Snorkeling in Zadar: Full-day sailing to Ugljan island
Sail the Zadar Channel, anchor in a bay, and snorkel in clear Adriatic water
A full-day sailing trip from Zadar to Ugljan island with a local skipper, featuring snorkeling in a secluded bay, a stop at an island village, and the chance to learn sailing basics on the return. Snorkeling equipment is included. The boat departs from Borik marina and returns after nine hours.
Step-by-step itinerary
Full day sailing from Zadar to Ugljan
- Start trip at Borik marina
- Sail past Puntamika Lighthouse
- Cross Zadar Channel to Ugljan Island
- Anchor in secluded bay for swimming
- Relax and snorkel in nature
- Visit authentic village on Ugljan
- Free time for lunch or walk
- Sail back through Zadar Channel
- Learn basics of sailing onboard
What’s included
- Snorkeling equipment is provided.
- a local skipper guides the full day and speaks English.
- sailing instruction on the return is available if you want it.
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Next departure: 1 Apr 2027
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The experience
The day starts at Borik marina just outside Zadar's old town. You'll sail across the Zadar Channel toward Ugljan, passing the red-and-white Puntamika Lighthouse at the peninsula's tip, with mainland mountains rising in the background. The skipper knows these waters and handles the boat while you settle in for the crossing.
Once you reach Ugljan, the boat anchors in a secluded bay for about an hour. This is where you snorkel. The water is clear and the bay untouched. Snorkeling gear is provided. You can also swim or simply float and watch the sea. After that, you'll visit a small village on the island with two hours of free time. Walk the quiet streets, grab lunch at a local tavern, have coffee by the water, or take another swim. The village is authentic and unhurried, nothing staged.
On the return sail through the Zadar Channel, you have a choice. You can relax on deck and watch the coast slide past, or if you want to, the skipper will teach you how sailing works: how the wind fills the sails and how they're adjusted. It's not a sailing lesson in the formal sense. It's a chance to understand what's happening as you glide back to Zadar. The whole trip takes nine hours from start to finish.
Is this one for you?Pick this if you want hands-on sailing lessons during the return journey. Skip it if you prefer to relax and watch the skipper handle the boat.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): free.
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 if I've never done it before?
Yes. The snorkeling happens in the secluded bay on Ugljan, where the water is calm and clear. Snorkeling equipment is included, and the skipper is there if you have questions. You can also just swim or float in the bay instead.
What is the village stop on Ugljan like?
It's a small, quiet village on the island where you have two hours to explore at your own pace. You can walk through local streets, eat at a tavern, sit by the sea with a coffee, or swim again. There's no organized activity. It's your time to spend as you choose.
Will I learn to sail on this trip?
On the return journey through the Zadar Channel, the skipper can teach you the basics of how sailing works if you're interested: how the wind and sails work together. It's optional and informal, not a structured sailing course.
What's included in the price?
The full day on the sailboat, snorkeling equipment, and the skipper's guidance are included. Food and drinks are not. You'll buy lunch or coffee in the village or bring your own.
Where does the boat leave from?
Borik marina, just outside Zadar's old town. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to get there.
Snorkeling in Zadar: Full-day sailing to Ugljan island
9h · EN
from US$ 86 per person
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