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Daily boat trips from Bol
Two family-run boats leave Bol every day in summer. Frane sails to Hvar town and the Pakleni islands with a fish lunch on board. Veli takes a smaller group to two quiet bays on Hvar from 10:00 to about 16:00, for €65, with lunch as an extra.
Frane excursions
Local family business
A family-run excursion boat that sails from Bol to Hvar and the Pakleni islands, with swimming stops and a fish lunch with salad, bread, wine and water served on board.
- Day trips from Bol to Hvar town and Palmižana in the Pakleni islands
- A fish lunch on board with salad, bread, red wine and water
- A clean, shaded boat with room to move, reviewers say
Veli excursions
Local family business
A handmade wooden motor-sailer, built in Bol by the family in 1994, that leaves Bol every day at 10:00 for two swimming stops in a Hvar bay and is back at 16:00. Snorkels, paddleboards and a slide are included; a grill lunch on board can be added.
- Family-run: the father built the boat by hand in Bol in 1994
- A different Hvar bay every day, chosen by the wind and sea
- Two swimming stops, with snorkels, paddleboards, a slide and jump platforms included
Side by side
| Pick | Where | Best for | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frane excursions | Bol harbour | A full day out with lunch included | About €60 with lunch, one recent guest paid; ask for this year's price |
| Veli excursions | Bol harbour | Families and couples who want a calm day without loud music | €65 per adult (10 and over); children 4 to 10 half price, under 4 free |
A day on an excursion boat is the easiest way to see Hvar and its bays from Bol without a car or a boat licence. Bring a towel, sun cream and a hat, and book the day before in July and August.
How we chose
To be our pick for a day trip by boat, a place must meet this test: a big, shaded excursion boat leaving Bol every day, swimming stops, and a fair price per person. It must also pass the checks every pick passes, set out in how we choose. Like every business we pick, it is run by a local family who live on the island all year, so booking with them supports the local economy and the people who keep Bol alive outside the season.
You will also find these picks in our guides: Active Bol, Blaca and day trips.