We get it, waking up early on holiday is tough…
But we really, really recommend booking our Morning Tour! Here is why the crew always advises going early:
⛵ Beat the Wind: Enjoy a much calmer, smoother, and more comfortable boat ride before the afternoon breeze choices up.
️ Avoid the Crowds: Be among the very first to arrive at the swimming stops and experience paradise in peace before the main rush.
WELCOME TO THE BEST SPEEDBOAT TOUR IN ZADAR.
There's a bay just 15 minutes from Zadar that most tourists never find. The locals call it Blue Bay Otrić — and after 29 years on these waters, we consider it the best swimming spot in Zadar, with the clearest, most pristine water on the entire Adriatic coast. Impossibly blue, crystal clear, and calm enough to see straight to the bottom. This is where we take you first — on board one of our brand new speedboats.
THE BOATS
We run three brand new speedboats — one from 2024 and two from 2025 — fitted with powerful Yamaha and Mercury outboards and pumping speakers. At 20-25 knots with music playing and the Adriatic wind in your face, the ride itself is half the experience. This isn't a slow ferry — this is the way the Adriatic is meant to be seen.
WHAT HAPPENS ON THIS TOUR?
BLUE BAY OTRIĆ — THE BEST SWIMMING SPOT IN ZADAR
We anchor right in the heart of the bay. Jump in, snorkel around, or just float and stare at the water colour — you'll understand immediately why we've been bringing guests here for nearly three decades. Masks and snorkels provided. Pure Adriatic magic.
THE SKIPPER'S HIDDEN GEM
Every tour is different. Based on wind, crowds, and conditions, your skipper choices a secret second stop — a secluded cove or quiet island village that most tourists will never see. This is the stop guests always rave about in their reviews.
PREKO TOWN
Finish the tour in the charming island town of Preko. Lounge on the sandy beach, take the short 20-meter swim across to the tiny island of Galevac with its ancient Franciscan monastery, or grab a cold drink and ice cream at a local café.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Everyone — families, couples, solo travellers, groups of friends. If you want to experience the real Adriatic the way locals know it, not from a crowded ferry or a tourist beach, this is your tour. Small group, maximum 12 people, so it always feels personal.
WHY NAUTICA ZADAR?
We're not a booking agency or a pop-up operation. Nautica Zadar has been running these waters since 1996 — awarded Best Tour in Zadar three years running, 2023, 2024 and 2025. When you book with us, you're booking with the people who actually know this coastline.
Book your seat today. Blue Bay is waiting.
