11 Island Boat Trips in Zadar Worth Booking

1.Zadar: Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Join a small group of up to 12 for a four-hour speedboat outing from Zadar. Your skipper, often Joseph, Luka, Luca, David, or another BOATUM guide, takes you to Ošljak, Preko, and a surprise third island. Expect swimming, snorkeling, island walks, music, local stories, and a few wet seats.

“It was a pleasure to join the speedboat tour today! Luka as our skipper was easy, gave us historical backgrounds of our stops and a gentlemen. The spots were great and the time sufficient for sure. We would definitely come here again. Thanks for amazing 4 hours :-)”

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2.Zadar: 3 Islands Luxury Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,238 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $35

Cruise from Zadar with a local captain such as Edi or Ari, stopping at Ošljak, Ugljan, and Galovac for swimming, snorkeling, island walks, and food. Your $35 fare includes equipment, water, and one Aperol Spritz or Prosecco, but you must pay a cash docking fee of €10 per adult.

“Absolute perfection! Edi was a lovely guide and made an excellent aperol spritz. It is the perfect way to end a day in Zadar.”

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3.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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4.Zadar: 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, 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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5.Zadar: 3 Islands Luxury Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Cruise from Zadar’s Foša harbor to Ošljak and Ugljan on a modern boat limited to 12 people. Swim, snorkel, walk through a tiny fishing village, and enjoy bottled water plus one included Aperol Spritz or Prosecco. Skippers such as Edi, Mario, and Mate are praised for friendly service, though weather and meeting times matter.

“Our captain and co-captain were so nice and helpful. The first island was amazing. Enjoyed the entire experience.”

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6.From Zadar: Private Boat Tour to Croatian Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 313 reviews

Take a private four-hour boat trip from Zadar to nearby islands such as Ošljak, Preko, Ugljan, Kostanj, or Frnaza. Your English-speaking skipper sets the pace, points out the coast, and helps you find good swimming spots. Boats are small and open, so bring sun protection, swimwear, and a towel.

“It was amazing day, we have been to few gorgeous places (all of them with option for swimming). There were few moments for free time, which was great occasion for getting to know the island. We could play our music (on player from the boat) which made excellent vibe for girls trip 🤪. We could get a mask and snorkel for diving on boat. My friends phone end up in water and our hero took it from deep waters of sea. We would definitely do it again.”

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7.Zadar: 3 Island Speedboat Tour with Wine and Snorkeling

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

Join a small group of up to 12 on a modern speedboat from Zadar with local skippers such as Mario, Tony, Gogo, or Roko. Swim at Kostanj bay, walk historic Osljak, and spend 90 minutes on Preko with snorkeling, drinks, shops, and views toward Galevac. Bring cash for the €10 docking fee.

“It was an amazon trip. Tonny was a great tour guide.”

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8.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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9.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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10.Private Sailing Tours in Zadar Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Antares Sailing for a private four-hour trip from Zadar with skipper Tony or Tonci and host Laura. Sail to Ošljak and Ugljan, swim and snorkel from the boat, enjoy pine and fig-scented air, and stop for an optional island lunch. The boat carries snorkeling gear, fuel, and all fees for up to seven people.

“It was all great! Laura was knowledgeable and delightful. The boat was comfortable and the 4 hours was very relaxing.”

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11.Zadar: Ugljan, Ošljak and Školjić Islands Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · 4 hours

Take a private speedboat from Zadar to three small Adriatic islands in four hours. You’ll swim and snorkel at quiet coves, walk among pine trees and olive groves, see old mills and churches, then stop in a Ugljan fishing village for optional food and local wine. Afternoon trips include sunset views from the boat.

“Really enjoyed our afternoon trip, stopped at a lovely cove and two additional stops.”

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