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Zadar Boat Tour Half Day

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Zadar, Croatia
  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

The Zadar Archipelagos houses many hidden coves and beaches that tourists might miss if they stick to the land. Hop aboard a boat and explore off the Zadar coast, discovering the islands of Galevac, Oslijak, and Ugljan on this half-day small-group boat tour. Dive into the refreshing ocean waters for a snorkel, or explore the islands by foot, enjoying panoramic views of the archipelagos.
  • Half-day boat tour of the islands around the Zadar Archipelagos
  • See spots most tourists miss, including hidden coves and beaches
  • Choose to explore below the ocean surface with snorkeling equipment
  • Small-group tour: Your guide will customize the tour to your tastes

What's Included

  • Snacks
    Welcome refreshments, snacks, beverages,3 beers or 3 glasses of wine, juice on request unlimited water.
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Barbecue (BBQ) can be arranged for private groups.
  • Use of refrigerator
  • Electrical outlets for charging personal devices
  • Bluetooth stereo system
  • Fuel is included in the booking price
  • docking fee is not included 10 e for adults 5 e for kids to 11 year old
  • All Fees and Taxes
    €10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Zadar (Pass By)

1

Ugljan Island

1 hour 20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Galevac

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Ošljak

1 hour 10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Zadar

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

pushpak_G
I was solo traveling through Croatia when this half-day boat tour with Captain Ilija caught my eye—and wow, what an absolutely spectacular experience! Ilija has an amazing vibe—laid back, fun, and genuinely passionate about giving his guests a great time. Whether you're solo like I was or with a group, this tour is a must-do From start to finish, everything felt perfectly curated. The music was always on point, matching the energy and mood of the moment. We were treated to local beer, cheese, olives, prosciutto, and Ilija kept the good vibes flowing the whole time. I even shared a bottle of Irish whiskey I had brought from Dublin duty-free—turns out, a boat tour on the Adriatic is the perfect time for shots with new friends! Our first stop included snorkeling in crystal-clear waters where we saw a huge yellow starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, tiny fish, and even crabs. After that, we had fun diving off the boat, doing backflips and front flips like kids again. The second stop took us on a short hike through beautiful nature to see old windmills and olive trees heavy with fruit—so peaceful and authentic. As the sun set, we found ourselves in a super calm bay where the still, warm water made for a magical moment. Even as the wind picked up and it got colder, the mood stayed high. Sailing back through the pitch-black ocean with glittering Zadar city lights glowing in the distance was a surreal and unforgettable sight. This tour was more than just a few hours on a boat—it was a golden moment locked into my subconscious forever. Great people, amazing host, perfect music, stunning nature, and unforgettable memories. Don’t overthink it—just book this tour. You won’t regret it. Thank you, Captain Ilija!

Reviews

4.9
based on 138 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

amazing!!!

Sarah_L, Oct 2025
amazing! went last minute and enjoyed every minute of it! water is crystal clear and the islands are amazing especially the views at sunset

A golden memory for lifetime - Don’t miss this tour !

pushpak_G, Sep 2025
I was solo traveling through Croatia when this half-day boat tour with Captain Ilija caught my eye—and wow, what an absolutely spectacular experience! Ilija has an amazing vibe—laid back, fun, and genuinely passionate about giving his guests a great time. Whether you're solo like I was or with a group, this tour is a must-do From start to finish, everything felt perfectly curated. The music was always on point, matching the energy and mood of the moment. We were treated to local beer, cheese, olives, prosciutto, and Ilija kept the good vibes flowing the whole time. I even shared a bottle of Irish whiskey I had brought from Dublin duty-free—turns out, a boat tour on the Adriatic is the perfect time for shots with new friends! Our first stop included snorkeling in crystal-clear waters where we saw a huge yellow starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, tiny fish, and even crabs. After that, we had fun diving off the boat, doing backflips and front flips like kids again. The second stop took us on a short hike through beautiful nature to see old windmills and olive trees heavy with fruit—so peaceful and authentic. As the sun set, we found ourselves in a super calm bay where the still, warm water made for a magical moment. Even as the wind picked up and it got colder, the mood stayed high. Sailing back through the pitch-black ocean with glittering Zadar city lights glowing in the distance was a surreal and unforgettable sight. This tour was more than just a few hours on a boat—it was a golden moment locked into my subconscious forever. Great people, amazing host, perfect music, stunning nature, and unforgettable memories. Don’t overthink it—just book this tour. You won’t regret it. Thank you, Captain Ilija!

