12 Boat Trips with Swimming in Croatia to Build a Day Around

1.Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,519 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Travel from Split to Skradin, cruise upriver to Skradinski Buk, and spend three hours exploring Krka National Park with a local guide. Finish with two hours in Primošten for swimming, lunch, or old-town wandering. Guides such as Ante, Gianna, Leo, and Leon are known for clear timing, local tips, and good humor.

“More than expected The itinerary was well planned, with plenty of time for free activities is fit for me a lot. The tour guide was multilingual and the content was both funny and attractive. Overall, It was a brilliant day, I get so much fun in Krka national park, the journey was well worth the cost!”

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2.Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,489 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $32Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Krka National Park and Skradin from Split. An English-speaking guide such as Gabriella, Richard, Lovro, or Ivana leads the day, with an air-conditioned ride, a boat cruise, waterfall walks, free time, and swimming. Park admission costs extra and must be paid in cash.

“Lorena was a very nice tour guide who was very organized. She was informative and friendly and kept the group on schedule.”

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3.Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,913 reviews · 9 hours · from $31

Spend nine hours exploring Krka National Park from Split, with an English-speaking guide, a panoramic boat ride, Skradinski Buk, the historic Jaruga hydroelectric plant, and free time in Skradin. Guides such as Sanja, Luka, Gabriella, and Lovro are known for clear explanations, local tips, and thoughtful crowd management.

“Our Guide Sanja was simply fantastic. She made the trip very interesting and always supported us. It was a wonderful experience. The driver was also very reliable and drove very safely.I can highly recommend this trip. Lilli”

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4.Blue Lagoon Boat Party, Djs, Swim, Shots & AfterParty

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,784 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Meet the Tipsea Split team at Inbox Bar, board a party boat from Split, swim at the Blue Lagoon, slide into the sea, and dance to local and international DJs. The six-hour outing includes a welcome shot and free entry to Olife Beach Club. Hosts such as Ava, Lydia, Nicola, Hannah, and Reece have been praised for keeping the atmosphere friendly and lively.

“Come with 35 of my friends and had an absolute blast. The staff are so personable. With beautiful views and a slide in the blue lagoon! Must do 10/10”

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5.Kornati Boat Trip with Lunch and Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,498 reviews · 10 hours · from $64

Spend 10 hours aboard a smaller boat from Zadar, with breakfast, drinks, two swim stops, and grilled fish or meat for lunch. Cruise past the Zadar Archipelago to Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati National Park. Guides speak English, Croatian, and Polish. Bring water shoes, a towel, and a warm layer for the ride home.

“Great day with lot of nice experiences and wonderful places.”

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6.Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,321 reviews · 8h 30m · from $31

Spend 8.5 hours traveling from Split to Krka National Park in an air-conditioned coach, with an English-speaking host, self-guided walks, and time among waterfalls, watermills, and stone houses. A 30-minute boat ride leads to Skradin, where you can walk, eat, or swim. Guides such as Tin, Lorena, and Marija help keep the day clear and relaxed.

“It was perfect! I would only recommend that the instructions for which boat to take when going to Skradin were phrased differently, as there was also a boat to Primosten right next to it and it would have been an easy mistake to make”

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7.Kotor: Boat Cruise with Blue Cave Swim and Submarine Base

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Join MontenegroGlobe in Kotor for a three-hour speedboat trip with guides such as Peter, Andre, or Marko. You will visit Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula Island, former submarine tunnels, and the Blue Cave, with time to swim and snorkel. The small-group boat has shade, Wi-Fi, music, a fridge, life jackets, and masks.

“We had such an incredible time on the Blue Caves boat tour! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, but what really made the experience special was our guide, Andre. He was amazing – so knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable. As non-swimmers, we were a little nervous about getting in the water, but Andre was super thoughtful and provided us with life jackets so we could still enjoy swimming inside the caves. Taking our photos. It made the experience so much more memorable and inclusive. Everything about the trip was smooth, relaxing, and fun. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting –…”

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8.Rovinj: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stop, Drinks, and Fruits

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 944 reviews · from $36

Join the family-run Stupica boat at Villas Rubin near Rovinj for an evening cruise along the Istrian coast. You’ll swim and jump from the boat, enjoy included alcoholic and soft drinks, fruit, and snacks, then watch the sunset while looking for wild dolphins. The cruise returns to the same dock after roughly three hours.

“Amazing trip on the boat. The crew incredible and all the facilites. I love that familly!!100% recomended!!😉😉”

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9.Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 7h 30m · from $31

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned bus, hear local stories from guides such as Ivana, Tonko, Vice, or Nina, walk around Skradinski Buk, then take a 30-minute boat ride to Skradin. You get several hours to explore at your own pace, with time for lunch, town streets, or swimming by the river.

“Vik made our tour unforgettable. He combined deep knowledge with great storytelling, kept the group engaged, and added a personal touch that made the experience special.”

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10.Fazana: Brijuni National Park Scenic Boat Tour & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 380 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

From Fazana, board Kristina for a guided cruise past all 14 Brijuni islands, Roman remains, old villas, Fort Minor, and Pula’s Peneda lighthouse. Then choose several hours on St. Jerolim for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and peacock watching. Guides speak Croatian, English, and German.

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11.Full-Day Boat Trip, Cave Swim, lunch & Drinks – Medulin/Ceja

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 365 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

Join the crew aboard the red-and-yellow Sandra from Medulin for a five-hour cruise past Premantura, Cape Kamenjak, and Porer Lighthouse. You will swim through an underwater cave with crew guidance, eat grilled fish, tuna, meat, or vegetarian food, and enjoy included wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Guides speak Croatian, English, and German.

“Great hosts and enjoyable experience. Especially the cave diving.”

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12.All-Inclusive Brijuni Boat Tour w Lunch, Drinks & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 277 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Join a four-hour cruise from Pula Harbour aboard the Europa, touring the 14 Brijuni Islands with a live guide in English, German, or Italian. Lunch, unlimited drinks, WiFi, and a swim stop in Fažana are included. Expect Roman ruins, wildlife views, open-air seating, and time to swim or explore the waterfront.

“Very nice and friendly staff, cool boat, good food :)”

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