Visit places you would otherwise miss, getting closer to the beauties of the Adriatic. A memorable day boating between scenic locations that highlight the magnificence of Croatia.
Visit the stunning island town Trogir that is under UNESCO and wonder about its historic streets. Swim in the crystal clear sea at the blue lagoon. Explore cool locations around island Drvenik and Šolta.
Feel like a real explorer when you snorkel around a shipwreck in the quietest bay around here. Simply enjoy the Adriatic!
With plenty of time for sightseeing as well as for swimming and relaxation, this trip is an ideal way to see the most beautiful Adriatic islands from a whole new perspective.
Posted By : Lachance16
FYI WE DID NOT SAIL with this company bc they canceled it when we would not bypass the platform we booked it with.
Beware if this company contacts you directly asking you to bypass the reservation platform you booked with to book directly with them to "save money" because of "recently raised fees".
If you refuse they may cancel your booking completely!
This happened to us, therefore we had to scramble to book something else.
After they asked us to cancel w airbnb where we had booked it and rebook directly with them I said we'd think about it. We had a very busy week and I was not able to get back to him immediately. I then did a little research and I saw a few reviews (including on TA) from people saying they were having a hard time getting their refund so I was uneasy being dishonest and bypassing the platform and then having to chase after our refund if the trip were canceled for any reason (ie weather).
I also saw a review from a year ago of someone saying the same thing happened to them - that they were contacted and asked to cancel and rebook without the 3rd party platform "because of recently raised fees" - so this was not a new tactic.
I did not cancel our reservation via airbnb. We felt we should keep it as we had already paid in full. 36 hours later I got a message that our trip was canceled by them.
Unreal.
If they do not want to lose money on 3rd party commission fees then they should not work with any 3rd party booking agencies like Trip Advisor (where there are 3 negative reviews about this) or Airbnb. We are more comfortable using recognized platforms where we know we can obtain a refund when appropriate.
The integrity of this company is questionable in our opinion.
I am sure people have had nice excursions with them - we weren't given the chance as we wanted to keep our booking via airbnb.
I have a full text exchange showing that they asked us to cancel with airbnb and rebook with them to bypass the fees. When I did not do this they canceled our reservation. Period.
Nothing here is fabricated despite the angry response from the owner on Trustpilot. I already stated that we did not sail with them.
I have nothing against people trying to save money, or have better profits for their business but to force someone to cancel and rebook "or else" is unacceptable.
So this is just a heads up to my fellow TA travelers.
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Posted On : 2023-09-04 09:53:21 
Posted By : Michael C
Terrible communication and experience. We booked the 5 Island tour on Tripadvisor and I got a message from the company on WhatsApp asking me to cancel and rebook directly so that they could save the fee. That should’ve been a red flag, but I agreed. This was 5 months in advance of the actual trip due to us planning to go on a Saturday in high season.
The night before we are supposed to meet at the dock at 7:30am, I decide to confirm the meeting location. I wrote to them on WhatsApp at 11pm and got an immediate response… telling me that the trip was canceled! I was horrified, because at this point all other trips to Hvar through other companies were fully booked and it was our last day in Split. The rationale provided was that there was high wind, but that was obviously a pretext. There was no wind the next day! My guess is not enough people signed up so it wasn’t worth their while… he admitted that he “lost a lot of money.” He also pointed out that fuel prices had gone up, as if that was my problem…
I wanted to cancel but that would mean having no boat trip at all. He said I could join their other tour which just goes to closer islands. I begrudgingly agreed. They said they would refund the price difference between the two tours, but that would have to wait until their accountant came in on Monday.
Then comes the trip itself. There were 15 people crammed onto the boat with seating for 12, further bolstering my theory that they added us to their other tour to consolidate and save money.
But whatever the reason why we ended up on this tour, even if the wind excuse was true (which it wasn’t), the truly unforgivable part was the HORRIBLE, RUDE “customer service” onboard. The skipper and captain looked angry and gruff the entire 10 hours of the tour. No introductions, no explanations, just “first stop, 2 hours, enjoy”, “now you swim for 45 minutes”, etc. They clearly had no interest in being there. They didn’t offer snorkel equipment and seemed annoyed when I asked.
They were mostly silent except when they joked between themselves in Croatian. I asked if there were fish at the location we had stopped for snorkeling, and one said “how do I know? Fish move around.”
We tried to enjoy our day, and we were grateful to be on the water, but the rudeness of the tour operators made it difficult to truly relax. It’s a pity because the boat is nice and the islands are beautiful.
CHOOSE ANOTHER COMPANY. These guys are unreliable, shifty and rude.
Oh, and the boat doesn’t have showers or a toilet as promised. But that was the least of the problems.
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Posted On : 2022-07-02 14:37:22
Posted By : 810vivianek
The tour was excellent! Matej and Ivan were great guides. We went to the blue cave, the blue lagoon, explored an underwater ship wreck and saw some of the islands. Our guides offered us a number of options on what to do and were very flexible with regards to the programme.
The boat (including a toilet, a sun deck and beer!) was far more comfortable and spacious than the other tours we saw.
