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The 15 Best Beach & Swimming Trips in Croatia

33 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Good beach & swimming trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming - Meeting at the Gregory of Nin statue
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Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

1.Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,519 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring Krka National Park and Primošten from Split. Ride by air-conditioned bus, cruise from Skradin to Skradinski Buk, follow a guided park walk, then choose between swimming, lunch, wine tasting, or cobbled lanes. Guides such as Ante, Gianna, Leo, and Leon are known for clear timing, local tips, and good humor.

“It was a nice trip and our guide Ante was funny. It was overall a good trip.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming - The boat ride between the park and Skradin
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

2.Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,489 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $32Top rated

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Split to Krka National Park and Skradin in an air-conditioned vehicle. Walk beside Croatia’s waterfalls, cruise by boat, and swim where the Krka River meets the sea. Guides such as Gabriella, Richard, Lovro, Ivana, and Ela are praised for clear explanations and careful group organization.

“Great tour and would recommend. Our guide, Lovro, was enthusiastic, funny, and made the experience more enjoyable. Our driver, Ado, was kind and drove very smoothly.”

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Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise, and Swimming - The Jaruga power plant and the practical side of the park
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Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise, and Swimming

3.Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise, and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,118 reviews · from $31

Take a nine-hour bus trip from Split to Krka National Park, where you’ll see Skradinski Buk, a small ethno-village, and the historic Jaruga power plant. After free time among the waterfalls, ride a panoramic boat to Skradin for lunch, sightseeing, and a swim. Guides such as Gabriella, Ivana, Luka, Ela, and Simon are praised for clear advice and flexible timing.

“Travelled with my family in a group of 7 for the boat tour, waterfalls and swimming trip. Our tour guide Simon was super friendly, helpful and funny but also very chilled out, which made the experience enjoyable. Ivica was also a great driver for the day!”

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Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour - Green caves, dark passages, and a little exploration
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Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour

4.Blue Cave, Green Cave & Lopud Beach small group Speed boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,572 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Cruise from Dubrovnik with an English-speaking skipper, swim into the Blue Cave and green sea caves, then spend an hour at sandy Šunj Beach on Lopud. Snorkel gear, float noodles, water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and grappa are included. Captains such as Ivan, Luca, Marco, and Leo have been praised for friendly service, though rough seas can change the route.

“The caves get very crowded,specially the blue one. Our boat captain did his best to avoid but be aware they are crowded”

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Blue Lagoon, Borkko Beach & Šolta from Split with LUNCH & DRINKS - Arrive early for the upper deck
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Blue Lagoon, Borkko Beach & Šolta from Split with LUNCH & DRINKS

5.Blue Lagoon, Borkko Beach & Šolta from Split with LUNCH & DRINKS

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,504 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Set out from Split at 9:30 a.m. aboard Max Nautica’s spacious multi-level boat for swimming at Borkko Beach, lunch and snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon, and time in Šolta’s Maslinica. Fish, meat, or vegetarian lunch, snorkel gear, water, and white wine are included. Arrive early for the best deck seats.

“It was a great experience you are out for the day sunscreen hats n swimwear and sssential items Food was delicious mixed group of families couples n kids in n out of the water”

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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks - Meeting the boat beside Dubrovnik’s bus station
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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks

6.Blue Cave & Sunj Beach Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,206 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Set out from Dubrovnik by speedboat with an English-speaking skipper such as Mark, Erik, Dominic, or Anthony. Swim and snorkel at Koločep’s Blue Cave and Three Green Caves, then spend 90 minutes at sandy Šunj Beach. Drinks, snorkeling gear, crew, and optional city-area pickup are included.

“It was a great day on the Adriatic with my family! We went to a couple of cave sights that were very pretty. Eric was a great tour guide!!”

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Krka Waterfalls Tour from Split with Boat Ride & Swimming - Leaving Split at 10 a.m.
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Krka Waterfalls Tour from Split with Boat Ride & Swimming

7.Krka Waterfalls Tour from Split with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,944 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

From Split, you’ll visit Krka National Park, walk the wooden paths around Skradinski Buk, hear about local mills and wildlife, then take a 30-minute boat ride to Skradin. Guides such as Vic, Ivana, Tonko, and Vicko are praised for clear instructions and good humor. Swimming is allowed in Skradin, not at the falls.

“Great and easy way to see Krka and another charming Croatian town. Victor, our tour guide, was great and had clear communication about meeting points and other information. Would recommend!”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming - The ride from Split and the meeting point
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

8.Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,710 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $32

Travel from Split to Krka National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle, walk around Skradinski Buk with an English-speaking guide, and take a 30-minute river boat ride. You then get free time in Primošten for swimming, lunch, or wine tasting. From April 1 to May 15, the second stop is Trogir instead.

“Great tour. Enjoy the whole day. The tour guide was great ! The day ran smoothly. Perfectly timed. I highly recommend.”

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Split: Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming - Four hours among waterfalls, mills, and travertine
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Split: Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming

9.Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,321 reviews · 8h 30m · from $31

Travel from Split by air-conditioned coach to Krka National Park, where you’ll follow wooden trails past waterfalls, watermills, and an Ethno village. After free time in the park, take a 30-minute river boat to Skradin for a walk and swim. Guides such as Tin, Lorena, and Marija help with tickets, timing, and local tips.

