Private Sailing Day Tour Zadar: Swim and Sail the Adriatic
Raise the sails and steer through the Zadar Channel
A private sailing day tour from Zadar aboard a 40-foot sailboat with a local skipper who shapes the route to your interests. Depart from Borik marina, cruise past the Puntamika Lighthouse toward Ugljan Island, anchor in an untouched bay for swimming and snorkeling, visit a quiet village on the island, then sail back through the Zadar Channel with the option to learn the basics of handling the boat yourself.
Step-by-step itinerary
Sailing and exploring Ugljan Island
- Begin trip at Borik marina
- Cruise past Puntamika Lighthouse
- Sail through Zadar Channel
- Anchor in bay on Ugljan Island
- Swim, snorkel, or relax
- Explore village on Ugljan Island
- Enjoy local food or swim
- Sail through Zadar Channel
- Learn basics of sailing
- Relax and admire scenery
What’s included
- Snorkeling equipment.
- fuel.
- skipper for the day.
- use of the 40-foot sailboat.
Times
Next departure: 1 May 2027
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Operated by Zara Sailing
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The experience
The boat leaves Borik marina just outside Zadar's old town and heads toward the Puntamika Lighthouse, a red-and-white landmark at the peninsula's tip. From there the route runs through the Zadar Channel toward Ugljan Island, with mainland mountains rising behind. The kind of view that makes the Adriatic feel both vast and intimate at once. The skipper is a local professional with years navigating these waters, and the whole day stays flexible: you discuss what you want to see before you leave, whether that's a hidden bay, a quiet beach, or a village tucked into the island's edge.
You'll anchor for about an hour in a bay on Ugljan Island where the water is clear enough to see the bottom. Snorkeling gear is on board, or you can swim, float, or simply sit on deck and let the day slow down. After that comes a stop at a small village on the island, two hours to walk the quiet streets, find a local tavern for lunch, or wade back in if the mood strikes. Then two hours of smooth sailing back through the channel, and this is where the day opens up: you can stay relaxed on deck, or the skipper will teach you how sailing actually works, how the wind fills the sails, what each line does. It's not a lesson in the formal sense. It's an invitation to be part of the boat's movement if you want to be.
The whole day runs about nine hours from start to finish. Snorkeling equipment, fuel, and the skipper's expertise are included. Food and drinks you arrange on the island or bring with you. The boat fits small children and infants, and service animals are welcome.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to be part of the sailing itself: the skipper teaches you how to handle the boat and adjust the sails, so you're not just watching the Adriatic pass by. The fixed route through the Zadar Channel and Ugljan Island gives the day shape, but you decide what to do at each stop: swim longer, explore the village, or simply sit on deck.
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Top questions
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.
What is the Puntamika Lighthouse and where do we pass it?
The Puntamika Lighthouse is a red-and-white landmark at the tip of the peninsula near Zadar. You'll see it early in the sail as the boat leaves the coast and heads toward Ugljan Island through the Zadar Channel.
Can I actually help sail the boat, or is it just watching?
The skipper will teach you the basics of sailing if you're interested: how to use the wind and adjust the sails. You can be as involved as you want, or stay relaxed on deck. It's entirely up to you.
How long do we spend swimming and snorkeling?
You'll anchor for about an hour in a bay on Ugljan Island, where snorkeling equipment is provided and the water is clear. After the village stop, you can swim again if you'd like before the sail back.
What's the village stop like on Ugljan Island?
It's a small, quiet village where you have free time to explore at your own pace. You can walk through the streets, eat at a local tavern, grab coffee or ice cream, or swim by the water: whatever fits your mood.
Do I need to bring food and drinks?
Food and drinks are not included, but you can buy them at the village tavern during the stop on Ugljan Island, or bring your own to enjoy on board.
Private Sailing Day Tour Zadar: Swim and Sail the Adriatic
9h · EN
from US$ 620 per group
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