I highly recommend this tour, we had a great time :)
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Posted On : 2021-09-25 08:58:51
Posted By : dzenanasakinovic
Where to begin! Like the title says, here is your sign to book an experience that will truly be unforgettable - as this experience marks off a few very important boxes:
✅ - easy booking
✅ - quick responses
✅ - knowledgeable & fun loving crew
✅ - incredible sights/ stops
✅ - you’re on a pretty sweet boat in the Adriatic all day (what more could you ask for)
Unfortunately with how the weather played out, the crew has to switch up our tour a bit to keep us safe meaning we were unable to visit the blue caves. Some things are just out of everyone’s control…HOWEVER, we didn’t feel like we missed out on anything! We saw incredible towns, swam in crystal clear waters and danced the day away.
Pro tip: Go during the off season or right at the end of the season. The stops aren’t crowed and you feel as if the sea is yours alone to swim in… and if you’re like us, a little extra attention and chats are well enjoyed.
Reason you shouldn’t book: none or you’re not a fun seeking person who wants to have a bad time.
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Posted On : 2021-09-22 18:01:29
Posted By : Tour60289431291
If there was an option for 6 stars I would give it for this experience. As we depart from Croatia and discuss what we loved the best it was this day at sea! The owner/skipper Duje and his first mate Ivan went above and beyond to make it the BEST. From the very beginning of the booking process till the actual day
Duje was very accommodating and his communication top notch. We did other private speed boats in Croatia but by far this was the most personalised and fun! My only suggestion to others is listen to what Duje suggests as far as what to see. He is a long time sailor and truly only has your best interests at heart which is not always true with tours.
Not only did we
Have an AMAZING time we have made friends for life!
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Posted On : 2021-09-14 04:23:50
Posted By : Liu L
We spent the full day on island hopping and it was an amazing experience with the crew. They are fantastic and professional, offered us great suggestions and full flexibility. Would highly recommend to everyone!
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Posted On : 2021-09-11 10:19:24
Posted By : MarilynMcD21
This is my second trip with Bonaca, Duje and Ivan were fantastic and you spend the whole day (10 hours) with them. The only schedule is to get to the blue cave first thing so you can avoid the queues after that it is flexible. We went to the blue cave, then to a hidden beach off the island of Vis, spent some time in the blue lagoon, followed by a beautiful meal in Hvar at one of the local restaurants. Water, sodas, beers, and wine were provided. There was loads of room on the boat with the option of lying out on the day bed on the back of the boat.
I have done other boat tours in Split and I have to say that Bonaca goes over and beyond for their guests to ensure to make the day a personalized experience for everyone.
Duje and Ivan have a wealth of knowledge about the area and will give you the history of the islands as well as give you recommendations of restaurants in the area (which were all fantastic).
I would honestly say stop looking because you found the right boat tour and these guys will ensure you have a fantastic day.
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Posted On : 2021-09-04 05:19:50
Posted By : Passport37911997415
Customer service was unexpectedly exceptional. I didn’t think when coming to Croatia, I place I have never visited, that businesses would operate at a fluency similar to the USA. I was pleasantly surprised. Leading up to the trip I was getting personalized messages about my upcoming experience that got me excited for what Bonaca had to offer. On the day I arrive at the Harbor (ask for specific instructions on where to find the boat), I was met with confusion when I couldn’t find the boat. Turns out the owner’s wife went into labor and things unraveled. But he found a tour that I could join and while I wouldn’t have picked that tour, it was a fun day until the ride back when the weather turned.
All this happened and the owner was checking in on me all day, even with a new born, and even called me after the tour and extended a refund given the situation.
This level of customer experience is something you should put as #1 priority when picking a tour. Because of all those crazy things hadn’t happened, it would have maybe been the best day of my two week trip.
I’m impressed with this outfit, I recommend this experience, and I don’t think you can find better in Split. Do this tour, BRING GOOD WATER SHOES, have the time of your life.
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Posted On : 2021-07-04 03:38:35
Posted By : scotthW1398FI
Duje offers an amazing and personalized tour of the most beautiful waters in the Adriatic! We went to the blue caves which are ridiculously beautiful, the water literally glows blue inside. Then the blue lagoon has the clearest turquoise waters I've ever seen. We stopped to eat lunch on the island of Hvar in a beautiful village. There was beer on the boat and the captain will tell you interesting facts about all the places you stop. The trip was 8 hours, more than worth the money. There was plenty of room on the boat. Best money I've ever spent.
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Posted On : 2021-06-30 17:58:02
Posted By : violet p
I loved it and in between the trips to the islands we got to ride on the back of the speed boat[sun deck] and the blue cave was so pretty and we also got to learn, the blue caves were a bright brilliant blue [ALL NATURAL!] . I went snorkelling in the blue lagoon after the trip to the caves. I had never snorkelled before so the not very deep water comforted me . Quickly after that though I swam deeper and saw some really cool fish. After that wonderful experience I got the great chance to drive the speedboat instead of the kind caring captain name duje overall I totally recommend for anyone who wants to have a great day (review from Isaac age 9)
Thank you Duje for a fantastic day, we had an amazing experience in a friendly, fun environment - the best trip #welovecroatia 😍🤣
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Posted On : 2019-10-24 13:23:12
