The 6 Snorkeling Trips in Zadar That Earn Their Price

1.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling and Drinks

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

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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2.Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling

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

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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3.3-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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4.3 Islands SpeedBoat Tour with Snorkeling and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews

Leave Zadar’s waterfront for a four-hour small-group speedboat trip to a quiet swimming bay, Ošljak, and Preko. Swim, snorkel, walk old island lanes, and enjoy cold water, iced tea, and one beer per person. Guides including Jure, Josip, Željko, and Gelico lead the boats in English, with groups limited to 10.

“Jure is a nice and considerate guide. I really enjoyed the tour. It was a good to look around 3islands in short amount of time. It was beautiful. It is worth visiting while staying Zadar. And experiencing speed boat was enjoyable. Thanks”

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5.3 Islands Snorkeling Cruise with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 222 reviews · from $31Best value

Join a small group of up to 11 people in Foša Harbor for a three-hour cruise aboard a traditional Gozzo boat. Your English-speaking skipper, often Mate, Martin, Mario, or another MOLO guide, takes you toward Ošljak, Ugljan, and Školjić for swimming, snorkeling, island views, and prosecco. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and cash for the docking fee.

“We highly recommend this cruise! It was really fun and nice, especially when outside is hot, it’s really good for this price.”

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6.Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Cruise from Zadar with a small group of up to 12 people, stopping at Ošljak, Galevac, and Preko. You can walk to Ošljak’s viewpoint, snorkel from the boat near Galevac, visit the Saint Paul the Hermit monastery museum, and eat or swim in Preko. Guides such as Josip, Lovre, Roko, and David add local stories along the way.

“We enjoyed this adventure very much! Our tourguide Roko was very nice, shared some facts about the islands we visited and showed us around.”

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