Private Sailing Zadar: 36ft Yacht, Hidden Bays & Swimming

A 36ft sailboat anchored in quiet bays where you swim and snorkel between islands.

A private four-hour sailing trip on a 36ft yacht from Zadar with a professional skipper, for up to eight travelers. You actively help sail or relax on deck while the boat moves between hidden bays and islands in the Zadar region. At each anchorage, you swim, snorkel, paddleboard or jump from the yacht. The skipper handles navigation and can teach you to sail.

What’s included

• Private transportation.
• professional skipper who speaks English.
• use of snorkeling equipment and stand-up paddleboard.
• onboard toilet and shower.
• fridge for drinks.

Times

Next departure: 1 Jun 2027

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Before you book

Group Private 1 group tour ›

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 4h before

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Pets welcome Public transport nearby

Operated by The Day Sail

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The experience

The boat leaves Zadar at either 10am or 2:30pm, and you choose how involved you want to be. If you want to learn, the skipper will show you how to set the sails and steer. If you'd rather unwind, you can stay on deck or below while the yacht moves between stops. A professional, English-speaking skipper navigates the route and decides where to anchor based on conditions and what the group wants to do.

Each anchorage gives you time to swim in clear water, use the snorkel masks and fins provided, or try the stand-up paddleboard. The yacht has a shower and toilet on board, a fridge to keep drinks cold, and enough space for eight people to spread out. Lunch isn't included, but the skipper stops at a small local restaurant in one of the bays where prices are affordable and you can eat at your own pace.

This works for families, friends, first-time sailors and anyone who has sailed before. The Zadar region has calm, protected waters suitable for all fitness levels, and the private setup means no crowds and no fixed itinerary beyond the general route: the skipper adapts to what your group wants to do.

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's the difference between the morning and afternoon sailing times?

The morning departure leaves at 10am and the afternoon at 2:30pm. Both are four hours long. Choose based on what fits the rest of your day in Zadar.

Can I learn to sail, or do I just sit and watch?

You can actively participate in sailing the boat (the skipper will teach you how to set the sails and steer), or you can relax on deck and let the skipper handle everything. It's your choice each time you go out.

What happens at the bays where you stop?

The yacht anchors in natural bays so you can swim, snorkel with the provided equipment, paddleboard, or jump from the boat. You have time to refresh in the water at each stop before sailing to the next one.

Is food included, and where do you eat?

Lunch is not included, but the skipper stops at a small local restaurant in one of the bays where meals are affordable and you eat on your own schedule. You can also bring your own food and drinks aboard.

What equipment and facilities are on the yacht?

The 36ft yacht has snorkel masks and fins, a stand-up paddleboard, a fridge to keep drinks cold, a toilet, and a shower. You can bring your own alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at no extra charge.