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

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Ages 1-100, max of 10 per group
Duration: 4h
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  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
What's not included
  • lunch or food is not provided during the trip


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  • Zadar Boat Tours, Ul. kralja Dmitra Zvonimira 6, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
    Please wait by the bench , by the sea side
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 337812P2

    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 337812P2

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    • Ul. kralja Dmitra Zvonimira 6, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
      Please wait by the bench , by the sea side
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    About the operator
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    • Alice tours
      217
      Zadar, Croatia
      Joined in February 2022
    • Arjo V
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Boattrip arranged on the departure spot without pre-booking.
      We showed up on departure site without booking. Upon asking, we were able to join the group. Skipper Rocco took us safely to 3 stops although weather was not so good with quite some wind. (Although same should be only 2 stops) First stop Preko where Rocco advised where to go. Sadly unable to visit Calevac as the boatsman were not operating. 2nd stop was Osljak. Nice Island for a stroll. For the last stop, we went to Kali. Rocco advised us to eat some seafood at Srdela fish snack restaurant. Perfect spot for same. Good food for a nice price. Thank you "Alice tours"
      Written 19 October 2024
    • solveigal2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Would take this tour again
      Very good experience! The places visited were really nice and not crowded, the skipper was friendly and helpful, the overall vibes were also really good!
      Written 20 September 2024
    • emilymI700SR
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Such a wonderful time!
      Despite our chilly day, Mario helped keep our spirits high and allowed us lots of free time to explore the nearby islands. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend! Thank you to the team and Mario!
      Written 14 September 2024
    • AvonMike
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great, low key provate boat tour.
      Great low-key, private four hour boat tour. Only made two stops =one to a small island for a bit of snorkeling (meh re fish and coral but water was great!) - and the second to the town of Preko. Shopping, restaurants, bars, swimming, etc in Preko so was great. One other mention is that they were able to pick us up near the cruise port as requested, as well as drop us off at Old Town (also as requested). This save us cab fares (for 9 people) for both, so very much appreciated!
      Written 31 August 2024
    • attyc2022
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Well worth it, confortable and filled with fun.
      A wonderful trip with so much to recommend it! We went with two teenagers - the trip was a very comfortable speedboat across gorgeous waves where we did so many different things, it felt like a full day. We jumped off the boat, snorkelled a bit, swam off a secluded beach, smelled the herbs and took in the view on a car-free island, had coffee and ice cream at a cafe and swam across a small inlet. Tony the skipper was great, the trip was very relaxed and family-friendly and we also went fast at times on the boat, which was great fun.
      Written 27 August 2024
    • Q1903HAlucasd
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun and beautiful morning exploring!
      The trip was really good, everything as described in the promotion and the pictures. Fast speedboat (which the kids loved) across the three different islands, one for snorkelling, one very chilled and one nice busier beach / bar area. Enough time to enjoy each. Would recommend as a way of experiencing lots of what the islands have to offer!
      Written 25 August 2024
    • janej732
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very relaxing, beautiful trip
      Marino, our skipper, was very friendly and accommodating. He explained where we were going and brought some beers for us to enjoy. Would recommend!
      Written 20 August 2024
    • mex08Uk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great fun
      Great communication with the owner, and our guide Bart was really helpful and friendly. Fantastic snorkelling spots on all three islands. The speed boat ride was fun even though we all got soaked!
      Written 20 August 2024
    • Jamie B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best day trip in zadar
      Had the best time will definitely be doing again when in back in zadar thanks for a great day out and I would recommend it to all my friends and family
      Written 16 August 2024
    • rosiej404
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great boat trip to experience the local islands off Zadar
      Had a really fun day trip, we did the four hour tour from Zadar and loved visiting the surrounding local islands. We particularly loved snorkeling in the clear blue sea and the second island which had a quirky bar with locally brewed craft beer. This is a great way to experience the area, and George, our captain, was friendly and informative, and kept us well watered!
      Written 15 August 2024
    • happyday1114
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      No refund for canceled trip
      We never made it to this excursion given someone jumped overboard on our cruise ship. This meant we never made it to Zadar, which was very disappointing. The coordinator of the trip originally changed my time and we had no problem with it at all. We then messaged that we needed to cancel given the unfortunate situation that occurred which lead us to stay at sea. I requested a refund and was told no. Not good customer service at all.
      Written 10 August 2024
    • Linas Ž
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cancelled tour
      They cancelled our tour with no explanation, just sent an email the evening before departure. Doesn’t look very professional as we were really looking forward to it and this cancelation ruined our plans.
      Written 7 August 2024
    • sofiiab423
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful!!!
      This adventure was an amazing experience for our family! Captain Greg is not only a professional driver but also a nice guide who took us to beautiful places. The views, the beaches, the water, the ride - everything was perfect! Highly recommend :)
      Written 6 August 2024
    • SteveHaycocks
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great adventure with snorkelling and sightseeing.
      We are so pleased to have booked this trip. We decided at last minute to make the booking. The host was very accommodating and managed to fit us in. The boat took us to 3 different islands, a brilliant and lovely snorkelling area. 4 hours flew by. Our tour guide Tony was very informative and helpful. Weather was perfect. A great adventure and lovely to see different parts of beautiful Croatia. Fully recommend
      Written 31 July 2024
    • K2305AWcarinad
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best birthday in the best Zadar boat trip
      what an amazing experience it was, we booked the boat trip as a surprise for my son an this amazing people just made it even more amazing decorating the boat with balloons , my son said it was the best birthday ever. thank you so much for a wonderful experience
      Written 27 July 2024
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    Pascal G
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The tour was booked at noon for the following day at 10:00 a.m. In the evening we received a WhatsApp and were offered an alternative tour for 1:00 p.m. so that we would be alone on the boat (2 adults and 4 children/young people between 11 and 16). This worked out wonderfully! At 1:00 p.m. sharp the boat docked at the agreed spot in Zadar. The skipper cleaned the boat and the seats and we were able to set off.

