Krka waterfalls from Split: ship excursion or on your own?
Booking Krka waterfalls independently from Split saves about $271 per person compared with NCL's excursion (NCL $310 vs $39 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- NCL: 2 excursions that include Krka waterfalls, median $310 per adult, e.g. "Krka River National Park".
Ship excursions that include Krka waterfalls often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent Krka waterfalls tours we compared
- From Split: Krka Waterfalls and Skradin with boat ride · $29 · 4.9★ (663 reviews)
- From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour · $50 · 4.9★ (8,513 reviews)
- From Split: Krka Waterfalls Cruise & Trogir Walking Tour · $44 · 4.7★ (981 reviews)
- From Split & Trogir: Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride · $29 · 4.6★ (903 reviews)
- Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming · $39 · 4.8★ (13,690 reviews)
Getting back to the ship
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
- Krka waterfalls is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the Krka waterfalls excursion from Split on NCL?
NCL's Krka waterfalls excursions start at a median of $310 per adult (2 options, $148 to $472), converted from €278.
Can you visit Krka waterfalls on your own from the Split cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $39 per person (5 tours compared, from $29). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book Krka waterfalls independently?
Usually: the gap is about $271 per person, or $1,084 for a family of four, against NCL's price.
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