Croatia · SNORKELING & DIVING

The 15 Best Snorkelling & Diving Trips in Croatia

27 tours  ·  from $31 a head

Clear water, cold thermoclines and more wrecks than most of the Mediterranean. These 15 trips are compared on depth, whether gear is included and how far offshore the boat goes, each priced.

Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour - Lokrum from the water, not from the shore
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

1.Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Meet Dubrovnik Walks near the Pile bus stop, then paddle beneath the Old Town walls toward Lokrum and Betina Cave. Guides such as Bane, Lobi, Fran, Ben, and Roman lead the route, provide kayaks, snorkels, water, and waterproof storage, and allow time for swimming. Expect a scenic workout, rocky entry points, and no landing on Lokrum.

“Very nice kayak and snorkel! But HIGHLY recommend bringing water shoes…you will be walking on a lot of very rocky beaches. Our feet were dying at the end.”

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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours - What paddling a double kayak is really like
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

2.Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,554 reviews · from $39

Paddle a sit-on-top double kayak from Pile Bay beneath Dubrovnik’s Old Town walls, stop for 20 to 30 minutes of swimming and snorkeling at sea-access Betina Cave, then continue toward Lokrum Island. English-speaking guides such as John, Ivan, Tommy, and Rocco lead small groups, with safety support and sunset wine included on evening trips.

“Great activity and my guide was amazing! Such a top trip and worth every penny”

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Morning and Day Tours - Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik - Lovrenac Fort and the Old City Walls From the Water
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Morning and Day Tours – Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

3.Morning and Day Tours – Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 891 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Meet your guide at Dubrovnik West Harbour, learn the basics, and paddle past Lovrjenac Fort, the city walls, and Lokrum Island. The two-hour trip includes a swim and snorkel stop at Betina Beach, bottled water, snacks, kayaks, lifejackets, and dry bags. Guides such as Ivan, John, and Maro are often praised for clear instruction and friendly help.

“EXCEPTIONAL DAY!!! Marin was an ammmmazing guide he made the day even better. This experience checked all the marks. Thank you for a great day. xo”

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Pula: Kayaking,Snorkeling, Cliff jumping Tour with Wetsuit - What the five water sections feel like
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Pula: Kayaking,Snorkeling, Cliff jumping Tour with Wetsuit

4.Kayaking,Snorkeling, Cliff jumping Tour with Wetsuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 861 reviews · from $57

Paddle from Zelenika Beach along Pula’s coast, stopping to swim, snorkel, and try a small cliff jump. Guides such as Eric, Jonas, Lino, and Aljoša are praised for patient instruction and great photos. Wetsuits are supplied off-season, drinks are included, and GoPro footage arrives by WeTransfer a few days later.

“I loved the access to kayaking, swimming, cave exploration with and without the kayaks and snorkelling. This was one of the best excursions activities I have ever done. The guide Eric, was incredible helpful, really funny and nice to be around too.”

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BOAT & KAYAK! Sea Adventure - Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps - Paddling past Pula’s high cliffs
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BOAT & KAYAK! Sea Adventure – Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps

5.BOAT & KAYAK! Sea Adventure – Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 808 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Set out from Marina Polesana with Pula Kayak for a three-hour small-group sea trip around the Muzil peninsula. After a safety briefing and boat ride, you’ll paddle through rocky passages, visit a cave and hidden beach, snorkel, and try cliff jumps. Guides such as Suad, Sule, Denis, Theo, and Matija provide instruction, local stories, and activity photos.

“Mathius and Deano were our guides. They were very friendly and helpful. I thoroughly recommend taking this excursion, it was the highlight of our holiday!”

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Dubrovnik: Sunset Kayaking & Snorkeling with water &wine - Seeing Dubrovnik from below the walls
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Dubrovnik: Sunset Kayaking & Snorkeling with water &wine

6.Sunset Kayaking & Snorkeling with water &wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 599 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet Dubrovnik Walks by the orange umbrella at Pile, then paddle with guides such as Dom, Mike, Roman, or Marin around Lokrum. Expect city-wall views, a swim and snorkel stop at Betina Cave, breaks for local stories, and wine with a light snack after roughly 7.5 kilometers on the water.

“Had an awesome time with guides Mike and Matthew on the sunset kayaking tour. Well organized and extremely fun. A must in Dubrovnik!”

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Zadar: 3-Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling and Drinks - Ošljak: your longest island stop
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Zadar: 3-Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling and Drinks

7.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling and Drinks

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

Spend four hours island-hopping from Zadar in a compact speedboat with a skipper and guide such as Josip or Luka. Stop at Ošljak, Preko, and a surprise third island for swimming, snorkeling, walking, shopping, and photos. Snorkel gear, a GoPro11, water, local alcoholic drinks, and sun cream are included.

“This was an excellent tour! We had a great afternoon and our guide Luka was extremely knowledgeable and gave us suggestions on what to do for each of the islands which was greatly appreciated! Loved the balance of exploring and enjoying beaches/swimming! The music was great, vibes were good and local drink was a nice touch!”

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Pula: Sea Adventure – Boat, Kayak, Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps - Meeting at Marina Polesana in Pula
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Pula: Sea Adventure – Boat, Kayak, Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps

8.Sea Adventure – Boat, Kayak, Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 468 reviews · from $56

Join Pula Kayak for a three-hour sea adventure from Marina Polesana. Guides including Suad, Teo, Ivan, and Sule lead you by boat to the Muzil Peninsula for kayaking, snorkeling, a sea cave, wildlife viewing, and optional cliff jumping. Stable double kayaks, safety gear, drinks, dry bags, and tour photos are included.

