Snorkeling in Šibenik: Private Boat Half Day

Four islands, crystal water, one skipper who adjusts to what you want

A half-day private boat snorkeling trip in Šibenik departs from Grebaštica village and visits the Dvainka archipelago (Krbela, Dvainka, Rakitnjak and Drvenik), where you swim, snorkel or simply float in clear water while the skipper sets the pace. The boat is yours alone with your group (1 to 8 people). Coffee and cookies are included, and the skipper adjusts the route and stops based on what you want to do each day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half day boat trip and island visit

• Start at Grebastica village
• Pass by Oštrica defensive wall
• Visit Dvainka archipelago islands
• Swim and snorkel in crystal waters

The experience

The boat leaves from Grebaštica, a village between Šibenik and Primošten with roots in ancient times, and heads into the Dvainka archipelago. These are small, unpopulated islands known for their untouched shorelines and water clarity. The skipper knows the standard route but builds the day around your group. If you want to snorkel at one island longer, swim at another, or skip a stop to sunbathe, that's how the trip runs. You're not following a fixed schedule or a crowd.

Snorkeling happens in water the operator describes as renowned for its purity. You'll have time at each island to get in, explore what's below, and climb back on the boat without rushing. The Dvainka islands themselves (Krbela, Dvainka, Rakitnjak, Drvenik) are small enough that you can see what makes each one different, and quiet enough that you notice it. Coffee and cookies come aboard. Bring anything else you want to eat or drink.

Grebaštica itself sits near a defensive wall built in 1497 on the Oštrica peninsula, now the settlement's main landmark. If you arrive early or want to walk around after the boat returns, the village has that history to see. The trip runs four hours total, which is long enough to visit multiple islands without the day becoming a full commitment.

What’s included

• Private boat and skipper for your group.
• coffee and cookies aboard.
• fuel and all boat operation.
• snorkeling access to the Dvainka islands.

Options for this experience

4 options

Half-day trip for 1 to 5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English, Italian or Croatian · 10:00

Half-day trip for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Italian or Croatian · 10:00

Half-day trip for 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English, Italian or Croatian · 10:00

Half-day trip for 8 peopleUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English, Italian or Croatian · 10:00

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 dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to18h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Croatian

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Experience Šibenik

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel without a set itinerary: the skipper adjusts stops and timing to whether your group wants to spend an hour at one island or move between four. A shared boat tour runs on a clock. This one runs on what you're doing in the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Croatian.

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 islands do you actually visit on this snorkeling trip?

The Dvainka archipelago includes Krbela, Dvainka, Rakitnjak and Drvenik: four small, unpopulated islands in the same area. The skipper visits several of them depending on conditions and what your group wants to do that day.

Can you snorkel at every island, or are some just for swimming?

Snorkeling is possible at the islands in the Dvainka archipelago, which are known for clear water and sea life. The skipper will take you to spots suitable for snorkeling, and you can also swim or simply float if you prefer.

How many people can fit on the private boat?

The boat holds between 1 and 8 people depending on which option you book. Your group is the only one on the boat. The skipper adjusts the day to suit your pace and interests.

What's included in the half-day trip?

The boat, skipper, fuel, coffee and cookies are included. Food and drink beyond the cookies are not included, so bring lunch or snacks if you want them.

Where does the boat depart from?

Grebaštica village, located between Šibenik and Primošten, is where the trip starts. The village has public transportation options nearby if you need to arrange arrival.