Top 15 Jet Ski & Water Sports in Croatia

1.Jet Ski Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 207 reviews Our pick

Take a 30, 60, or 120-minute jet ski rental from Dubrovnik and explore the coast at your own pace. Ride alone or share with one other person, passing Koločep, Lopud, Šunj Beach, reefs, caves, and the Old Town Walls. English instructions, safety gear, waterproof bags, and optional pickup make this easy for beginners and thrill-seekers.

“This was a really fun activity which we were able to book online which was useful. The team were very helpful and gave us useful information before we set off. The session was quite expensive for half an hour but good fun and if we had had more time in Dubrovnik we would have done it again.”

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2.Jet Ski Rent 1h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Top rated

Take a one-hour jet ski from Masarykov put and explore Dubrovnik’s coast at your own pace. You can share one jet ski with one other person, visit nearby beaches and caves, swim, take photos, and see the city from the water. Staff provide instruction, life jackets, fuel, GPS safety tracking, and waterproof bags.

“Amazing location and friendly staff, an hour is perfect if you are a couple both wanting to try driving and exploring Dubrovnik at your own pace, got to see the old town from the sea and look around some of the islands from the coast as well, very worth while experience, we both had never driven one before and after a few minutes got the hang of it would recommend it for all levels of competence.”

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3.Parasailing Experience – MPL Nautika

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 1 day · from $47Best value

You board an MPL Nautika boat in Makarska, receive safety gear and a briefing, then rise above the Adriatic on a 5 to 15 minute parasailing flight. Ivona is one of the guides, with Croatian, English, and German support available. Choose a lower or higher flight, with 700 meters offering the longest ride.

“Amazing and well organized team of hosts. Very skilled captain and spotter that clearly had the process down. Highly recommend going for the longer length. We did the 600’ for a first time and will do the max if we do it again. The ride was so smooth and peaceful. Not at all scary. We loved it, would absolutely do it again.”

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4.Parasailing in Cavtat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 10 minutes (approx.)

At Gabriel Watersports Cavtat, an experienced English-speaking crew takes you by boat for a roughly 10-minute parasail flight, about 100 meters above the water. You’ll receive a safety briefing, life vest, and harness, then ride comfortably from the fly deck while music plays. The full visit takes about 30 minutes, depending on wind and other flights.

“Great time with family! Daniel's on top. He gave us great pictures of the parachute ride. In addition the landscapes are beautiful. I recommend 100%Auto-translated”

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5.Explore Dubrovnik by Sea – Rent a JET SKI Yamaha VX 1, 4 or 8 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Dubrovnik Islands Tours collects you in Dubrovnik and transfers you to Zaton Veliki, the closest launch point for the Elaphiti Islands. Rent a Yamaha VX jet ski for 1, 4, or 8 hours and set your own pace around Lopud, Kolocep, and Sipan. You need to be at least 18 to drive, and fuel is included only for the one-hour rental.

“Everything went smoothly, the jet ski was in great condition. 4 hours was a perfect amount of time to explore the islands. Would definitely recommend”

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6.Jet Ski Safari Tour 1h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

You’ll ride with a professional English-speaking guide on a private one-hour jet ski trip from Dubrovnik. The route reaches Kolocep and its Blue Cave, circles Lokrum and the Old Town walls, and passes Banje Beach. Fuel is included, and you can choose from several departure times.

“The tour was amazing and the tour guide was amazing. This was the highlight of our stay in Dubrovnik.”

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7.Jet Ski Safari Tour 2h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private jet ski from Dubrovnik along the coast to Kolocep’s blue cave, Lopud’s Sunj Beach, Lokrum, Lovrijenac, Banje Beach, and the Old Town walls. The $432.50 rate covers up to two people, fuel, life jackets, and a driving briefing. The tour runs in English and returns to its starting point.

“My husband and I loved this jet ski tour! Our guide took us to the city walls of Old Town and gave some history to Dubrovnik, then took us around to a bunch of islands, caves, and a beach to relax for a bit. Would highly recommend if you're feeling a bit adventurous!”