    When we arrived on the first island, Ošljak, the skipper explained to us where we could best swim and explained the history of the island. We went swimming a bit and took a walk around the entire island. A very beautiful landscape and beautiful bays!

    Then we went on to the island of Ugljan.

    First we had a drink in the bar right by the pier at not too excessive prices (3 euros for a 0.25 cola or 8.90 euros for a cocktail).

    We then took advantage of the opportunity the skipper had given us to swim from this island to the island of Galevac. We didn't explore any more of either island, however, as our time was running out.

    If you want to explore the 2nd or 3rd island more, you might want to skip the tour of Ošljak and just swim a bit in a bay.

    It was a great experience that we would happily recommend. We can only praise the organizer too. Everything went smoothly, from booking to the return trip, everything was tailored to our wishes. Really highly recommended!

    If we spend another holiday here, we will use the organizer again.
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    Written 27 August 2023
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    Thank you I really appreciate your time to make us a review. Am glad we could have accommodate you with a suitable tour for you. Best Regards
    Written 28 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Simon
    Swanage, UK9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Took the family of 4 (inc 2 teens) on this boat trip and they loved it. Went to a small cove and swap and snorkelled for ages then headed off to a beachside bar for a drink. Very chilled and helpful staff would recommend
    Written 10 July 2023
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    Thank you very much we appreciate your opinion. Best Regards
    Written 10 July 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Sharrock1
    Hamilton, Australia36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful intimate trip for 4 of us. We left the little harbour and went to the tiny island of Oslijak where we spent an hour+ diving off the boat, swimming to shore and exploring the island. Then motored over to Preko. Time to walk along to the pretty bars, share a carafe of wine and back to the boat where we went off for another swim off a tiny island. All very beautiful very relaxing and stunning places and all done within 5 hours. We loved the trip so much we did it again with two more friends a week later. Would definitely recommend the above itinerary, Oslijak first and Preko second, particularly on warmer days. The water is so clear and beautiful all around there, quite a few fish close to the shore. Alicia who runs the tours is very efficient and reliable and works hard to make sure you have a great experience.
    Written 22 July 2023
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    Thank you so much for your opinion. We really appreciate it. Best Regards
    Written 23 July 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Patts81
    Colchester, UK11 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sadly, this tour did not live up to our expectations. We had booked a private island tour and yes the islands are spectacular. Definitely visit if you go to Zadar; the sea is crystal-clear, the scenery is beautiful and the views from the boat looking back at Zadar are stunning.

    Our skipper did not speak English other than the odd word. He did communicate with Alice that the sea was too rough for us to stop, swim or snorkel, yet at no point was it suggested we postpone the tour to a better day. We informed Alice that my mum was a non-swimmer; my three children are 12, 10 and 8. As soon as we left Zadar, the sea got very rough. The small, wooden boat was riding up and down, water was spraying our faces. The skipper gesticulated to move our younger daughter to the middle of the boat and hold her tightly. Life jackets were not offered.

    Once arriving at the first island, we had to hook up to another boat in order to cross that and reach land.

    The ride between islands was fine but the worst was still to come. Upon leaving the final island, , locals were clearly communicating to take the longer route around the island to get back safely; our skipper ignored this.

    The journey home was horrendous. I took no photos because we were all holding on for dear life, terrified. The skipper seemed to shrug it off, almost laughing saying ‘sea no good’. He drank beer at every island stop and continued to drink beer on the way home. My mum was in tears and we truly thought the boat could capsize at any point because the sea was so rough.

    This trip was an expensive tour and one we were so looking forward to, imagining sitting at the front of the boat, sunbathing and taking photos. This did not happen for us.

    Alice did not meet us after the four hours. I did contact her and a reduced rate for another trip was offered as compensation. We would never take that up. We would have preferred honesty from the onset; suggest another day when the sea is calmer so that we could fully appreciate the stunning scenery Zadar has to offer.

