Boat Rentals in Croatia: 15 Priced and Timed

1.Dubrovnik Self-Drive Boat Rental for up to 6 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Take a private self-drive boat from Dubrovnik for up to six people, with pickup, a cooler, sunshade, GPS, life jackets, and snorkeling gear. Dora, Marko, and their family provide a clear briefing, practice time, and a suggested route covering Koločep, Lopud, the Blue Cave, Green Caves, and Šunj Beach. Fuel costs extra.

“My daughter and I rented this boat for the day while in Dubrovnik. Great experience and it was a beautiful day. The boat is easy to drive. I have never driven a boat before but with a few instructions we handled it just fine. Would recommend to anyone.”

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2.Dubrovnik: Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 169 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $28Best value

Rent a stable single or double kayak from Dubrovnik Watersports at Banje Beach, then paddle independently along the coast. Staff explain practical routes to Betina Cave, Lokrum Island, and the Old Town walls. You receive a paddle, life vest, and dry bag, with two hours on the Adriatic and English help at the desk.

“Activity was amazing....everythingvwas perfect. It can get quite busy at the caves but overall it was a super experience..more changing areas would be good...”

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3.Rent a small boat without skipper – explore the islands and find hidden caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

You’ll learn to operate a small boat with guidance from Antonio or a member of his team, then spend about eight hours exploring Dubrovnik’s Elaphiti islands without a skipper. Snorkel gear, ice, a map, shade, fuel, and optional hotel pickup are provided, though fuel costs an extra €20.

“Increíble la experiencia de navegar por el adriatico. Fueron muy amables con nosotros. Repetiría!!!!”

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4.Dubrovnik Kayak Rental on Banje Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at Banje Beach, just outside Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and take a two-hour ride-on-top kayak trip without a guide or group. You choose the pace and route, with paddles and life jackets supplied. Paddle toward St. Jacob’s Beach, Kolorina Cove, or Betina Cave, stopping for swims when conditions allow.

“There was no one at the meeting point when we arrived to collect our kayaks. The weather was bad so we presumed it might have been cancelled but no one told us and I could not get ahold of the company. Very poor service”

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5.Dubrovnik: Private Boat Rental for Parties & Alcohol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 6 hours

Spend about six hours on a private 8.3-meter boat around Dubrovnik, with skipper Mario showing you bays, caves, Šunj Beach, and island stops. Swim, snorkel, play music, and enjoy included beer, wine, and one bottle of whisky, gin, or vodka. The boat suits up to 10 people, though 8 is more comfortable.

“Our tour guide was very friendly and accommodating, spoke great English, and took us to many unique and beautiful spots, and even showed us a secluded spot with no other people which was amazing. Couldn’t recommend the experience more.”

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6.Rent a Rib – without skipper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Take control of a private RIB from LUMA Rib Tours for about eight hours around Dubrovnik. You need a valid boat-driving license to rent without a skipper. The boat holds up to six people, includes snorkeling gear, towels, beer, water, and juices, while fuel is charged by use. Pickup is available.

“The boat was in great condition and our hosts so gracious in providing drinks, snorkeling equipment and towels. They also picked us up and dropped us back to our hotel. Thoroughly recommend the experience.”

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7.Verudela: Clear Kayak Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

You’ll rent a stable double clear kayak at Histria Beach near Verudela and paddle independently for 90 minutes. Staff explain the route in English and point out Fratarski, Frašker, Fraškerić, Verudela Canyon, coves, and a small Buža cave. The transparent hull lets you watch fish and the seabed without getting wet.

“It was great! The team is really friendly and speaks excellent English, so communication was perfect! It’s important to note that you’re renting the kayak, not hiring a guide to accompany you during the activity. You’re free out on the water. However, the guide does tell you which spots to visit. It was really nice to be able to follow the coastline and watch the fish under the kayak :)”

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8.Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 4 hours

Take control of a small, well-kept boat and explore the Elaphiti Islands with up to three companions. Adriatic Boat Tours provides an English briefing, map, fuel, lifejackets, snorkel gear, shade, and an ice-filled cooler. You choose your bays, caves, swimming spots, and time at Šunj Beach. Pickup and drop-off from Dubrovnik are optional.

“Had a great time! Just be careful with the folding ladder, it's not easy to get back in. However we had a great time and the cooler was much appreciated! Definitely recommend doing 8 hours and not 4 hours if you want to make the most of it!”

