want their own space. On a boat with your own skipper, the day bends around you rather than a timetable.
It costs more than a shared ticket — worth it split between a family or group, less so for two. It's weather-dependent: a strong afternoon wind can cut a route short, so keep the plan flexible. And quality varies a lot between operators — the boat, the skipper and what's included make or break the day.
The good local skippers fill up fast in July and August, so ask weeks ahead. Before you commit, confirm the essentials: fuel, any park or entrance fees, drinks, whether lunch is part of it, and exactly where the boat leaves from — Trogir, Čiovo or Seget.
A private boat can combine or shorten any of these — here's the shape of a typical day out.
The shallow, bright-turquoise water between Drvenik and the Krknjaši islets — the closest showpiece swim, and the easiest first stop. More in our Blue Lagoon guide.
Two low-key islands off Trogir with clear coves and a slower pace — a good pairing with the Blue Lagoon on a fuller day.
The nearest larger island, with sheltered bays like Maslinica and Šešula and a proper lunch stop ashore — a relaxed full day on the water.
The quiet bays along the far side of Čiovo — clear water, pine shade and barely a crowd, minutes from Trogir. Some also appear in our beaches guide.
A short evening run around Čiovo and the old-town waterfront as the stone turns gold — the easy option when a full day at sea isn't the plan.
A small cove near Trogir where more than fifty statues and a jet sit on the seabed. It's reachable only by boat, and private visits need prior arrangement with the museum operator — so treat it as an idea to discuss with your skipper, not a standard stop. Full detail in our underwater museum guide.
Prices depend on boat size, season, route and duration, so we don't quote a figure here — ask your skipper for a quote for your dates.
Are you a licensed local skipper or boat tour provider in Trogir, Čiovo, Seget or nearby? Trogir Insider is preparing a curated section for private boat trips, and we'd like to hear from the people who actually run them.
If you'd like to be considered, send us the basics about your boat and the trips you offer. A few things worth knowing first:
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A private boat makes most sense for families and small groups who want to set their own route and timing, swim where they like and avoid the crowds. For couples or solo travellers on a budget, a shared island trip is usually better value.
There's no fixed price — it depends on the boat size, the season, the route and how long you're out. Split between a family or group a half day can work out reasonable per person; ask the skipper for a quote for your dates.
The common routes are the Blue Lagoon and Krknjaši, the Drvenik islands, the bays of Šolta, the quieter Čiovo coves, and short evening trips for the sunset. A private boat lets you combine or shorten these.
We're preparing a section for private boat trips. Licensed local skippers and providers can send their details to be considered. Every application is reviewed by hand, there's no automatic listing, and inclusion isn't guaranteed.
Written & photographed in Trogir by Ante — independent, no paid placements.