“Our Guide Sule was amazing! 💙 He was explain everything very good and help us emitiatly if we were in trouble or our power was gone 😅”

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Zadar: Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling - Božava and the Cold War tunnels
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Zadar: Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling

9.Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Spend eight active hours with a small group of up to 11 people, cruising from Zadar to Dugi Otok with guides such as Marin, Josip, or Petar. Swim through Golubinka Sea Cave, snorkel over an 18th-century shipwreck, visit Sakarun Beach and Veli Rat Lighthouse, and use the onboard GoPro to record the day.

“When we arrived at the meeting point in the morning I was a little surprised by the number of people, but they split them up on two identical boats such that it really was a small group as advertised. We liked that the boat always had some space with sun and shadow, nevertheless: Bring sunscreen! 😉 Really enjoyed spending the day on the boat with Josip, he is a funny guy! We had ample time at all the stops to go swimming whenever we wanted and for us the highlight was definitely the cave. The other stops were great as well, the ship wreck was way larger than we expected…”

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Adventure Dalmatia - Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik - Starting beneath Lovrjenac Fortress at Pile Bay
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Adventure Dalmatia – Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

10.Adventure Dalmatia – Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet Adventure Dalmatia at Pile Bay for a guided sunset paddle beneath Dubrovnik’s walls. You’ll swim and snorkel near Betina Beach, explore Lokrum’s caves, hear local stories from guides such as Ivan or Rocco, then toast the sunset with Croatian wine.

“At the end of a long travel day coming from Florence, this ended up being an ideal way to orient ourselves to this beautiful city on the Adriatic…our guide Ivan was super knowledgeable & provider wonderful history from various meeting points on the water & the 30-minute swimming break at Bettina Cave was absolutely magical. Since these were all two seat kayaks, they were relatively easy to learn & maneuver and this is an accessible activity for both athletes & non. Watching the sun set while bobbing on the water is one of the most enduring memories of our entire European trip. Highly recommend ~”

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Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour from Dubrovnik - Leaving Dubrovnik and reaching the Blue Cave
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Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

11.Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 392 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend 8 to 9 hours on the Adriatic with Katarina Cruise, visiting Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep and stopping to swim at the Blue Cave when weather allows. Lunch, beer, wine, soft drinks, water, hotel pickup, and snorkel gear are included. Crew members such as Boris, Marijana, and Thomas are often praised for their friendly help, though boats and comfort levels can vary.

“Thomas and his team were so kind and gave a really memorable day. I was pick up from my hotel, we sent a full out day on the boat, including a lovely meal in the family home . All drinks were included in the price . We had time to get off the boat and explore the different islands including swimming at the blue cove . Great value for money and a fantastic day out .”

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Split Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour - The snorkeling and swimming stop
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Split Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

12.Split Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Join Given2Fly Adventures for a 3.5-hour kayak and snorkeling trip around Marjan Park. You’ll paddle a double kayak with an English-speaking guide such as Toma, Sven, Ante, or Mislav, then stop to swim, snorkel, and possibly jump from rocks. Photos and equipment are included.

“My husband, 17 yo, and I signed up for this tour and we were not disappointed. As a party of 3, and with 2 person kayaks, we did have to split up, but this added to the fun as I got to row with and meet a fellow intrepid traveler. This was a small tour, comprising of 3 families and split over 4 kayaks. Please note that there is quite of bit of kayaking involved, and as weather can change, you may be paddling against the wind a bit. But, on to the fun info. Our guide Mislav was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his personal stories. At the…”

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Pula: Cave Kayak, Snorkeling, Cliff Jumping All-in-one Tour - The 50-minute paddle along the rocky coast
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Pula: Cave Kayak, Snorkeling, Cliff Jumping All-in-one Tour

13.Cave Kayak, Snorkeling, Cliff Jumping All-in-one Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 332 reviews · from $62

Paddle the rocky coast of Cape Kamenjak for about 50 minutes, then swim and snorkel inside Kolombarica Sea Cave. Guides such as Lovro add local stories and steady help in choppy water. The $62 tour includes equipment, fruit, water, dry bags, and GoPro photos, with optional cliff jumps up to 15 meters.

“This was such a fun experience. I loved exploring the sea caves and swimming in the gorgeous water. Highly recommend!”

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Zadar: 3-Stop Blue Lagoon & Snorkeling Cruise with Drinks - Leaving Zadar by speedboat
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Zadar: 3-Stop Blue Lagoon & Snorkeling Cruise with Drinks

14.3-Stop Blue Lagoon & Snorkeling Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 309 reviews · from $35

Spend four hours on a small-group speedboat from Zadar, visiting the Blue Lagoon, a Dalmatian village, and Preko. Your skipper, often Roko, Mario, Gogo, or another local captain, provides snorkeling gear, drinks, music, and practical tips. Expect clear water, island views, free time, and a €10 cash docking fee.

“Amazing experience and our guide was amazing, free wine and good music never stopped, definitely recommend.”

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Pula: Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping - Starting at Ambrela Beach
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Pula: Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping

15.Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 305 reviews · from $45

Start at Ambrela Beach with a short kayak lesson, then paddle along the coast to a cave inhabited by pigeons. Continue to Fratarski, Frašker, and Fraškerić islands for swimming, snorkeling, and free time. English-speaking guides provide kayaks, safety gear, dry bags, and snorkeling equipment. Some tours are led by guides such as Branko, Matej, Igor, or Bouba.

“it was a very nice Tour with funny Guides. Cliff jumping and snorkeling was very fine. We was just a little bit das that WE couldn't See the lagoons. But everything was ok. We'll drive Home with nice memorys.”

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