The 15 Best Zadar Speedboat Tours

1.Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Meet opposite Foša restaurant, find the guide in a white polo, and join a small group of up to 12 on a four-hour speedboat tour. You will visit Ošljak, Preko, and a surprise third island, with time for swimming, snorkeling, walking, shopping, and a coffee stop. Guides including Joseph, Luka, Luca, David, and Josef lead tours in several languages.

“It was fun and a good length of time at the destinations. Our guide Luca did a great job. Preko wasn't able to be explored much in the time allotted but it was still okay. The other two stops seemed like a perfect length of time. Snorkeling and the island were both great.”

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2.3 Island Speedboat Tour & Blue Bay Swim with Drinks

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

Join Aveta Speedboat Tours for a four-hour trip from Zadar with up to 10 people. Your English-speaking skipper, such as Joseph, Jure, Josip, or Željko, takes you to a secluded swim stop, Ošljak, and Preko, with Galevac as an optional extra. Beer, water, iced tea, masks, and life vests are included.

“Great trip, Juri was a great skipper, definitly recommended!🥰”

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3.Original Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour

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

Spend about four hours exploring the islands near Zadar with a skipper such as Matej, Enzo, Simon, or Mario. Swim and snorkel at Blue Bay Otrić, stop for food or a drink near Kali, then enjoy free time in Preko. The small boat carries up to 12 people and includes masks, snorkels, water, and iced tea.

“Enzo was our skipper, he was great! Perfect way to spend 1/2 a day with our teenagers in Zadar. Highly recommend this trip, especially because we thought a full day would be too much.”

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4.Aperol Spritz & Island Vibes on Luxury Speedboat

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

Set out from Zadar in a small luxury speedboat with up to 12 people. Your English or Croatian-speaking skipper, such as Nino, Ari, Edi, or Leo, takes you to Ošljak and a quiet swim stop for snorkeling, island views, and one included Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, or water. Routes change with sea conditions.

“Our guide Nino was very much helpful and if you get him, don’t have a doubt you’ll have a nice trip. The excursion was awesome, especially snorkelling and viewing Adriatic Sea underwater at the depth. I recommend this activity to everyone ☺️”

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

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

Join a small group of up to nine for a four-hour speedboat trip from Zadar. Guides such as Iva, Josip, Sabrina, Toni, and Dominik lead you to Ošljak, Preko, and Galevac, with swimming, snorkeling, a monastery visit, 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 $33 a head

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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7.3 Island Speedboat Tour with Wine and Snorkeling

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

Leave Zadar with a local English-speaking skipper and up to 11 other passengers. Swim and snorkel at Kostanj, walk historic Osljak, then enjoy 90 minutes on Preko, with wine, water, soft drinks, and selected G&T included. Guides may include Mario, Tony, Gogo, Roko, or Fabrizio.

“Our guide Tony did a very good job. Good music, some wine, nice explanation about the islands. We loved it!”

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8.3 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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9.Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Spend four hours on a speedboat from Zadar with a group of no more than 12. Walk up tiny Ošljak, snorkel by Otok Galevac, visit its monastery museum, and enjoy free time in Preko. Guides including David, Joseph, Lovre, Roko, and Rocco have led the trip, which includes snorkel gear and WiFi but adds a €10 docking fee.

“The tour was good, nice organised and the places we visited were absolutelly beautufull. Rocco the new skipper was super good, well done! However a few people found a bit misleading in the description when it says Alcoholic Beverages included. This need to be rectified, we only had one shoot of homemade liquore and we were expecting beers/wine. Other than that the experience was great!”

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10.Adrenaline Adventure on Speedboat with 3 stops and Snorkeling

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

Race from Zadar to three island stops on a small speedboat, swim in clear water at Pjescana Uvala, stroll quiet Ošljak, and explore Preko. Snorkel gear, bottled water, and cold drinks are included. Skippers such as Joseph, Lovre, Tony, and Mateo are praised for friendly service, though expect spray, a possible €10 fee, and no onboard toilet.

“Tour was as described. Just be prepared to get soaked. Due to wind and a full boat - we got continuously pummeled by spray as the boat cut through waves. It was basically a 20 minute shower out a back. Stops were pleasant and it was a nice way to spend four hours. Tony was a great captain. Our boat was a full 10 and it probably would be better if they capped it at 8. Just be prepared to get soaked and don’t bring anything that you can’t afford to get totally wet. Captain did provide snorkel mask and snorkel and they were of good quality.”

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11.half day group speedboat tour of the islands around Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 99 reviews · from $31 a head

Join Sara, Lovro, or another friendly local skipper for a four-hour speedboat trip from Zadar to Ošljak, Ugljan, and Preko. Swim at three Adriatic spots, use the included masks and snorkels, enjoy water, iced tea, and homemade liqueur, then return around midday or at sunset.

“It was a great experience! The guide was very kind and helpful. It’s cheap and worth it 😍✌️”

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12.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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13.Romantic Sunset Cruise from Zadar by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 1h 15m · from $34 a head

Join Mario and a maximum of 10 people for a 75-minute sunset speedboat ride from Zadar harbor. Cruise along the Dalmatian coast, view nearby islands, hear local stories, and pause for sunset reflections on the sea. Drinks may be offered, and the boat returns to Zadar after the sun drops.

“Mario is a great guy he informed us of lots of facts and history about zadar. Then we stopped and had a drink we could hear the sea organ while watching the sunset from the boat the views were amazing. Mario also suggested places to eat butler & gourmet and bruschetta we tried both while we over and the food was delicious. Thanks Mario for a great trip hope to be back next year”

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14.Private Speedboat tour to National Park Kornati Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $205 a head

Take a private speedboat from Zadar into Kornati National Park with a skipper who can shape the day around your group. Swim and snorkel at Lojena Bay, visit Mana Island and its fortress, and choose an optional extension to Telašćica Nature Park. Ivan has guided previous outings, and snorkeling masks and bottled water are included.

“Ivan was a great driver / guide and took us to quiet places to hike / swim / snorkel away from the tourist masses. We started early so we got time at the popular beach while it was still quiet. I would recommend this trip.”

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15.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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