4-Hour Snorkeling, Wine Included

Take a boat out from Zadar for a snorkeling tour, with stops to swim and snorkel in the water. Unlimited wine is served on board throughout the trip.

Overview

This trip runs on a motorboat with a local skipper and spends time at three stops: Preko, Osljak and Kali, along with a lagoon stop for swimming and snorkeling in clear water. Drinks on board are included and flow freely: local wine, soft drinks and water. The trip runs between 2 and 4 hours, and it is designed as a slow, relaxed afternoon rather than a packed sightseeing sprint.

The route starts and ends at a meeting point behind Restaurant Fosa in Zadar, by the Tornado sign, where an agent meets guests before boarding. The lagoon gets about an hour for swimming, snorkeling and jumping from the boat, then the villages follow, with free time for a coffee or lunch with a sea view. Snorkeling gear and life vests are carried on board and included.

It suits families, groups of friends and anyone who wants a taste of island life without organizing their own transport. Reviewers repeatedly describe the atmosphere as chill and fun, and single trips have drawn praise for skippers' good English, local knowledge and food recommendations. One practical point to plan for: petrol and the skipper service are paid separately on the boat, in cash, and there is no toilet on board or parking at the meeting point.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meeting point in ZadarMeet behind Restaurant Fosa, terrace side, by the Tornado sign. Arrive 10 minutes early; the operator waits a maximum of 5 minutes.
2. Boat transfer, 30 minutesCruise out from Zadar toward the first stop with the captain.
3. Lagoon stop, 1 hourSwim, snorkel and jump from the boat in clear water, with welcome refreshments served.
4. Boat transfer, 10 minutesShort hop onward to the next village stop.
5. Preko on Ugljan Island, 1 hourFree time in a village with coffee shops, restaurants, souvenir shops and a small sandy beach. Food here is at your own expense.
6. Boat transfer, 30 minutesContinue across to the next stop.
7. Ošljak, 1 hourVisit a traditional village with a guided tour, photo stops and free time.
8. Return transfer, 20 minutesCruise back to Zadar with panoramic views, finishing at the original meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the day smoother, from the cash-only skipper fee to the lack of facilities on board.

• Bring cash. Petrol and the boat and skipper service are paid on board at 10 EUR per person for the whole day, in cash. Bring enough for that plus anything you buy in the villages, since food and coffee are not included.
• Drinks included. Wine, soft drinks and water are unlimited and included. Several reviewers singled out the drinks and the good music as part of what made the trip feel relaxing. A few past travellers felt the drink quality and supply could be better explained.
• Pack smart. Towels are not included, so bring your own, along with swimwear. There is no toilet on the boat and no parking or toilet at the meeting point, so plan ahead. Snorkeling masks and tubes, plus life vests on request, are provided and disinfected.
• Slow island pace. The trip is unhurried, with long stops and short transfers, and it is described as suitable for both kids and adults. Reviewers often call the vibe chill and relaxed rather than high energy. If you want a full afternoon of swimming, coffee and village wandering, it fits well.
• Skipper matters. Reviewers praise the skippers as helpful, knowledgeable and fun, and several trips have drawn compliments for local tips and a safe, competent hand on the water. One reviewer even noted feeling safe sailing right after a thunderstorm. Ask the skipper for local tips at each stop.
• Season changes villages. Preko is lively in summer with open shops and restaurants, but the operator notes it goes quiet off season. A booking later in the year, such as October, will feel different. Set expectations accordingly.

Common issues. The main surprise for some guests is the extra charge: petrol and the skipper service cost 10 EUR per person, paid in cash on the boat. Some past travellers also felt the included drinks needed clearer information, better quality and better supply. There is no toilet on the boat and no parking at the meeting point, and pets are not allowed. The meeting point has a strict 5 minute maximum wait.

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