Lana Vidošević points out that for 70 euros, the price of a round-trip catamaran ticket, she could travel to Italy or Spain, while the 'Trag u beskraju' event is held in Vela Luka.
On the eighth anniversary of Oliver Dragojević's death, July 29, 2026, events were held across Dalmatia in honor of the legendary musician. While citizens spontaneously gathered at Split's Pjaca singing his hits, the central event Trag u beskraju in Vela Luka attracted thousands of fans but also sparked controversy over high transportation prices.
At Split's main square, accompanied by the women's klapa Marjanka and guitarist Mladen Tudor, from the first bars of the song Dobar dan, the audience sang along in unison. Numerous locals and visitors paid tribute to the late musician, with emotions captured by DalmacijaDanas photographer Igor Jakšić. "For such a great man, it's always worth gathering," could be heard among those present, as reported by Dalmacija News.
The culmination of the Trag u beskraju event in Vela Luka has seen unprecedented interest, with fans arriving even from Australia. However, the high demand for transportation has led to increased ticket prices, and as DalmacijaDanas writes, many visitors are warning about exorbitant costs.
Particularly vocal was Split influencer Lana Vidošević, who addressed her followers on TikTok after being left without a spot on the ferry. With the only remaining option being the catamaran, she was shocked by the amount: "40 euros from Split to Vela Luka and another 30 euros for the return. Am I supposed to pay 70 euros just for transportation? Disgraceful! For that money, I can buy a round-trip plane ticket to Italy, Spain, and numerous other destinations. Prices have gone through the roof, a disgrace for Croatia," she said in a video shared on her profile @lanavidosevic, as reported by DalmacijaDanas.
Vidošević also expressed her belief that Dragojević himself would not be happy with such developments: "I adore Oliver, he means everything to me, but 70 euros for a ticket to Vela Luka and back is a disgrace. I don't think Oliver would like to see such prices. If he were alive, it would all be free." She added that she believes the musical great, despite the excellent turnout, would not accept such commercialization.
The Trag u beskraju event has traditionally been gathering admirers of Oliver's work for days; two days ago a gathering was held on the ferry, and the main concert rounds out the multi-day celebration in memory of the genius singer-songwriter.
