Self-drive rental
For guests with a valid boating licence who want their own route. Confirm accepted licence, fuel, deposit, insurance, navigation limits and return time.
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ZADAR • DUGI OTOK • ON THE WATER
Choose the right boat — from the right departure
Rent directly on Dugi Otok in Sali or Verunić, or compare separate tours departing from Zadar and nearby mainland marinas.
START WITH THE FORMAT
Three ways to spend a day at sea
The correct choice depends on your licence, departure village, group size, weather and how much responsibility you want. Prices and availability change, so confirm directly with the provider.
Private tour with skipper
A local skipper handles the boat and adjusts stops to sea conditions. Best for families, first-time visitors and a flexible private day.
Show private toursGroup excursion
A fixed shared route with a set departure time. Compare group size, included meals, park tickets, shade, swim stops and cancellation rules.
Show group tripsSTART WITH THE REAL DEPARTURE
Rent on the island or depart from the mainland
We separate boats actually based on Dugi Otok from trips that only visit the island after departing from Zadar or a nearby mainland marina. Booking, payment and the service contract remain directly with the chosen provider.
Rent where you are staying
Adamo Travel is based mainly in Sali; Gorgonia serves Verunić and the north of the island. These are the current public on-island rental websites we could verify.
Show Dugi Otok rentalsDepart from the mainland
These rentals and tours can visit Sakarun or Dugi Otok, but they do not start on the island. Confirm the exact marina before arranging transport.
Show mainland departuresImportant: a tour advertised as “Dugi Otok” or “Sakarun” may describe the destination, not the departure point.
Adamo Travel
A large on-island rental selection, mostly based in Sali, with delivery to other villages by agreement. Also offers private and group Telašćica/Kornati experiences.
Gorgonia Boats
A practical north-island choice for guests around Verunić, Veli Rat, Soline and Sakarun. Their public boat page lists day, fishing and diving use.
Boat4U
Boat rental with or without skipper, private tours and boat transfers. Public routes include Kornati and Dugi Otok/Sakarun.
Zadar Boat
Private routes to Sakarun, Božava, Veli Žal, Verunić, Kornati and Telašćica, plus sunset tours and custom boat transfers.
Alpha Boats
Rentals, private excursions and taxi-boat service, including a public Dugi Otok and Golubinka cave route.
Boat2Go
Current 2026 site lists full-day Dugi Otok and Kornati trips, half-day island hopping and sunset/swim experiences.
Sun Sailing / Kornati Excursion
Guided cruises and private charters for Kornati, Telašćica and Sakarun. Verify vessel, departure port, park ticket and meal inclusions.
Atmar, Zadar Nautica & Leut
Three additional active local websites offering rentals or skippered trips. Compare base marina, vessel, licence rules and exact route directly.
Additional island contacts: some smaller Dugi Otok operators use only Facebook, Instagram or phone and may change seasonally. The official island catalogue lists further local contacts, but it is older; verify that a profile is active, the real departure village and current availability before relying on it.
CHOOSE BY ROUTE
Which sea day fits your stay?
Do not choose only by the prettiest photo. Match the departure port and route to your accommodation, return time and actual wind.
Sakarun & north Dugi Otok
Best matched with Verunić, Veli Rat, Soline, Božava and north-island departures.
Telašćica & Kornati
Sali is the practical Dugi Otok base; Zadar also has private and group departures.
Zadar islands & sunset
Choose a shorter half-day or sunset trip when you do not want a full-day commitment.
BEFORE PAYING
Seven details worth confirming
A low headline price can exclude the items that matter most. Get the final details in writing before the rental or excursion.
Boat & people
- Maximum guests and children's ages
- Valid licence and skipper requirement
- Shade, toilet, ladder and lifejackets
Final cost
- Fuel, skipper, deposit and insurance
- Park tickets, food and port fees
- Payment and cancellation rules
Safe plan
- Exact departure and return point
- Marine forecast and weather decision
- Emergency contact and navigation limits
Sakarun.hr is an independent editorial guide, not a ranking or booking intermediary. No provider pays for placement here. Availability, licences, prices, equipment, insurance, deposits, routes and weather decisions must be confirmed directly with the provider.
CHECK THE SOURCE
Official and direct information
Use these links for the widest local directory and current safety or park information. Never rely on a copied timetable or old price list.
LAND + SEA, WITHOUT CONFUSION
Need a ride to the correct marina?
Send the date, passengers, luggage, accommodation and confirmed boat departure point. Sakarun can help with the land-transfer request; the boat service stays directly with its provider.