A relaxing and fun way to spend half a day

Christine_H, Sep 2025
A wonderful trip put to explore a little bit of the islands. Stunning views, crystal clear water and time to swim or explore. There were snacks, water and beer and wine provided, and the captain's homemade liqueur. A relaxing and fun way to spend half a day.

Relaxing trip

Dave_p, Aug 2025
Lovely day out with a few others, drunks and snacks provided. Really friendly captain and nice to be on a small boat with only a few others. Much nicer than being packed in with hundreds of others!

I had a very good...

Jonathan_g, Jul 2025
I had a very good experience, great captain and guide. The captain is very friendly and there were free olives and cheese and beer or wine with also water and juice.

Fabulous

Jo_S, Jul 2025
Fantastic boat tour.thomas the skipper was a great host,very friendly and informative.would highly recommend this tour. From 4 happy scousers

A fab day - highly recommend!

Katrina_H, May 2025
Wonderful day! We enjoyed our time on the boat enjoying the beautiful islands and swimming in the clear waters.

Nice trip

Jennifer_P, Oct 2024
I had a nice time on the boat. We were even offered snacks and drinks. Has snorkeling gear too. Would recommend.

Fabulous boat tour with Ilija

JUDY_G, Oct 2024
Ilija provided us with clear messages as to where to meet him. He played terrific music and customized our tour to our requests. He provided a delicious snack of local foods that we all enjoyed. Swam in a gorgeous little lake bay. We even were able to Bluetooth our own music too. For some of us the best part of Croatia!! Thanks Ilija

Sailing around small islands, amazing snorkelling

Antonio_V, Sep 2024
We had a great experience with a small group of people, exploring several islands and enjoying the opportunity to swim in the marvelous Adriatic sea. The captain was attentive, offering brief explanations and keeping the boat well-maintained throughout the trip. Simple snacks and drinks, including water, juices, and beer, were available, and snorkeling equipment was also provided for those who wanted it. We stopped along three to four islands, with a one-hour stop in one of them that allowed us to relax and explore. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that we, as a couple, would love to repeat. 👍

Lovely day on Adriatic Sea

Vinay_B, Aug 2024
Amazing day at sea. Illijana was great and did not rush at all. Everything was as advertised. Water was beautiful and our daughters had great time swimming and deep blue water of Adriatic ocean. We had enough time for activity and relaxing on all the islands. Highly recommended.

Thoroughly enjoyable jaunt

Stewart_M, Jul 2024
Great experience. The captain was friendly, welcoming and considerate of what everyone wanted out of the trip. Loved the locations visited and we all enjoyed ourselves. I would definitely recommend

Great experience

Paul_M, Jul 2024
We had such a relaxing and fantastic time, nothing was too much trouble for our captain, who was super friendly and a great host. offering us snacks, soft drinks and beer whenever we wanted. Stopping in 3 beautiful places to enjoy some swimming and snorkelling. I would 100% book this again and recommend to anyone.

Enjoyable and relaxing time

Shelley_P, Jul 2024
The opportunity for visiting the islands and swimming at each one was lovely. Ilijan was friendly and a great host. All in all we enjoyed our trip.

Incredible, don't hesitate to experience it

Ramonalejandro_I, Jun 2024
Excellent experience, We enjoyed it to the fullest with my children. The phenomenal tour, the attentive and helpful captain

Wonderful trip

Jessica, Jun 2024
Our trip was wonderful and our captain was so nice! He took us to 3 great spots and was very informative about the area. He has snacks/drinks for us. We were impressed that he had different sizes of snorkels as well as swim shoes. He showed our kids how to use the equipment as well. Would highly recommend especially for a party of 6 like us. We had the whole boat!

