Private tour or speedboat rental — which suits you better

Guests who do not want a group trip per person usually choose between a private tour (skipper drives a wooden boat, everything included) and speedboat rental (fast ride on a sports speedboat, fuel separate).

Difference in boats — what it means for you

These are not just different prices and routes — they are completely different experiences at sea:

• Private tour — wooden boat: slower, comfortable cruise along the Makarska Riviera. You have time to enjoy the view, talk and hear the skipper's stories — no rush and no strong wind in your face.
• Speedboat rental — sports speedboat: fast ride to more distant locations. Ideal for island hopping in one day — Bol (Zlatni rat), Zečevo (Blue Lagoon), Vrboska on Hvar.

Private & family tour

• Boat: traditional wooden boat — calmer, slower cruise
• Price: from €350 for the whole group (up to 12 people)
• Duration: 10:00–15:00 (5 hours)
• Route: flexible — we recommend Vruja jug with swimming in a cave (along the coast, not to the islands)
• Included: skipper, fuel, welcome drink, water, snorkelling gear
• Not included: lunch (possible at a restaurant on the coast)

Ideal for families and groups who want a relaxed day at sea — no navigation worries, enough time to talk, swim and enjoy the riviera.

Speedboat rental

• Boat: open sports speedboat — Jeanneau (up to 6 people) or BMA X222 (up to 8 people)
• Ride: fast — for distant locations and more stops in one day
• Jeanneau: from €150 / 5 hours
• BMA X222: from €180 / 5 hours
• Skipper: +€100 (optional)
• Fuel: separate — on the 3-island route around 60 L
• Deposit: €50 (paid in advance, deducted from the rental price — not refunded separately)
• Route: Bol, Zečevo, Vrboska, Pakomina — Brač and Hvar islands

Ideal when you are aiming for Zlatni rat, Blue Lagoon and island hopping at your own pace — a fast speedboat ride allows more destinations in one day.

Quick comparison

Choose a private tour if you want a slower ride on a wooden boat, a relaxed atmosphere along the riviera (Vruja jug) and do not want to worry about fuel.
Choose speedboat rental if your goal is a fast ride to the islands — Zlatni rat, Blue Lagoon and more stops in one day.

Group trip as a third option

For a lower budget and company of other travellers — 3-hour scenic trip (€30) along the coast, no islands.