6 Boat Trips with Drinks in Zadar to Build a Day Around

1.Zadar: 3-Stop Blue Lagoon & Snorkeling Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,621 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Our pick

From Zadar, you’ll ride with a local skipper to the Blue Lagoon, a Dalmatian fishing village, and Preko. Swim, snorkel with disinfected gear, stroll island lanes, and stop for affordable seafood. Guides including Mario, Bart, Johnny, Fabrizio, and Roco are known for friendly service, useful tips, and safe boat handling.

“We enjoyed it a lot, we were only a small group and had a great experience- our Skipper was Johnny”

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2.Zadar: Preko, Osljak, and Kali Island Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 745 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Sail from Zadar on a traditional boat with a local skipper, stopping for swimming and snorkeling in clear Adriatic water before free time in Preko and a visit to Ošljak. Guides such as Gogo, Lovre, Mario, and Fabrizio are praised for friendly service. Drinks are included, but bring €10 cash for island docking and money for food.

“Very enjoyable. Visited three different places so a good variety on the trip. Nice food, nice drinks and great swimming spot. Gogo was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and helpful.”

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3.Zadar: 3 Island Speedboat Tour & Blue Bay Swim with Drinks

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

Join Aveta Speedboat Tours for a four-hour, small-group trip from Zadar. You will swim and snorkel at a quiet bay, walk Ošljak, and explore Preko, with drinks and an English-speaking skipper such as Joseph, Jure, or Josip. Expect a fast open boat, sea spray, limited shade, and no toilet onboard.

“Highly recommended! Great quality-price and very kind guides. Do it!”

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4.Zadar: 3 Islands Speedboat Tour with Drinks and Diving

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

Spend four hours on a small speedboat from Zadar, stopping at Blue Bay Otrić, Ošljak, Ugljan, and Preko. Swim and snorkel at three clear-water spots, walk through island villages, and enjoy water plus drinks aboard. English-speaking guides such as Dino, David, and Stella lead the trip.

“The best choice we made so far for our vacation, we didn’t expect much but the trip was just awesome! Beautiful spots and a nice skipper!”

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5.Zadar: Boat Tour with Snorkeling Gear and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 215 reviews · 4 hours · from $29Best value

Spend four hours cruising from Zadar to Ošljak, Ugljan, and Preko with English-speaking skippers such as Luka, Lovre, and Tomislav. Swim in clear Adriatic water, use the included snorkeling gear, enjoy water, iced tea, beer, and homemade liqueur, then choose a calm morning cruise or a sunset return.

“If we had known how good this was, we would have done this a couple of times more. Luka was very nice to us and the kids, and it was like a day on the sea with a friend. Very relaxing, very enjoyable. I really recommend to do this.”

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6.From Zadar: Islands Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 183 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Join a small English-language boat tour from Zadar with a skipper such as Marin or Igor. Over four hours, you’ll swim and snorkel in quiet bays, visit Preko and Galavec, enjoy a cold drink, and pass the Sea Organ. The boat holds no more than 10 people, keeping the outing friendly and personal.

“Marian was brilliant and so helpful with suggestions on the island. He also picked some perfect swimming spots and was very relaxed, would highly recommend!”

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