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Autumn Zlarin & Panorama: 2-Hour Šibenik Boat Tour

Autumn Zlarin & Panorama: 2-Hour Šibenik Boat Tour

A stop ashore on Zlarin, then the whole old-town coast from the water. €50 per person, departing from the Šibenik riva.

  • Price €50 per person
  • Duration ~2 hours
  • Group size Max 11 guests
  • Departure Šibenik riva

Šibenik from the water, with a stop on Zlarin

This is the short one, and in autumn it starts on an island. We leave the riva and head out through the St. Anthony Channel to Zlarin, the car-free coral island. Step ashore, walk the village, grab a coffee on the harbour.

Then the sights, properly, on the way home: the 16th-century St. Nicholas Fortress (UNESCO-listed and only really visible from the water), then Hitler's Eyes, the local nickname for the two dark tunnel mouths cut into the cliffs, built by German forces in WWII and later expanded by the Yugoslav navy as submarine pens. They look exactly like the name suggests. Then a slow loop along the Šibenik coast and back to the riva. Two hours, and a cold drink if you want one.

The route

  1. 1 Depart Šibenik riva Boarding, then out through the St. Anthony Channel to Zlarin. The sights wait until the way back.
  2. 2 Zlarin Croatia's car-free coral island. Step ashore, walk the village, grab a coffee on the harbour.
    Zlarin harbour, the car-free coral island
  3. 3 St. Nicholas Fortress 16th-century, UNESCO-listed, only really visible from the water.
    St. Nicholas Fortress from the water
  4. 4 Hitler's Eyes The WWII submarine tunnels cut into the cliffs.
    The WWII submarine tunnels in the cliffs
  5. 5 Šibenik coast panorama A slow loop along the old-town waterfront, the cathedral and fortress lined up from the sea.
    Panorama of the Šibenik old-town waterfront
  6. 6 Return to the riva

Two hours: Zlarin first, sights on the way home. The exact path flexes with wind, sea and boat traffic.

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What's included

Included

  • On board

    • Cold drinks: beer, juice, water (iced cooler)

  • Already covered

    • Local skipper
    • Fuel
    • Safety equipment

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Coffee on Zlarin

Is this the right tour for you?

Best for

  • Anyone who wants the sights and an island stop without the cold swim
  • Cruise ship passengers with a few hours in port
  • Families with younger kids who don't want a full-day commitment
  • Anyone who's already seen Šibenik from land and wants a different angle

Probably not for

  • Anyone who wants a swim: this is the autumn route, with no swim stop
  • Anyone who wants a full day on the water: two hours is a taste, not the archipelago
  • Travelers who'd rather spend €90 once than €50 twice. Do the Riviera.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still swim?
Not on the autumn route. We swap the swim stop for a stop ashore on Zlarin, so nobody has to get into cold water.
Can I do this with small kids?
Yes, it's the easiest tour we run. Short, calm, and the boat is small enough that nobody feels lost.
Why is it called Hitler's Eyes?
The two tunnel entrances in the cliff face look like dark eyes from the water. The bunkers were built by German forces in WWII and later turned into submarine pens by the Yugoslav navy. The name is local; we didn't invent it.
Is the D-Resort or Amadria Park pickup included?
Where operationally possible, yes - we come by boat. Confirm with us on WhatsApp when booking.
What should I wear?
A windproof layer. It's cooler out past the channel than on the riva.
Is the coffee on Zlarin included?
No, you pay at the café. The cold drinks on the boat are included.

Other tours

€50 per person

~2 hours · Max 11 guests

  • Stop ashore on Zlarin, the car-free island
  • Cold drinks included
  • St. Nicholas Fortress (UNESCO)
  • Hitler's Eyes submarine tunnels
  • Max 11 guests

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

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