Boat Tours in Zadar at a glance
- Our pick: Zadar Sailing Tour: Islands Ugljan & Ošljak with Snorkeling, US$ 506 per group (4h, 4.98★ · 135).
- Best value: Zadar island hopping tour with snorkeling: 3 islands, US$ 21 per person (4h, 4.94★ · 418).
- Shortest: Private Sunset Boat Tour from Zadar: Luxury Adriatic Cruise, US$ 358 per group (1h, 5.00★ · only 4 reviews).
Price per person across the 25 options priced per person: US$ 21–US$ 225 (median US$ 84). With 100+ reviews: 11 of 31.
Of the 31 options: 29 with live guides in English, 31 with free cancellation, 18 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 18 kid-friendly, 15 private and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Boat Tours in Zadar
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31 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Zadar Island Boat Tour: Snorkeling 4h 3 Stops Unlimited Wine Four hours, three island stops and 45 minutes anchored for snorkeling in the Adriatic. The boat includes diving equipment. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 ★ 4.95 (1,393 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 53 per person
Zadar sunset boat cruise: Sea Organ and Aperol Spritz Sunset boat cruise from Zadar's Foša harbor past the Sea Organ, with live serenades and Aperol Spritz: watch the light change over the old town and islands from the water. Next departure: 16 Oct 2027 · Ages 18–90 ★ 4.96 (330 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 28 per person
Zadar island hopping tour with snorkeling: 3 islands Island hopping tour from Zadar with snorkeling at Otrić Bay, Kali village, and Galevac monastery. Includes skipper, masks, life vests, and refreshments. Half-day or sunset. Mon · 12:00 · Season until 30 Nov · From age 3 ★ 4.94 (418 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 21 per person
Kornati Islands: Small-Group Boat Trip with Lunch & Swim Start your Kornati adventure from Zadar, with swimming at Lojena Beach, panoramic hikes, and a local lunch on the islands. Includes breakfast, guide, and snorkel gear. Next departure: 25 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.64 (323 reviews) Duration: 9h 40m Live guide: EN · HR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Dugi Otok: Shipwreck Snorkel, Sea Cave & Sakarun Beach Small-group speedboat tour from Zadar to Dugi Otok with shipwreck snorkel, sea cave swim, military tunnels and Sakarun Beach. Max 12 people, English-speaking skipper, gear included. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · All ages ★ 4.54 (181 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 101 per person
Zadar Sailing Tour: Islands Ugljan & Ošljak with Snorkeling Private sailing tour in Zadar archipelago visiting Ugljan and Ošljak islands. 4 or 8 hours, up to 7 people. Includes skipper, snorkeling gear, and swimming stops. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 ★ 4.98 (135 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 506 per group
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat Ride Start your day in Zadar, ride through forests to Plitvice Lakes, skip the ticket lines, and wander turquoise trails with a local guide. Includes hotel pickup & scenic boat ride. Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 · All ages ★ 4.52 (285 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Zadar Speedboat: 3-Island Snorkeling & Swimming Tour Speedboat tour from Zadar visits three islands in the Archipelago with snorkeling gear and drinks included. Small groups, 3-4 hours on the water. Every day · 10:00, 14:00 and 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.74 (155 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · HR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 27 per person
Snorkeling in Zadar: 4-Island Speedboat Tour with Swimming Speedboat snorkeling tour from Zadar to four islands with swimming, cold drinks and a skipper guide: four and a half hours in the Adriatic away from the crowds. Next departure: 6 Apr 2027 ★ 4.97 (149 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Zadar boat tour with swimming and snorkeling: Hidden islands Boat tour around Zadar's archipelago with swimming, snorkeling and visits to Ugljan, Galevac and Osljak: snorkel gear and welcome refreshments included. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.89 (162 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · HR · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 34 per person
