The 15 Best Sunset Speedboat Cruises in Croatia

1.Vrsar: Dolphin-Watching Sunset Adventure with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 624 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29Our pick

Set out from Vrsar Marina for 90 minutes of dolphin searching and sunset cruising. Skippers such as Peter, Ivan, Aleks, Dino, and Alan share local facts while keeping a respectful distance from wild dolphins. Boats carry up to 15 people, pets are welcome, and a private option is available.

“Peter is one of the best guides I ever expierenced! Lots of inside-knowledge, very friendly, good englisch and has a heart for „his“ Dolphins !”

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2.Dolphin Sunset Adventure with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Top rated

You’ll leave from Obala Maršala Tita 148 in Vrsar at 6:00 pm for a 90-minute shared speedboat trip. An English-speaking skipper such as Peter or Matteo searches for wild dolphins, explains their behavior, and keeps the boat at a respectful distance as the sun sets.

“Really a very good boat trip. There were a lot of boats on the water, but our skipper was relaxed and didn't go where everyone else went and because of that we often saw several dolphins up close. My son was also allowed to sail/steerAuto-translated”

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3.Dolphin Watching Sunset Speedboat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 1h 30m · from $74

Join Andana Sea Tours for a 90-minute sunset cruise around Rovinj’s archipelago. With a maximum of 10 people, your skipper, often Loris or Nikola, searches for dolphins, cuts the engine nearby, serves cold drinks, and returns past Rovinj’s old town at dusk.

“We had a lovely time watching the dolphins! What a wonderful experience. Nikola, our skipper, took the boat quite a way from the mainland until we spotted several dolphins, including a baby one. We stayed there for quite a while, watching several groups of dolphins. From the moment we booked there was great communication form the company. Very organised, professional and friendly.”

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4.Sunset Speedboat Tour with Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · from $35

Set out from Villas Rubin with Boat Excursions Tonka for a sunset speedboat ride along Rovinj’s coast. You’ll view the old town from the sea, pass small islands, enjoy a welcome drink, and search for dolphins in their natural habitat. The tour is in English, Italian, or Croatian.

“war alles tiptop, schon nach 10min die ersten Delfine”

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5.Romantic Sunset Cruise from Zadar by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 1h 15m · from $34

Leave Zadar harbor with up to nine other passengers for a 75-minute sunset speedboat ride along the Dalmatian coast. Skipper Mario often adds local history, drinks, and restaurant tips while you watch the sun set over the sea and islands.

“Excellent. Couldn’t recommended this enough. Beautiful sunset. Mario was very knowledgable on the area but also gave you time to yourself too. 10/10!”

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6.Sunrise Dolphins & Fishermen at Work Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 1h 45m · from $93

Leave Rovinj 45 minutes before sunrise for a 105-minute small-group speedboat ride. After 20 to 30 minutes, watch dolphins gather around fishing nets, see fishermen work, and return past the old town. Guides have included Antonio, Nikola, Valentino, and Loris.

“Es war ein unfassbar toller Ausflug. Super netter Guide Antonio . beeindruckend zu Sehen wie geangelt wurde und so viele Delfine. pünktliche Abholung. ganz viele Informationen wurden auch weitergegeben. absolute Empfehlung!!!!!! war ein unvergessener morgen für uns und unsere Kinder ❤️”

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7.Dolphin Sunrise Adventure with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Leave Vrsar around sunrise on a speedboat capped at 10 people. Your English-speaking guide takes you toward fishing boats, where hungry Adriatic dolphins may appear. You will have time for photos, sea views, and a short lesson about local wild dolphins before returning to the meeting point.

“Es war wunderschön, wir sahen Delphine , der Sonnenaufgang war einfach herrlich und unser Guide war ein super netter Mann, nur zu empfehlen, würden wir immer wieder machen. Top”

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8.Sunset Speedboat Tour in Makarska with swim stop on island Brač

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Join Palladium Rent a Boat for a 90-minute sunset speedboat trip from Makarska to Puntica Bay on Brač. You get a 25-minute scenic ride, a 40-minute swim stop with snorkeling gear and beach swings, then a panoramic return at sunset.

