Private speedboat tour to Sakarun Bay and Golubinka Cave

Reach Sakarun beach by speedboat, not by the road that doesn't exist

A private speedboat tour departs Dugi otok for Sakarun beach on the island's remote northwest coast, stopping to snorkel a 1980s shipwreck near Lagnići and passing Veli Rat lighthouse, built in 1847 and still the Adriatic's tallest. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours with a skipper, diving masks and bottled water included. An optional visit to Golubinka cave is available weather permitting.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private speedboat tour to Dugi otok

• Depart from Zadar
• Cruise towards uninhabited Dugi otok
• Stop near sunken ship at Lagnići island
• Snorkel and explore shipwreck
• Proceed to Veli Rat lighthouse
• Visit famous Sakarun bay beach
• Optional visit to Golubinka cave and Veli Žal beach

The experience

Sakarun beach sits on the uninhabited side of Dugi otok, so far northwest that the only way there is by water. The speedboat skips the island's 55km length and cuts straight across the Adriatic, passing smaller islands on the way. You'll stop near Lagnški island to snorkel around a sunken ship from the 1980s: the wreck sits shallow enough to explore without certification, and the masks are provided. Before reaching Sakarun, the boat passes Veli Rat lighthouse, built in 1847 and still the highest in this part of the sea.

Sakarun bay itself is the main event: white sand and turquoise water in a cove so remote it rarely crowds. The beach shows up on global best-beach lists, and the geography that makes it hard to reach is exactly what keeps it that way. If the weather holds and you want to add the cave, Golubinka is an optional stop deeper into the archipelago. It costs extra and depends on conditions, but it sits even further into what locals call the Croatian Caribbean. You bring your own food and drinks, or the skipper can take the group to a restaurant.

The tour runs under a private arrangement, so the pace and the stops are yours to shape with the skipper. An English-speaking guide is included. The boat provides diving masks and bottled water. Everything else (lunch, the cave visit, fuel) is either your choice or your cost.

What’s included

• Diving masks and bottled water.
• skipper fee and boat rental.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesUp to age 77

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 182

Prices and times updated 27 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Speed Boat Zadar

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple or a small group and want to reach a remote beach without the logistics of renting a boat yourself. The private speedboat means you set the pace and the skipper handles the navigation and the stops.

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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.

Can I snorkel on this tour without diving certification?

Yes. The sunken ship near Lagnški island sits in shallow water, and snorkeling gear is provided. You explore the wreck at the surface without needing a license.

What is Veli Rat lighthouse and why does it matter?

Veli Rat is the tallest lighthouse in the Adriatic, built in 1847 and still standing on Dugi otok. The boat passes it on the way to Sakarun, so you see it from the water as part of the route.

Is Golubinka cave included in the tour price?

No. The cave is an optional add-on that costs 80 euros per booking and is only available if weather permits. You decide at checkout whether to include it.

How do I get food and drinks during the 8 to 9 hours on the water?

Bring your own food and drinks, or ask the skipper to stop at a restaurant. The boat provides bottled water, but lunch is not included in the tour price.

What makes Sakarun beach so hard to reach?

Sakarun sits on the far northwest of Dugi otok's uninhabited side, and there is no road to it. The only access is by boat, which is why the speedboat tour is the practical way to get there and why the beach stays uncrowded.