“what an amazing experience. the National Park is breathtaking, and our guide Leo was so helpful and funny. definitely recommended!”

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Split/Omiš: Cetina River Rafting with Cliff Jump & Swimming - Five kilometers of class 2 rapids
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Split/Omiš: Cetina River Rafting with Cliff Jump & Swimming

10.Split/Omiš: Cetina River Rafting with Cliff Jump & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,258 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

Join a guided 12-kilometer rafting trip from Omiš through the Cetina canyon. You’ll paddle class 2 and 3 rapids, stop to swim, and choose a three or six-meter cliff jump. Guides such as Toni, George, Mario, and Ivan are known for clear instructions and good humor. The trip suits first-timers and families, but serious rafters may find it too gentle.

“Excellent trip. My daughters (9 and 14) really enjoyed it. A few fast bits but never felt unsafe. Recommend to families who love adventure and don’t mind a bit of exercise. Beautiful scenery and our guide made sure we all knew what to do.”

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Rovinj: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stop, Drinks, and Fruits - The first leg, Rovinj from the water
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Rovinj: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stop, Drinks, and Fruits

11.Sunset Cruise with Swim Stop, Drinks, and Fruits

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 944 reviews · from $36

Join the family-run Stupica boat at Villas Rubin near Rovinj for a relaxed sunset cruise along the Istrian coast. You will have included alcoholic and soft drinks, seasonal fruit, a swim and jump stop, and a chance to spot wild dolphins. The boat returns to the same dock after roughly three hours.

“Great friendly staff! Very good snacks on board! Beautiful views! Highly recommended!”

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Krka Waterfalls tour with Boat Ride and Swimming in Skradin town - Walking the wooden paths around Krka
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Krka Waterfalls tour with Boat Ride and Swimming in Skradin town

12.Krka Waterfalls tour with Boat Ride and Swimming in Skradin town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $32

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned coach, walk the river paths, take a 30-minute boat ride, then spend 90 minutes in Skradin for swimming, lunch, or a town stroll. Guides such as Martin, Frane, Domo, Laura, and Carlo have been praised for useful advice and friendly help.

“We recommend a guided tour if you don't want to plan it yourself and travel by public bus or car. You will be taken to a town from where the ferry goes to the park. In that town, Skradin, you will have free time to drink coffee or swim in the lake, then you will take a ferry to the park, where the guide will provide information about the park itself and show you the most important places. There are cafes and souvenir shops in the park, but you can only pay in cash.”

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ATV Quad Safari Tour with Picnic & Swimming from Split - ATV routes across farms, gravel, and mountain tracks
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ATV Quad Safari Tour with Picnic & Swimming from Split

13.ATV Quad Safari Tour with Picnic & Swimming from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Asteria Quad ATV Adventures takes you from Split into inland Croatia for a guided ride across farm tracks, rocky mountain paths, river trails, and country roads. Guide Skeja leads the ATV ride, while Ivica handles transfers on some departures. Expect a local meal, scenic stops, and possibly a swim in the Cetina River or use of the base-camp pool.

“Elizabeth and I had a wonderful time, great experience, amazing guides. Delicious lunch. Fun Day. It was a beautiful day is all.”

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Blue & Green Cave,Sunj beach Small Group Tour with Speedboat - Kolocep’s Blue Cave is the main event
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Blue & Green Cave,Sunj beach Small Group Tour with Speedboat

14.Blue & Green Cave,Sunj beach Small Group Tour with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 677 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

From Dubrovnik, speedboat captains such as Toni, Mate, and Matj take you to Kolocep’s Blue Cave and nearby sea caves for swimming and snorkeling, then to Sunj Beach for about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Beer, wine, water, snorkeling gear, and pool noodles are included. Choose a morning or afternoon departure.

“This experience was amazing! Toni was a great host and took us to the most beautiful places. We really enjoyed the blue cave and the white wine that Toni offered. This is definitely a must do in Dubrovnik.”

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Split: Dalmatian Quad Tour with River Swimming & Picnic - Rocky tracks, open fields, and guide-led riding
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Split: Dalmatian Quad Tour with River Swimming & Picnic

15.Dalmatian Quad Tour with River Swimming & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 531 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Trade Split’s busy waterfront for the Dalmatian Hinterland on a four-hour ride aboard a 600cc Segway Snarler ATV. Guides such as Tino, Luka, Ivan, and Dino lead you over rocky tracks, country roads, and mountain valleys. Summer trips include a cold Cetina River swim, while every tour ends with a local picnic or barbecue and shared photos.

“We loved our experience! It was so much fun and we truly got to ride around so much and those who rode doubles had the opportunity to take turns to drive. Swimming in the river was exuberayting! It was so cold but refreshing and those that had aches & pains felt so good afterwards! The guides were great and spoke English very well. We had a transport from our port which was 20€ and he was so worth it! I highly recommend it. We had a party of 10 & everyone was thrilled with my choice! The barbecue afterwards was super yummy as well! Don’t skip this! Do it!”

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