4-Hour Speedboat Island Hopping

Board a luxury speedboat in Zadar for a 4-hour island hopping tour. The trip includes snorkeling, plus unlimited wine on board.

Overview

A speedboat, a dozen passengers at most, and three stops spread across four hours off the Zadar coast. The run by operator BOATUM visits Ošljak, the smallest inhabited island in the Adriatic, then the historical sights on the Galevac islet, and finally the pristine beaches of Preko. At each stop the boat ties up and the time is yours: walking, swimming, snorkeling or lunch. Gear for snorkeling is on board, along with WiFi, and the listing advertises unlimited wine as part of the package. A protected area fee of 10 euros per person is paid separately and is not in the ticket price.

The meeting point is the main pier on Zadar's Riva waterfront, at Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV 9, where a guide in a white polo shirt waits. The trip ends back at the same spot.

Stops last from 45 minutes to over an hour, and reviewers mention swimming and snorkeling as a regular part of the day. Bring shoes that can handle a walk, since one reviewer notes some hiking on the first island.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet on the RivaMeet at the main pier on Zadar's waterfront, Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV 9. Look for the guide in a white polo t-shirt.
2. Speedboat to OšljakBoard the speedboat with the group, maximum 12 travellers, and cross to the smallest inhabited island in the Adriatic.
3. Ošljak, 1 hour 20 minutesThe longest stop of the day. Admission is free. Some travellers use the time to walk parts of the island, so sturdy footwear helps.
4. Otok Galevac, 45 minutesVisit the islet with its historical sights. Admission is included in this stop.
5. Preko, 1 hourFree admission. Reviews mention time for lunch or a swim at the beach here.
6. Return to ZadarThe boat heads back to the meeting point on the Riva, where the tour ends.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the listing details, and they shape how the day goes.

• Footwear matters. Bring tennis shoes or sturdy footwear. One reviewer flags hiking on the first island.
• Swim gear. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and reviewers mention swimming and snorkeling as part of the day.
• Drinks on board. The listing promises unlimited wine, and some reviews mention local wine or a shot of local liquor being served.
• Budget for the fee. A protected area fee of 10 euros per person is excluded from the price and is not covered by the ticket.
• Small group pace. The boat takes a maximum of 12 travellers. Reviewers describe a relaxed, social atmosphere with music, and stops ranging from 45 minutes to an hour and 20 minutes.
• Getting to the pier. The meeting point is on the Riva, near public transport. One traveller coming off a cruise ship reported a walk of about 15 minutes from the sea organ, with taxis and rideshares easy to find in Zadar.

Common issues. The most frequent complaint concerns drinks: one reviewer says nothing was served despite alcohol being advertised, and another describes receiving only a single small shot of local wine, so the experience varies. One reviewer also found the last island rushed, with barely enough time to eat before the return. The listing excludes a 10 euro per person protected area fee, the boat is not wheelchair accessible, and the whole trip depends on good weather, with a different date or a full refund offered if the operator cancels for poor conditions.

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