Snorkeling in Zadar: Speedboat to hidden island bays

Anchor at secluded bays instead of crowded beaches

A speedboat snorkeling tour from Zadar's oldest harbor takes you to hidden coves and island villages across the Adriatic archipelago. You choose between a 3-hour run with two snorkeling stops or a 4-hour version that adds a third stop and a village visit. The boat carries snorkeling gear, and an Aperol Spritz or Prosecco comes with the ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Speedboat tour with swimming and exploring

• Start tour from Zadar oldest harbor
• Swim and snorkel at Galevac island
• Visit and explore Ošljak island

The experience

The tour departs from Foša, Zadar's oldest harbor, and heads straight into the archipelago instead of following the main coast. Two snorkeling stops anchor the day: one at Ošljak, the smallest inhabited island in the entire Adriatic and home to a nature park, and another at Galevac, where a 13th-century monastery sits above the waterline and gardens run down to the shore. The water is clear enough that you see the bottom, and the boat crew sets up the snorkeling gear so you just step in. On the 4-hour option, a third stop lets you walk a quiet island village and grab food or a drink by the water if you want it.

Between stops you're on the boat with an ice-cold Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, or water, watching the islands pass. The pace is built around swimming and snorkeling rather than sightseeing. You're not rushing between ten viewpoints. Bad weather reshuffles the stops but doesn't cancel the tour. The crew adjusts the route to keep the snorkeling possible. Arrive 5–10 minutes early so the departure stays on time.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• one drink (Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, or bottled water).
• speedboat transport from Zadar's Foša harbor.
• live guide in English.

Options for this experience

2 options

3 hours with 2 stopsGuide in English · 11:00 and 14:00We will make 2 stops for swimming and snorkeling. Based on the weather, one stop may be at an island village. Starting point: 466H+94, Zadar, Croatia

4 hours with 3 stopsGuide in English · 09:30 and 13:40Depending on the weather, we will combine swimming and snorkeling stops with island village stops. Starting point: Zadar Boat Tour & Boat Trips - Molo, Ul. Ante Kuzmanića, 23000, Zadar, Croatia

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 11:00, 13:40 and 14:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 12

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 17.18

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MOLO TOURS

Is this one for you?Choose the 4-hour option if you want to walk an island village and have more time in the water. The 3-hour version keeps the day compact with two strong snorkeling stops and gets you back to Zadar sooner.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

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 much time do I actually spend snorkeling versus on the boat?

The 3-hour tour includes two snorkeling stops with time in the water at each. The 4-hour version adds a third stop plus a village visit, so you're in the water more but also have the option to explore on land. The exact duration at each stop depends on conditions and how long you want to stay under.

What's the difference between the 3-hour and 4-hour snorkeling tours from Zadar?

The 3-hour tour covers two snorkeling stops. The 4-hour tour adds a third snorkeling stop and includes time to walk around a picturesque island village, where you can buy food and drinks or just sit by the water.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour. The boat carries it and the crew sets it up for you. You just need to bring a swimsuit and a towel.

What are Ošljak and Galevac, the islands where we stop?

Ošljak is the smallest inhabited island in the entire Adriatic Sea and sits inside a nature park. Galevac holds a 13th-century monastery and gardens that overlook the water. Both are quiet, undeveloped islands where you snorkel in the surrounding bays instead of swimming off a public beach.