Blue Lagoon Croatia, What Dreams Are Made Of!

Imagine a bay so blue that it feels like someone ramped up the saturation in Photoshop. The water so calm and clear that you can see the star fish at the bottom of the seabed, from your boat! Now imagine the warm sun rays of the Mediterranean sun on your skin and the sound of crickets in the distance. Jump into the warm Adriatic water as the fish scatters away.

No, it’s not a dream, this is the the Blue Lagoon!

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What and where is the Blue Lagoon
Getting to the Blue Lagoon Croatia
Alternative trips to the Blue Lagoon
About our visit to the Blue Lagoon
Where to stay
Best time to visit the Blue Lagoon, Croatia
Planning a trip to Croatia?

What and where is the Blue Lagoon

There are several Blue Lagoons in Croatia, but the most stunning one (the one you want to visit) is located just a short boat ride from Split or Trogir. Blue Lagoon is the popular name for Krknjasi Bay, an incredibly blue bay at Drvenik Veliki island which if further sheltered by the islets of Mali (small) Krknjas and Veli (large) Krknjas.

The Blue Lagoon is one of the most famous lagoons in Croatia and an absolute must on your Croatia trip. It takes the color blue to a completely new level and it is the perfect place to swim, snorkel, sunbath and enjoy one of Nature’s finest creations.

Getting to the Blue Lagoon Croatia

While Drvenik Veliki can technically be reached by ferry, the Blue Lagoon is most often visited by speedboat as part of a day trip from either Split or Trogir.

You can choose from several different trip options, at different price points, all with their own set of pros and cons. Bellow we help you make the best choice and find the right tour for you.

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Starting from Split or from Trogir?

This one will most likely depend on your itinerary for visiting Croatia but personally, we picked Trogir over Split.

Trogir is absolutely breathtaking with plenty of things to see and do in town. There are so many gorgeous beaches nearby, not to mention that it is closer to the Blue Lagoon! We can honestly say this is one of our favourite towns in Croatia, it’s like something out of a fairytale. On the downside, Trogir tends to be a little bit pricier than Split.

Split has more budget options. It is also a popular choice for nightlife and a good base for island hopping and doing day trips. While Split old town is certainly beautiful, I find it is a lot less charming than Trogir. And the beaches in Split are, well, rather average.

That being said, Split and Trogir are close enough that most tours will let you pick your starting point. Those starting from Split will get to quickly see Trogir and Those starting from Trogir will get to sleep in a little bit before embarking on an adventure.

Group or private Blue Lagoon tour?

If you’re on a budget or wanting to meet people, then a group tour is the better option for you. But if you’re travelling in a group, do the math first – sometimes a privat tour turns out cheaper than individual tickets for a group tour!

Personally, we prefer the freedom and flexibility of private tours. Most of the time we get to enjoy the destination without the crowds which helps us take better photos and we’re able to enjoy a more authentic experience by getting to know the local guides. When you do a private tour, you also have more flexibility to make adjustments to the trip if needed (like we did!).

If you opt for a private tour we highly recommend this tour with our skipper Toni. His speedboat is very comfortable and spotless, and he’s a very attentive host. He provides rain jackets and towels should you need them and we even got some refreshments onboard.

Book your Blue Lagoon tour below:

Private speedboat tour (8h, 4 islands – Trogir, Blue Lagoon, Solta, Brac)

Group full-day tour (8h, 3 islands – Trogir, Solta, Blue Lagoon)

Group half-day tour (5h, 3 islands – Blue Lagoon, Trogir, Ciovo, only from Split!)

While all boat tours stop at Trogir and the Blue Lagoon, some take you to an additional island too. Solta is the most popular stop but there are tours that stop at Ciovo or Brac as well.

We like to travel slow so for us 3 islands was the obvious choice. However, if you want to see as much as possible in a short period of time, then the 4 island tours can be a better option for you. Also take into consideration your other plans while in Croatia. If you’ll be spending time on Brac anyway or are exploring Ciovo from Trogir, it might be better to opt for the 3 islands tour.

Alternative trips to the Blue Lagoon

Speedboat tours are the most common choice, but they’re certainly not the only option of visiting the Blue Lagoon!

When it comes to group tours you can choose between a speedboat, a Blue Lagoon catamaran tour and even cruising to the Blue Lagoon aboard an old school wooden boat. And, if you have the appropriate license you can even rent a boat and explore at your own!

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About our visit to the Blue Lagoon

Toni, our skipper picked us up just after lunch at the waterfront in Trogir and off we went, wind in our hair and big grin on our face, towards Drvenik Veliki island. As we started approaching Krknjas Mali island he slowed down and we turned around the corner …

There it was, the Blue Lagoon in all it’s glory! The mesmerising blue waters glimmering in the sun, a gentle breeze on our faces and the sound of crickets all around. Just as I though my lips couldn’t stretch any further, I realised we had the lagoon (almost) all to ourselves, and my grin became even bigger!

We kept floating in the bay, admiring the scenery and slowly made our way to a little jetty. The views were just as incredible from the shores as they were from the boat.

We spent about an hour strolling down the shores, taking pictures, having a snack on the boat and chatting with Toni who told us all about the island and recommended we tried the restaurant at the beach next time we visit (and visit again we will!).

We visited at the end of May, just after a storm so the water was too cold to go for a proper swim or snorkel but even just getting our feet wet and admiring the views was enough, that’s how beautiful it is!

After taking it all in the plan was to stop in Maslinica on Solta island before continuing to a ship wreck and Brac island. As we started making our way towards Solta the wind picked up and the sea got rough. A little bit wet, we made it to Solta and sat down to reassess the conditions and the plan.

The wind usually dies out in the evening and that’s what we’ve been counting on but that day it obviously had other plans. To continue towards Brac it would have meant a very bumpy and wet ride so Tony suggested we grab a coffee on Solta and then visit Ciovo instead.

Boy we’re glad we listened to him! Just a short boat ride later we found ourself in the most beautiful secluded bay on Ciovo Island with a picture perfect stone jetty and the golden glow reflecting of the glimmering sea. You guessed it, we could not stop taking pictures!

As the sun started to set and the wind died off we made our way back to Trogir to find the beautiful odd stone houses glowing in the golden light. The perfect end, to the perfect day.

Where to stay

While you could stay on Drvenik Veliki (if you’re after a really chill and off beat holiday), the Blue Lagoon is most often done as a day trip from either Split or Trogir.

While Split certainly offers a better nightlife and is a great base if you’re planning on taking the ferry, we enjoyed our stay in the picture perfect Trogir a lot more than Split! It is also a lot closer to the Blue Lagoon and has much nicer beaches.

We stayed at Villa Lučica in Trogir and loved it. Vila Lucica is beautiful and comfortable with a fabulous location just across the bridge from the old town of Trogir. There’s parking right in front which we were able to use even after check out and the service if fantastic.

Best time to visit the Blue Lagoon, Croatia

The best time to visit the Blue Lagoon is in September when the crowds are more manageable and the water still warm from the summer sun.

As a rule of thumb we would advise you to avoid Croatia in the peak of summer. It just get too hot, too crowded and too expensive and we believe you’ll have a much better experience visiting in late spring or early Autumn. However, keep in mind that the sea can be a little chilly in Spring.

Since most tours leave in the morning, opting for an afternoon tour can be a great way to ditch the crowds, but this would only be possible with a private tour.

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