The 12 Best Snorkeling Trips in Croatia

1.Island Luxury Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,452 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Our pick

Set out from central Zadar with a skipper such as Luka, Joseph, or David for a four-hour small-group speedboat tour. Visit Ošljak, Preko, and a surprise swimming stop, with snorkeling gear, free time, music, and local stories along the way.

“Josep was great, and although each stop was relatively short, he was accomodating if we needed additional time. The food in Kali was great, but be sure to not order too much or you'll be in a rush once it arrives. Overall, a good time, and certainly worth the cost.”

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2.Island Hopping Tour Swim and Snorkel with Aperol

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 555 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Join a small group of up to 13 people at Fosa Harbour for a four-hour cruise from Zadar. Your skipper takes you to three swim and island stops, provides snorkeling gear and two Aperol Spritz, and shares local stories along the way.

“My family had a wonderful time with Ivan. He was spectacular. It was well worth the money. Definitely recommend. Must see !!”

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3.Speedboat Tour Thrill Ride with Snorkeling on 3 island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 458 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Join Arija Tours for a four-hour speedboat trip from Zadar with guides such as David or George. Cruise to Ošljak, Preko, and a swimming and snorkeling stop, with time for music, island walks, clear water, and possible route changes when sea conditions shift.

“Our island hopping boat trip (with fruit 🤣) was GREAT fun! Well worth the money. We had George in his rib, they also had 2 other more cruiser type boat. Just the right amount of time at each stop. Lots of wave jumping and laughing! Suitable for families too. Definitely recommend. Don't hesitate, book it!”

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4.Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 392 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend 8 to 9 hours cruising from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep, with lunch, unlimited drinks, and a weather-dependent swim at the Blue Cave. Expect a relaxed island day, simple local food, and a boat that may carry up to 50 people, though some departures are much smaller.

“Very crowded and load boat. Said departure time on was 09 on the booking but was called 0840 that departure time was apparently 0845. One of the crew was smoking and throwing the cigarette into the ocean. No cans of soda just big bottles with small plastic cups so very impractical for people to constantly refill their tiny cups that the wind would blow off the boat if they were half-empty. No coke zero or any diet soda options. Blue cave very crowded with what seemed like people who couldn’t even swim in life jackets, can’t even imagine what it’s like in peak season. Beaches were not anything to see…”

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5.3 Islands Luxury Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Set out from Zadar’s Foša harbor on a modern boat capped at 12 people. Swim and snorkel near Ošljak, walk its tiny fishing village, then visit Ugljan’s Preko area. Skippers such as Edi, Mario, and Mate provide gear, water, local tips, and one included drink.

“So glad we picked this tour, the boat is spotlessly clean & comfy. Our host was so nice telling us the history of the islands we visited. We were lucky that other passengers were all up for a party so we had a great afternoon sipping on Prosecco eating fruit. Highly recommend!!”

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6.3 Island Speedboat Tour with Wine and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 246 reviews · 4 hours · from $44

You’ll spend four hours with a local English-speaking skipper such as Mario, Tony, Gogo, or Roko, visiting Kostanj Bay, Osljak, and Preko. Swim, snorkel, walk to an old church, sip wine or G&T, and enjoy a lively small-group ride for up to 12 people.

“Very enjoable trip. Great views. Cool space for swimmimg”

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7.Blue Lagoon & 3 Island Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · 5 hours · from $71

Spend five hours on a speedboat from Split with stops in historic Trogir, the Blue Lagoon, and Labadusa Beach. You get swimming, snorkeling gear, wine, water, and an English-speaking skipper. Guides such as Ivan, Toni, Marija, and Pjero are known for keeping the ride friendly, musical, and well paced.

“the guides were amazing! everyone had a great time!!”

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8.Blue Cave & Island-Hopping Tour with Snorkeling from Split

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 210 reviews · from $133

Set out from Split on a small-group boat tour to Komiža, the Blue Cave, Stiniva Bay, Budikovac, and Hvar. You get bottled water, a guide, snorkeling gear, and round-trip boat transport. Bring cash for the Blue Cave ticket, plus swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel.

“This was a good boat because there was an awning, plenty of room for everyone and not a speed boat so not noisy or wet. It was a long day but worth it with plenty of time at each stop.”

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9.Elaphite Islands Cruise and Blue Cave Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 65 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Spend nine hours cruising from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan. You get 30 minutes at Blue Cave, three hours on Lopud, a homemade fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch, and unlimited drinks. The family-run boat trip favors relaxed island time over detailed guiding.

“Overall a good trip Communication for trip details was a little confusing and conflicting There was no commentary or any information given about the stops we visited Free unlimited drinks all day which was a bonus”

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10.Rovinj: Luxury Island Hopping with Swimming & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Spend two hours with a small group of up to 10 people exploring Rovinj by speedboat. Swim and snorkel at Sveti Ivan, jump from cliffs near Katarina, cruise past the lighthouse, and stop at shady Figarola. Skippers such as Martin, Valentino, and Valentina share local stories along the way.

“loved the three activities - snorkeling, cliff jumping and walking between islands. Matin was an easy going and thoughtful host. Lovely to chat with.”

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11.Medulin: Morning on Speedboat with Cave & Island Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Join captain Luks from Medulin for a morning speedboat trip through Kamenjak Nature Park. Swim and snorkel at a sea cave, pass Porer lighthouse, see an islet with dinosaur footprints, and relax on sandy Levan island. Bring your own snorkeling gear, towel, hat, and sunscreen.

“The tour with Luks was very good! Very friendly guide and very beautiful destinations. I'd love to do it again!!!”

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12.Pula: Three Island Kayak Tour with Cave Photo & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $38

Set out from Pula with an English or Croatian-speaking guide for a three-hour kayak trip to Grotta di quarzo, Fratarski, and Fraškerić. You’ll get a cave photo stop, swimming and snorkeling time, and a small-group pace. Guide Petar is praised for balancing safety, fun, and different kayaking abilities.

“Very nice guide. Since we were in a very small group, it was very relaxed. A great way to get to know the area better!”

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