3 Island Golden Horn & Little Venice Tour
ISLAND BRAČ | ISLAND HVAR | ISLAND ZEČEVO
Speedboat Group Tour From Makarska
Route Map
Sun shade for each seat
1 - Nugal Beach, Makarska
It takes about 5 minutes to reach Nugal Beach from Makarska, where you'll have 10 minutes to take photos of the most beautiful hidden bay on the Makarska Riviera.
The Most Famous Beach in Croatia
Golden Horn,
Little Venice & Hidden Bays
Join us on a scenic half-day speedboat tour and discover Croatia’s most famous beach, together with beautiful stops around Brač, Hvar and Zečevo — a modern, adventurous island-hopping experience entirely by speedboat.
2 - Blue Lagoon, island Zečevo
The next stop is — a tiny uninhabited island, accessible only by boat. Known for its Blue Lagoon, where we'll stick for 25 mins, and crystal-clear waters full of fish, it is a true paradise for swimming and snorkeling.
3 - town Vrboska, island Hvar
We visit Vrboska town on island Hvar where you have 40 mins of free time, a charming town known as “Little Venice” for its scenic stone bridges and deep canal. It’s one of Hvar’s most picturesque and peaceful spots.
4 - Golden Horn, island Brač
After Little Venice, a 20-minute ride brings us to the Golden Horn, where you'll have 60 minutes to swim, snorkel, and explore one of Croatia’s most iconic beaches—famous for its shifting tip that changes shape with the wind.
5 - Hidden Bay Biskup, Brač
After Golden Horn, we cross over to Hidden Bay Biskup for a 20-minute stop — a secluded, crystal-clear beach far from the tourist crowds, known for its privacy and considered one of Brač’s most beautiful hidden gems.
Before You Book
Golden Horn beach, Little Venice & Hidden Bays
Leave the busy Makarska Riviera behind and step into a warmer, more polished half-day route across Brač, Hvar and Zečevo. With a carefully timed visit to Zlatni Rat, a charming stop in Vrboska and beautiful swim bays along the way, this tour is designed to feel scenic, smooth and genuinely premium from start to finish.
Additional Information
A few useful notes about this route:
Direct drop-off at the Golden Horn beach dock — no long drop-off in Bol town, and no unnecessary walking.
Zlatni Rat is a pebble beach, not a sandy beach, which many guests expect at first glance.
Carefully timed Golden Horn stop. Long enough to enjoy Croatia’s most famous beach, while the real value of the tour comes from the quieter, less touristy stops away from the summer crowds.
1
Nugal Beach — Makarska
10 min photo stop
Nugal Beach — Makarska
A quick opening stop beneath the dramatic cliffs of Nugal Beach, one of the most photogenic spots near Makarska. Perfect for a short boat-side photo moment before the route opens toward the islands. Approx. stay: 10 minutes.
2
Blue Lagoon — Island Zečevo
25 min swim stop
Blue Lagoon — Island Zečevo
A beautiful turquoise lagoon around the small islet of Zečevo, ideal for a refreshing early swim. Calm water, easy access from the boat and a relaxed stop that sets the tone for the rest of the route. Approx. stay: 25 minutes.
3
Little Venice town — Vrboska, Island Hvar
40 min stay
Little Venice town — Vrboska, Island Hvar
Vrboska is often called Little Venice for its charming stone bridges, canal-like waterfront and elegant, slower atmosphere. Smaller and more intimate than the island’s busier towns, it offers a lovely coffee stop, short stroll and authentic Dalmatian feel. Approx. stay: 40 minutes.
4
Golden Horn — Island Brač
1 hour stay
Golden Horn — Island Brač
The iconic Zlatni Rat, Croatia’s most famous beach. Our big advantage is that guests are dropped off directly by the beach dock, so there is no long walk from Bol town. We keep the timing optimized to enjoy the beach when it feels more pleasant, without losing the rhythm of the whole experience. Approx. stay: 1 hour.
5
Hidden Bay Biskup — Island Brač
20 min stay
Hidden Bay Biskup — Island Brač
A final hidden bay on Brač chosen for its calmer, more private feeling — a softer finish after the more famous stops. Ideal for one last swim in clear water before heading back toward Makarska. Approx. stay: 20 minutes.
1 June – 15 September
Morning tour: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Afternoon tour: 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
1 May – 31 May and 16 September – 1 November
Departure: 10:00 AM
Return: 3:00 PM
What's included
What's excluded
Pick-up and drop-off option available for an additional cost. The hotels below are meeting points — all guests can join there, even if they are not staying at those hotels.
! Pick-up spots are limitedPick-up always includes drop-off back to the same meeting point after the tour.
If pick-up spots are already full, you are still very welcome to book — many guests simply make their own way to the departure point in Makarska and join the tour there.
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