Best Island Hopping by Speedboat in Zadar — Our Top 4

1.Island Hopping Speedboat Adventure with Aperol Spritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 380 reviews · from $33 a head Our pick

Join a local skipper from Zadar’s Old Town for a four-hour speedboat trip to three island stops. Swim and snorkel in clear water, walk through a small village, and enjoy two Aperol Spritz plus unlimited water. The boat carries up to 12 people and may include a friendly skipper’s dog.

“The skipper and his dog Vicky were very friendly! The places we stopped at were wonderful and we truly enjoyed it! Make sure to bring a dry bag to store your valuables because you will get splashed by the waves if you sit at the back of the boat.”

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2.3 Islands Speedboat Tour with Drinks and Diving

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

Set out from Zadar with an English-speaking guide such as Dino, David, Davide, or Stella, depending on the day. This four-hour speedboat trip combines three swimming stops with free time on Ošljak and in Preko. Snorkeling gear, life vests, water, and drinks are provided, though there is no toilet or food on board.

“The boat trip was one of the highlights of our holiday. The boat was great fun and it was a group of 7, so we shared our trip with 3 other lovely people. The skipper was relaxed and knowledgeable and we could decide how long we stayed at each spot. The three stops were all really good, with loads of time to swim snorkel and sun bathe. Our trip started at 4pm which was perfect as the sun was going down on our return which was beautiful. My 15 and 14 year olds loved it, as did their non swimming Dad ! The three we shared the trip with were…”

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3.Islands Tour in Zadar by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $25 a head Best value

Spend four hours on a small speedboat from Zadar with skipper Bart or another local captain. Swim at Pjescana Uvala, visit Preko on Ugljan, see Galevac, and choose a final swim or seafood stop in Kali. Snorkel masks, water, and iced tea are included. Expect up to 12 people and a €10 docking fee per person.

“Skipper Bart was a very nice guy, He die a great job Split the Group so that everyone gets what they want ! U deserved the tip!”

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4.Island Adventure – Ugljan by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 4 hours · from $45 a head

Join skipper Mario from Zadar for a four-hour speedboat trip around Ugljan and Ošljak. You’ll cruise to Preko, stop for swimming and snorkeling in clear water, and have time for a walk, meal, or ice cream. The boat carries up to 10 people, with fuel, port fees, equipment, and drinks included.

“I highly recommend a trip with Mario, we had the opportunity to swim in the turquoise water, see the charming island of Uglian and Oslijak. Marion is a nice and cultured person who told us various interesting facts about the places we were, everything was calm and unhurried. We were offered water and local beer from a can. If you are wondering about choosing a boat trip, do not hesitate. Mario, greetings from Poland :)”

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