The 6 Speedboat Tours in Zadar That Earn Their Price

1.Original Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour

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

Join a skipper such as Matej, Enzo, Simon, or Mario for a four-hour speedboat trip from Zadar. Swim at Otrić Bay, stop for food in Kali or another island village, then enjoy beach time, cafés, or a short walk to Galevac from Preko. Groups are limited to 12.

“We had a fabulous tour with our sipper Enzo! The locations were beautiful and he always made sure we had a drink in our hands (nonalcoholic also available). At each stop he gave great recommendations from where to snorkel to where to eat in the small fishing town we stopped in. We would definitely recommend and would do again if we return to Zadar!”

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2.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 574 reviews · from $34

Cruise from Zadar with a skipper such as Josip or Luka, stopping at Ošljak, Preko, and a lesser-known third island. You get swimming, snorkeling gear, unlimited water, a local alcoholic drink, sun cream, and use of a GoPro11 in a small group of up to 12.

“Luke was great, a very cheerful, helpful, and always attentive guy! The music was awesome and you could really feel the adrenaline on the boat, which was super fast — so if you like speed… this is the place!”

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3.Guided Tour to Ugljan, Osljak, & Galevac by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 523 reviews · from $40

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sabrina, Toni, Luka, or Dominik for a four-hour speedboat trip from Zadar to Ošljak, Ugljan, and Galevac. Swim, snorkel, walk medieval Preko, visit a Franciscan monastery, and taste local liqueurs in a small group.

“Great experience, very experienced and friendly skipper. Stunning views, interesting historical details. Recommend it!”

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4.Island Hopping Speedboat Adventure with Aperol Spritz

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

Set out from Zadar’s Old Town bridge with a local skipper, perhaps Greg, Josef, or Mario, for three swim and island stops. You get snorkeling gear, unlimited water, music, a small group of up to 12, and two Aperol Spritz per person.

“We had a wonderful time. The guide was nice. 100% recommended.”

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5.3 Islands SpeedBoat Tour with Snorkeling and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews

Join Aveta Speedboat Tours for a four-hour trip from Zadar to a quiet swimming bay, Ošljak, and Preko. Guides such as Jure, Josip, Željko, and Gelico lead the tours, with snorkeling gear, water, beer, and iced tea included. Expect a fast, open boat and a €10 cash docking fee.

“Best trip ever :) Josip was very kind and he helped us through the whole trip. He speaks English well. He also offered us drinks and asked us how much we wanted to stay at a location etc. We could swim at all locations. First island was very small but i can say that it was the best swim of my life. There was no one other than us. Secondly, we stopped 50 meters away from the coast, the water was 3m deep, so we could dive directly. There was also snorkel equipment in the boat. Third location (preko) was bigger and had ice cream shops/restaurants, thats where we spent…”

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6.Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Join a small-group speedboat trip from Zadar with skipper-guides such as Josip, Lovre, Roko, and David. Visit tiny Ošljak, snorkel beside Galevac, see its monastery museum, and enjoy free time in Preko. Bring sturdy shoes, swimwear, a towel, water, and cash for the €10 docking fee.

“Cool experience, loved exploring the tiny island. This was a relaxing day at the end of a long cruise. They communicate exactly where to meet beforehand. Bit of a walk from the sea organ where our ship dropped us, (15min) but taxis and Uber readily available in Zadar.”

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