Sunset Cruises in Zadar: 8 Days Worth the Detour

1.Zadar: Sunset & Nighttime Cruise with Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 397 reviews · from $40Our pick

Spend 90 minutes on a small sunset cruise from Zadar Marina Tankerkomerc. Sip sparkling wine as guides such as Sabrina, Dominik, Danko, Tony, or Luka point out the Sea Organ, Lion Gate, UNESCO-listed walls, bridge, and Old Town from the water. Expect a relaxed ride, city stories, and a breezy return after dark.

“Sabrina, our guide, skipper & waitress was excellent! Knowledgeable & friendly. Told us all about the attractions and poured the wine! Excellent tour, would definitely recommend it.”

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2.Zadar: Sunset Cruise on Traditional Boat with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 168 reviews · from $40

Join an English-speaking crew aboard Branimir, a 120-year-old two-masted wooden boat, for a 90-minute sunset cruise from Zadar’s lighthouse pier. You’ll see the old town from the water, listen to music, and help yourself to unlimited white wine, juice, and water. Weather can change the schedule.

“The wooden ship was beautiful and the trip around the harbour was just the right duration. The day we took the cruise didn't have the most spectacular sunset I've seen in Zadar but it was still well worth the journey. The price was good value and I'd recommend this excursion.”

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3.Zadar: Sunset Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 125 reviews · from $30

Join MOLO at Foša Harbor for a 75-minute sunset cruise along Zadar’s coast. Your English- or Croatian-speaking guide shares city stories while music plays and you enjoy an included Aperol Spritz. Guides such as Mateo, Karolina, Edgar, Julian, and Karlo have been praised for their friendly style. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early.

“It was so good. Julian was so nice! Thanks for the good Tour. Regards from the to girls from Germany/ Bosnia”

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4.Zadar: Sunset Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 1 hour · from $50

Meet your BANALIS skipper by the Mlinar bakery near Zadar’s City Bridge for a one-hour sunset cruise. You’ll circle the Old Town, hear local history in English, view the UNESCO-listed 16th-century walls from offshore, and watch the sun sink over the water. Snorkeling gear, fuel, and flexible cancellation are included.

“We had the best time! It was only an hour but our tour guide was great and showed us a lot! It was beautiful to see the sunset right on the water. Highly recommend!”

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5.Romantic Sunset Cruise from Zadar by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 1h 15m · from $34

Join skipper Mario for a 75-minute sunset speedboat ride from Zadar. With space for up to 10 people, you’ll cruise past the Dalmatian coast and islands, hear local stories, and watch the sun set over the Adriatic. Drinks may be served, and the small boat gives the outing a relaxed, personal feel.

“Very insightful tour, Mario was so lovely and even gave us drinks to enjoy while watching the sunset, such a beautiful experience, I would recommend to anyone coming to Zadar.”

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6.Romantic Sunset tour around Zadar with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · from $26

Join an English-speaking skipper such as Rocco or Nikša for a 75-minute sunset cruise from Foša. Sip wine, juice, or water as you pass Zadar’s Sea Organ, Old Town walls, and nearby islands. The small-group setting keeps the ride relaxed, while the €5 cash docking fee is paid separately on arrival.

“It was great, drinks without an end! Best drive! My girlfriend loves me now more, because I booked that”

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7.Zadar: Sunset Fishing Half-Day Guided Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours Top rated

Join Captain Goran Longin for a private four-hour fishing trip from Zadar to the waters around Ugljan Island. Fish for mackerel, seabream, little tunny, and mahi mahi using jigging, bottom fishing, and deep-sea methods, then enjoy local snacks, wine, olive oil, and a sunset swim.

“we loved every minute of this sunset fishing. Goran was extremely friendly and knowledgeable! his olive oil was delicious and he provided homemade tiny fish in oil (both anchovies and sardines)! We swam off the back of the boat and caught various types of fish! would recommend this experience to anyone young or old who want to try out fishing in the Adriatic Sea!”

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8.Zadar: Sunset boat tour with champagne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $20Best value

Set out from the INA pier in Zadar for a 70-minute sunset cruise past the Sea Organ, old town, city walls, and Foša harbor. Your Croatian or English-speaking skipper provides local insight, while champagne, drinks, masks, snorkeling gear, fuel, and soft music are included. The 7.50 euro port fee is extra.

“It was a fantastic experience. We enjoyed this trip a lot.”

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