Zadar: Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling
Dugi Otok, Croatia
Join a guided speedboat tour from Zadar and spend a full day exploring Dugi Otok Island and its surroundings. Go snorkeling, swim in a cave, visit picturesque beaches, and more.
Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Dugi Otok Island from Zadar
This full-day speedboat tour from Zadar suits active travelers interested in exploring Dugi Otok’s natural and historical sites with a local guide.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the island of Dugi Otok on a guided speedboat tour
- Swim in the Golubinka Sea Cave and Dragon’s Eye
- Visit Sakarun Beach and swim in Adriatic turquoise waters
- Discover Cold War military tunnels in Božava village
- Snorkel over an 18th-century sunken ship near Veli Rat
- See the historic Veli Rat Lighthouse at Punta Bjanka
- Possibility to visit Cliffs of Dugi Otok, Telašćica Bay, and Kornati Islands, weather permitting
Description
Begin at the meeting point in Zadar and board a modern speedboat for your island adventure. The tour starts at Božava village, where you explore Cold War military tunnels. Next, visit Veli Rat village to snorkel above an 18th-century sunken ship, viewing underwater archaeological remains.
Continue to Punta Bjanka to see the Veli Rat Lighthouse, one of the Adriatic’s tallest, built in 1849. Relax at Sakarun Beach, protected for its white sand and shallow turquoise waters. Then head to Brbinjšćica Bay to swim into the Golubinka Sea Cave and Dragon’s Eye, both protected natural areas.
A lunch break is scheduled around 2:30 pm. The local fisherman family-owned restaurant accepts cash only and offers affordable Dalmatian meals. If you prefer not to eat at the restaurant, bring snacks, as the tour lasts approximately eight hours.
Depending on weather, the itinerary may be adjusted to include other natural sights like the Cliffs of Dugi Otok, Telašćica Bay, and Kornati Islands National Park.
This small-group experience is ideal for making new friends while enjoying Croatia’s Adriatic coast.
Includes
- Boat and skipper/guide
- All safety equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Bluetooth music speaker
- GoPro underwater camera
- Passenger insurance
- Ice-box with water and beers
- WiFi on board
- Fuel
Excludes
- Berthing, anchorage, and protected nature areas fee (€15 per person, payable in cash at check-in)
- Lunch (cash required if dining at the restaurant)
- Snacks (recommended to bring for the long tour if not eating at the restaurant)
Important Information
- This tour involves frequent swimming and snorkeling stops; an intermediate activity level is recommended
- Itinerary may change due to weather for safety; cancellations due to weather offer rescheduling or full refund
- A €10 fee to enter protected nature areas applies
- Bring cash for lunch, entrance fees, and snacks, or pack your own snacks
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Bring swimwear, towels, sunscreen, cash for fees and meals, and a good mood for an active day on the water. Morning departures ensure the best experience and weather conditions.