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8.2-Hour Dubrovnik Fun and Exciting Jet Ski Safari Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $168

Ride the Dubrovnik Riviera for two hours with a professional guide, stopping near Cavtat, the Župa Bay islands, Lokrum, and the Old City Harbour. Pickup and drop-off are arranged for you, and guides such as Luca, Zdravko, Johnny, Anton, and Zee combine riding instruction with local stories. Expect speed, sea spray, and possible choppy water.

“Such an amazing time. I was grinning ear to ear the entire time. Great guide, and you really get to see so many different spots with bits of info and history along the way. A great way to enjoy Dubrovnik and the surrounding are from a different angle. Very highly recommended!”

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9.Jet Ski Rent 2h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a two-hour jet ski rental from Masarykov put in Dubrovnik and explore the coast at your own pace. You can head toward the Elafiti Islands, Blue Caves, secluded beaches, and views of the Old Town. Staff provide safety instructions, life jackets, fuel, and waterproof bags. Josip and Matej are among the helpful team members mentioned by name.

“The jetskies are amazing! Crew members are awesome polite and very very helpfully. Josip did amazing safty briefing before we went on the jetski. We could go wherever we wanted, we saw old town and elaphiti islands in our two hours! Highly recommended!”

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10.Jet Ski Rent 30 min

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet at Masarykov put 12 for a 30-minute jet ski ride from Dubrovnik. Your instructor explains the controls and safety before you head along the coast toward beaches, caves, or the Elaphiti Islands. Each jet ski holds up to two people, with a combined weight limit of 230 kg.

“Amazing experience with beautiful views of the coast. This was our first time and the staff were very friendly. We felt safe the whole time and the overall experience was incredible. Would do it again.”

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11.Jet Ski Rental in Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.)

Rent a well-maintained jet ski from Zaton Harbour for 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours. Antonio and his team explain the controls, maritime rules, routes, and safety before you ride. Visit the Blue Cave, Three Caves, Old Town walls, Kolocep, Šunj Beach, and the Elaphite Islands at your own pace, with pickup available from selected Dubrovnik addresses.

“Absolutely wonderful! We have made more than 10 experiences in Dubrovnik on our visit and this is the best without a doubt. We have been picked up and taken to the hotel with impressive attention and friendliness. Motorbikes once, 4 hours give a lot and we have visited the whole area calmly. My sister and I have been riding until tired and or come back they have received them with very good attention too. Antonio super friendly and our driver a 10/10Auto-translated”

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12.Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews

Meet your English-speaking guide, learn the controls, then ride one jet ski alone or with a passenger along Dubrovnik’s coast. Choose one, two, or three hours and pass Lokrum, Kolocep, Banje Beach, and the Old Town Walls. Bruno may lead the tour, and the price covers one jet ski for up to two people.

“The guide was friendly but could have been a little more enthusiastic. It was a bit expensive but a nice experience.”

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13.Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 1 hour

Meet Gabriel Watersports Cavtat for a short parasailing flight above Cavtat Bay. The English-speaking crew handles the boat and safety gear, while you enjoy the view with no special skills needed. Each flight lasts about 10 minutes, and up to four people can share the time slot. Bring ID, leave shoes and large bags behind, and expect wind to shape the schedule.

“the instructors were excellent at explaining what to do and the teenagers loved it. it was really well organised with the added touch of professional photos on offer at the end.”

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14.Jet Ski Safari Tour 3h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

You’ll ride a jet ski from Dubrovnik with an English-speaking guide on a private three-hour route for up to two people. The trip combines a short stop at Kolocep’s Blue Cave, sandy Sunj Beach on Lopud, views of Sipan and Bowa restaurant, and a coastal circuit past Lokrum, Banje Beach, Lovrijenac Fort, Lapad, and the Old Town walls.

“This activity was one of our favorite on the trip to Croatia!”

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15.Guided Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews

Meet your English- or Croatian-speaking instructor by the red jet ski flag, then ride a Yamaha jet ski past Dubrovnik’s walls, Old Port, Lovrijenac Fortress, and Lokrum Island. Expect about 90 minutes on the water, with chances to visit caves, stop for a swim, and see the city from offshore. One jet ski fits two people.

“Our activity was good, we got to see the city walls, harbour, caves and swim and we went around lokrum island. I’m not sure if it is allowed but it would’ve been nice to do a swim stop at lokrum also. It did also finish about 15 minutes earlier than expected. Overall a good tour.”

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