Fun, relaxed, friendly

Rebecca_S, Jun 2024
We shared our trip with 3 lovely people and preferred this to the big boat tours. We were offered drinks once aboard. We used the snorkeling kit to enjoy the swimming. We were then taken to another island with a monastery on it Finally another lovely cove for more swimming from the boat. The return journey was a bit choppy as the wind got up.

Unique experience, lots of fun!

Sarah_D, May 2024
We had a fantastic day! Lovely man, he made the experience really unique! Drinks and snacks a plenty and some lovely stop off points. Bit choppy on the way back but he made it funny!

Great day on the water around Zadar.

KilianManuel_D, May 2024
I had a great day onboard. I got to see some nice small villages, had a swim and a relaxed time. Drinks were provided, including a taste of the local liquor. The captain was friendly and made everyone welcome.

Went with friends

seb_s, May 2024
Really really good fun got to swim on pretty islands, the host is very welcoming and interesting to talk to, great time all round

Recommend.

Tatiana_G, Sep 2023
Had a wonderful experience! Visited 3 islands, had plenty of time to go for a swim and got a very tasty cheese platter. Thanks Ilja!

Excellent experience!

Esa_R, Sep 2023
The 4-hour boat trip was a great experience. The captain was polite and hospitable. Offered a small snacks and a drinks. Asked what we wanted and took us to different swimming spots. The windy and low tide weather didn't hurt. Thank you!!! I Will recommend this to other people in Finland.

Amazing local knowledge

Craig_D, Jul 2023
The driver/guide was very polite friendly and knowledgeable. We went to 3 different islands as opposed to just 2 on similar trips. He was very passionate about his local area and shared lots of facts with us. Excellent snacks were offered and we had no need to use our packed lunch. All in all a great tour and would highly recommend

Beautiful day of discovery

Meryem_L, Aug 2025
Excellent experience To do absolutely on Zadar, the captain is very friendly, and did his best to make us all comfortable We were 6 and the boat was more than enough for everyone. We were treated to several drinks and snacks. I highly recommend this unforgettable experience
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Zadar mit Boot

Thomas_S, Oct 2024
Es gab schöne Buchten und Inseln , aber so wie die Fahrt beschrieben wurde , war sie nicht. Es wurde zu wenig über die Orte und Landschaft gesagt - nur ein abgegriffenes Prospekt in englisch gab es. Wir hatten dir Fahrt mit deutschem Leiter gebucht ,den gab es auch nicht. Eine Schüssel mit Snacks gab es ,von den anderen genannten Sachen ( Oliven , Käse ) gab es nichts. Trotzdem hat die Landschaft uns entschädigt. Die Abgase des Bootes waren unangenehm, zogen immer ins Boot.

Girls just want to have fun…

Carmen_M, Aug 2024
Die Fahrt übers Meer mit dem schwimmen und der relaxten Atmosphäre war super schön. Die Musikauswahl war hervorragend ! Es war von Anfang an eine sehr schöne und inspirierende Erfahrung für uns. Der Capitano hat keine Wünsche offen gelassen. Wir fühlten uns wie Königinnen der Meere ☺️!

Schöne Ruhige Tour

Daniel_R, Aug 2024
Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit und können diese Tour nur weiterempfehlen. Der Guide war sehr freundlich und ist auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen

Estupendo atardecer

Olga_V, Aug 2024
La actividad estuvo muy bien y el guía fue muy agradable. Nos encantó bañarnos en las calas y quizás se podría quitar alguna de las paradas en islas. El regreso con el atardecer y viendo delfines fue estupendo. A mejorar, incluir refrescos además de cerveza.

Un’esperienza meravigliosa

Martina_M, Jul 2024
Un tour bellissimo, abbiamo ammirato posti splendidi in compagnia di persone simpatiche e gentili. Consigliatissimo!

esperienza super

Simone_P, Jun 2024
Esperienza fantastica, lo skipper è stato disponibile e gentile. Vi porterà in posti meravigliosi. Consigliato.

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