Private Speedboat Charter Makarska Dalmatian Coast

The boat shape changes with the wind, and so does your day.

A private speedboat charter from Makarska lets you set the route, the pace and how long you stay at each stop across the Central Dalmatian coast. Your professional skipper steers while you decide whether to anchor at Zlatni Rat beach on Brac, explore Hvar town, snorkel the Paklinski Islands or reach Korcula: each location accessible only by private boat. Bottled water and snorkeling gear are included. Fuel and any crew fees are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Zlatni Rat Beach1h
2. Pakleni Islands1h

Private boat tour from Makarska

• Depart from Makarska
• Travel 50 minutes to Zlatni Rat beach
• Swim, snorkel, and sunbathe at Zlatni Rat
• Optional stop at Zečevo islet for snorkeling
• Optional visit to Hvar town marina
• Explore Hvar town and Fortica fortress
• Visit Paklinski Islands for swimming or beach bars
• Optional cruise to Korcula island via Peljesac peninsula

The experience

You board a speedboat at Makarska and the skipper takes the helm while you choose the itinerary. The boat reaches Zlatni Rat beach on Brac in about 50 minutes: a pebble beach that juts half a kilometer into turquoise water in a V-shape, and its outline visibly shifts with wind and tide. You get as much time as you want to swim, snorkel and sunbathe. The skipper drops you at a small pier and picks you up when you're ready to move on. From there, a 15-minute run takes you to Zečevo islet, an unpopulated protected landscape with clear water and a beach bar, or you can head toward Hvar town instead, which takes roughly an hour and 45 minutes and gives you time to walk the winding streets, eat, or climb to the 15th-century Fortica fortress for views over the town and the Paklinski Islands.

After Hvar, the Paklinski Islands archipelago sits just offshore: some islands busy with beach bars, others quiet coves your skipper can recommend for calm swimming. If you want to push further, Korcula island is an hour and a half away, with a scenic cruise past the Peljesac peninsula on the route. The whole day can run anywhere from two hours to nine hours depending on which stops you choose and how long you linger. Snorkeling equipment and bottled water come with the booking. Fuel costs 80 to 350 euros depending on the boat model and your chosen route, and a crew fee applies at checkout.

A professional skipper who speaks English handles navigation and boat work, leaving you free to decide what matters, whether that's time in the water, wandering a harbor town, or simply drifting between islands. The itinerary is entirely yours to shape.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• snorkeling equipment.
• professional English-speaking skipper.
• customizable itinerary across Central Dalmatia.

Options for this experience

2 options

Up to 7 per booking · Guide in EnglishAvailable from 1 Jul 2027

Up to 12 per booking · Guide in EnglishAvailable from 1 Jul 2027

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

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jul 2027

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

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 16 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Promare Boat Charter

Is this one for you?Book the Comfort option if you're traveling with up to seven people and want the flexibility to shape your own day. The Premium option suits smaller groups or those who prefer a dedicated crew member throughout. Either way, fuel and crew fees are added at checkout based on your chosen route and boat size.

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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.

How long does it take to reach Zlatni Rat beach from Makarska?

Zlatni Rat beach on Brac island is approximately 50 minutes from Makarska by speedboat. The beach is famous for its V-shaped pebble formation that shifts visibly with wind and tide, and you'll have free time to swim, snorkel and sunbathe once you arrive.

Can I visit both Hvar town and the Paklinski Islands in one day?

Yes. Hvar town is roughly an hour and 45 minutes from Makarska, and the Paklinski Islands sit just offshore from Hvar, so you can visit the town first (exploring its streets, eating, or climbing to Fortica fortress), then move to the islands for swimming and beach bars. Your skipper will recommend which islands suit your mood.

What's included with the speedboat charter?

Bottled water and snorkeling equipment are included. Fuel costs 80 to 350 euros depending on the boat model and your chosen route. A crew fee of 100 or 200 euros applies depending on which option you select. Lunch is not included.

How flexible is the itinerary?

The entire itinerary is customizable. Your skipper proposes stops based on your preferences (Zlatni Rat, Hvar, the Paklinski Islands, Zečevo islet, or Korcula are all options), and you decide how long to spend at each location. The day can be as short as two hours or as long as nine hours.

Is there a guide on the boat?

A professional skipper who speaks English is with you throughout. The skipper handles navigation and boat work while you enjoy the water and decide where to go next.