Explore Vodice
Boats in Vodice
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Why explore Vodice by boat?
Vodice faces the Šibenik archipelago across a short stretch of water, with Prvić and Zlarin close in and the Kornati beyond. The town has a large marina and a busy waterfront, and the surrounding coast is shallow and broken enough to make even short outings worthwhile.
- Coastal towns
- Quiet bays
- Swimming
- Family days
What Vodice is known for
Prvić
A small car-free island just offshore, home to two village harbours.
Zlarin
An island long associated with coral harvesting and craft.
Tijat
An uninhabited island opposite Vodice with quiet bays.
Šibenik channel
The narrow channel leading into Šibenik's sheltered harbour.
Where can you explore?
Places within reach of a day on the water from Vodice.
A hillside city behind a narrow channel, between two national parks.
Explore Šibenik →
The closest inhabited island to the Kornati archipelago.
Explore Murter →
A peninsula old town surrounded by clear water and dry-stone vineyards.
Explore Primošten →
A village south of Biograd, between the sea and Lake Vrana.
Explore Pakoštane →
A village with a deep, sheltered bay between Šibenik and Trogir.
Explore Rogoznica →
The island south of Ugljan, separated from it by a narrow strait, with quiet bays on both sides.
Explore Pašman →Distances are approximate straight-line distances between destinations, not sailing routes.
Best time to explore Vodice by boat
May–June
- Quieter coast
- Long days
- Sea warming up
July–August
- Warmest weather
- Busiest period
- Book earlier
September–October
- Warm water
- Fewer crowds
- Relaxed coast
Seasonal guidance only. Weather and sea conditions change day to day — always confirm with your operator.
A little local history
Vodice takes its name from the wells that supplied fresh water to the settlement and to passing ships — a practical role that shaped the place for centuries. It was a fishing and farming village within the Venetian territory of Dalmatia, fortified in part against Ottoman raids, and remained small until the 20th century, when tourism transformed it into one of the region's main resort towns.
Good to know
Trip style
Day trips: leave in the morning, back before evening.
Payment
You pay the booking fee here, the rental directly to the operator.
Conditions
Operators cancel or reschedule when the sea is not safe.
Routes, sea conditions and access can vary. Always confirm local conditions and requirements with your boat operator before departure.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the boat. Each listing states whether the operator requires a boat licence, and you can filter for boats that do not require one. Licence rules are set by the operator, not by CroatianBoats.
Working out a budget? Read our guide to how much it costs to rent a boat in Croatia.
Plan your trip
Get official destination information, local events and visitor resources for Vodice.