Top 12 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 $33

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 99 reviews · from $31

Join skippers Sara and Lovro, or another listed crew member, for a four-hour speedboat outing from Zadar to Ošljak, Ugljan, and Preko. You get snorkeling gear, swimming time, cold drinks, water, and homemade liqueur. Morning trips return around midday, while afternoon departures finish with sunset views.

“The boat trip was absolute incredible. Me and my partner were both saying it felt so personable and it was so lovely. The views were incredible, the journey in between was so relaxing and we were made to feel at home from the get go. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone who is looking for a lovely and secluded time with the sea. We also enjoyed some homemade liquor which was incredible and tasted like cherry Bakewell! We loved every second and would be back again in a heartbeat”

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8.Romantic Sunset Cruise from Zadar by Speedboat

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

Join skipper Mario for a 75-minute sunset speedboat ride from Zadar harbor. With space for up to 10 people, you’ll cruise past the Dalmatian coast and islands, hear local stories, enjoy drinks, and watch the sun set over the Adriatic before returning to town.

“Very insightful tour, Mario was so lovely and even gave us drinks to enjoy while watching the sunset, such a beautiful experience, I would recommend to anyone coming to Zadar.”

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9.Island Adventure – Ugljan by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Leave Zadar with skipper Mario for a four-hour small-group speedboat trip around Ugljan and Ošljak. Expect quick coastal views, swimming and snorkeling in clear water, time in Preko, and a flexible pace for up to 10 people. Water, local beer, fuel, port fees, and equipment are 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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10.Zadar Islands: Private Hidden Treasures Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 7 hours

Set out from Marina Tankerkomerc with a private skipper such as Marija, Lovre, or Roko. Cruise the Zadar channel to Dugi Otok, Iž, and Ugljan, stopping at sandy bays for swimming and snorkeling. You can pause in island villages for coffee or lunch, then return by speedboat after about seven hours.

“Perfect guide, very nice ! Excellent day, lot of fun. Perfect !”

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11.Private Speedboat Tour of Kornati National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 8 hours

Take a private eight-hour speedboat trip from Zadar into Kornati National Park with an English-speaking skipper. You will cruise past islands, visit Mana Fortress, swim and snorkel at Lojena Bay, and choose your pace. Skippers such as Ivan and Rocco have earned praise for friendly, attentive service. Budget extra cash for fuel and the park ticket.

“Très bonne journée en famille. Skipper à l'écoute et professionnel. Très beaux paysages. Idéal quand on souhaite éviter la foule des touristes.”

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12.Half-day speedboat trip from Zadar with drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $30Best value

Leave Zadar by speedboat for a relaxed island outing to Preko and Ošljak. You get time for coffee, a walk, swimming, and snorkeling, plus ice tea, beer, fruit, fuel, and a professional English or Croatian-speaking skipper. Bring money for the separate €10 port fee per person.

“We really enjoyed the tour!! The tour guide was super nice and very friendly and accommodating. He tailored his tour to our wishes and tried to give us the best day possible. It really was a great trip and totally worth it, highly recommended!!! ☺️”

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