Top 6 Speedboat Tours in Zadar

1.Original Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 654 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Cruise from Zadar to Ugljan-area bays and island towns on a four-hour speedboat tour for up to 12 people. Swim and snorkel at Blue Bay Otrić, stop for food or local drinks in Kali or another selected spot, then enjoy free time in Preko. Skippers such as Matej, Enzo, Mario, and Simon keep the day relaxed and flexible.

“Croatia was so memorable and this was the best ending to our trip. Our guide was Matej (sorry if I misspelled) and he was great! We loved the 3 stops and were able to get in and out of the beautiful water, or shop/eat. We loved it!”

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2.3-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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3.Guided Tour to Ugljan, Osljak, & Galevac by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 523 reviews · from $40

Leave Zadar by speedboat for Ošljak, Ugljan, and Galevac. Swim and snorkel at clear bays, walk tiny Ošljak, visit Preko, and see the Franciscan monastery on Galevac. English-speaking guides including Sabrina, Toni, Luka, and Dominik lead the tour, with water, gear, jackets, and local liqueurs included.

“Loved the day. The guides are great and accommodating. When I inquired about getting to the meeting point they offered transportation for a fee. The boat was very well maintained and an incredibly smooth ride. Definitely recommend the tour.”

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4.Island Hopping Speedboat Adventure with Aperol Spritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 380 reviews · from $33Best value

Leave Zadar’s Old Town by speedboat for three coastal stops: a clear-water swim bay, a small island village, and a final beach or fishing village. Your skipper provides snorkeling gear, water, music, and two Aperol Spritz per person. Groups are capped at 12, with English and Croatian guides.

“This trip was great value & the places visited were beautiful. The first island was so peaceful & beautiful. The trip would have been made even better with a little more commentary from the driver. It was a great way to spend the day off a cruise ship in Zadar. We were very pleased with it!”

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5.3 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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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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