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9.Rent a Rib – half day – without skipper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Take a four-hour private RIB from Dubrovnik for up to six people, steering yourself toward Koločep, Lopud, the Blue Cave, and sandy Šunj Beach. Srdan and Niksa provide a quick handover, map, drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, and local tips. A skipper costs an extra €60 if you prefer not to drive.

“We chose this company as i liked the quality look of their Ribs. The booking was easy and Nico the owner was efficient and quick at responding with any questions we had. We were picked up on time at our hotel and taken to the boat and a simple handover took place. We had a fantastic day on the boat having received some great info on the best spots to head to.”

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10.Rent a Boat! (Group Option – Half Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You can shape this four-hour private cruise around your group, choosing the departure time, route, music, drinks, and stops. Boats Tours Dubrovnik provides a multilingual crew, snorkeling gear, unlimited wine, soft drinks, water, fuel, and optional lunch. Ask for Domo or Captain Joe if available, and confirm the pickup time before sailing.

“It s great ship and many atracions. Very good eats and atmosfers. Many populars placeand good peaple. Mmmnmmmmmmmmmmm”

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11.Istria: Private Boat Tour with Skipper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Meet local captain Damir in Fažana and cruise Istria’s west coast on a private boat for up to 12 people. Depending on your chosen length, you can swim near Saint Jerolim and Kozada, snorkel at Blue Cave and Seagull’s Rocks, watch for dolphins by Brijuni, or spend a full day reaching Kamenjak and Fenoliga.

“To była wspaniała niespodzianka dla naszej Panny Młodej z okazji jej wieczoru panieńskiego. Łódka bardzo przyjemna i przemili sternicy! Serdecznie pozdrawiamy! 11 dziewczyn z Polski”

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12.Dubrovnik Boat Rental without License

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Start at House Tereza in Zaton, where AdriaWave Dubrovnik gives you a boat and engine briefing before sending you out with fuel, life vests, snorkeling gear, a cooler, and a detailed island map. You set the pace for roughly eight hours, with swimming, snorkeling, and quiet coastal stops built into your own plan.

“Really lovely experience. You are given plenty of time to explore the beautiful islands and waters surrounding Dubrovnik. The boat is easy to use and you are initially provided with clear and straight-forward instructions. The boat is fully equipped to deal with all things safety, which really reassured us as a couple travelling without a skipper on this type of boat for the very first time. The duration of the activity sounds long but time flew as we discovered new beauties, land or sea. Highly recommend!”

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13.Split: Private Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews

You and up to seven companions get a private speedboat from Split, then set the route with the skipper. Choose among Hvar, Brač, Šolta, the Pakleni Islands, Blue Cave, Blue Lagoon, and Trogir, with time for swimming and snorkeling. The boat includes shade, a fridge, shower, Bluetooth music, water, and basic snorkeling gear. Skipper and fuel cost extra.

“Rent a private vehicle to travel comfortably to the BLUE LAGOON and MAMÁ MIA. When I contacted them, they informed me that these two beaches or islands are the only ones they do not visit. I did not want to insist because we already felt unsafe, so we allowed them to take us to the places they recommended. As a result, we were left disappointed, and the cost was high. I believe you should verify this.”

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14.Boat rental in Dubrovnik Croatia. Cruise around Dubrovnik coast and islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with skipper Zeljko on a private boat for up to five people. See Dubrovnik’s walls from the water, visit Lopud and Sipan, snorkel in Kolocep’s Blue Cave, and stop at a waterside restaurant. Hotel pickup may be available, but fuel and onboard restroom access are not included.

“We booked a full day hire with Altamarea / the owner of the speed boat picked us up in Dubrovnik Old port. Zeljko the skipper was a lovely guy who talked about the area, history and diving and took us to a couple of different calm coves for snorkelling which was brilliant. He booked a great restaurant on Sipan Island where they tell you the menu and no price list which was a bit disconcerting on a budget but was top quality and proved to be good value when compared with some other prices we came across in Dubrovnik! He was very knowledgeable and really personable and made it a…”

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15.Cavtat: Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day

Take the wheel of VEN 501 from Tiha Bay in Cavtat and explore the coast at your own speed. A 20-minute briefing covers the easy controls of the 5HP Yamaha boat, which needs no boating license. Mario and his team can suggest places to visit. Fuel and insurance are included, but no skipper is provided.

“Such a fun way to explore Cavtat! Mario and his friend were great help with recommendations on where to go and gave clear instructions on how to use the boat. one of my favourite things we did on our trip!”

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