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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 wine tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the packing.
From Zadar’s Jazine harbor, a small group of up to nine rides to Ošljak, Preko, Galevac, and Kali. Guides such as Iva, Josip, Toni, Sabrina, Luka, and Dominik combine island history, swimming, snorkeling, and a family-run tasting of seafood, olive oil, and wine.
“Our guide Josip was informative and provided excellent services.”
Set out from Leipzig’s city harbor for a 60-minute electric motorboat tour with mulled wine or tea, cookies, blankets, and cushions. A German-speaking guide, sometimes the witty and musical Uwe, points out the Baedeker villa, Palmengartenwehr, Buntgarnwerke, and Karl Heine Canal.
“Sehr unterhaltsame Tour mit einem gut gelaunten, anekdotensprudelnden Bootsführer. Unbedingt empfehlenswert.”
Set out from Marina Piccola in an 8.5 or 10-meter Zodiac RIB with an English or Italian-speaking skipper. Cruise past Poetto and the Devil’s Saddle, then stop at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and nearby coves for swimming, snorkeling, and 1 to 2 glasses of homemade white wine.
“very nice, i can recommend 2h trip. This is enough!”
Spend three hours aboard a modern 9-meter Beneteau motorboat from Marina Piccola, with a small group of up to nine people. Skippers such as Francesco, Andrea, and Enrico share local stories while you swim and snorkel at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and the coves below the Devil’s Saddle.
“Great Trip, Great Boat, Great Tpurguide. Spent a relly good Time on this Trip!”
Cruise from Zadar with a small group of up to 12, stopping at Kostanj bay, Osljak, and Preko. Expect clear water, snorkeling gear, island walks, local stories, wine, G&T, and skippers such as Mario, Tony, Gogo, and Roko.
“We had an amazing time snorkeling along the coast of Preko. The speedboat tour was definitely the highlight of our one-week stay in Zadar. Our guide Gogo was awesome, really the best guide we could have asked for. He made the tour truly special and even went the extra mile to show me and my group the Sea Organ at night! I will 100% do this tour again when I come back to Zadar. Thank you, Gogo, for the wonderful memories! Cheers, Erik and friends”
Join a small-group maxi rib tour from Poetto’s Marina Piccola for two hours of swimming and snorkeling near Sella del Diavolo, Calamosca, and Cala Fighera. Your skipper, possibly Emilio, Andrea, Francesco, or Marco, provides gear, local tips, and one or two glasses of homemade white wine.
“Emilio was the best skipper - had awesome chats and recommendations for us and took us to see some absolutely gorgeous views 100% worth the money”
Spend three hours cruising from Poetto Beach around Devil’s Saddle, Cala Fighera, Calamosca, and Sant’Elia. Your skipper, often Francesco or Ivan, provides snorkeling gear, time to swim, and one or two glasses of local homemade white wine. Groups are limited to nine people.
“Our guide was very quiet, and didn’t seem to try very hard to make the experience enjoyable for everyone on board.”
Set out from Faliraki with an experienced English-speaking skipper on a small RIB cruise for up to 10 people. You will pass secluded bays, Rhodes Town, Saint Nicholas fortress, and the old harbor before sunset, with champagne and seasonal fruit served onboard.
“Highly recommend! Our skipper was super knowledgeable and accommodating. The views from the boat are exceptional and the small number of people made the trip feel more exclusive.”
Join a small group of up to nine people for a four-hour speedboat trip from Zadar. With guides such as Toni, Luka, and Danko, you’ll visit Ošljak, Galevac, Ugljan, and Kali, with time for swimming, snorkeling, island walks, local seafood, olive oil, and wine.
“This was a lovely way to spend an afternoon- the girl who took us out was delightful and was able to tell us about the area. Lots of free time to relax and swim- highly recommended”
You’ll spend about six hours on a private RIB with a captain such as Dujo, visiting Hvar’s south-coast coves, Dubovica Beach, the Red Rocks, and Green Lagoon. The trip ends near Sveta Nedjelja with local specialties and wine from a cellar built beneath the sea. Snorkel equipment is offered, but confirm what is available before departure.
“Loved this tour so much that we rebooked to go out again another day of our trip! The boat was comfortable and Dujo was great about understanding what we wanted to see and catering the destinations to our desires, the weather, etc.”
Spend five hours on a small-group speedboat trip from Split to UNESCO-listed Trogir, Krknjaši Blue Lagoon, and Labadusa Beach. You get time to swim and snorkel, plus a mask, safety gear, 0.2 liters of water, 0.2 liters of wine, and a towel on request. Guides speak English and Italian.
“Molto bello abbiamo visto dei bei posti trogir mozzafiato! Brava anche la ragazza che ci ha fatto da guida è molto simpatica Ottimo pomeriggio”
Spend 4.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide, including Ivan, cruising Kotor Bay, visiting Our Lady of the Rocks, touring Old Town, tasting market specialties, and sharing a three-course Montenegrin meal with wine or beer.
“This was a GREAT way to spend the day in Kotor! We loved the boat ride and lunch - and our guides were friendly and informative. Highly recommend!”
Travel from Mylopotas to Sikinos by twin-engine RIB, then explore Hora, Kastro, Episcopi Temple, and Manali Winery with an English-speaking guide. The small group is limited to 12 people, and the day includes bus transfers, a one-hour walk, wine tasting, and striking Cycladic sea views.
“Lovely day trip to Sikinos! Robby is a fantastic guide! Definitely recommend.”
From Medulin, you’ll ride a speedboat past Kamenjak’s cliffs and islands, circle Porer Lighthouse, and taste Istrian wine at sunset. The English-led tour lasts 90 minutes and takes up to eight people. Guide Luka has even let a six-year-old briefly command the boat.
“Wunderbare Bootstour privat nur mit meiner Familie bei toller Abendstimmung. Wir haben uns sehr priveligiert gefühlt so etwas Wunderbares zu erleben. Der Treffpunkt war einfach zu finden vor allem mit Kontakt via Whattsapp. Ich kann die Unternehmung wärmstens empfehlen. Vielen Dank!”
Set out from Largo Castello in Monopoli with an English or Italian-speaking skipper and crew. This private 4 to 8-hour speedboat cruise follows 12 kilometers of coast, visiting Polignano a Mare, Grotta Palazzese, sea caves, swim stops, and scenic viewpoints, with an aperitif and bottle of Champagne included.
“This was the most perfect private boat tour we have ever been on - the boat was so luxurious the communication in the lead up was fantastic and we had a wonderful time! The driver and host were lovely and so accommodating on the day asking where we would like to stop and swim and offering snacks and Champagne. Highly recommend!”
Every kind of fast boat on the site, and the water it runs on.
