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Leave Zadar’s quay for a high-energy speedboat day around Dugi Otok—snorkeling an 18th-century wreck, exploring Veli Rat lighthouse, swimming in Golubinka cave, and sunning on Sakarun’s white sand. This small-group day trip balances active sea time with local insights and practical support.
Leave Zadar’s quay for a high-energy speedboat day around Dugi Otok—snorkeling an 18th-century wreck, exploring Veli Rat lighthouse, swimming in Golubinka cave, and sunning on Sakarun’s white sand. This small-group day trip balances active sea time with local insights and practical support.
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Operated by Alamar Travel · Zadar, Zadar County
The speedboat slips away from Zadar’s sun-baked quay and the city’s Roman stones slide astern. Salt hits the air and the archipelago sharpens into a scatter of limestone like broken coins. You feel the pace immediately—this is not a languid ferry ride but a day built around momentum: fast cruising, short hikes off the boat, swims from the gunwale, and long stretches of mask-and-snorkel quiet under a dome of blue.
moderate.
8 hours.
Moderate — comfortable swimming, repeated water entries, and short climbs on rock required.
Meeting point is Obala Kneza Branimira 20 on Zadar’s waterfront; guides send a photo of the boat the day before.
Yes—basic masks and snorkels are included; bringing your own mask is recommended for comfort.
No — this tour is not recommended for non-swimmers due to repeated water entries and open-sea snorkeling.
Children under 15 are not recommended on this tour because of safety and the active nature of the itinerary.
The operator may cancel or alter the route; full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance or if the tour is called off for weather.
The boat carries bottled water and an ice box with drinks; plan to bring snacks or a packed lunch if you need more substantial food.
Dugi Otok’s coastline has been a maritime highway for centuries; lighthouses like Veli Rat date to the 19th century and mark shipping routes used since Venetian times.
Parts of the route cross protected areas (Telašćica, nearby Kornati); operators pay anchoring fees and visitors should avoid trampling Posidonia meadows and remove all trash.
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