Private Boat Trip Krk Wild Bays: Swimming & Snorkeling

Secluded bays and clear water instead of crowded public beaches

A private boat trip from Punat port to the wild bays of northern Krk, with a skipper who knows each beach and cave. You choose how long to swim at each stop, typically two or three bays depending on conditions and what you want to do. More than 1.5 hours in the water, no crowds, and the boat is yours alone.

The experience

You have a free afternoon or a morning without plans, and the public beaches are packed. The boat leaves Punat port and runs 40 minutes along the coast to reach Fox Bay, Bishop Bay, Golden Bay, Long Bay and Cornels Bay: each one accessible only by water. The skipper knows which ones are quiet on the day you go, and you decide which stops to make and how long to stay. Most trips include two or three bays, with swimming breaks at each one.

The water is clear enough for snorkeling, and the rocks and caves near some of the bays are good for jumping in or exploring underwater tunnels. You're not following a fixed itinerary. The skipper offers suggestions, but your group sets the pace. The boat is private, so there's no schedule pressure and no strangers sharing the stops. Departures run two or three times daily from 9 am to 7 pm, and the trip takes 3.5 hours total.

The skipper speaks English, Croatian or Hungarian. Service animals are welcome, and the trip suits all fitness levels: swimming is optional, and you can sunbathe on the beach instead if you prefer.

What’s included

• Private boat with skipper.
• access to secluded bays reachable only by sea.
• multiple swimming and snorkeling stops.
• skipper guidance in English, Croatian or Hungarian.

Options for this experience

4 options

Off-season (2 h) to the Wild BaysUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English, Croatian or Hungarian · 10:00 and 14:10Duration: 2 hours. The off-season option is shorter, with no swimming or one short swim, and also continues to Stara Baska. From Punat to Stara Baska: in the off-season you can take the boat to see the Wild Bays and Stara Baska in 2 hours, with or without swimming.

Wild Bays SunsetUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English, Croatian or Hungarian · Available from 1 May 2027

Ofseason 3h WildBays+KosljunUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English, Croatian or Hungarian · 10:00 and 15:00Kosljun (Monastery Island): Hire a boat for a 3-hour trip to the Wild Bays, with or without swimming, so you can also visit the monastery island. Duration: 3 hours, made up of a 1.5 to 2.5 hour boat ride and 30 to 90 minutes of swimming and/or a visit to the monastery. Wild Bays and Košljun: in the off-season you can also take a 3.5-hour boat trip from Punat to both the Monastery Island (Košljun) and the Wild Bays.

Boat trip to the wild bays with Captain Bobo, including swimming and snorkeling.Up to 14 per booking · Guide in English, Croatian or Hungarian · Available from 1 Jun 2027Standard option for our main-season tour, running June to October: a swim tour.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 14:10 and 15:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Croatian and Hungarian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Taxi Boat Punat

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to escape the crowds at public beaches and have time for a half-day on the water. The private boat means you set the stops and the pace, and the skipper knows which bays are quiet on the day you go. If you're looking for a structured tour with set stops and timing, or if you prefer a longer full-day excursion, check the other options.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Croatian and Hungarian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is it from Punat port to the wild bays?

The boat ride to the bays takes 40 minutes from Punat port, heading toward Stara Baška along the coast.

Can I snorkel on this trip, or is it just swimming?

Snorkeling is possible in the clear water near rocks and caves, and some spots have underwater tunnels to explore. Swimming is the main activity, but you choose what to do at each stop.

How many bays do we visit?

Most trips include two or three bays: Fox Bay, Bishop Bay, Golden Bay, Long Bay and Cornels Bay are the main ones. The skipper shows you all of them and you pick which ones to stop at based on conditions and your preference.

What time does the boat leave, and how long is the whole trip?

Departures are 2 or 3 times daily between 9 am and 7 pm. The full trip is 3.5 hours, with more than 1.5 hours spent swimming and sunbathing at the beaches.

Is this trip available year-round?

The swimming and snorkeling version runs seasonally from June to September. Off-season options include a 2-hour panoramic ride or a 3-hour trip that can visit Kosljun monastery island if the sea is too cold for swimming.

What's included in the price?

The boat, skipper and access to the bays are included. You bring your own snorkel gear if you have it, or swim without it. The water is clear and shallow enough in many spots to see the bottom.