    My youngest daughter has been traumatised by this trip, not wanting to ever go on a boat again.
    Written 25 August 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    We are very sorry you couldn't enjoy your tour to maximum due to the weather. We would never put anyone at risk if we knew the sea conditions are not safe. But as you mentioned other boats were out on the sea too, which means that the conditions were not considered as life threatening. Our skippers maybe not be speaking English fluently but they have a life long experience on the sea and in your case the skipper was trying to reassure you that its all under control. We are glad you considered the landscape of the islands beautiful and we appreciate your opinion. Regards
    Written 9 September 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Ronald B
    Pinos Altos, NM3 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2022
    My initial trip request was declined as the trip was "underbooked' and I was told to come the next day, at a slightly reduced rate, for a trip that had 6 passengers. Shortly before the trip I was sent a message that I would not be able to participate since an "overbooking" had occurred during the night and now no space was available. They asked if I would now be billing to come the following day. Unfortunately, I fly out that day. Time is a very valuable commodity when you are visiting a place for a short time, I feel this business wasted mine and did not fulfill their verbal commitment to me. Sorry to write such a bad review, this was my honest experience. I would also like to say that under no circumstances accept a verbal acknowledgement from them and make sure you are re-booked online.
    Written 16 October 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Yes, there was a fully booked tour at the day of your request. You had an option of joining the tour another day. If we are unable to fulfil the booking we always issue a full amount of money back. Also there are many factors ( weather of human ) that may affect the schedule of the excursion. As much as we try to keep in on schedule on time, there is also a possibility of changes, that we always inform people in front. Regards.
    Written 18 October 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Yvonne D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Couples
    We had an amazing time on this trip and would highly recommend it! The organisation with Alice Tours was great and our skipper was brilliant. The trip itself had the perfect sized group, plenty of time to explore the islands (we walked to the top of Ošljak and the views were gorgeous!) and gave us the opportunity to see all we wanted to see. Definitely worth it if you don't want a full day tour but want to experience the beautiful islands and scenery around Zadar, at a relaxed pace.
    Written 5 August 2023
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    Thank you very much , we appreciate your opinion and glad you had a great time! Best Regards
    Written 5 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    georgiadeschristos
    Limassol City, Cyprus9 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a scam. It's called a boat trip but the whole boat journey in the sea is less than 1 hour. You get to spend 3 hours out of 4 on the 2 islands they take you. So if you are looking for a BOAT trip this is just transfer boat to the islands. There is no snorkeling included on boat. And when they mention bring your own food on board don't bother... After 15 min on board you will be dropped at a touristic restaurant. It's just to give the idea that it will be a long journey in the sea.
    Disappointed so just letting you know what to expect.
    Written 27 August 2022
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    Dear Georgia. As per description you can read in the headline of the adventure it states: " Visit 2 islands of Zadar ". Further in the description we provide aprox. time on each island. Am not sure what you meant when saying: " And when they mention bring your own food on board don't bother..." - We do not provide food onboard as It says in the description. At the first stop you have a free time to be spent as you like. There are restaurants and coffee shops on the first Island, but there is also a beach, so it is your fee choice how you want to spend your time there. As for snorkeling masks, it is a fixed part of the boat equipment. In the most busy periods when we have max number of travelers, the masks may need to be shared between guests , so everyone can try it out. The skipper then advise you on which stop is your turn for snorkeling. Regards
    Written 30 August 2022
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    Nicola P
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Couples
    Amazing tour!! We were taken out by Ilja, he has a great relaxed attitude. He offered us various local alcohols, sardines from a fishing boat he works on and cheese. We went to various islands, visited an island monastery, went snorkelling, walking on a small island (seeing the houses on the island with the mill was worthwhile !!), saw dolphins swimming alongside the boat (by chance) and then he allowed us to stay out to watch the sunset. Please keep in mind this is not a polished commerical tour but more of an informal experience with a local taking you out in a small boat but I think that's what made it been more special!!
    Written 19 July 2023
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    Thank you very much for sharing your experience. Each of our skippers has him own, special way of showing you the Croatian coast from a perspective of a local citizen. Also we were able to change the tour a little bit as the weather wasn't perfect. We are very happy you have a great memories seeing dolphins too which isn't that often occurrence. Best Regards
    Written 20 July 2023
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    Sabai D
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed the trip a lot! The captain, Dominic, was friendly and was able to tell us more about the island when we asked questions. We were able to enjoy a swim, walk at the island and some food at one of the island’s restaurants without feeling rushed. I would recommend this trip to anyone who visits Zadar!
    Written 26 October 2024
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    thank you very much for your opinion , best regards
    Written 27 October 2024
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    Nathalmic
    Saint-Alban, France36 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    4-hour walk in a small group. Stopover on 2 different islands for 1h15/30 on each. The skipper, on site, explained to us where the beaches were, but did not specify that they were pebbles. Very pleasant setting, schedules respected. Good value for money for a 1/2 day outing.
    Google
    Written 15 August 2023
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    Thank you we appreciate your opinion. Gad you had a great time during your tour. Best Regards
    Written 16 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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