Zadar Islands: Small Group Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks Feel the breeze on a small group boat tour from Zadar, swim and snorkel in clear bays, sip local liqueurs, and explore island villages with a friendly guide. Includes drinks and gear. Next departure: 11 Apr 2027 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.97 (100 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · HR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Zadar Islands Boat Tour: Small Group Swim & Snorkel Escape Hop on a small boat from Zadar’s city center, swim at Ugljan’s quiet beaches, snorkel in clear bays, and wander island villages. Includes gear & friendly skipper. Next departure: 20 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.87 (79 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Private Kornati tour from Biograd: Homemade Croatian food all day Private full-day boat tour from Biograd na Moru to Kornati National Park and nearby coves with a local captain, homemade Dalmatian meals. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (33 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 121 per person
Snorkeling in Zadar: 3 Islands & Organic Tasting Snorkel three islands in Zadar's archipelago by speedboat, swim at Osljak and Galevac, then taste seafood and wine with a local fisherman's family. Next departure: 23 Aug 2027 · From age 3 ★ 4.94 (50 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Speed boat Zadar: Islands without the crowds Speed boat tour from Zadar to Ugljan, Ošljak and Školjić islands with snorkeling gear included. Private boat, four hours, flexible schedule and stops. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 ★ 4.95 (93 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
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Snorkeling in Zadar: 3 island stops with boat and gear Half-day snorkeling from Zadar with boat, guide and equipment included: anchor at three islands to swim and dive from the boat, then explore a village on foot. Every day · 09:00 and 14:30 ★ 4.86 (44 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 286 per group
Vrgada tour from Biograd na Moru: Private boat with homemade food Private half-day boat tour from Biograd na Moru to Vrgada and nearby islands with a local captain, homemade Croatian breakfast and lunch, unlimited wine. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.50 (22 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Snorkeling in Zadar: Private Boat to Nearby Islands Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 18:00 ★ 4.50 (20 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · HR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 256 per group
Compare 13 more options for Boat Tours in Zadar
From US$ 56 per person · 1 h to 10 h
Snorkeling in Kornati National Park: Private speedboat from Zadar Private speedboat snorkeling in Kornati National Park from Zadar, with a skipper who tailors the day to your schedule. Next departure: 15 Apr 2027 ★ 4.86 (57 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 208 per person
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zadar: Guided tour with boat ride Guided day trip from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Explore waterfalls, ride the train and boat, and hear live English commentary as you discover this UNESCO site. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · All ages ★ 4.85 (72 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 84 per person
Snorkeling in Zadar: Full-day sailing to Ugljan island Sail from Zadar to Ugljan island with a local skipper. Snorkel in a secluded bay, explore the village, and learn sailing basics on this full-day adventure. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 5.00 (39 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 84 per person
Snorkeling from Zadar: Private speedboat to Dugi otok Eight-hour private speedboat snorkeling tour from Zadar to Dugi otok, Ugljan and Molat islands with diving masks. Next departure: 1 May 2027 ★ 5.00 (33 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 185 per person
Private Sailing Day Tour Zadar: Swim and Sail the Adriatic Sail a 40-foot boat from Zadar along the Adriatic coast with a local skipper, swim in a bay off Ugljan Island, and learn to handle the sails yourself. Next departure: 1 May 2027 ★ 5.00 (22 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 607 per group
Private speedboat tour to Sakarun Bay and Golubinka Cave Private speedboat tour from Dugi otok to Sakarun beach and a sunken shipwreck. Snorkel at both sites with gear provided, and optionally explore a sea cave. Next departure: 1 May 2027 ★ 5.00 (23 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Private speedboat tour Zadar Islands: No crowds, your schedule Private speedboat tour through the Zadar archipelago with a skipper who takes your suggestions. You pick the pace, choose which islands to visit. Next departure: 15 Apr 2027 ★ 4.64 (22 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 152 per person
