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Sailing the Dalmatian Coast: 15 Days Compared

61 sailings  ·  from $34 a head

Zadar and Split reach the Kornati channels in a morning and Hvar in an afternoon. These 15 sailings are compared on how far out they go, what the park fees add and how many are aboard.

Zadar: Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati - Meeting at Marina Borik in Zadar
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Zadar: Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati

1.Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · 9 hours · from $81Our pick

Set sail from Marina Borik with a skipper and up to six other participants. Cruise toward Kornati and Telašćica, swim and snorkel in clear Adriatic water, walk to Lake Mir and the cliffs, and enjoy a quieter boat day than the usual large-group cruise. Skippers such as Josip, Ante, Mike, and Fran are known for making the sailing part friendly and hands-on.

“a very cosy day and as always beautiful scenary. enough time for both stops. Mike the skipper is very experienced and was teaching a participant how to sail. was fun.”

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Zadar Half Day Sailing Trip - The Ugljan swim stop and clear Adriatic water
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Zadar Half Day Sailing Trip

2.Zadar Half Day Sailing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 413 reviews · 4 hours · from $49Best value

Spend four easygoing hours sailing from Zadar with an English-speaking skipper and up to eight other people. Swim and snorkel near Ugljan, stroll through Preko, and pass Zadar’s Sea Organ on the return. Skippers such as Petar and Ante have welcomed guests aboard, explained sailing, and adjusted the route when conditions changed.

“This was a fantastic experience and I cannot recommend it enough! Petar was friendly and welcoming and made the trip really fun. He sailed us to a lovely bay for a swim and then to Preko to explore the village before sailing back to Zadar. Excellent views and the water was beautiful to swim in! Petar had snorkelling equipment to use if we wanted. Meeting point was clear and easy to find. This is great value for money and a must do for anyone wanting a chilled Zadar experience. Thank you so much Petar!”

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Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group - First Pakleni Islands stop: time to swim
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Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group

3.Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Leave Hvar’s Riva aboard a comfort sail yacht for four easygoing hours around the Pakleni Islands. With a group of up to eight on the advertised small-group option, you’ll stop at two bays for swimming and snorkeling. Skippers such as Viktor, Alexander, Peter, and Vitor adapt the route to weather. Bring lunch and drinks, with fridge space onboard.

“Vítor was an AMAZING guide! We felt completely safe the entire trip and he was willing to teach us so much about the islands and sailing! Our group was fantastic and had the most fun - it is definitely the highlight of our trip! I truly cannot say enough good things about the whole experience.”

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Unique Sailing Experience - Cruising past Katerina, Figarola, and Sv. Ivan
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Unique Sailing Experience

4.Unique Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $852 whole boat, up to 5Top rated

Spend 3.5 private hours with local hosts Romy and Jo aboard a handcrafted 10-meter sailboat from Rovinj. You’ll cruise around Katerina, Figarola, and Sv. Ivan, stop to swim and snorkel, try paddleboarding or sailing, and share homemade tapas with local wine. Pickup is available, and the boat returns to Dolphin Dock.

“We had a great time sailing with Romy and Jo! The food, wine, paddleboarding, and cliff jumping were a highlight of our trip! If you are ever in Rovinj you must do this!”

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Hvar: Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht - Sailing toward the Pakleni Islands
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Hvar: Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht

5.Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Set sail from Hvar’s Riva 27 in the late afternoon for a two-hour sunset cruise toward the Pakleni Islands. Your Croatian or English-speaking skipper handles the boat while you enjoy the sea, island views, music, and sunset. The yacht holds up to eight people, with private trips available for families and couples.

“Wonderful trip!! Went with my family of 4- we had a private tour. The skipper was amazing. The sunset was incredible. We brought cocktails and enjoyed the view. Well worth the price. We all enjoyed ourselves and would be happy to do it again. I highly recommend the cruise!!”

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Private Sailing Tours in Zadar Archipelago - Ošljak: a small island made for a swim
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Private Sailing Tours in Zadar Archipelago

6.Private Sailing Tours in Zadar Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $279 whole boat, up to 7

Set out from Bregdetti Street in Zadar with a private group of up to seven. Laura or Tony/Tonci guides the boat toward Ošljak and Ugljan, with time for swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing, and lunch at your own cost. Snorkel gear, fuel, skipper, and fees are included.

“Our captain had many years of experience and took us to some lovely spots. She was very helpful with assisting one of our group who needed assistance entering and exiting the boat.”

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Adventure Sailing 4 Night Dubrovnik Cruise on the Huck Finn Cat - Day 2: Kolocep, Lopud, and a bay on Sipan
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Adventure Sailing 4 Night Dubrovnik Cruise on the Huck Finn Cat

7.Adventure Sailing 4 Night Dubrovnik Cruise on the Huck Finn Cat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $822

Join Huck Finn Adventure Travel for a small-group catamaran trip from Dubrovnik, limited to eight people. You’ll swim, paddleboard, kayak, cycle, hike, and visit Mljet, Ston, Šipan, and the Elaphiti Islands, with local guides such as Mario, Danchi, Tajana, and Daniel helping shape the days around weather and group interests.

“Great sailing adventure with Tajana, Daniel and Mario! Best way to see the beautiful islands of Croatia. Highly recommended!”

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Brac Island One-Day Trip with the Sailboat Nana - Private Tour - Starting in Omiš at 10:00 a.m.
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Brac Island One-Day Trip with the Sailboat Nana – Private Tour

8.Brac Island One-Day Trip with the Sailboat Nana – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,028 whole boat, up to 6

Spend about eight hours aboard Nana, a private 37-foot sailboat, with captain Mario and his crew. From Omiš, sail to Konopljikova cove for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding, then visit Pučišća on Brač. Lunch, drinks, water gear, and a relaxed local welcome are included for groups of up to six.

