Aboard · ZADAR BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 zadar boat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you step aboard.
From Zadar, join a small group of up to 12 for a four-hour speedboat trip to the Blue Lagoon, Kali, and Preko. Swim, snorkel, explore island villages, and ask guides such as Mario, Bart, Johnny, or Fabrizio for local food tips. A €10 cash docking fee is extra.
“It said unlimited wine. We had 2 glasses of wine. Everything else was ok.”
Spend 10 hours sailing from Zadar through the archipelago, with stops at Telašćica’s Lake Mir and a quiet Kornati inlet. Guides such as Magda, Gabriella, Marta, and Victoria have led past departures. Breakfast, grilled lunch, drinks, wine, and swim time are included.
“Brings us in places where we are the only boat, super private/exclusive/calm, the food for lunch was GREAT, the boat is smaller then others so again, more private as there is way less people. I will say the seats could be more confortable as we ride for many hours (the boat isn’t super fast) but it was very enjoyable. Staff was nice, food and drinks were always available.”
Travel from Zadar by comfortable air-conditioned coach to Plitvice Lakes, where guides such as Filip, Bojan, and Paula lead you along waterfalls, lakes, and forest paths. Four hours in the park include an electric train and boat ride, with an optional Zadar Old Town walk at 6:00 PM.
“Trip was very good, beautiful place. Filip the guide was very friendly and helpful. Bus was very comfortable.”
Join a small boat tour from Zadar with up to 12 people, stopping at Ošljak, Ugljan, and Galovac. Swim in clear bays, snorkel from the boat, stroll through an island village, and enjoy Aperol Spritz or Prosecco served by your English-speaking captain.
“Absolute perfection! Edi was a lovely guide and made an excellent aperol spritz. It is the perfect way to end a day in Zadar.”
Spend nine hours sailing from Zadar through Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati National Park. You’ll get breakfast, lunch, drinks, a guide, and snorkeling gear, with two hours at Salt Lake Mir and time for swimming at Kornati. Yelena has earned special praise for her warm, careful service.
“Yelena made this excursion worth it! She was so accommodating to all my dietary restrictions, had very clear explanations for the timing of the excursions and was all around very welcoming. There were also really cool people onboard to speak to over the duration of the day. I definitely recommend this tour, especially with Yelena!”
Set sail from Marina Borik with an English-speaking skipper and up to six other participants. Cruise toward Kornati and Telašćica, swim and snorkel in clear water, visit Lake Mir and the cliffs, and enjoy a comfortable day with time to sunbathe, walk, or learn a little sailing.
“Mike was a great guide. We learned about the area and about sailing in general. Awesome tour size (we had 6 people and got to be friends with everyone).”
Travel by boat from Zadar to Božava, then take a short island bus ride to Sakarun Beach. You get about three and a half hours for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, and lunch. English and Croatian staff, breakfast, lunch, water, transfers, and insurance are included.
“Good value for money. We went there as a couple. Managed to find parking alongside the port. The boat is not a catamaran as they market it as. It is a closed ferry with AC inside and following water. The guide was super nice. Once you arrive on the island you need to walk a bit to catch a bus. The bus is included in the price and then you arrive at the beach. On the ferry they provide a bag with a bottle of water, ham and cheese sandwich, wrap, banana and apple each. We did not buy anything from the beach since we had food with us and…”
Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes by air-conditioned bus, then spend about four hours on wooden paths, an electric boat, and the park train. Guides such as Karlo, Tamara, Daniel, and Antonia help with routes and timings, while you can walk with the group or explore independently.
“Amazing day, park and waterfalls was like a dream, smaragd water color like not real from fantastic world. The guide gave very clear information all the day, you could walk by your own temp, with no rush and the same time feeling that agency are taking care of people. Thanks for unforgetible day!”
Spend nine hours aboard a boat from Zadar or Bibinje, cruising past Dalmatian islands and stopping at Telašćica and Kornati National Parks. You get breakfast, grilled fish and chicken, salad, wine, unlimited water and juice, a welcome drink, and snorkeling gear on request. Park tickets cost extra.
“This activity was great. The crew on board were so nice and catered to all needs. The trip itself was wonderful. Overall amazing experience 😊”
Take a four-hour private boat trip from Zadar for up to six people, with a skipper, fuel, swimming stops, and island time at Ošljak, Preko, Kostanj, or Frnaza. Skippers such as Ivan, Bruno, Tom, and Matte have helped guests enjoy the route at an easy pace.
“Our guide, Matte, was really nice, a good guide, he toured us around and showed us real nice places! It was a relaxing trip that went by too fast! Worthwhile!!!! Thank you!”
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