Zadar Speedboat: 3-Island Snorkeling & Swimming Tour

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Free cancellation

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN · HR

Mobile ticketAccepted

Three islands, one speedboat, and the clearest water you'll swim in all summer.

You board a speedboat in Zadar and visit three islands across the Archipelago with a skipper who knows the stops and the water. Snorkeling gear and cold drinks are on the boat, so you just show up. The bay at the final stop is where most people spend the longest—the clarity makes you want to stay under. Plan for a half-day out on the water, returning mid-afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Zadar coast and islands

Board luxury speedboat in Zadar
Visit smallest island, walk shore
See 9th century church and ruins
Stop at Preko village on Ugljan Island
Snorkel or relax on sandy beach
Enjoy coffee with scenic views
Swim to Galevac island monastery
Swim and snorkel in blue bay
Enjoy cold drinks onboard

The Experience

The engine cuts to idle as the skipper points toward the shoreline, and you're already reaching for your mask. The boat slows at the smallest island in the Zadar Archipelago—just a handful of families live here, and the quiet hits different when you're floating offshore. A ninth-century church sits on the rocks, and if you want to walk the perimeter, there's time; the ruins of a World War II hospital are still visible if you know where to look. Most people jump straight in though, and the water is so clear you can see the bottom from the boat.

After snorkeling that first stop, the speedboat pushes toward Preko on Ugljan Island, a small village that fills with life in summer but goes almost silent the rest of the year. There's a sandy beach on the right side if you want to wade in without gear, or you can grab a coffee from one of the waterfront cafés and just sit with the view. The skipper knows the route—he'll mention that from Preko you can actually swim across to Galevac Island if you're keen, where a small monastery is tucked between the trees. It's the kind of detail that only works if someone local is steering.

The third stop is a blue bay designed for exactly what you came for: swimming, snorkeling, and doing nothing for a while. The water temperature and visibility are why people book this tour instead of the dozen others leaving Zadar that morning. Cold drinks stay on ice the whole time, and the snorkeling equipment is provided—you don't pack anything except sunscreen and maybe a towel. The whole thing runs three to four hours depending on how long you linger at each stop, and the skipper reads the group and adjusts. Small groups mean the boat doesn't feel crowded, and you're not waiting for stragglers.

What’s included

Snorkeling equipment, bottled water, and cold drinks are provided throughout the tour.
The skipper guides you at each of the three island stops and manages the boat's pace based on the group's interests.
Public transportation options are available near the departure point if you need to reach the marina.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Alice tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers in Zadar who want to snorkel and swim without renting a car or booking separate transport—the speedboat handles all three stops in one morning or afternoon, and gear is on board. Expect to be out on the water for 3 to 4 hours, which is what lets you hit all three islands and actually spend time in the water instead of rushing.