Top 8 Boat Day Trips in Croatia

1.Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping in Perast and Kotor, with Budva added on the small-group option. Expect a long scenic day, free time rather than guided sightseeing, border delays, and an optional €10 boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks.

“For £250 it was way over priced. The driver had verbal diarrhea but didn't act as a guide...so we were left to discover everything for ourselves. His food recommendation was terrible.”

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2.Split: Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,321 reviews · 8h 30m · from $31

Travel from Split by air-conditioned coach to Krka National Park, where you follow wooden paths past waterfalls, watermills, and an Ethno village. Your English-speaking host, such as Tin or Lorena, organizes park tickets and explains the route. A river boat takes you to Skradin for a swim and free time.

“Informative guide, beautiful views and a nice relaxing swim in Skadin at the end of the trip!”

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3.Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 976 reviews · 10 hours · from $147

This 10-hour speedboat day takes you from Split to the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. English-speaking guides such as Angela, Patrik, and Gabriela keep the day moving, with swimming time and free time in Hvar. The cave ticket costs extra.

“Well organised, prompt and really friendly service. The boat was comfortable, spacious and clean. All the stops were great and good recommendations were given for each stop. The tour guide Angela and the skipper were great. Highly recommend booking this tour.”

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4.Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip & Boat to Skradin

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 763 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $31

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park for four hours of free exploration, then cruise by boat to Skradin for a swim, lunch, or a walk. English-speaking guides such as Dario, Darijo, and Mate add useful local stories, maps, and practical tips throughout the day.

“It was wonderful! I visited the destination Split - Krka. The drive is easy and it didn’t take too long to get there. The guide - Boran, was just great! There was a lot of interesting information and just the right amount of humour, so you don’t fall asleep! Gave us a lot of history info and also some insides on life in Split and Croatia in general which was very interesting as well. The driver - Anthony was experienced and drove just right - felt safe and comfortable. If I had more time in Split, would have taken another trip with the same people! Highly recommended! Thank you for…”

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5.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip with Guide and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 479 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide, reserved park entry, an electric boat, and a panoramic train. You get about four hours in the park, with Route B or C, free time, and clear meeting instructions from guides such as Karlo, Tamara, Daniel, or Antonia.

“Lakes, waterfalls, ecological strategies, signposting, loos, food points could not have wished for better. Wider paths on first stretch would improve convenience and safety. Explanations on geology and wildlife like those at kika would be big improvement.”

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6.Dubrovnik: 3 Islands Fun Day Trip by Boat (Host: EN,FR,ES)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Set out from Dubrovnik’s Port of Gruž at 10:15 am for a relaxed boat day around the Elaphiti Islands. You’ll get three hours on Lopud, short visits to Šipan and Koločep, multilingual commentary, drinks, WiFi, and a return by late afternoon.

“This felt less like a tour and more like a ferry service with drinks included, although they didn't even provide cold water. The staff provided very limited commentary and were mainly there to provide food and drinks. Unfortunately due to the free wine, many of the guest were drunk by the end of the day and painful to be around. We would not recommend paying for the lunch provided and suggest supporting a local bakery. The islands were beautiful but wish there was an alternative way to visit them, given the public ferry timetables were limited.”

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7.Visit 2 Islands of Zadar on a traditional wooden boat during half-day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 188 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Spend four hours aboard a traditional wooden boat from Zadar, visiting sandy Preko and quiet Ošljak. You get about 90 minutes at each island, snorkeling gear for the Ošljak stop, and a small-group setting. Skippers such as Gogo, Bart, Ivan, and Joseph have led recent departures, though guiding style varies.

“This was definitely the best and most fun activity in Zadar. Huge thanks to our captain Joseph for today. Even though the weather wasn't great all the time, he made this rainy day much more enjoyable. It was truly an unforgettable experience.”

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8.Split: Krka Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Swim & Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews

Travel from Split to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide, walk among waterfalls, cruise for 30 minutes to Skradin, swim in the Krka River, and choose wine tasting at Ante Sladić Vino or extra beach time. Guide Stipe is known for clear updates and useful Split tips.

“Everything was perfect. Transportation was great. The Krka park is amazing, with very beautiful views and it’s very easy to walk around (the guide also gave us a map and recommendations how to get around in the park). We also went to the little town Skradin, which was worth a visit. The town is very beautiful and if you need a refreshment, definitely go for a swim at the Krka river, it was very clean and really nice. The guide (Stipe) was also amazing. He was very funny, while still giving us all the important and necessary information. He communicated everything through a whatsapp group (meeeting point/time, etc) but he…”

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