15 Zadar Speedboat Tours Worth Booking

1.Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,452 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Our pick

From Zadar, join a small speedboat group of up to 12 people and visit Ošljak, Preko, and a changing third stop. Guides such as Joseph, Luka, David, and Josef combine local stories with swimming, snorkeling, music, and free time. The four-hour trip is active, social, and priced at $35.

“Great the boat and our guide were on time at the pick-up location. The boat ride for the whole trip was a lot smoother than expected. Our guide gave us great information for the several islands we visited. Also can’t leave out the good playlist we listened to along the way.”

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2.3 Island Speedboat Tour & Blue Bay Swim with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Join Aveta Speedboat Tours for a four-hour trip from Zadar with a swimming and snorkeling stop, visits to Ošljak and Preko, and views of Galevac. Your English-speaking skipper may be Jure, Joseph, Josip, or another local guide. Beer, water, iced tea, masks, and life vests are included.

“Our adorable and very funny Tour Guide Jelico made the trip very enjoyable 😊 The stops were cute, you can’t go wrong with swimming in crystal clear water🥰”

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3.Original Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 654 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Cruise from Zadar to Ugljan’s Blue Bay Otrić, a changing island stop, and Preko on a small speedboat. Swim, snorkel, relax, or explore ashore with guides such as Matej, Enzo, Simon, and Mario. Expect a lively four hours, drinks, music, and a €5 to €10 docking fee.

“Relaxing day on the water. Mateo was very friendly and helpful. Boat was comfortable and easy to locate the meeting point.”

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4.Aperol Spritz & Island Vibes on Luxury Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 611 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $35

Leave Zadar with a local skipper such as Nino, Ari, Ivan, or Edi for a 3 to 4-hour speedboat outing. Swim and snorkel at quiet bays, visit Ošljak or another island village, and enjoy one Aperol Spritz or Prosecco. The boat holds up to 12 people.

“Dom was amazing. We had so much fun! He told us very interesting things about Zadar. We would totaly recommend it.”

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5.Guided Speedboat Tour with Food, Oil & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 602 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

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.”

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6.Island Hopping Speedboat Adventure with Aperol Spritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 380 reviews · from $33Best value

Join a small-group speedboat trip from Zadar for three coastal stops, including a clear-water swimming bay, an island village, and a final swimming or food stop. Your skipper provides snorkeling gear, water, music, and two Aperol Spritz per person.

“This trip was great value & the places visited were beautiful. The first island was so peaceful & beautiful. The trip would have been made even better with a little more commentary from the driver. It was a great way to spend the day off a cruise ship in Zadar. We were very pleased with it!”

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7.3 Island Speedboat Tour with Wine and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 246 reviews · 4 hours · from $44

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”

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8.3 Islands Speedboat Tour with Drinks and Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

You’ll cruise from Zadar to Ošljak, Ugljan, and Preko in a small speedboat, stopping for swimming and snorkeling in clear water. Expect about four hours, English guidance, drinks, and a relaxed group atmosphere. Guides including Dino, David, and Stella have made this trip especially personal.

“Amazing experience! Highly recommend to anyone looking to explore the islands next to Zadar 🏝️”

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9.Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join a small group of up to 12 for a four-hour speedboat trip from Zadar to Ošljak, Otok Galevac, and Preko. Expect a short island walk, snorkeling equipment, WiFi, local stories from guides such as Joseph, David, Lovre, and Roko, plus time to swim, eat, and explore.

“We had a fantastic time with Luca and Lawrence (hopefully that’s his name!). Even though it wasn’t high season, the schedule was very reliable. We visited three charming small villages and got to enjoy a beautiful swimming spot without many people around. The speedboat really added to the whole sailing vibe. We can highly recommend this experience!”

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10.Sakarun Beach & Dugi Island Speedboat Tour w/Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 186 reviews · 8 hours · from $93

Join Zadar Speedboat Markos for an 8-hour trip to Dugi Otok and nearby Ugljan. You will swim at Sakarun, snorkel around the St. Michaele shipwreck, visit Veli Rat Lighthouse and a military tunnel, eat at Božava, and swim beneath pine trees. Guides such as Phillip, Jure, Johnny, and Luciano are known for friendly help.

“The trip is great fun and worth every euro. A wonderful day full of fun, swimming and new adventures! Skipper Đani is professional, fun and safe to drive with him! For every recommendation 😁”

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11.Ugljan, Ošljak, and Preko Islands Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Set out from Zadar with an English-speaking skipper such as Luka or Kristijan for a four-hour speedboat trip to Kostanj Bay, Ošljak Island, and Preko on Ugljan. Swim, snorkel, explore the village, and enjoy included water and beer with no more than 10 people aboard.

“The boat trip was very pleasant. The captain was friendly and helpful. We visited three spots - the first was a place for swimming and snorkeling, but the water was still a bit cold. After that, we headed to two islands, both with beautiful views and lovely beaches. Overall, it was a great experience. We definitely recommend it. Good value for the price. They also offered us drinks, and there were about 6-7 people on board.”

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12.Dugi Otok, Kornati Park, Sakarun Beach Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 9 hours · from $117

Spend nine hours with an English or Croatian-speaking skipper on a small RIB speedboat from Zadar. Snorkel at the Michelle wreck, swim into Golubinka cave, visit Sakarun and Lojena, and stop for lunch in Vrulje Bay. Guides such as Dino and André have led this route.

“Dino was an excellent guide and captain of the boat. It’s a fast boat, and some seating is hobby horse style, so be aware that you might get a seat like that for the day. It’s also a lot of sun. Be prepared! But it’s also the best experience of the islands I’ve had in Croatia and maybe even one of the best day trips I e had ever. The cave, the beaches, the wreck snorkeling, the lunch, were all TOP experiences and really special. You are in a nature for the day and you feel it.”

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13.Adrenaline Adventure on Speedboat with 3 stops and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $38

Join Alice Tours for a four-hour speedboat ride from Zadar to Pjescana Uvala, Ošljak, and Preko. Swim in clear water, use the supplied snorkel gear, explore a tiny island, and relax with cold drinks. Skippers such as Joseph, Lovre, Tony, and Mario may adjust the route for wind.

“The snorkelling, the sightseeing and exploring were amazing. We had great fun and the skipper was amusing”

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14.RIB boat Tour to Hidden Bays with Snorkeling & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Join a local skipper for a four-hour RIB boat trip from Zadar to Ugljan Island. With up to 11 people aboard, you will snorkel at Frnaža Bay, visit Kali, swim at Otrić Bay, and enjoy included drinks, music, and open-sea views.

“Great trip. Well organised and great value for money. The boat goes fast so is fun to be on, and the island stops were really nice - some good snorkeling, swimming and exploring. Highly recommend.”

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15.Aperol Spritz, Snorkeling & Island Vibes on a Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Leave Zadar’s old Foša harbor by speedboat for a 3- to 4-hour outing around the archipelago. Swim and snorkel near Galevac and Ošljak, hear local stories from guides such as Nino, Mario, or Dominik, and enjoy one Aperol Spritz or Prosecco. Expect anchor stops, no onboard restroom, and an extra docking fee.

“Very nice walk with Dominik, adorable and professional. Only regret, we haven't seen a heavenly spot. But it was a great moment.Auto-translated”

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