“A lovely day out with locals on their comfortable 37 foot yacht. Great company, good food and expert guides. Throughly recommend this experience. Thank you Mario and Carla.”

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Full Day Sailing Tour To Elafiti Islands from Dubrovnik - Leaving Lapad at 9:00 a.m.
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Full Day Sailing Tour To Elafiti Islands from Dubrovnik

9.Full Day Sailing Tour To Elafiti Islands from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $157

Set out from Lapadska obala at 9:00 a.m. with captain Filip for an eight-hour sail around the Elafiti Islands. With no more than six people aboard, you can swim and snorkel at Koločep and Šunj, visit Šipan, and stop for an optional seafood lunch. Snorkeling gear, a restroom, and an outdoor shower are included.

“Amazing trip despite little wind, many thanks to the amazing skipper Filip for this fantastic day and truly memorable experience....”

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From Zadar: Half/Full Day Sailing Tour - Ugljan’s bays are the heart of the trip
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From Zadar: Half/Full Day Sailing Tour

10.Half/Full Day Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $49

Sail from Zadar in a small group of up to seven, with a professional skipper, toward the islands of Ugljan and Ošljak. Choose a four-hour morning or afternoon trip, or a full day from 09:00 to about 17:00. Swim, snorkel, fish, visit villages, and bring your own food and drinks.

“Daily boat trip, duration from 9am to 4.45pm. The tour guide was a bit rushed, often talking on the phone during the trip and not explaining anything about the landscape or the islands. On drop-off, he said goodbye hastily and left us on the boat. The day started from the port of Zadar and took us to Preko, where we stopped for a swim in a bay. He took us to Calle for lunch and then immediately returned to the port of Zadar. Overall, it was a pleasant day, but it would have been more interesting with a more engaging tour guide. The description does not make it clear that…”

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Hvar: Private Sailing Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling - Exploring Perna, Palmizana, Jerolim, and Tarsce
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Hvar: Private Sailing Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling

11.Private Sailing Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $471 whole boat, up to 6

Join Jura or another English-speaking skipper for a private sailing trip from Hvar’s Riva 27. Your group of up to six can swim and snorkel around Mlini, Palmizana, Jerolim, Perna, or nearby coves, with flexible stops based on tour length and wind. The restored boat has a canopy, cushions, toilet, icebox, USB port, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth speaker.

“It was a well organised fun boat day! Beautiful sailing boat and went to some fabulous spots!”

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Dubrovnik: Private Elaphiti Islands Sailing Tour - Starting in Lapad Bay and reaching the sailboat
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Dubrovnik: Private Elaphiti Islands Sailing Tour

12.Private Elaphiti Islands Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $353 whole boat, up to 8

Set out from Lapad Bay on a private sailboat for up to eight people. Cruise past Dubrovnik’s walls, swim near the Elaphiti Islands, visit the Blue Cave, and learn basic steering from your skipper. Guides including Mirko, Andy, Dragan, Peter, and Dragon are praised for flexible routes and friendly instruction.

“Fantastic experience on this yacht with Peter our Skipper / Instructor highly recommended 👌”

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Split: Full Day Sailing Tour to Šolta Island and Brač Island - The first island stop: swimming near Brač
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Split: Full Day Sailing Tour to Šolta Island and Brač Island

13.Full Day Sailing Tour to Šolta Island and Brač Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · from $141

Join skippers Marin and Damian on a full-day sailing trip from Split to Brač and Šolta. Swim and snorkel in a quiet Brač bay, enjoy prosciutto, cheese, bread, wine, coffee, and water, then spend about two hours in Stomorska for lunch and a swim. The 33-foot boat carries only six people.

“We absolutely loved our day out on the sailing boat. The two guides were very helpful and even pre-ordered our food at a local restaurant to avoid wasting time at lunch. There was a good amount of swimming (which is what we wanted) and only 6 people allowed on the tour which was perfect for the size or boat. Couldn't give it anything other than 5 stars!”

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Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on modern 36ft sail yacht from Zadar - A modern 36-foot yacht with room for a small group
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Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on modern 36ft sail yacht from Zadar

14.Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on modern 36ft sail yacht from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about two hours sailing from Zadar on a modern 36-foot yacht with a skipper-guide such as Luka, Petar, David, or Ante. You’ll pass the Sea Organ, University of Zadar, and Monument to the Sun, while enjoying the sunset from the water. Bring wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks to keep in the onboard fridge.

“Josh was very relaxed and funny, just a great person to talk to. We had a really nice conversation and we laughed a lot. He also let us steer! The view was great as well, of course. definitely worth it!”

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Private Sailing Adventure in Dubrovnik - A four-hour route through the Elaphiti Islands
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Private Sailing Adventure in Dubrovnik

15.Private Sailing Adventure in Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $481 whole boat, up to 8

Set sail from Lapad Bay on a private four-hour outing with your own group and skipper. You can learn basic sailing, swim and snorkel near Kolocep, visit the Blue Cave, or admire Dubrovnik’s walls from the water. Skippers such as Philip, Marco, Ruth, Nico, Alec, Mario, and Peter have tailored routes to suit each party.

“Had a really nice half day sailing with Mario. Not a huge amount of wind but a very relaxing experience when we were under sail. A couple of nice stops for some snorkelling and a lovely way to finish off our holiday in Croatia.”

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