Kornati Islands boat trip from Zadar: Swim at Lojena beach Full-day boat tour from Zadar through Kornati National Park with swimming at Lojena beach, cliff views at Mana island. Every day · 07:45 and 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.56 (9 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · PL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 62 per person
Kornati boat tour from Zadar: Private island lunch Cruise from Zadar to Kornati National Park with a multilingual guide, swim and snorkel at private Mana Island. Next departure: 1 Jul 2027 · All ages ★ 4.90 (10 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · HR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 84 per person
Private Sunset Tour across Zadar Shoreline: Sea Organ & Wine Private boat tour along Zadar's shoreline with skipper, taking in the sea organ, Foša port, Kolovare fountain and the Spinx. Ends with sunset and wine or a swim in the sea. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 ★ 4.90 (10 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 101 per person
Private Sunset Boat Tour from Zadar: Luxury Adriatic Cruise Private luxury sunset boat tour from Zadar with wine, snacks and a flexible route on your own boat: no other guests, just your group and calm evening waters. Every day · 19:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 358 per group
Snorkeling from Zadar: Private boat to hidden island beach Private speedboat snorkeling from Zadar to Preko and Ugljan Island, with guide, equipment and paddle board included. Next departure: 1 May 2027 ★ 4.80 (5 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 359 per group
Afternoon tour Plitvice Lakes from Zadar: Boat and train included Afternoon bus tour from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park with reserved entry, boat ride across Lake Kozjak, and panoramic train: guide in English, 8 hours round trip. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
The top 12 of 31 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar Sailing Tour: Islands Ugljan & Ošljak with SnorkelingOur pickPrivate | US$ 506 per group | 4h | 4.98★ · 135 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Zadar island hopping tour with snorkeling: 3 islandsBest valueGroup of up to 12 | US$ 21 per person | 4h | 4.94★ · 418 | Mon · 12:00 · Season until 30 Nov | — |
| Private Sunset Boat Tour from Zadar: Luxury Adriatic CruiseShortestPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 358 per group up to 12 people · ≈ US$ 30 per person if 12 go | 1h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 19:00 | English, German, Spanish +1 |
| Zadar Island Boat Tour: Snorkeling 4h 3 Stops Unlimited WineGroup of up to 12 | US$ 53 per person | 4h | 4.95★ · 1,393 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English |
| Zadar sunset boat cruise: Sea Organ and Aperol SpritzGroup of up to 12 | US$ 28 per person | 1h 15m | 4.96★ · 330 | Next departure: 16 Oct 2027 | English |
| Kornati Islands: Small-Group Boat Trip with Lunch & Swim | US$ 90 per person | 9h 40m | 4.64★ · 323 | Next departure: 25 Apr 2027 | English, Croatian |
| Dugi Otok: Shipwreck Snorkel, Sea Cave & Sakarun Beach | US$ 101 per person | 8h 30m | 4.54★ · 181 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English |
| Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat RidePrivate | US$ 50 per person | 10h | 4.52★ · 285 | Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 | English |
| Zadar Speedboat: 3-Island Snorkeling & Swimming TourGroup of up to 10 | US$ 27 per person | 4h | 4.74★ · 155 | Every day · 10:00, 14:00 and 18:00 | English, Croatian |
| Snorkeling in Zadar: 4-Island Speedboat Tour with SwimmingGroup of up to 12 | US$ 32 per person | 4h 30m | 4.97★ · 149 | Next departure: 6 Apr 2027 | — |
| Zadar boat tour with swimming and snorkeling: Hidden islandsGroup of up to 7 | US$ 34 per person | 4h 30m | 4.89★ · 162 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English, German, Spanish +3 |
| Zadar Islands: Small Group Boat Tour with Snorkeling & DrinksGroup of up to 10 | US$ 25 per person | 4h | 4.97★ · 100 | Next departure: 11 Apr 2027 | English, Croatian |
By what you need
- Private (15): Zadar Sailing Tour: Islands Ugljan & Ošljak with Snorkeling (US$ 506 per group) · Private Sunset Boat Tour from Zadar: Luxury Adriatic Cruise (US$ 358 per group) · Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat Ride (US$ 50 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (9): Zadar island hopping tour with snorkeling: 3 islands (US$ 21 per person) · Zadar Island Boat Tour: Snorkeling 4h 3 Stops Unlimited Wine (US$ 53 per person) · Zadar sunset boat cruise: Sea Organ and Aperol Spritz (US$ 28 per person)
- With pickup (1): Private Sunset Boat Tour from Zadar: Luxury Adriatic Cruise (US$ 358 per group)