“Perfect sunset tour with à nice swimming stop, sunset were amazing, conductor very kind and we had the chance to see dauphins jumping around ! I definitivly recommand this tour.”

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9.Dolphin Watching Sunset Speedboat Tour with Drinks in Rovinj

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Join an English-speaking skipper from Andana Sea Tours for a 90-minute sunset speedboat ride from Rovinj. The boat carries up to 10 people, serves complimentary drinks, searches for dolphins respectfully, and returns with sunset views of the old town.

“It was an amazing experience ! The skipper was very Nice with us ! The boat is amasing! It would have been a wonderful experience Even if we wouldn t have șerb the dolphins … But we did SEE them ! Wonderful night ! Thank you !”

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10.Dubrovnik Sunset Private Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from Dubrovnik for a two-hour private sunset cruise with up to six people. Skippers such as Tom, Ivan, Mladen, and Ivica tailor the route around the city walls, Lokrum, Koločep, caves, and swim stops. Beer, wine, soft drinks, water, and port transfers are included.

“We had the most amazing time exploring the blue cave and other areas. Very flexible in designing where you wanted to go and what time. Ivan was an amazing host and was very friendly, taking lots of photos, providing us with drinks and other equipment such as the go-pro.”

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11.Speedboat Sunset Tour to hidden bay on island Brač

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $44

Leave Makarska by speedboat, reach Puntica Bay on Brač in 20 minutes, and spend 40 minutes swimming or snorkeling from the anchored boat. Skipper Tina and the crew time the return for sunset views over Makarska. Small groups of up to 12 keep the outing personal.

“It was AMAZING!! Skipper Tina timed everything to perfection. An absolute highlight of my trip!! I definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Markaska”

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12.Sunset and Pakleni Islands with a Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $84

Set out from Hvar with an English-speaking skipper such as Domi, Tony, or Leo. Cruise past Galesnik, Jerolim, and Carpe Diem, swim and snorkel at Mlini and Ždrilca lagoon, then pause near the Pakleni Islands for a 20-minute sunset over the sea.

“C'était tout simplement génial! notre skipper, Domi, a été extra, super ambiance, une baignade super agréable, et un couché de soleil superbe. je recommande++ Merci encore à Domi!”

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13.Golden Hour Sunset Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Leave Marina Frapa Dubrovnik at 6:30 pm for a one to two-hour sunset cruise along the coast. Captain Marko has been praised for his friendly service. Enjoy wine, water, other onboard drinks, and views toward scenic reefs, with an optional Kolocep Island or Blue Cave visit.

“The trip was good but fairly overpriced. They offered us wine and water but that was all. The boat also stopped and had to be started two times. Apart from that it was good and worth doing to see the coast of Dubrovnik. It was HOWEVER very cold lol.”

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14.Private Sunset Tour from Trogir by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Kamerlengo Castle at 6:30 p.m. on a private speedboat for up to five people. Swim at Blue Lagoon with provided snorkeling gear, visit Marchi Castle village for ice cream, then enjoy Trogir’s lights from the water. Skippers have included Luka and Marko.

“We had a fantastic private evening tour out to the Blue Lagoon and onwards to Solta. It is much quieter and cooler in the evening which is what we were looking for and the sunset was amazing. Our skipper Marko was great and put the kids at ease as our son was a bit nervous at first but was then happy to swim in the sea. Would highly recommend if you are looking for something away from the crowds.”

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15.Private sunset tour by speedboat in Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Set out from Dubrovnik’s Old Port at 6:30 pm with a private skipper and your own group of up to eight. Cruise past the walls, visit Lokrum and Betina Cave, swim or snorkel, and watch the sun drop over the Adriatic. Wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and equipment are included.

“The boat trip was well organiced. The driver was very pleasent and he knew the best places to snorkel. He took us very near the beautiful caves. We stopped several places and we stayed there just as long as we wanted. And after snorkling iRead more”

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