Sailing vs Speedboat Tours: Choosing Your Perfect Boat

Two Different Experiences

When booking a boat tour from Split, you'll encounter two main options: traditional sailing boats (sailboats and gulets) or modern speedboats (RIBs and motor yachts). Each offers a distinctly different experience, and the right choice depends on your priorities.

Sailing Boats

The Experience:

Sailing offers a romantic, traditional way to explore the coast. The gentle motion, the sound of wind in the sails, and the peaceful pace create a meditative experience. You feel connected to the sea and the centuries of maritime tradition.

Advantages:

• Romantic and peaceful atmosphere
• Eco-friendly (using wind power)
• More deck space for sunbathing
• Authentic nautical experience
• Often better for longer trips and overnight
• Stable platform in calm conditions

Considerations:

• Slower travel times between destinations
• Dependent on wind conditions
• Limited schedule flexibility
• Not ideal for time-pressured itineraries

Best For:

Couples seeking romance, those prioritizing the journey over the destination, multi-day adventures, and travelers who want a peaceful escape.

Speedboats

The Experience:

Speedboats offer excitement and efficiency. You can visit multiple islands in a day, reach distant attractions like the Blue Cave comfortably, and have more time at each destination.

Advantages:

• Cover more ground in less time
• Essential for Blue Cave day trips
• Flexible scheduling
• Exciting riding experience
• Can access shallow bays and beaches
• Better for action-packed itineraries

Considerations:

• Louder and more fuel-intensive
• Can be bumpy in rough seas
• Less deck space
• More expensive fuel costs

Best For:

Time-limited travelers, Blue Cave excursions, families with active kids, those wanting to see maximum destinations, and anyone who loves the thrill of speed on water.

Making Your Choice

Priority	Choose Sailing	Choose Speedboat
Time	Plenty of time	Limited schedule
Distance	Nearby islands	Blue Cave/Vis
Vibe	Relaxed, romantic	Active, exciting
Budget	Varies	Day trips often cheaper

Our Fleet

We offer both sailing and speedboat options to suit every preference. Our team can help you choose the right vessel based on your interests, group size, and desired itinerary.