15 Waterfall Boat Tours and Cruises in Split to Build a Day Around

1.Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

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

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned bus, cruise from Skradin to Skradinski Buk, and enjoy guided park time before two free hours in Primošten. Guides such as Ante, Gianna, Leo, and Leon keep the day moving with local tips, humor, and clear meeting instructions.

“Such an awesome time. Our host, Ante, was very funny and informative. We had adequate time to explore the national park as well as Premošten. Highly recommend!”

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2.From Split: 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 the waterfall boardwalk, cruise by boat, swim where the Krka meets the sea, and hear local history from guides such as Gabriella, Richard, Lovro, Ivana, or Ela.

“Awesome day! Guide Gabriella was knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. Krka National park is beautiful. We highly recommend this tour!”

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3.From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,913 reviews · 9 hours · from $31

Travel from Split to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Luka, Gabriella, or Lovro. Walk around Skradinski Buk, see the historic Jaruga hydroelectric plant, take a panoramic boat to Skradin, and finish with free time for lunch, the fortress, or a swim.

“Had a lovely time visiting the waterfalls and Skradin with our amazingly funny guide Gabriella, who made sure everything went smoothly! Would recommend it to anyone who would like a day trip to see the areas outside of split! Even the coach journey was informative with stunning views!”

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4.Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride from Split and Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,134 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park in an air-conditioned coach, walk the Skradinski Buk trails, take a short boat ride to Skradin, and enjoy free time by the river. Guides such as Dario, Mate, and Ivanka add local history and humor, while you keep plenty of time for your own exploring.

“I liked the fact that I could progress as fast or as slow as I want through the park. You could not hire a car for the price we paid to get there. I had just visited Niagara Falls so wasn't extremely impressed but they were still lovely. Just too many tourists.”

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

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

Travel from Split to Krka National Park for a guided walk around Skradinski Buk, then take a 30-minute boat ride to Skradin. You’ll have free time for swimming or sightseeing. Guides have included Vic, Ivana, and Tonko. Bring cash for the €16 to €30 park fee.

“We enjoyed the tour but people must be aware that at the Krka National Park you must be mobile as there are stairs and boardwalks that are uneven and in some areas there were no railings. We had some older people in the group that struggled and needed help. Our tour guide was excellent and helped these people tour the park to ensure they were safe.”

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6.From Split: 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, take a 30-minute river boat, then swim in Primosten. From April 1 to May 15, the second stop changes to historic Trogir.

“Excellent tour guide , she did the basics but very well. Great value for money , whole day packed! James & Emily”

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7.Krka Waterfalls tour with Trogir Walking tour and Krka panoramic boat cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,659 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

From Split, visit UNESCO-listed Trogir, cruise the Krka River, and walk the boardwalks around Skradinski Buk. Guides such as Mate and Leo are praised for clear Croatian history and practical help. The day includes transport, but park admission and lunch cost extra.

“Great tour! Mate is a fantastic tour guide. His knowledge, fun personality and helpful recommendations made it a great day for us! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We recommend Mate and this tour to all.”

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8.Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,519 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes by comfortable bus, then explore the UNESCO-listed park on your own with a boat ride, electric train, and 4.5 hours of free time. English-speaking hosts such as Sanja, Luka, Lovro, and Antonia provide clear directions and useful commentary.

“Sanja was a great guide! She had an excellent sense of humor and really made sure we all knew where we were going and when we needed to be in certain places. I was originally worried about getting lost on the self-guided option, but her instructions were so clear it calmed me immediately. Would recommend her as a guide and this tour overall!”

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9.Split: Krka Waterfalls With Boat Cruise, Wine and Olive Oil

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,507 reviews · from $23Best value

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned bus, car, or van, then cruise from Skradin to Skradinski buk. You’ll have free time for the waterfalls, old mills, Ethno Museum, and a sandy beach, with optional local wine and olive oil tasting afterward.

“Our guide stipe was amazing. Really friendly guy and he was explaining every detail during the tour. Krka is amazing place to visit. I recommend it! Stipe also gives you recommendations on all activities you can do in croatia, he also mentions the villages and towns you can visit during your stay.. stipe also gave us a list of restaurants and pubs to eat and drink at and it was really helpful!”

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

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

Leave Split by air-conditioned coach for Krka National Park, walk the wooden paths around Skradinski Buk, then take a boat to Skradin for free time and a swim. Guides such as Martin, Frane, Domo, Laura, and Carlo have led this relaxed, family-friendly day out.

“Tour guide, Martin, gave lots of tips about the best view points and picnic areas, the waterfalls are lovely. The time between falls, boat trip, swimming in Skradin and free time in skradin was split well.”

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11.Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip & Boat to Skradin

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 763 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $31

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide, walk the trails around Skradinski Buk, then take a 30-minute boat ride to Skradin. You get free time for lunch, a stroll, or a swim, with guides such as Dario, Darijo, Mate, and Rozana praised for helpful local insight.

“really good trip. guide was super friendly and the what's app group really added to the experience of the day. the bus journey was really good taking in the views of trogir and surrounding islands. kkra waterfalls was stunning. I would definitely recommend the trip”

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12.From Split & Trogir: Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 728 reviews · 510 - 570 minutes · from $31

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park for Skradinski Buk, forest trails, old stone buildings, and a one-way river cruise to Skradin. Your English-speaking host, often Dario, Mate, or Rozana, handles the schedule while you explore independently, swim, eat, and enjoy the town.

“I had a fantastic experience to Krka water falls our tour guide was absolutely fantastic had the trip running like clockwork and vey informative. Would recommend to everyone”

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13.From Split: Krka Waterfalls Cruise & Trogir Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 681 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Travel from Split with an English-speaking guide such as Mate, Mia, Ante, or Laura to historic Trogir, Krka National Park, and Skradin. Expect a guided walk in Trogir, self-paced park trails, a 30-minute river boat ride, and time to swim or explore. Park entry costs extra in cash.

“The bus was comfortable but the windows were nearly opaque as they were so cloudy and made sightseeing challenging. Mate the guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable super organised and very friendly. He made every effort to make the guests comfortable and told many interesting stories.”

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14.Private Krka Waterfalls tour with 30min Boat Cruse

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 458 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $301

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned minibus, cruise 30 minutes from Skradin, and spend about five hours around Skradinski buk. English-speaking guides such as Stipe, Tea, and Sandra help with timing and directions. Add a wine and olive oil tasting in Plastovo, or keep more time for the park.

“The location itself is great and the tour timetable ok. But the tour itself is pretty much nothing else but a ride to the place. Nothing wrong with that. Also the pickup location for the last sprint back was different and we thought they has left and had a lil' spot of panic. But in the end the bus stopped and we got on board.”

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15.From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 7h 30m · from $31

From Split, ride an air-conditioned bus to Krka National Park for a guided walk around Skradinski Buk, its mills, and ethno village. Then take a 30-minute boat ride to Skradin for swimming, food, and free time. Guides such as Ivana, Tonko, Vice, and Nina add useful local context.

“We did the Krka Waterfalls tour with Nina and it was absolutely amazing! Nina was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience fun and smooth from start to finish. The waterfalls were breathtaking and the boat ride was relaxing. Everything was very well organized, and we felt we had the perfect balance of exploring, and enjoying the beauty of nature. Highly recommend this tour and especially Nina, thank you for an unforgettable day!”

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